Interviews Archives - Indian Infrastructure

Interview with Akhil Gupta: “Everybody has to adopt AI”

March 6, 2026

The Indian telecom sector stands at a critical juncture, with 5G monetisation, satcom operationalisation, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven efficiency and infrastructure sharing emerging as key priorities. In an interview with Indian Infrastructure, Akhil Gupta, Vice Chairman, […]

Interview with Shripad Yesso Naik: “India is uniquely positioned to lead the global energy transition”

January 8, 2026

India’s renewable energy sector has witnessed remarkable progress over the past decade, emerging as one of the world’s fastest growing clean energy markets. With record capacity additions, declining tariffs, expanding manufacturing capability and a maturing […]

Interview with R.K. Vishnoi: “THDCIL is committed to driving India’s clean energy transition”

November 4, 2025

R.K. Vishnoi, Chairman and Managing Director, THDC India Limited (THDCIL), spoke to Indian Infrastructure about the performance of the hydropower segment over the past one year, as well as the key issues and solutions to […]

Interview with Loknath Behera:“Kochi Metro has taken significant strides towards sustainable construction”

September 20, 2025

As Indian cities work towards building smarter and more sustainable transport systems, metro rail systems have emerged as a cornerstone of urban mobility. Kochi Metro is one such rapid transit system, serving Kochi and its […]

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”

September 19, 2025

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 […]

Interview with Sushil Kumar: “UPMRC is embedding sustainability at its core”

September 19, 2025

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 […]

Interview with Rajkiran Rai G.: “We are not just lenders, we are also market-makers”

September 19, 2025

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 […]

Interview with Palash Srivastava: “Climate-resilient infrastructure must become the norm”

September 19, 2025

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 […]

Interview with Sanjay Swarup :“CONCOR is making efforts to provide complete logistics solutions under one roof”

September 18, 2025

Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR) plays a key role in the Indian freight segment, handling about 60 per cent of the container rail traffic, which accounts for 19-20 per cent of the total container […]

Interview with Nitin Jairam Gadkari: “My dream is to complete projects worth Rs 5 lakh crore-Rs 6 lakh crore every year.”

May 26, 2025

Over the years, the Indian road sector has evolved significantly. Alongside its traditional focus on development, it now prioritises connectivity, safety, quality and sustainability. A policy push from the government has also helped create a […]

Interview with Pralhad Joshi: “India has remained steadfast in its transition towards clean energy”

March 5, 2025

In an interview with Indian Infrastructure, Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, spoke about his key priorities, the achievements of the Indian renewable energy sector, […]

Interview with Shripad Yesso Naik: “We are making efforts to scale up renewable energy development”

February 4, 2025

Shripad Yesso Naik, Member of Parliament from North Goa, recently took over as Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy. His appointment comes at a time when India’s renewable energy sector is […]

Interview with R.P. Gupta: “SECI has been a key enabler in the transition to clean energy”

January 3, 2025

In an interview with Indian Infrastructure, R.P. Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), talked about the key achievements of SECI, its experience with innovative tenders and future targets. He also […]

Interview with Ghanshyam Prasad: “We are adapting to new dynamics within the electricity grid”

November 5, 2024

In a recent interview with Indian Infrastructure, Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority (CEA), shared his views on the state of the power sector, the challenges in the ongoing energy transition, the country’s net zero […]

Views of Jyotiraditya M. Scindia: “Technology can bridge multiple divides in our country”

October 6, 2024

The past few months have been eventful for the telecom sector, with the government making several concerted efforts to drive growth. These include spectrum auctions, the introduction of the Indian Telecommunications Act, 2023, and the […]

Interview with Dr P.R. Jaishankar: “IIFCL has strategically expanded into new sectors”

September 23, 2024

The road ahead looks promising for infrastructure financing. A number of alternative and long-term funding avenues are being explored. These, along with bank lending and international loans, have kept up the pace of infrastructure development. […]

Interview with Sushil Kumar: “Uttar Pradesh will see an expansion of its metro rail network across all major cities”

September 19, 2024

With Indian cities growing at a fast pace, metro systems are becoming an important constituent of the transport mix in all urban centres. The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has made rapid headway on […]

Interview with Dr T.G. Vinay: “CMWSSB aims to ensure adequate water supply to households”

September 18, 2024

With water becoming a critical resource, water utilities are more conscious of the need for proper management and distribution. The Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) is making significant efforts to ensure efficient […]

Interview with Anil Kumar Lahoti: “India has witnessed the fastest growth in 5G roll-out”

September 18, 2024

An enabling regulatory environment has been instrumental in shaping India’s telecom growth story. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has been taking proactive steps in response to changing market dynamics and the evolving technological […]

Interview with Nitin Jairam Gadkari: “The road sector constitutes the largest share of the National Monetisation Plan target”

September 17, 2024

Over the years, the Indian road sector has maintained its position as a high priority sector for the centre. The focus has broadened to encompass road connectivity, safety, quality and sustainability. In line with industry […]