This discussion explores the challenges of private developers monetizing government land, comparing successful models like airport privatization and Dharavi redevelopment with large infrastructure projects that require farmland acquisition. It highlights how clear land boundaries, fair compensation, and government-backed planning are essential to minimizing political, social, and economic conflicts.
At the BT Infrastructure Summit 2026, BTTV’s Shailendra Bhatnagar spoke exclusively with Vishal Gupta, ED, Deloitte India, and infrastructure expert Vaibhav Dange about India’s evolving multimodal logistics ecosystem. The discussion focused on how Sagarmala 2.0, PM Gati Shakti and Bharatmala are integrating ports, roads, railways and industrial corridors to improve cargo movement. The speakers highlighted digital clearances, multimodal logistics parks, freight corridors and coastal shipping as key drivers of efficiency. They also stressed the growing role of private investment in logistics parks and port operations. Better infrastructure, they said, could significantly reduce logistics costs, improve efficiency and boost India’s economic competitiveness.
At the Business Today Infrastructure Summit 2026, IRFC CMD Manoj Kumar Dubey speaks with Business Today's Shailendra Bhatnagar on the company's growth strategy under IRFC 2.0. Dubey outlines IRFC's top funding priorities, including the proposed ₹20 lakh crore high-speed and freight rail projects, rolling stock leasing, power generation for Indian Railways, large ports, renewable energy, and multi-modal logistics parks. He highlights that Indian Railways is now 99.7% electrified and says the next major milestone is the shift to green energy. Dubey adds that IRFC's focus is on providing low-cost financing to accelerate India's infrastructure development.
At the BT Infrastructure Summit, Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy highlighted India’s push for mineral security and Aatmanirbharta. He said the Critical Mineral Mission, backed by ₹34,000 crore in incentives, aims to strengthen the entire value chain, from exploration and mining to processing and recycling. Reddy also highlighted reforms promoting private participation, commercial coal mining and advanced technologies such as AI, drones and satellite mapping. He stressed that critical minerals are essential for batteries, semiconductors and clean energy. Calling mineral security central to economic, energy and national security, Reddy said India must build resilient supply chains and reduce dependence on global shocks.
At the BT Infrastructure Summit, Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy highlighted India’s rapid transformation in manufacturing, electronics and mining. He said India is now the world’s second-largest mobile phone producer, with 99% domestic production, while electronics exports have grown more than eleven times since 2014. Reddy stressed that India’s future infrastructure and manufacturing growth will depend on a secure supply of critical minerals. He called for faster exploration, quicker mine operationalisation, greater private investment and advanced technologies. Highlighting mining reforms, he said transparent auction-based allocation and simplified approvals are helping create a predictable investment climate and strengthen India’s mineral value chains.
Can India power millions of additional homes without building a single new power plant? At the Powering India's New Growth Spurt session, Karishma Asoodani speaks with Sanjeev Arora, President - Motion Business, ABB India, on why energy efficiency could become India's biggest sustainability opportunity. Arora explains that industries consume nearly 40% of India's energy, with motor-driven equipment accounting for the majority of that demand. By adopting high-efficiency motors, digital technologies and smarter industrial systems, he says India can save 30-40% of industrial energy consumption. According to him, every unit of electricity saved is the cleanest form of energy. Watch this insightful conversation on how technology, policy support and innovation can accelerate India's clean energy and infrastructure journey.
Why do some of India's biggest infrastructure projects succeed while others get trapped in controversy? In this insightful discussion, Siddharth Zarabi speaks with Vinayak Chatterjee, Founder & Managing Trustee of The Infravision Foundation, on the evolution of India's public-private partnership (PPP) model. Chatterjee explains why landmark projects like NICE became controversial, how land monetisation complicated infrastructure development, and why modern PPP models have become more efficient. He argues that controlled land development around airports and metro stations works far better than acquiring vast stretches of farmland for commercial gains. The conversation also explores how India's highway and airport sectors have evolved and what lessons policymakers and developers must learn to deliver faster, more sustainable infrastructure projects.
