Digital Mapping: PNGRB strengthens monitoring and operations through NHIMS
By Vivek Chitale, Principal Adviser, Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board In the early 2000s, e-governance operations were largely dependent on a single technology area or platform. This featured databases, front end and back end […]
Exploring Alternatives: Need to strengthen domestic capabilities and diversify supply sources
The oil and gas sector in India continues to serve as a key pillar of the country’s energy landscape, supported by growing demand, expanding infrastructure, and favourable regulatory and policy reforms introduced over the past […]
Fuelling Growth: Key developments in the oil and gas sector
The oil and gas sector in India has witnessed notable progress in key segments, despite tumultuous times globally. Growing momentum in exploration and production (E&P) has been accompanied by efforts to expand refinery capacity and […]
Beyond Construction: Enhancing the durability and performance of road infrastructure
By Vinod Kumar Giri, Senior Vice President (Head Operations), DRA Infracon Private Limited India built its road network at record speed. The harder – and more valuable – work now is keeping it. A quiet […]
Transforming Connectivity: BOT toll road projects set to ease congestion in the Pune region
By Asit Ranjan Sikdar, Senior Vice President, Project Advisory and Structured Finance; and Ravi Malhotra, Vice President, Project Advisory and Structured Finance, SBICAPS Maharashtra State Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (MSIDC) has successfully concluded the bidding […]
Changing Lanes: Road sector moves towards quality-led, sustainable growth
Over the years, the narrative of India’s roads and highways sector has been defined by scale and speed. This has been reflected in accelerated project awards, record high daily construction, growth in access-controlled expressways that […]
Green Finance: Efforts to improve access to clean capital for MSMEs
India’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) account for nearly one-third of its GDP and almost half of its exports, making them central to the country’s industrial growth, as per the Economic Survey 2025-26. As […]
Unlocking Capital: InvITs turn operational assets into drivers of fresh investment
By Hare Krishna, Chief Executive Officer, Capital Infra Trust India’s infrastructure ambition has grown sharply in just a few years. When the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) was launched in 2019, it included more than 6,800 […]
Rising Investor Confidence: InvITs gain ground but regulatory uncertainty remains a challenge
Infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs) and real estate investment trusts (REITs) are emerging as key vehicles for channelling long-term capital into core infrastructure assets. Currently, there are 34 trusts (six REITs and 28 InvITs) registered with […]
Building for Growth: Economic gains key to assessing the impact of infrastructure investments in India
By Ashwani K. Muthoo, Director General, Independent Evaluation Office, New Development Bank India is no longer debating whether infrastructure drives economic growth. The more relevant question today is whether every infrastructure investment is delivering the […]
Equipment Advancements: Technology, productivity and sustainability take centre stage
As infrastructure projects become larger, more complex and time-sensitive, construction practices are undergoing a significant change to accommodate these new requirements. Construction equipment performance is becoming paramount and increasingly being mapped in terms of precision, […]
Interview with Dr Vikas Kumar: “Over 100 km of new lines will be added to Delhi Metro by 2030”
India’s urban rail sector is witnessing significant expansion, driven by rising passenger demand and the growing need for efficient, safe and sustainable public transportation. Metro rail networks are being developed and expanded across major cities, […]
Coal Remains Key: Critical role in providing firm, continuous and flexible power
The role of thermal energy generation has been critical for maintaining grid stability and reliability, particularly during times of intermittent or diminished energy generation. The technological superiority of thermal generation in providing firm, continuous and […]
Finding the Right Balance: Solutions to address the land-energy debate
India’s rapid expansion of renewable energy and transmission projects requires large swathes of land. As the scale of land needed for both generation and transmission grows, it is essential to ensure fair and transparent compensation […]
Transformation Track: Making the railways faster, safer, more efficient and commercially competitive
Indian Railways (IR) is entering a new phase of transformation. The focus is no longer only on adding new railway lines and trains, but also on improving the capacity, speed, safety and efficiency of the […]
Growing Connectivity: Key developments in the railway sector
Indian Railways (IR), one of the largest and most complex railway networks, is undergoing a major transformation to improve connectivity and convenience. The focus is on increasing IR’s modal share in freight to 45 per […]
Expanding Horizons: Enhancing maritime capacity and capability
India’s ports and shipping sector is undergoing a structural transformation with a focus on enhancing capacity, port-led connectivity, digitalisation, automation, and green initiatives. Investments in transshipment infrastructure, inland waterways, and shipbuilding and repair are further […]
Full Sail Ahead: Key developments in the ports and shipping sector
India’s maritime sector has witnessed significant progress over the past year, supported by a series of measures aimed at expanding port capacity, strengthening port governance and enhancing operational efficiency. These initiatives are expected to improve […]
Views of Sarbananda Sonowal: “Shipbuilding is a key area requiring accelerated development”
India’s maritime sector is entering a phase of rapid expansion, with growing port capacity, rising cargo volumes, expanding logistics networks and the development of new maritime infrastructure. As the country seeks to strengthen its position […]
Turning Point: Investments, incentives and IPO define India’s data centre landscape
India’s data centre sector has moved past a turning point in 2026. New capacity is coming online, capital markets are moving fast and policy at both the central and state levels is finally catching up […]
Fibre Links: Expanding connectivity through street furniture and in-building solutions
India has been investing heavily in the digital infrastructure space over the past few years, mainly because data usage has grown significantly. 5G roll-out, cloud adoption and the rise of data centres have all added […]
