By K. Ravichandran, Executive Vice-President and Chief Ratings Officer, ICRA Union Budget 2025-26 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has maintained a healthy budgetary outlay towards capital expenditure (capex) at Rs 11.2 trillion in the […]
Poonam Verma Sengupta, Partner, and Ananya Kumar, Partner, J. Sagar Associates The Indian construction industry plays an important role in the country’s economic growth. It often presents complex disputes arising from large-scale infrastructure projects. These […]
India’s urban infrastructure sector faces a critical challenge due to a persistent shortfall in revenue levels compared to the growing needs of its expanding cities. Despite the high investment needed for the development and maintenance […]
Lenders are now prioritising shorter tenors and funding completed projects, aiming to avoid construction risks. Refinancing has also gained prominence. At a recent India Infrastructure conference, industry experts shared their insights on their experience in […]
The infrastructure financing landscape in India has evolved significantly, driven by the participation of domestic and global financiers. A supportive policy and regulatory environment has further enhanced its appeal. At a recent India Infrastructure conference, […]
Digitalisation has become critical in today’s business landscape, especially within the city gas distribution (CGD) sector, where operational efficiency, customer service and cost management are paramount. Leveraging technology is no longer optional, it is crucial […]
By Shailesh Agarwal, Partner – Risk Consulting, EY India As India approaches its centenary of independence, India’s Vision 2047 aims to develop world-class infrastructure across rural and urban areas. This transformative journey gained significant momentum […]
The oil and gas sector has shown modest growth over the past year. The sector has undertaken various clean energy initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint, and the city gas distribution (CGD) sector has seen […]
The railway sector has undergone a significant transformation over the past few years, including the introduction of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts; public-private partnership (PPP) contracts and the rapid adoption of digital technologies. While […]
At a recent industry event, Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Power (MoP), highlighted the progress in the power sector, and the resilience of its transmission and generation systems. He also discussed the need to address […]
It has been an interesting year for the renewables sector, with landmark policy interventions targeted at a systemic transition to clean energy across all sections of society – from agriculture to residences and corporates. Moreover, […]
Sanjay Sah, Oil and Gas Consulting Leader, and Payal Goel, Director, Technology and Transformation, Deloitte The oil and gas sector is one of the eight core industries driving the nation’s economy. As of 2024, the […]
In recent years, the Indian port sector has witnessed remarkable progress on account of improved cargo handling infrastructure, efficient logistics and the adoption of technology-driven solutions. The government has launched the Maritime India Vision 2030 […]
With India moving towards achieving its target of 500 MW of non-fossil-fuel-based power capacity, there have been a host of policy interventions in the renewables space across different segments and catering to different consumers. Thus, […]
The Indian aviation sector is on an upward trajectory, with demand rising and infrastructure facilities expanding. There is a growing focus on airport capacity expansion, air connectivity enhancement and sustainable operations. Given these trends, the […]
The dedicated freight corridors (DFCs) are playing a vital role in transforming the rail logistics landscape of the country. These corridors are expected to enable Indian Railways (IR) to regain its market share in freight […]
By Krishna B. Kotak, Chairman, JM Baxi Group The recently announced Union Budget 2024-25 has some relevant topics that merit attention, specifically in the field of shipping. In the past few years, especially post-Covid, the […]
By Avinash Chandani, Partner, Deloitte India Status of irrigation in India India has 140 million hectares of net sown area, of which 55 per cent is irrigated and the remaining is rainfed. Currently, 55 per […]
By Prashant Vasisht, Senior Vice President and Co-Group Head, ICRA Limited The role of the hydrocarbon sector is vital in maintaining India’s economic growth momentum. Domestic crude oil consumption has increased to 262.5 million metric […]
India’s metro footprint has expanded rapidly over the past few years. In response to this, metro rail corporations are witnessing an increasing interest in adopting digital solutions and technologies across all segments including construction, signalling, […]
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