Can India become an even bigger investment destination without fixing its legal bottlenecks? In this insightful discussion, Pooja Shali speaks with Nilesh Tribhuvann, Managing Partner at White & Brief Advocates and Solicitors, during the session Powering India's New Growth Spurt. Tribhuvann explains why faster legal reforms are just as important as highways, airports and factories. He says India urgently needs a true single-window clearance system, faster commercial courts and quicker dispute resolution to boost investor confidence. Long litigation delays and slow project approvals continue to hold back infrastructure projects despite strong policy intent. Watch this engaging conversation to understand why legal certainty, efficient execution and speedy justice could become the biggest drivers of India's next infrastructure and economic growth story.
BT Infrastructure Summit 2026 | Why do airport user charges remain high even as airport operators earn billions from hotels, restaurants and commercial real estate? In this engaging discussion, Siddharth Zarabi raises the question every air traveller wants answered. Responding to him, Vinayak Chatterjee, Founder & Managing Trustee of The Infravision Foundation, explains how India's airport Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models are designed to ensure investors earn a reasonable return while sharing revenue with the government. He breaks down the concepts of single-till and double-till models, explains why non-aeronautical revenues don't always translate into lower passenger charges, and highlights how PPP structures continue to evolve. Watch this insightful conversation to understand the economics behind India's modern airports and why your airport bill remains high.
At the Business Today Infrastructure Summit 2026, IRFC CMD Manoj Kumar Dubey speaks with Business Today's Shailendra Bhatnagar about India's first bullet train project. Referring to the Railway Minister's announcement, Dubey says the first Ahmedabad–Mumbai bullet train section is expected to begin operations by August 15, 2027. Calling it a proud milestone, he recalls his earlier role in the project while serving in the Railway Board and says the upcoming launch is "just the beginning" of India's high-speed rail journey. Dubey adds that India is planning seven high-speed rail corridors to transform the country's transportation network.
BT Infrastructure Summit 2026 | Where will India's next wave of infrastructure financing come from? At the Powering India's New Growth Spurt session, Pooja Shali speaks with Palash Srivastava, Deputy MD, IIFCL, on the sectors likely to attract the biggest investments over the coming years. Srivastava says the next growth opportunities lie in data centres, space, intelligent transport systems, shipping and aerospace. He also explains why India must attract long-term foreign capital and why a stable rupee is critical to bringing back FDI and overseas investors. According to him, strengthening financing frameworks and improving currency stability will play a key role in India's infrastructure ambitions. Watch this insightful conversation on where the next big investment cycle could emerge.
At the BT Infrastructure Summit, Sunil Vaswani, ED of the Container Shipping Lines Association (India), spoke about how global shipping lines are navigating the ongoing Red Sea crisis. He explained that the shipping industry has already faced major disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Red Sea crisis, forcing companies to adapt quickly. With many vessels avoiding the Suez Canal and taking the longer Cape of Good Hope route, shipping lines have had to deploy additional vessels and capacity. Vaswani said the experience gained from previous disruptions has helped the industry handle the current situation better, with Indian ports continuing to play a crucial role.
BT Infrastructure Summit 2026 | India has invested over ₹10 lakh crore annually in infrastructure, but is that enough to build a globally competitive economy? In this insightful discussion, Pooja Shali speaks with Vinod Aggarwal, Vice Chairman of Eicher Motors and Chairman of VE Commercial Vehicles, on India's next infrastructure challenge. Aggarwal says modern highways are only the beginning, as India must now improve logistics efficiency, supply chains, digital infrastructure and manufacturing competitiveness to achieve its long-term growth ambitions. He also explains why commercial vehicles must become safer, smarter and more fuel-efficient, while highlighting that electric trucks are still some distance away from mass adoption. Watch this compelling conversation on what it will take to power India's next phase of economic growth and infrastructure transformation.
