Interviews Archives - Indian Infrastructure

Interview with Dr Vikas Kumar: “Over 100 km of new lines will be added to Delhi Metro by 2030”

October 9, 2026

India’s urban rail sector is witnessing significant expansion, driven by rising passenger demand and the growing need for efficient, safe and sustainable public transportation. Metro rail networks are being developed and expanded across major cities, […]

Interview with Kadhir Kadhiravan: “Hyderabad airport aims to strengthen its position as a gateway to global connectivity”

October 9, 2026

The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, Telangana, has emerged as a leading aviation gateway, combining world-class amenities with operational excellence and seamless connectivity. Among the busiest airports in the country, it continues to set […]

Interview with Shalabh Goel: “NCRTC provides new-age infrastructure with a commuter-first mindset”

September 10, 2026

The Namo-Bharat regional rapid transit system (RRTS), implemented by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), marks a major step forward in India’s urban transport infrastructure. Designed to meet the growing mobility needs of the […]

Interview with Sushil Kumar: “Our aim is to create a connected and sustainable urban mobility system”

September 10, 2026

Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a key contributor to the transformation in the metro rail sector, with metro systems operational in Lucknow, Kanpur and Agra, and ambitious plans for expansion. In an interview with Indian […]

Interview with Vivek Garg: “Rail services are no longer a support function”

July 3, 2026

In an interview with Indian Infrastructure, Vivek Garg, Managing Director, MELPL and Services, Alstom India, discusses the evolving trends in railway infrastructure, Alstom’s service portfolio, the role of technology and the future outlook for the […]

Interview with Rinkesh Roy: “The sector continues to evolve towards large-scale, high-efficiency operations”

May 7, 2026

India’s port sector is steadily transitioning into a more efficient, large-scale and future-ready ecosystem, backed by sustained government investment in infrastructure and capital expenditure. Efficiency gains are being driven by tighter operational practices, the adoption […]

Interview with M. Prasanna Kumar: “Digitalisation has helped in monitoring the health of our equipment”

April 8, 2026

Organisations in the mining sector are increasingly relying on digital tools to streamline production processes and gain real-time visibility into their assets. Data-driven insights are also becoming critical for safety and sustainability goals. In an […]

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 […]

Interviews

Interview with Dr Vikas Kumar: “Over 100 km of new lines will be added to Delhi Metro by 2030”

Interview with Kadhir Kadhiravan: “Hyderabad airport aims to strengthen its position as a gateway to global connectivity”

Interview with Shalabh Goel: “NCRTC provides new-age infrastructure with a commuter-first mindset”

Interview with Sushil Kumar: “Our aim is to create a connected and sustainable urban mobility system”

Interview with Vivek Garg: “Rail services are no longer a support function”

Interview with Rinkesh Roy: “The sector continues to evolve towards large-scale, high-efficiency operations”

Interview with M. Prasanna Kumar: “Digitalisation has helped in monitoring the health of our equipment”

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

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

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

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

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”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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