With the world’s largest postal network serving 1.45 billion people, India is uniquely positioned to advance the global mission for a modern, inclusive and resilient postal system, said Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister for Communications. India has been re-elected to the Council of Administration and the Postal Operations Council of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) during...
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Oil India Bets Big: Russian Dividends, Mozambique LNG Restart and Andaman Drilling Drive Growth
From a Russian dividend windfall and Mozambique LNG restart to deep Andaman drilling and critical mineral finds in Arunachal and Rajasthan, Oil India Ltd is reshaping its portfolio to secure sustained growth. Oil India Ltd (OIL) sees exploration, overseas business, refining, critical minerals and green energy driving its future growth, Ranjit Rath, Chairman & Managing...
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Rewriting the Rules: RBI’s New Blueprint for Safer Project Finance
The Reserve Bank of India’s revised project finance guidelines, effective from October, aim to mitigate infrastructure financing risks and establish a robust framework to safeguard stakeholder interests, informs Rajashree Murkute. India’s ambitions are vast: transforming into a $30 trillion economy by 2047, building 100 smart cities, and advancing sustainability alongside seamless connectivity. Yet these goals...
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MMLPs: Building Multi-Faceted Transformation Engines
The development of state-of-the-art multimodal logistics parks, integrating diverse transport modes, requires significant investment and meticulous planning, writes Vimal Nadar. India’s logistics sector has undergone a transformative shift over the past few decades, emerging as a key driver of economic growth. Improvements in trade and commerce, along with regulatory initiatives such as PM Gati Shakti,...
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Energy independence is absolute, thermal remains essential
With over thirty years in the power sector, Suresh Kumar Narang, CEO, Nabha Power Ltd, has witnessed India’s energy evolution first-hand. In an exclusive interaction with INFRASTRUCTURE TODAY’s Manish Pant, he explains that as the country ramps up investment in clean energy technologies through a calibrated strategy, thermal power will remain a vital link in...
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India’s Bold Energy Transition
A blend of policy drive, industry participation, and global partnerships now defines the complex clean energy transition underway in the world’s most populous nation, writes Manish Pant. India’s shift to sustainable energy sources is ambitious, complex, and multifaceted. On July 29, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)—the nodal agency for renewable programmes—completed green ammonia...
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Hybrid Growth to Power India’s Rs 3.8 Trillion Clean Energy Surge
Hybrid and storage-backed renewables are set to drive Rs.3.8 trillion in clean energy investments by FY2026-27, powering nearly 40 per cent of new capacity, according to Manish Gupta and Ankit Hakhu. Investment in India’s renewable energy sector is poised to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 55 per cent between this and...
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DFCCIL Champions Predictive Maintenance and Sustainable Freight at Global Heavy Haul Seminar
With a clear vision to redefine the future of freight logistics, Dedicated Freight Corridor Corp. of India Ltd (DFCCIL), under the aegis of the Ministry of Railways, organised the Global Heavy Haul Seminar 2025 from June 20-21 in New Delhi. Centred on the theme ‘Beyond Construction: Sustaining Heavy Haul Networks with Predictive Maintenance’, the event...
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TVS ILP’s Hosur Facility Powers Ather’s Festive Season EV Deliveries Across India
Ather Energy’s Hosur facility, developed by TVS ILP on a built-to-suit model, now delivers one vehicle every 0.46 seconds. It is powered by integrated logistics and real-time visibility tools that streamline distribution across India. As India’s festive season kicks into gear, TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks (TVS ILP) is scaling operations at its Hosur facility...
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Foundamental Launches Third Construction-Tech Fund, Deepens India Focus Amid Global Expansion
The Berlin-based venture capital firm aims to close Fund III—anchored in the broader project economy of construction and infrastructure—by the end of calendar 2025. Berlin-based venture capital firm Foundamental has announced the launch of its third fund, reinforcing its commitment to India and the Asia-Pacific region while expanding its global footprint across construction, infrastructure, and...