As India unlocks diverse capital pathways to fuel infrastructure growth, broaden investor participation, and strengthen the foundations of its next economic phase, the financial sector must match this mission, Arka Mookerjee and Soumitra Majumdar affirm. Finance is the fuel for growth. As India seeks to sustain high levels of sustainable economic growth and infrastructure development,...
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The Next Logistics Advantage
The next phase of India’s logistics transformation will be determined by how well infrastructure assets are utilised, alongside a broader industry effort involving manufacturers, logistics providers, warehouse operators, technology partners and policymakers, declares Samarnath Jha. India has made substantial investments in highways, dedicated freight corridors, ports and multimodal connectivity. The challenge today is to improve...
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NHAI, NCAER Join Hands to Launch India’s First Centre for Transport Economics
India’s first permanent and independent research centre dedicated to the economics of transportation, mobility, and logistics aims to advance evidence‑based policymaking. The national highway development agency, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), has signed an MoU with the economic policy think tank, the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), to establish the NHAI...
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The New Power Corridor
The nations involved in the proposed IMEC collectively account for nearly half of global GDP, totalling $47 trillion. Therefore, to fully unlock the benefits of this multilateral initiative of immense geopolitical significance, they must work towards resolving security concerns and harmonising trading regulations, writes Manish Pant. Experts often refer to the proposed India-Middle East-Europe Economic...
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India 2036: Building for the Olympics, Forging a Legacy
With the unveiling of India’s new National Sports Policy, the road to the 2036 Olympics now hinges on bold policy frameworks and transformative infrastructure, writes Nasir Ali. India’s bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics isn’t just about welcoming the world to our shores; it is a call to transform the country’s sporting landscape. If...
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IndiGo Launches Flights to Purnea, Boosting Regional Connectivity and Infrastructure Growth
The launch strengthens regional air connectivity across Bihar’s Seemanchal region, linking it to Kolkata’s aviation hub and IndiGo’s expansive network. IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet and market share, has announced the launch of direct flights between Kolkata and Purnea, Bihar, starting September 15. Operated thrice weekly using ATR aircraft, the new route marks Purnea’s...
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REC Achieves ISO 31000 Certification, a First for India’s Public Sector NBFCs
With this, REC becomes the first public sector NBFC in India to be certified under ISO 31000, marking a new milestone in institutional risk governance. Government-owned non-banking financial company REC Ltd has received ISO 31000:2018 certification for its enterprise-wide risk management framework. The achievement makes REC—a Maharatna PSU—the first Indian public sector NBFC to attain...
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InfraPandit Awards to Honour Doctoral Excellence in Infrastructure
The initiative aims to strengthen industry-academia linkages and support innovative research with direct relevance to India’s infrastructure development. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, The Infravision Foundation (TIF) has announced the launch of an award to recognise and celebrate outstanding doctoral research that can advance India’s vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 in the infrastructure domain. Titled...
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Highlighting the Future of Smart, Sustainable Infra
RAHSTA Expo 2025, Asia’s premier road and highways exhibition, will showcase groundbreaking innovations in road construction, sustainability, and smart technologies, offering a platform for global collaboration in transforming infrastructure. Roads form the backbone of any modern economy, facilitating trade, connectivity, and socio-economic growth. Across the world, road networks continue to expand, adapting to the challenges...
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IIFCL and CBI Sign Expression of Interest to promote Sustainable Infrastructure Financing in India
New Delhi, March 3, 2025 – India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL), a premier government-owned financial institution, has signed an Expression of Interest (EoI) with the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI), an international organization dedicated to mobilizing global capital for climate action. This strategic collaboration aims to promote financing for sustainable infrastructure projects in India and...