Sector Focus

India’s metro systems are undergoing a transformative shift, rapidly embracing advanced technologies and automation to enhance safety, efficiency and sustainability. With significant developments across rolling stock, signalling, fare systems, operations, sustainability and multimodal integration, metros […]

Tapping New Avenues: Diversifying metro revenues through non-fare sources and TOD

India’s urban rail sector has experienced robust growth in recent years. With cities becoming more congested than ever before and the need for sustainable transport increasing, urban rail has emerged as a cornerstone of urban […]

Key Statistics: Metro rail projects under construction

Clean Fleets: Increasing deployment of sustainable mobility solutions

India is experiencing a major and rapid transformation in its urban transport landscape. Driven by policy momentum, regulatory mandates and ambitious net zero targets, the country is making strategic investments in large-scale electric bus (e-bus) […]

Key Statistics: Update on EV sales and public charging infrastructure

Next Phase: Moving from basic connectivity to 5G, AI, satcom and beyond

The telecom sector has witnessed significant progress over the past year. The key developments include the introduction of the draft National Telecom Policy, 2025 and the National Broadband Mission (NBM) 2.0, deeper 5G penetration and […]

Telecom Blueprint: An assessment of the draft NTP, 2025

The draft New Telecom Policy (NTP) is built around six strategic missions – achieving universal and meaningful connectivity, fostering innovation, promoting domestic manufacturing, ensuring a secure and trusted network, enhancing ease of living and doing […]

5G Footprint: Progress and priorities for increasing uptake

India has witnessed one of the fastest 5G roll-outs globally. Since its launch in October 2022, 5G services have been rolled out across all states/union territories across the country and is currently available in 99.8 […]

Views of Jyotiraditya M. Scindia: “Regulatory sandboxes must be created to safely nurture frontier technology”

Union Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia represented India at the high-level Executive Roundtable at the 25th edition of the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR) 2025, held in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union in […]

Set for Expansion: Data centres emerge as the foundation of the digital economy

As large enterprises, small- and medium-sized businesses, and start-ups shift from legacy physical servers to scalable cloud platforms, data centres are emerging as the foundation of the digital economy. This transition is delivering greater speed, […]

Seamless Networks: Integrating fibre with urban infrastructure to deliver last-mile connectivity

In today’s increasingly multipolar world, rising geopolitical tensions are driving fragmentation. In this climate, secure communication networks built on a robust digital infrastructure backbone are more critical than ever. Telcos are reinventing themselves as “digital […]

Closing the Divide: Growing role of satcom in digital inclusion

India’s digital revolution is reaching new heights. As the country advances towards a more digitally empowered future, satellite communications (satcom) is emerging as a vital enabler to close the digital divide, especially in remote and […]

The oil and gas (O&G) sector is undergoing a technological transformation, driven by the imperative to enhance operational efficiency across the value chain and the regulatory focus on clean energy. Indian energy companies are increasingly […]

Exploring Alternatives: Developments in the LNG and green hydrogen segments

India has witnessed a steady rise in energy demand over the past few years. Meeting this demand in line with net zero targets while ensuring energy security has been a focus area of various stakeholders. […]

Growing Coverage: Expansion of oil and gas pipeline infrastructure

India’s oil and natural gas pipeline infrastructure has evolved rapidly over the past few years, playing a pivotal role in shaping the country’s energy transition journey. As a cleaner alternative to conventional fossil fuels, natural […]

Project Showcase: Durgapur-Haldia pipeline strengthens gas connectivity in the eastern region

Over the past decade, India has made remarkable progress in expanding its gas connectivity. Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has reached households across the country, earning international recognition for its scale and impact. The government’s “One […]

Fuelling the Future: Progress, investment plans and challenges in the CGD sector

India’s city gas distribution (CGD) sector is undergoing significant transformation, driven by rapid urbanisation, rising energy demand and the government’s growing emphasis on low-carbon energy resources. Natural gas currently accounts for around 7 per cent […]

Energy Overhaul: Accelerating reforms and exploration to bridge the oil and gas deficit