The project execution scenario has evolved significantly in the construction industry. Latest technologies, alternative materials and sustainable measures are being adopted for the timely and efficient execution of projects. At a recent Indian Infrastructure conference, […]
The growth of the Indian mining industry is being driven by infrastructure expansion, advanced manufacturing technologies and the rise of electric vehicles. Mechanisation of mining operations continues to be a key trend, as companies such […]
By Arun Kumar, Adviser, Signalling and Telecom, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Urban transportation is the lifeblood of modern cities, powering economic activities, connecting communities and shaping the way people live. India’s growing economy has witnessed […]
By Colonel Prashant Kumar Oberoi, Director, HS&PR, Border Roads Organisation In November 2023, a section of the Silkyara-Barkot tunnel in Uttarakhand collapsed, trapping 41 workers and leading to a 17-day ordeal. A multi-agency rescue mission […]
Indian roads have been witnessing significant expansion over the years, and the national highways (NHs), in particular, have been beneficiaries of this. In 2022-23, the NH network grew by almost 60 per cent to 145,000 […]
Over the years, India’s city gas distribution (CGD) industry has grown and matured in terms of both regulatory framework and infrastructure. There have so far been 11 CGD bidding rounds to expand the natural gas […]
The Namami Gange Programme, launched in 2014, is an integrated conservation mission aimed at accomplishing the twin objectives of reducing pollution and rejuvenating River Ganga and its tributaries. The programme has a comprehensive set of […]
By Debashish Biswas, Partner, and Vivek Mittal, Executive Director, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP Three distinct but interrelated trends shape today’s Indian growth story. First, we recently surpassed China and took over as the most […]
By Nikhil Agarwal, President, CJ Darcl Logistics Limited The Indian logistics industry has been evolving and undergoing a major transformation, primarily driven by technological and infrastructural developments. This has altered the supply chain, making it […]
Road and highway development has been a major focus area of the central government over the past few years. The central government’s strong focus on the road sector is demonstrated by the Ministry of Road […]
India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, and its water and wastewater sector is undergoing a massive transformation. The government has actively increased investments and undertaken initiatives to meet the basic […]
Earlier this year, India, with an estimated population of 1.42 billion, surpassed China to become the most populated country in the world (Press Release, UN DESA, April 24, 2023). The staggering number has several implications […]
The tale of India’s urbanisation is being increasingly told in recent times, with the urban population expected to double and GDP to reach $32 trillion by 2047. To put the magnitude in perspective, the country’s […]
With its status as the world’s most populous nation, India faces a formidable task of ensuring the universal provision of safe sanitation and efficient sewage and wastewater management, capable of catering to a booming urban […]
India is at a high risk of water scarcity and is among the highly water-stressed nations. While it accounts for 18 per cent of the global population, the country has access to only 4 per […]
Water, being the most abundant natural resource on the planet, is the core of sustainable development and is critical for healthy ecosystems, food and energy production, industries, households, and other activities. According to the European […]
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 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 […]
Indian Railways (IR) has been changing over the years, although the pace of change may not be in line with customer expectations and global technologies. Taking a 25-year perspective, I see the standardisation of broad […]
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