Over the past few years, the city gas distribution (CGD) network in India has witnessed steady growth in terms of infrastructure development. The government aims to increase the share of natural gas in the primary […]
The government is implementing a multimodal logistics system for the seamless movement of cargo and people through various modes of transport. This approach is especially relevant given India’s focus on reducing overall logistics costs. By […]
The draft regulations for infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs) were issued in 2014, allowing companies to raise funds in infrastructure projects through a trust. This was followed by the first funding in 2017. The three-year lag […]
The ports and shipping sector has witnessed significant growth in the past few years. The sector outlook remains positive on the back of government and industry initiatives. At the recent “Ports in India” conference organised […]
The past year witnessed several developments in the Indian water sector. From reviving stalled projects to proposing new ones, allocating funds and focusing on reducing pollution, growth was ensured in almost every aspect. With efforts […]
Investor appetite for infrastructure financing in India has steadily improved over the years, with a greater number of investors looking to invest in long-term projects. This has resulted in a huge influx of funds and […]
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has been executing tunnel projects in some of the most difficult terrains of the country. Despite dealing with challenges such as extreme temperatures and difficult geographic conditions, the organisation has […]
Natural gas has a huge role to play in the world economy. India has set a target of raising the share of natural gas in its energy mix to 15 per cent by 2030, from the current […]
Manish Saigal, Managing Director, Alvarez & Marsal India The pandemic has affected millions of lives and changed the way we live, work, and run businesses. Consequently, the supporting supply systems have assumed greater importance. Over […]
The regional rapid transit system (RRTS) is a new, transformational and strategic regional public transit intervention of the government in the National Capital Region (NCR). A high speed (design speed 180 kmph and operational speed […]
As part of the New Metro Policy, 2017, the Government of India has made the public-private partnership (PPP) component mandatory for states to avail of central assistance for new metro projects. Metro projects are capital-intensive […]
The Indian dredging market is driven largely by the trade segment, with dredging demand coming from major and non-major ports. At present, the annual dredging market in India for major ports is estimated to be […]
The infrastructure sector plays a crucial role in the growth of the Indian economy. Currently, the Rs 15.4 trillion construction industry contributes to about 8 per cent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). At […]
The construction industry faces numerous challenges nationwide, and the Covid-19 pandemic has added to its woes. At the recent Infrabuild India event organised by Indian Infrastructure, leading industry players including Vinayak K. Deshpande, managing director, […]
Road construction has undergone a sea change in the past few years. New technologies are being adopted at the planning stage itself for faster implementation. However, the sector continues to be marred with challenges such […]
The railway sector has been on a high-growth trajectory for the past few years. While the pace of infrastructure creation has been at an all-time high, new and innovative ways to improve operational efficiency and […]
The past decade has witnessed a fast-paced growth in traffic at Indian airports. Traffic has grown almost three times of GDP. Burgeoning numbers opened up a vista of opportunities in the airports sector. However, the […]
Tunnelling activities in India have gained momentum in the past few years owing to a plethora of growth drivers. These include increased government support, adoption of latest technologies and techniques, accelerated investments and the need […]
Over the past few years, the irrigation sector has gained traction, with increased focus on major, medium and multipurpose irrigation projects. The government has made concerted efforts to promote infrastructure creation through various flagship initiatives. […]
The construction industry has evolved over the past few years, with the advent of the metro rail. There has been a shift to precast structures and advanced tunnelling techniques. While the Covid-19 pandemic slowed down […]
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