Sector Focus Archives - Indian Infrastructure

Turning Point: Investments, incentives and IPO define India’s data centre landscape

October 12, 2026

India’s data centre sector has moved past a turning point in 2026. New capacity is coming online, capital markets are moving fast and policy at both the central and state levels is finally catching up […]

Fibre Links: Expanding connectivity through street furniture and in-building solutions

October 12, 2026

India has been investing heavily in the digital infrastructure space over the past few years, mainly because data usage has grown significantly. 5G roll-out, cloud adoption and the rise of data centres have all added […]

The past year has marked another important phase in India’s 5G journey. From rapid subscriber adoption and expanding network coverage to the growing use of 5G fixed wireless access (FWA), the technology is moving beyond […]

AI at Scale: Moving from experimentation to business-critical operations

October 12, 2026

By Vikram K., Chief Revenue Officer, Digital Connexion Artificial intelligence (AI) is steadily moving from experimentation to mainstream adoption, reshaping how organisations invest in digital infrastructure. As organisations move beyond pilot projects and scale AI […]

Changing Dynamics: Regulatory reforms, 6G ambitions and satcom mark a shift in sector priorities

October 12, 2026

For the first time in three years, policy is starting to catch up with implementation in India’s telecom sector. The unified licence, which had governed the industry for over a century, has been replaced by […]

Views of Anil Kumar Lahoti: “AI should augment rather than diminish human agency”

October 9, 2026

In his address at the first edition of the CO.AI (Communications and Artificial Intelligence) 2026 conference, themed “Powering India’s Intelligent Connectivity Future”, organised by the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) and the UK government, […]

Ensuring Energy Resilience: Building a secure and self-reliant oil and gas sector

August 11, 2026

India’s oil and gas sector continues to play a critical role in meeting the country’s growing energy requirements. With the continued expansion of economic activity, energy demand is expected to rise, underscoring the need for […]

Views of Arun Kumar Singh: “ONGC is repositioning itself around natural gas”

August 11, 2026

While ONGC’s business continues to be dominated by exploration and production (E&P) activities, which account for nearly two-thirds of its portfolio, there is a notable shift towards natural gas production as a key focus area. […]

Views of Dr Ranjit Rath: “Oil India is driving India’s shift towards a gas-based economy”

August 11, 2026

Oil India Limited is steadily transforming from an upstream company primarily focused on onshore assets and exploration acreages into an integrated Maharatna central public sector enterprise, with an array of joint ventures and major subsidiaries […]

Renewed Interest: CNG segment gains traction

August 11, 2026

By Bhashit Dholakia, Acting Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, IndianOil-Adani Gas Private Limited Compressed natural gas (CNG) has emerged as a key component of India’s city gas distribution (CGD) sector. In recent years, […]

Built to Last: Managing asset life cycle and obsolescence in pipelines and systems

August 11, 2026

By Anoop Naik, Chief Technical Officer, Pipeline Infrastructure Limited A pipeline is rarely just one asset ageing at one speed. Buried steel, above-ground mechanical equipment and the electronic systems that run them all wear out […]

Scaling Up: Efforts to enhance CGD capacity and uptake

August 11, 2026

The city gas distribution (CGD) sector is anticipated to be the primary catalyst for India’s long-term natural gas demand by 2040. While the power, fertiliser and CGD industries currently drive the overall demand for natural […]

Optimising Performance: Key role of automation in improving operational efficiency and agility

August 11, 2026

For India’s oil and gas (O&G) industry, digitalisation has become increasingly important as the industry shifts from a volume-based to a value-based business model amid evolving demand patterns and constrained capital. Coupled with the growing […]

Growing Confidence: Industry perspective on CBG policies, project development and financing

August 11, 2026

India’s compressed biogas (CBG) sector has emerged as one of the country’s most promising clean energy segments, driven by the twin objectives of reducing fossil fuel dependence and improving waste management. Backed by increasing policy […]

Emerging Fuels: Shifting towards a diverse energy system

August 11, 2026

India’s energy landscape is no longer shaped solely by coal and oil. As the energy demand grows, the nation is moving towards a more diversified fuel ecosystem powered by green hydrogen, biofuels, liquefied natural gas […]

Key Statistics: Trends in the natural gas sector

August 11, 2026

Key Statistics: Update on crude oil processing, petroleum product consumption and pipeline network

August 11, 2026

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 […]