The road development activity at the state level has been erratic since the onset of the pandemic. The execution of new road projects, as well as the prompt completion of ex­is­ting ones, has been a […]

The road sector has been able to retain the momentum in activity despite the Covid-19 disruptions. The government achieved a record construction rate during the pandemic year. In spite of hiccups such as toll disruptions, […]

The urban transport sector has made significant progress over the past few years. The outbreak of the pandemic impacted the promoters and operators of mass transit systems in the country. The ridership of city buses […]

Urban mass transit (UMT) is a highly capital-intensive segment and is funded mainly by the central and state governments along with debt financing from various multilateral funding agencies. These agencies play a vital role as […]

The increased investments in infrastructure development have transformed India into one of the fastest growing markets for tunnel construction. The growth in tunnelling activity is driven by a robust project pipeline in the urban rail, […]

The tunnelling sector has been gaining traction in the past few years. A large number of infrastructure projects are being implemented across sectors such as railways, roads and highways, water supply and sewerage, and urban […]

The port sector in India is being driven by high growth in external trade. Imports fr­om China soared to almost $100 billion in 2021. Indian exports to China too are steadily increasing. India’s import basket […]

At a time when the maritime industry was suffering from weak domestic performance and foreign trade difficulties, the Covid-19 pandemic created new hurdles. While the industry has begun to show signs of recovery since June […]

The construction sector recovered from the impact of Covid-19 in the second half of 2020-21, with the pace of execution cro­s­sing pre-Covid levels. This recovery was impacted in the first quarter of 2021-22 due to […]

The government has taken exemplary steps during Covid-19 to boost the liquidity of construction players and fast-track dispute resolution. Besides, the National In­frastructure Pipeline (NIP) provides a plethora of opportunities for the construction industry. The […]

As the country continues to battle the Covid-19 crisis, the government has adopted a dynamic approach to bring the flagging economy back on track. Through its Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, the government aims to create a […]

The country’s financial sector is going through troubled times. The woes of banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) do not seem to end. Though supportive measures to provide relief to the financial system have been […]

With airport operators and airlines adding capacity amid surging traffic after the Covid-19 pandemic, and In­dian carriers expanding their footprint in the air cargo business, the aviation sector in the country is witnessing massive expansion. […]

At present, the top priority of the civil aviation sector in general, and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) in particular, is to transform the airport infrastructure in the country, make it more customer friendly […]

The metro rail sector has been growing steadily over the past few years. Private participation, though limited, is gradually expanding in unbundled services such as fare collection, running of trains, and operation and maintenance of […]

The urban rail sector came to a standstill due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The complete suspension of metro services for five months and the cessation of construction activities for the first two months of the […]

The Sagarmala programme was launched by the Ministry of Shipping in July 2015 to harness the potential of the country’s 7,500 km long coastline, 14,500 km of conceivably navigable waterways, and a strategic location on […]

Ease of doing business is one of the key focus areas of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW). To this end, the ministry and ports have undertaken various modernisation, mechanisation and digitalisation initiatives […]

The past few years have been significant for the port sector. The sector has benefited from the strong intent and increased support of the government for port-led development. The unveiling of the Sagarmala programme, in […]

In the past year, the government has unveiled several initiatives aimed at developing the Indian port sector and sustaining its growth. Several key developments have been centred on port modernisation and the promotion of ease […]

The power generation segment is witnessing a major shift with renewables replacing thermal power in the installed capa­city mix at a fast pace. As of April 2022, the co­untry’s installed capacity stood at 401 GW […]

The Indian power transmission segment has grown significantly over the years, making the country’s electricity grid one of the largest synchronous grids in the world. As of May 2022, the total transmission line length (at […]

The current water situation in the country has led the government to put its best foot forward. There has been considerab­le development on key government schemes and programmes in the water and wastewater sectors. Besides, […]

The water resources in India are under tre­mendous pressure as the availability of safe drinking water is not sufficient to cater to the population demand. The rate of groundwater withdrawal is extremely high as compared […]

While Covid-19 has had serious implications for the mining industry, mining companies have shown remarkable resilience, continuing operations even during the pandemic. There is a significant focus on the automation of mining operations and use […]

The mining sector carries a weight of approximately 14.4 per cent on the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) and it grew at a compound annual growth rate of 2.1 per cent during the period 2013-2020. […]

Infrastructure financing has received a fresh lease of life with the government’s National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) initiative and its asset monetisation drive. Taking cognisance of the importance of patient capital for infrastructure projects, the government […]

The road ahead for infrastructure financing in India looks promising despite the macroeconomic headwinds. A number of alternative and long-term funding avenues are being explored in addition to traditional sources. In an interview with Indian […]

India’s economic growth is positively correlated with the growth of its steel industry. Steel continues to have a strong hold over traditional sectors such as construction, housing, roads and railways. The steel sector accounts for […]

The global steel industry is currently characterised by excess capacity, a challenge that continues to plague the sector. This has had a bearing on international steel prices and the profitability of steel producers, and has […]

Indian Railways (IR) has displayed a note­worthy performance in financial year 2021-22. It has achieved milestones in various categories including freight loading, electrification, new line/doubling/gauge conversion, locomotive production, and technology integration for ensuring safety. From […]

The railway sector has been one of the key focus areas of the government for several years now. With the aim of transforming and modernising Indian Railways (IR), the government has made considerable investme­nts in […]

Indian Railways (IR) operates on a massive scale and is among the world’s largest rail networks. It is spread over more than 68,000 route km. In the past few years, IR has increased its focus […]

The mining sector forms the backbone of the country’s industrial, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. India produces as many as 95 minerals, which comprise 4 fuel, 10 metallic, 23 non-metallic, 3 atomic and 55 minor minerals […]

Project commissioning has been on the rise across infrastructure sectors in the past few years. In fact, the years 2016 and 2017 witnessed the completion of several projects owing to the government’s thrust on resolving […]

India Infrastructure Research tracked a total of 568 ongoing projects across seven sectors – power, railways, water supply and sanitation, urban rail, airports, roads and ports. These projects are worth at least Rs 17.21 trillion. […]

India is looking to transform into a gas-based economy as it targets to increase the share of natural gas in its energy mix from 6 per cent in 2019 to 15 per cent by 2030. […]

India is the third largest primary energy consumer in the world after China and the US. With its gro­w­ing population and urbanisation there will be a growing need for affordable energy in the country. The […]

Idea Cellular and Vodafone India have expanded their 2G intra-circle roaming (ICR) arrangements and have signed a 4G ICR to avoid duplication of expenditure and best utilise capex. This has been done in addition to […]