India is accelerating its adoption of digital systems across critical sectors. However, this shift comes with a hefty price – growing cyber vulnerability threats. The risk of targeted disruptions, data theft and system sabotage is […]
As digital technologies gain momentum, they are fundamentally transforming the way infrastructure projects are conceived and delivered. Smart electricity meters have crossed the 20 million live data mark as of January 2025, highway toll systems […]
T. V. Ramachandran, President, Broadband India Forum While India is forging ahead on many digital fronts, it seems to be disappointingly sliding back in a vital area of 5G, use case deployment – that of […]
Public infrastructure has served as the backbone of economic development over the past few decades. Acknowledging this, the capital outlay for infrastructure rose to Rs 11,210 billion in the Union Budget 2025-26. As public spending […]
Tunnel construction in India has picked up pace over the years, and has gained notable importance across infrastructure sectors. The rising focus on enhancing all-weather connectivity, especially in hilly terrain, has driven the construction of […]
Tunnel infrastructure is gradually maturing with strategic expansion and investments across multiple domains such as urban mass transit, roadways and highway corridors, and water resource management like irrigation practices and hydropower projects. This growth reflects […]
India’s ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail (MAHSR) project is charting new engineering frontiers with the construction of the country’s first undersea rail tunnel – a formidable 7 km tunnel beneath Thane Creek. This undersea tunnel is […]
India’s infrastructure landscape is evolving with the development of smart and sustainable tunnels that are revolutionising transportation and urban planning. The push for sustainability in tunnelling is driven by the significant environmental impact associated with […]
Bridge construction in India has witnessed significant progress, evolving from basic concrete structures to advanced engineering marvels. Notable examples include the Bandra-Worli Sea Link in Mumbai and the Dhola-Sadiya bridge in the Northeast, which now […]
Over the years, India’s bridge sector has experienced significant developments, moving from conventional bridge construction techniques to favouring cutting-edge engineering and technology advancements. In the past, bridges such as the first Pamban Bridge, constructed in […]
Over the years, bridge design and construction practices in India have come a long way. Now, modern bridge designs involve a comprehensive process that includes site selection, hydraulic and geotechnical analysis, structural design, and mandatory […]
India’s extensive bridge network is transitioning towards sustainable and technology-driven construction. From vertical lift rail bridges to sensor equipped highway flyovers, these structures have been instrumental in enhancing connectivity, particularly in regions that are geographically […]
India’s irrigation sector has experienced substantial growth and modernisation in recent years, driven by strategic government interventions and a strong policy focus on water efficiency and sustainability. According to the recent Economic Survey 2024-25, the […]
By Shashi Kant Singh, Partner, Agriculture, PwC India India inhabits 18 per cent of the world’s population but has only 4 per cent of the global water resources (World Bank Group). Around 89 per cent […]
The irrigation sector plays a pivotal role in India’s agricultural landscape, enabling food security, enhancing climate resilience and stabilising farm incomes. Strengthening the sector by constructing adequate infrastructure, modernising irrigation systems and ensuring sustainable water […]
The uncertainty of weather patterns in India has been increasing due to climate change. As a result, rain-fed agriculture has become more vulnerable to low output and huge harvest losses in times of inadequate rainfall. […]
India’s mining sector is gearing up for accelerated expansion and gaining higher strategic importance in the economy with a contribution of approximately 2 per cent to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). The strong market […]
India’s mining sector is at the cusp of transformative growth, driven by increased demand for minerals, government reforms and infrastructure development. PSUs play a critical role in shaping the sector, supporting growth in mineral exploration, […]
In recent years, there has been a significant uptake of technological and sustainable initiatives across the mining sector in India. With the growing demand for minerals and energy resources, the industry is facing increasing pressure […]
The global coal production stood at around 8.5 billion tonnes (bt) in 2023-24, with China leading the production at over 4,700 million tonnes (mt), followed by India at 997 mt. The percentage of coal in […]
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