Urban Transportation
Month: September 2025
Roads & Bridges
Roads & Bridges
Telecom
Views of Anil Kumar Lahoti: “Satcom must become a part of mainstream broadband solutions”
Addressing the Space Policy Conference 2025, organised by the ITU-APT Foundation of India (IAFI), Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), underscored the transformative potential of space technology in driving scientific, economic […]
Telecom
Data Surge: Faster speeds, growing consumption
The Indian telecom sector has witnessed several important developments during the past year, marked by the introduction of the draft National Telecom Policy, 2025 and the National Broadband Mission (NBM) 2.0. Industry experts discuss the […]
Interviews
Interview with Santosh Kalmath, Senior Sales Director, India/SAARC & Indonesia, Belden Inc – “Connectivity is No Longer an Option — It is the Foundation of Future Growth”
Q: How has Belden’s journey in India been? What are the key focus areas? Our commitment to India is both deep and strategic. In 2018, we inaugurated our first plant in Pune, followed by a […]
Telecom
Interviews
Interview with Sushil Kumar: “UPMRC is embedding sustainability at its core”
As Indian cities undergo rapid urbanisation, metro rail systems have emerged as a cornerstone of sustainable urban mobility. The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) is at the forefront of this transformation, driving progress in […]
Telecom
Infrastructure Finance
Seed to Scale: Rising investor optimism on the back of new funding avenues
In the past one year, India has steadfastly maintained its status as a favourable investment destination for global and domestic investors. Drawn by compelling valuations, strategic investors have poured in capital, aiming for more exposure […]
Airports
Scaling Up: Strong focus on airport and fleet expansions
The Indian aviation sector has been riding on favourable tailwinds in recent years, marked by significant infrastructure developments and policy initiatives. Passenger traffic has been rising over the past decade, owing to supportive government policies, […]
Infrastructure Finance
Market Momentum: Key developments in the infrastructure finance sector
Over the past year, India’s infrastructure funding landscape has matured further, driven by robust policy and regulatory support. Infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs), real estate investment trusts (REITs) and infrastructure bonds continued to gain momentum, offering […]
Airports
Gaining Altitude: Key developments in the civil aviation sector
India’s civil aviation sector is gaining significant momentum, driven by both government initiatives and private sector investments. With rising disposable incomes, the demand for air travel has also increased, promoting the expansion of existing airports […]
Interviews
Interview with Rajkiran Rai G.: “We are not just lenders, we are also market-makers”
The infrastructure financing landscape has undergone a substantial evolution, driven by financial and policy support. Of late, the sector has further benefited from the expanding role of development finance institutions. In an interview with Indian […]
Interviews
Interview with Palash Srivastava: “Climate-resilient infrastructure must become the norm”
In recent years, India has been on an infrastructure expansion drive. To support this growth, alternative and long-term funding avenues are being explored. While the annual union budgets have consistently provided strong financial support, there […]
Airports
Views of Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu: “Indian skies are getting more competitive, collaborative and connected”
The Indian aviation industry has made significant progress over the past decade, driven by government initiatives, capacity expansion and positive developments in the airline segment. It is poised for further growth, with opportunities emerging across […]
Infrastructure Finance
Rising Capital Flows: Alternative funding sources reshape infrastructure financing
India’s infrastructure financing landscape stands at an inflection point. Many recent policy and regulatory reforms have fostered a more disciplined financing ecosystem. Public investment has scaled to record highs, while private capital is gaining momentum […]
Infrastructure Finance
Airports
Getting Future Ready: Airports adopt smart and sustainable solutions
The Indian aviation sector has made notable progress over the years. Airports have expanded both in scale and number owing to rising demand for air travel. Greenfield projects and expansion initiatives now feature advanced terminal […]
Airports