The Prime Minister also unveiled Vikram‑1, Skyroot’s flight‑ready private commercial rocket, capable of deploying multiple payloads of up to 350 kg in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) in a single mission. India’s fledgling spacetech sector crossed a major milestone with the inauguration of launch vehicle maker Skyroot Aerospace’s sprawling rocket factory in Hyderabad on Thursday, nearly...
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It’s India’s Turn to Take Global South’s Aspirations to Stars, Say Space Leaders at ISpA Conclave
Participants emphasised that India must ensure space is no longer dominated solely by the Global North, but instead compete and collaborate to make the sector more inclusive. As India prepares to send its astronauts into space and expand its footprint in the global space economy, sector leaders at the India International Space Conclave (IISC) 2025...
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India Urges Inclusive EU Space Act to Support Global Space Governance
According to the industry body SIA-India, this would help ensure that Europe’s space sector remains open, competitive, and innovation-led, while strengthening cooperation with trusted partners, including India. The New Delhi-headquartered Space Industry Association of India (SIA-India) has urged that the proposed EU Space Act must align with the aspirations of third-country partners such as India....
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CareEdge-ESG and RAEX Ink Strategic MoU to Advance Global ESG Collaboration
Announced in Mumbai and Moscow, the partnership sets out collaboration on ESG knowledge exchange, joint publications and sectoral insights. CareEdge‑ESG, a wholly owned subsidiary of CARE Ratings Ltd, has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with RAEX International Group, Russia’s leading analytical agency, to strengthen global cooperation in environmental, social and governance (ESG) thought...
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Tailwinds Returning: Rekindling India’s Wind Ambitions
India’s energy future isn’t just about getting more megawatts; it’s a journey where wind power helps the country become independent, boosts industry, and supports its goal of becoming net-zero, writes Amit Kansal. India’s renewable energy story has garnered global attention, but one chapter of that story comes with special promise: wind energy. India, once a...
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We’re unlocking new capital to finance municipal bonds
As India’s newest development financing institution (DFI), the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) is targeting Rs.1.2 trillion in loan sanctions for this fiscal year. Samuel Joseph Jebaraj, Deputy Managing Director, tells INFRASTRUCTURE TODAY’s Manish Pant that while deepening its presence in renewables and roads, the DFI is also underwriting municipal bonds and...
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SDHI is creating India’s next-gen shipbuilding capacity
Following the extensive overhaul of its Pipavav shipyard since the January 2024 acquisition and renaming, Rear Admiral (Retd) Vipin Kumar Saxena, CEO, Swan Defence and Heavy Industries (SDHI), told INFRASTRUCTURE TODAY’s Manish Pant that the facility is now ready to receive shipbuilding orders, including MRO projects. A Navy veteran, Saxena previously headed Garden Reach Shipbuilders...
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Grid of Change: Odisha Model and Reimagining Power Sector Reforms Through PPPs
Odisha’s reform of its transmission and distribution infrastructure provides a homegrown template for ensuring a bright future for India’s rapidly transitioning power sector, writes Brajesh Singh. I still remember the evening in August 2017 when electricity arrived for the first time in a village in North Bihar. As the CEO of a leading utility at...
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Air India Group Unveils Strategic Operational Blueprint for Navi Mumbai International Airport
Flag carrier commits itself to a robust presence at India’s newest gateway with integrated passenger and cargo operations. In a significant move to expand its footprint across India’s fast-expanding aviation landscape, the Air India Group has announced a comprehensive operational plan for Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). The Tata Group-owned airline conglomerate will establish a...
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Inox Solar Begins Production at Bavla Facility, Advances India’s Domestic Solar Manufacturing Ambitions
Inox Solar’s new Bavla plant uses advanced automation to produce high-performance solar panels that generate power from both sides, increasing output, reliability and efficiency. Inox Solar, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Noida-headquartered Inox Clean Energy, has commenced production at its state-of-the-art solar module manufacturing facility at Bavla in Gujarat. The first phase of the plant, with...