Views of Suresh P. Manglani: “The gas sector in India has seen a monumental transformation over the years”
Gas is emerging as a critical component of the energy mix in the country. Government initiatives, regulatory reforms and significant investment in infrastructure have notably promoted its use over the years. The sector is seeing […]
Towards a Circular Economy: CBG emerges as a critical component in the waste-to-energy ecosystem
Compressed biogas (CBG) has steadily gained an important role in India’s energy mix. With a growing emphasis on adopting circular economy practices and accelerating the transition towards cleaner and more sustainable energy sources, CBG has […]
Demand Uptick: Industry perspective on key trends in the green hydrogen space
Driven by global demand, government incentives and technological progress, India is poised to emerge as a key player in the green hydrogen space, not only as a user of green hydrogen, but also as an […]
New Direction: MoRTH revises dispute resolution framework for the road sector
By Mani Gupta, Senior Partner, and Pranav Malhotra, Principal Associate, Sarthak Advocates and Solicitors Acting in pursuance to the Ministry of Finance office memorandum (no. F.1/2/2024-PPD) dated June 3, 2024, the Ministry of Road Transport […]
Aggressive Bidding: Policy relook needed to restore balance in the road sector
Over the past two decades, the road sector has witnessed significant structural shifts. In the early 2000s, impassable and dangerous roads impeded overall economic growth and isolated communities. Connectivity was a far-fetched dream as well […]
Structural Shift: Mapping India’s progress on electric freight highways
By Abhijeet Sinha, Program Director, National Highways for Electric Vehicles India’s electric highway story has reached a point where rhetoric must yield to arithmetic. The country is unlikely to meet its most ambitious early‑decade electric […]
Rising Investor Interest: Financiers’ perspective
With India crossing 250 GW of installed renewable capacity in 2025 and meeting its non-fossil fuel capacity target well ahead of schedule, the sector is entering a new phase of growth, marked by larger project […]
Clean Energy Funding: Key financial outcomes of COP30
The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30), held in Belém, Brazil, marked a decisive shift in climate negotiations – from target-setting to financial delivery. Parties of the Paris Agreement agreed to a new collective quantified […]
Mobilising Capital: Growing investor interest in the infrastructure bond market
India’s infrastructure financing landscape is gradually evolving, with the bond market playing a greater role alongside traditional funding channels. Infrastructure bond issuance volumes have risen steadily over the past few years, supported by growing investor […]
Runway Realities: Need to prioritise airside infrastructure
In the aviation ecosystem, the most critical component remains largely invisible to passengers. While terminals, lounges and retail spaces dominate public perception and political narratives, the true state of Indian aviation is demonstrated through its […]
Strong Demand: Fleet expansion and policy reforms drive MRO market expansion
India’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) industry is on the cusp of significant expansion, driven by accelerating aircraft procurement, burgeoning air passenger traffic and strong policy support from the government. The country has emerged as […]
New Avenues: Growing focus on non-aeronautical revenue at Indian airports
Airports in India are increasingly becoming commercialised and transforming into full-fledged economic ecosystems. Relying solely on aeronautical revenue is proving to be a weak business model. Operators are therefore expanding the airport ecosystem to include […]
Leading the Way: Policy initiatives position Gujarat at the forefront of the energy transition
Gujarat was an early adopter of renewable energy in India. The state’s renewable energy journey began with a strong emphasis on wind power. It introduced its first wind policy as early as 1993, which was […]
Driving Change: Draft NEP 2026 proposes the next phase of power reforms
The Ministry of Power has released the Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026, a landmark document aimed at steering India’s power sector towards the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. Once finalised, the policy will replace […]
Station Upgrades: Redevelopment efforts to create integrated, future-ready transport hubs
Indian railway stations are undergoing a transformation. Once characterised by dimly lit platforms, congested concourses and basic passenger facilities, they are now being reimagined as vibrant, world-class urban gateways. The change is not limited to […]
Unlocking Returns: Key imperatives to drive profitability in Indian Railways
By M. Vijayakumar, Joint Adviser, NITI Aayog The first public railway line utilising steam locomotives for passenger transport was established in England. George Stephenson’s rail system, the Stockton and Darlington Railway, commenced operations on September […]
Digital Ticketing: Building a future-ready AFC system for Mumbai Metro Line 1
Over the years, ticketing systems across Indian metro networks have progressed from manual, paper-based processes to advanced, integrated digital solutions, including tokens and smart cards that enable seamless travel across multiple modes of transport. Automatic […]
Views of Dr Vikas Kumar: “Delhi Metro’s impact extends well beyond mobility”
India is undergoing rapid urban transformation. With the urban population projected to reach nearly 600 million by 2030, pressure on cities to deliver efficient infrastructure, mobility and services is growing at an unprecedented scale. Urbanisation, […]
Optimising Energy Use: Aiming for cleaner, more cost-efficient and resilient metro networks
India’s metro rail systems are undergoing a structural shift towards integrated energy optimisation. Beyond merely expanding their geographic reach, they are rethinking how energy is consumed, generated and stored. This is driven by advances in […]
Views of Gaurav Dayal: “Infrastructure expansion remains a key priority for JNPA”
The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) continues to focus on expanding infrastructure to support rising container traffic and larger vessel sizes. As one of the country’s largest container gateways, the port authority has undertaken various […]
Key Statistics: Port dwell time of containers based on entry and exit type
