Tunnel construction activity in India has picked up pace in recent years. A growing focus on improving road and rail connectivity, the emergence of several new urban mass rapid transit systems and the need to […]
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has achieved electrification of a total of 2,583 route km (rkm) of its network till March 2024. This is 61 per cent of the total 4,260 rkm of the zone’s network. […]
The government of Uttar Pradesh (GoUP) has approved the detailed project report (DPR) for Noida Sector 142-Botanical Garden Metro Project along with funds worth Rs 22.54 billion. Besides, the project now awaits the Union Government’s […]
The Akshardham-EPE Crossing Elevated Road (Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor Phase I) (NH-709B) is likely to open for public use by end-July 2024. Phase I of the project includes two packages ie. Akshardham-Delhi/Uttar Pradesh border stretch and […]
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for setting up a small-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Hatta, Madhya Pradesh. The […]
The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has reportedly approved grant funding for technical assistance to aid in creating an integrated aviation hub at the Hisar Airport, Haryana. The move targets to strengthen the supply […]
The Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) is planning to construct a 70 km long sewage pipeline under the Adyar River Rejuvenation Project in Tamil Nadu. The pipeline will be constructed at an […]
Karaikal Port has recently advised revision of the new maximum permissible draft for the channel and berths 1, 2, 3 and 4 for the period between July 1, 2024 and July 31, 2024. For berth […]
The country’s power generation segment is witnessing a major shift, with renewables replacing thermal power in the installed capacity mix at a fast pace. During 2023-24, 18,562 MW of renewable energy has been added, whereas […]
By Amit Singh, Partner, and Debashish Biswas, Partner, Deloitte India India’s rapid population growth presents significant challenges and opportunities. Urban areas in India account for around 3 per cent of land and contribute around 60 […]
India’s transmission sector has achieved remarkable progress over the years, evolving from a fragmented network into a cohesive and interconnected grid. The segment has seen advancements in the form of both expanding physical infrastructure and […]
A robust power distribution system is crucial for achieving the country’s ambitious renewable energy goals and meeting the growing power demand. The operational and financial performance of discoms remains an area of concern although there […]
Several policy and regulatory reforms are currently under way in the power trading segment to deepen and strengthen the power markets. Notably, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued a staff paper on market […]
A transparent competitive bidding mechanism has been critical in driving India’s renewable energy growth and attracting large investments in this sector. With 144 GW of installed renewable energy capacity, the country has a long road […]
The green hydrogen and green ammonia market in India has witnessed significant policy developments since the launch of the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). The high level of industry enthusiasm makes the sector even more […]
The year 2023-24 saw a capacity addition of 25,367 MW, higher than the 16,854 MW in 2022-23. In 2023-24, renewable capacity addition stood at 18,485 MW, thermal at 5,404 MW, nuclear at 1,400 MW and […]
The national plant load factor (PLF) increased from 64.2 per cent in 2022-23 to 69.1 per cent in 2023-24. For the central, state and private sectors, the PLF stood 75.1 per cent, 64.7 per cent […]
India has an extensive network of bridges, including river and sea bridges, rail bridges and road bridges. They are critical infrastructural components that contribute to the advancement of transportation systems and enhance connectivity, particularly in […]
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