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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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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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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PAIMANA Portal Tracks ₹39 Trillion Infrastructure Projects in January 2026
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...
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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,...