Seventeen central ministries and departments together account for a cumulative expenditure of ₹20.02 trillion on ongoing projects up to January 2026, representing 51 per cent of the revised cost. Of the 1,702 ongoing infrastructure projects costing over ₹1.5 billion, 645, or around 38 per cent, have achieved more than 80 per cent physical progress as...
Category: ECONOMY & POLICY
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India Inc Optimistic on Growth, Flags Infrastructure, Defence and Export Priorities: FICCI Survey
FICCI’s survey highlights industry confidence, with 80 per cent upbeat on India’s growth and 50 per cent projecting GDP at 7-8 per cent in FY2026‑27. India Inc. is strongly optimistic about the economy’s prospects, with expectations that support for infrastructure, defence and exports will continue, according to the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and...
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Vaishnaw Projects 6-8% Growth, Highlights Reform Momentum at Davos
The minister highlighted the importance of industry‑wide dialogue on regulatory challenges, notably the harmonisation of data localisation norms across the US and Europe. Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has projected a robust growth trajectory for the Indian economy over the next five years. “India will continue...
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CII Urges Infrastructure Push, Competitiveness and Digitisation in Union Budget
Amid a third‑quarter rise in its Business Confidence Index, the industry chamber expressed confidence that reform momentum will be sustained in the Union Budget 2026‑27. As the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Business Confidence Index registered its third consecutive rise to 66.5 points in Q3FY2026, the industry chamber has urged further steps to support the...
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Coal and the Grid: Why India Still Needs Baseload Power
The country’s power sector has advanced rapidly, yet a dependable, round-the-clock baseload supply is more vital than ever, writes Janmejaya Mahapatra. As 2025 turned out to be another transformative year for India’s power sector, it is time to reflect on the forces that continue to shape one of the world’s most dynamic energy landscapes. Over...
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Smarter, Greener, Stronger
Siemens Infrastructure Transition Monitor 2025 provides insights into how Energy, Industry, and buildings are powering the infrastructure transition Powering the Future: The Energy Sector’s Digital Revolution The Siemens Infrastructure Transition Monitor 2025 reveals a dramatic acceleration in the digital transformation of global energy infrastructure. Over 70% of energy sector respondents now see digital technologies—especially AI,...
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Advantage Assam: Trust, Governance and Growth Under Prime Minister Modi
Trust, governance and vision define Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Advantage Assam’ approach, integrating infrastructure with identity, writes Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. Since 2014, under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the developmental story of Assam, along with that of the entire Northeast Region, has undergone a fundamental change. Our state and the Northeast...
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Logistics Jobs: The Rainbow Bridge Uniting Bharat and India
As India’s next sunshine sector, logistics is shedding its image as a stopgap employer and emerging as a bridge that connects aspirations across a rapidly transforming, diverse nation, asserts Deepesh Gupta. The logistics industry in India is no longer just about moving goods; it is about creating millions of jobs, enabling digital innovation, and powering...
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Future Present: AI in India’s Infrastructure
If infrastructure is the backbone of India’s growth story, AI-trained talent is its nervous system, placing the country at a pivotal moment in its journey to global leadership in this emerging field, asserts Sanketh Chengappa. India is entering a transformative phase in infrastructure development. From smart cities to sustainable transport, renewable energy grids, high-speed rail...
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Aerocities: India’s Next Urban Frontier
Well-planned aerocities have the potential to become engines of regional growth by stimulating investment, creating jobs, and driving urban modernisation. However, to fully leverage India’s aviation boom, they require robust structural support, writes Rajeev Vijay. In the last few years, along with the rapid expansion of the aviation industry, airports in India have evolved beyond...