India’s infrastructure has been traditionally financed through budgetary support from central and state governments or by large public sector undertakings. Several projects have been part-financed by multilateral agencies as well. Previously, projects were largely undertaken […]
India has the fourth largest rail network globally. In the past couple of years, the sector has witnessed many reforms, aimed primarily at modernising the rail infrastructure and improving the safety of operations. Some of […]
Just as the telecom sector revolutionised communication through wireless waves, the metro sector in India embarked on a journey to redefine urban mobility through elevated or/and underground tracks. Both sectors disrupted traditional norms, ushering in […]
The Indian power sector has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, marked by an influx of renewable energy, the creation of a unified electric grid, surplus power generation and improved energy access. What lies […]
The hydrocarbon sector is vital in keeping India’s economic growth engine running. Domestic crude oil consumption has increased from 174.5 million tonnes (mt) in FY 2013 to 247.8 mt in FY 2023, growing at a […]
The Government of India has a vision to increase the share of natural gas in the primary energy mix from 6 per cent to 15 per cent by 2030. The objective is to diversify primary […]
Growth in transmission line length As of March 2023, the total transmission line length (at the 220 kV and above level) stands at 471,341 ckt km. Between 1998-99 and 2022-23, the line length has grown […]
Increased power availability Shortages in energy and peak power supply have decreased significantly over the past two decades or so. While energy shortages have declined to 0.5 per cent in 2022-23 from 6 per cent […]
Highlights from the 5th edition of our conference on InvITs and REITs held on August 17, 2023 at ITC Maratha, Mumbai. The conference discussed the experience and potential of InvITs/REITs, analysed the impact of regulatory […]
Growing private equity investment Over the years, private equity investors have grown in size and capacity, making strategic, controlled investments. With greater risk-taking appetite, the investments have been geared more towards growth capital. Sectors such […]
Lending landscape Bank credit to the infrastructure sector has grown at a CAGR of 12.4 per cent during 2007-23. Although there was a dip in lending to the sector during 2016-18, it has been on […]
Infrastructure development plays a pivotal role in propelling the economy towards sustainable growth, job creation and poverty reduction, leading to social and economic transformation, increasing cost competitiveness, and providing an impetus to the country’s trade […]
As the harbinger of economic prosperity and a tool for the upliftment of the masses, infrastructure development is a key focus point of the government. Over the years, the infrastructure sectors have received both financial […]
Reduction in train accidents The average number of consequential train accidents during the period 2004-14 was 171.1 per annum, compared to 70.9 per annum during the period 2014-23. The average number of train derailments during […]
Growth in passenger and freight traffic Rail passenger traffic in India has grown at a CAGR of 1.3 per cent from 2002 to 2023. In 2020-21, it declined by 84 per cent owing to the […]
The dedicated freight corridor (DFC) project is seen as a veritable game changer for rail freight movement in India. These corridors will play a pivotal role in increasing the modal share of rail in the […]
Station redevelopment is one of the flagship programmes of Indian Railways. The aim is to enhance the passenger experience by redeveloping stations as city centres with state-of-the-art amenities. The redevelopment will integrate various modes of […]
A game changer for the country, the government’s flagship high speed rail (HSR) project is aimed at transforming the rail network by increasing passenger train speeds and incorporating world-class technologies. In an interview with Indian […]
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