For Guillaume Dourdin, taking over as the India head of the world’s largest water management company wasn’t easy. He had to expand the legacy of his predecessor, the legendary Patrick Rousseau, whose contributions ranged from direct-to-tap services to environmental solutions and boosting India-France economic ties. Three years since taking charge in December 2022, the CEO...
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SHANTI Act: Bridging Policy, Finance and Public Trust
Repositioning nuclear energy under India’s SHANTI Act will require a clear framework of rules, regulations and contracts that define roles, risks and responsibilities, say Amit Kapur and Sugandha Somani Gopal. The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Technology for India (SHANTI) Act, 2025, heralds a transformative shift in India’s nuclear energy governance framework. Seeking to...
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Union Budget 2026-27: Building India’s Core
With its strong multiplier effect on GDP, the Union Budget 2026-27 prioritises infrastructure by proposing to expand digital networks, advance the energy transition, strengthen the urban infrastructure index, and accelerate transport and logistics development, notes Rajashree Murkute. Even as it focuses on job creation, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and services, the Union Budget...
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Speeding Up Ports & Logistics
The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) is more than infrastructure; it is a strategic inflexion point for India’s manufacturing, exports, and the long-awaited shift from road to rail, writes Lalit Chandra Trivedi. India’s freight logistics story is being rewritten, not on a highway, not at a seaport terminal, but on a dedicated railway corridor that...
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Airports at Scale
India’s aviation push moves from expansion to execution discipline India’s aviation sector is entering a decisive phase – one where ambition is no longer defined by the number of airports being announced but by the system’s ability to deliver, sustain and monetise them. At the Infrastructure Today Airports Conclave held on March 12, 2026, at...
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Sky High Dreams, On-ground Challenges
India’s skies are expanding faster than anywhere else, yet the trajectory of future growth will hinge on how swiftly structural and systemic challenges are resolved to unlock untapped potential, writes Manish Pant. India’s aviation sector is experiencing an unprecedented boom, defined by rapid expansion in airport infrastructure, passenger traffic, and airline capacity. Over the past...
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Sourav Ganguly, Indian Cricket’s ‘Dada’, Named JAKSON Group’s First Brand Ambassador
The company said its decision was inspired by the former Indian cricket team skipper’s transformative leadership and his knack for redefining benchmarks. Noida‑based energy and infrastructure conglomerate JAKSON Group has announced former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly as its first brand ambassador. The company said the “strategic partnership” with the national sporting icon aligns...
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CONCOR plans entry into shipping, pending approvals
Sanjay Swarup, Chairman & Managing Director of CONCOR, says the rail logistics major is preparing to enter the shipping sector, subject to government clearances. In an exclusive interview with INFRASTRUCTURE TODAY’s Manish Pant, Swarup adds that the company is looking to leverage the expansion of Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) while gradually ramping up electric mobility...
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RAHSTA Roundtable Sets Agenda for Smarter, Safer Highways
Held on 12 March 2026 at Courtyard by Marriott, Mumbai, alongside the Infrastructure Today Airport Conclave, the RAHSTA Roundtable brought together stakeholders from across the highways and infrastructure ecosystem to shape the agenda for the 16th RAHSTA 2026, scheduled for 8–9 July 2026 at the Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai. The session focused on key industry...
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CTS Roundtable Charts Tech-Led Roadmap for Construction
Ahead of the Construction Technology Show (Con Tech Show) 2026, industry leaders, technology innovators and academia came together in Mumbai to deliberate on how digitalisation, automation and industrialised construction can reshape the sector. The discussion made one thing clear: construction can no longer afford to treat technology as optional. Held on 12 March 2026 at...