2018
Sector Review
Big investments, bigger plans
Over the past two decades, the urban infrastructure sector has emerged as a key focus area for the government. The sector has witnessed a surge in activity in terms of policy and regulations, programmes and […]
20 Landmark Projects
Marking milestones
In the past two decades, the infrastructure sector has witnessed the commissioning of landmark projects, some of which are no less than engineering marvels, beating all construction odds, setting new technology benchmarks and making a […]
Call for Action
Better planning needed for speedy implementation of city infrastructure projects
Dr M. Ramachandran, IAS (retired), Former Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India Urban development being a state subject, the central government provides guidance, advice and support through central projects for the […]
Views of Hardeep Singh Puri
“I am optimistic on the urban agenda”
The government has approved a number of programmes and schemes in the past few years to step up investments in the urban infrastructure sector. The Smart Cities Mission, the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban […]
20 Noteworthy Financings
Innovative debt and equity structures
In the past two decades, the infrastructure sector has witnessed significant financing activity in terms of bank lending, bond issuances, financial closures, initial public offerings (IPOs), private equity deals and multilateral funding. Indian Infrastructure has […]
Sector Review
Phases of highs and lows
In the 1990s, infrastructure projects were financed primarily through budgetary allocations and long-term debt provided by development financial institutions (DFIs). However, with the withering away of DFIs and the emerging role of commercial banks in […]
Sector Review
Journey towards a digital economy
The past two decades have been nothing short of revolutionary for the Indian telecom sector. There has been a perceptible growth in the number of telecom users, foreign and domestic investments, industry revenues, and service […]
Sector Review
Policy initiatives aim for increased domestic production
The Indian oil and gas sector has come a long way from being a newly liberalised market in the mid-1990s to becoming one of the key industries in the country and a major refinery hub […]
Sector Review
A paradigm shift
The power sector has undergone much transformation in the past 20 years. Significant legislative reforms including the Electricity Act, 2003, unbundling of state electricity boards (SEBs) and the formation of regulatory commissions, undertaken during the […]
Sector Review
Aiming to become the third largest aviation market by 2025
Over the past two decades, the civil aviation sector has transformed from a closed, unmanaged and overregulated industry to an open, liberalised and investor-friendly one. It has seen progress in phases with the entry of […]
Interview with Kunal Kumar
“Adaptability is vital for effectively managing cities.”
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has introduced a number of programmes and initiatives to address urban issues in an integrated way to improve the quality of life of citizens. The launch of […]
20 Ideas for the Future
Redefining infrastructure development
To give an impetus to infrastructure development, the government already has several initiatives and programmes under way. What are some of the other steps that can be taken to facilitate growth and meet ambitious development […]
Sector Review
Undergoing a sea change
Over the past two decades, the port sector in India has undergone significant changes with the introduction of new policies, amendments to existing policies, increase in cargo traffic, spurt in private participation, and the development […]
Sector Review
Some expectations met, but miles to go
Indian Railways (IR) is a vast monolith, a state within a state. It is perhaps the most important part of the country’s transportation segment, not only for passenger traffic, but also for freight movement. IR’s […]
Sector Review
Course correction for a more promising future
There have been several twists and turns in the development of India’s road sector in the past 20 years. From being a purely government-dominated arena till 2005, the sector managed to attract substantial private participation […]
Views of Amitabh Kant
“There is a need for radical decision-making and good project development.”
Despite a number of risks and challenges, the infrastructure sector has remained at the helm of affairs for the government. Models such as hybrid annuity and toll, operate and transfer (TOT) are being tested. Further, […]
Interview with Atanu Chakraborty
“Value unlocking remains the central theme in our entire programme”
The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) has become instrumental in unlocking value through strategic disinvestment in central public sector enterprises (CPSEs). The department has adopted a new approach, treating disinvestment as the […]
Interview with Aruna Sundararajan
“The big-ticket idea is Broadband for All”
In the past two decades, the Indian telecom sector has undergone a paradigm shift in terms of growth drivers, business dynamics, market structure, challenges as well as opportunities. Broadband has emerged as the single biggest […]
Views of Dr M.M. Kutty
“The DSF policy is a step towards bridging the demand-supply gap”
In the past year or so, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has introduced a number of policies and reforms aimed at increasing domestic output. Approved by the government in September 2015, the […]