Sector Focus Archives - Indian Infrastructure

Towards a Cleaner Mix: Recent trends and developments in the power generation segment

July 3, 2026

India’s power generation sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by rapid renewable energy expansion and growing electricity demand. While coal-based generation continues to play a critical role in ensuring grid reliability and meeting baseload […]

Views of Pralhad Joshi: “India’s wind energy segment has witnessed a notable uptick in capacity addition”

July 3, 2026

At a recent industry event, Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, outlined the government’s vision for accelerating wind energy development alongside broader renewable energy expansion. […]

Integrated Transmission System: Efforts to improve grid stability and reliability

July 3, 2026

The power transmission infrastructure is the backbone supporting the transmission of electricity from generators to end-consumers, underscoring grid security and reliability. India’s transmission system has evolved through large-scale transmission project buildouts, greater interregional capacity and […]

Trading Trends: Shift to market-based solutions

July 3, 2026

India’s power market continued to deepen in 2025-26, supported by growing electricity demand, rising renewable energy integration and a series of regulatory initiatives aimed at enhancing market efficiency and flexibility. Short-term transactions accounted for nearly […]

Modernising Distribution: Policy reforms and digitalisation initiatives

July 3, 2026

Being the last leg in the electricity supply chain, the power distribution sector plays a critical role in determining the overall health of the power sector. Since the performance of distribution utilities ultimately affects the […]

Solar Shines: Record capacity additions and diversification drive sector growth

July 3, 2026

Solar energy has firmly established itself as the backbone of India’s renewable energy mix, growing from a marginal contributor a decade ago to the single largest source of clean power capacity in the country. As […]

The Wind Turns: Signs of revival in the sector

July 3, 2026

India’s wind power sector has regained momentum, recording its highest annual additions in nearly a decade. During 2025-26, the country added 6.05 GW of new wind capacity, exceeding the previous peak of around 5.5 GW […]

Levelling Up: Green hydrogen activity gathers momentum

July 3, 2026

The green hydrogen and ammonia market in India continues to expand, supported by a growing project pipeline, supply agreements, investments in manufacturing and policy initiatives. Project activity in the country now spans green hydrogen production, […]

Growing Pipeline: Battery storage market moves towards larger-scale deployment

July 3, 2026

India’s battery energy storage system (BESS) is witnessing growing momentum as storage assumes a larger role in supporting renewable energy integration and grid reliability. According to the Central Electricity Authority’s (CEA) National Generation Adequacy Plan, […]

India’s per capita water availability has declined from around 1,800 cubic metres in 2001 to nearly 1,400 cubic metres in 2025, and is projected to decline further to 1,200 cubic metres by 2050. At the […]

Circular Approach: Recycling and reuse potential of wastewater and sludge

June 4, 2026

By Rohit Kakkar, Deputy Adviser, Public Health and Environmental Engineering, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs India’s urban water management framework has undergone a major shift, with an increasing emphasis on wastewater treatment, reuse and […]

Project Delivery Strategies: Growing focus on responsive and solution-oriented design and execution

June 4, 2026

Rising urbanisation, increasing investments and the growing adoption of advanced project delivery models are driving the growth of the water sector. As projects become larger and more operationally intensive, the sector is witnessing a parallel […]

Resource Efficiency: Pivoting towards wastewater recovery

June 4, 2026

India’s industrial wastewater management landscape is undergoing a significant transformation from a disposal-driven approach to one centred on recovery, reuse and resource efficiency. As water stress intensifies and sustainability-based commitments become urgent, wastewater is increasingly […]

Modernising Systems: ULB initiatives to strengthen water networks

June 4, 2026

India’s urban water and wastewater sector is being rapidly expanded through infrastructure modernisation, digitalisation and sustainability-focused initiatives. Urban local bodies (ULBs) are playing an increasingly important role in strengthening these systems and taking proactive steps […]

Investment Pathways: Funding mechanisms to enable water sector transformation

June 4, 2026

By Kiran Avadhanula, Senior Sector Specialist, Sustainable Urban Development, KfW The water sector in India is currently at a critical juncture, with the urban population projected to grow from the current 500 million to 900 […]

Rethinking Resource Management: Ensuring holistic water sector development

June 4, 2026

By Padma Priya J., Partner and Urban Infrastructure Leader, Grant Thornton Bharat LLP The water sector in India has evolved through multiple transitions ever since it was granted infrastructure status. The priorities of the sector, […]

Reform Measures: Key government initiatives to build water infrastructure resilience

June 4, 2026

India’s water sector is at a critical juncture, influenced by rising urbanisation, increasing demand, climate variability and growing stress on existing water resources. In this scenario, policy interventions are central to building a resilient water […]

Key Statistics: Water supply and sewerage coverage under various programmes

June 4, 2026