Adani presents Business Today Infrastructure Summit brings you "Powering India’s New Growth Spurt," a session exploring the trends, investments and innovations shaping India's infrastructure journey. The discussion focuses on strengthening domestic capacities and unlocking new opportunities to power the country's next wave of economic growth. The session features Vinod Aggarwal, MD & CEO, VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd; Sanjeev Arora, President - Motion Business, ABB India; Palash Srivastava, Deputy Managing Director, IIFCL; and Nilesh Tribhuvann, Managing Partner, White & Brief Advocates and Solicitors. The session is moderated by Business Today TV’s Karishma Asoodani & India Today's Pooja Shali. Stay tuned for live updates, expert insights and key takeaways.
Industry leaders said India's infrastructure push must now expand beyond highways to smarter logistics, sustainable transport, energy-efficient industries and investor-friendly reforms to sustain long-term economic growth.
The panellists said that given the massive infra development ongoing in India the country is now an integral market for global companies when it came to developing strategies.
Why does India's infrastructure still feel behind countries like Japan and China despite rapid digital transformation? Speaking at the Business Today Infrastructure Summit, Dr Bharat Kaushal, Executive Officer, Hitachi India, explained why comparing India with developed economies is not straightforward. He argued that large economies evolve over decades and that India embraced Digital India before completing its physical infrastructure transformation, creating a temporary mismatch between digital capability and on-ground infrastructure. Dr Kaushal highlighted the government's push through initiatives such as PM Gati Shakti, geospatial mapping, the National Infrastructure Corridor, the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, improved rail technology, semiconductors, critical minerals and hydrogen. He also spoke about the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project, saying that while the first high-speed rail project faces unique engineering challenges, it represents a significant step towards modernising India's infrastructure and creating high-skilled engineering jobs. Watch the full discussion with Sakshi Batra to understand how India plans to bridge the infrastructure gap and what lies ahead for the country's growth story.
Adani presents Business Today Infrastructure Summit brings you "Building Bharat’s Infra Muscle," a deep dive into the key trends shaping India's infrastructure journey. The session explores manufacturing capabilities, engineering innovation and technology that are enabling India's large-scale infrastructure ambitions while driving quality, sustainability and executional excellence. The discussion features Dr Bharat Kaushal, Corporate Officer, Hitachi Ltd, Executive Officer, Hitachi India; Amit Gossain, MD, KONE Elevator - India & South Asia; Rajeev Garg, Chief Sales Officer, Jindal Stainless; and Ankur Periwal, MD, KPT PIPES. The session is moderated by Business Today TV’s Sakshi Batra. Stay tuned for live updates and key insights.
At the Business Today Infrastructure Summit 2026, Gaurav Gulati, Partner, Kearney India, speaks with Business Today's Sakshi Batra on the biggest risks facing India's energy security. Gulati says structural dependence on hydrocarbon imports will continue for decades, making energy security a long-term challenge. He highlights the need for stronger energy storage capacity, resilient logistics networks on land and at sea, and robust infrastructure to withstand global supply disruptions. While reducing import dependence in capital goods is important, Gulati stresses that India must also prepare for a future where imports remain an integral part of the country's energy ecosystem.
At the Business Today Infrastructure Summit 2026, IRFC CMD Manoj Kumar Dubey speaks with Business Today's Shailendra Bhatnagar on India's massive railway infrastructure financing needs. Dubey explains how IRFC's transition to IRFC 2.0 and its Navratna status are driving diversification beyond traditional railway financing. He highlights that seven proposed high-speed rail corridors alone could require nearly ₹16 lakh crore, while the new dedicated freight corridor may cost another ₹4 lakh crore, taking the total funding requirement to around ₹20 lakh crore. He also discusses rail capacity expansion, logistics transformation, and the growing opportunities for infrastructure financing in India's mobility sector.
At the BT Infrastructure Summit, Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy highlighted how India’s infrastructure needs are evolving beyond roads, railways and ports. He said critical minerals, digital connectivity, semiconductors, renewable energy, battery storage, data centres and strategic industrial corridors are becoming vital to the country’s future. Reddy stressed the importance of a strong coal ecosystem alongside a secure critical mineral supply chain. He also highlighted India’s rapid infrastructure expansion, including growth in national highways and expressways, while pointing to BharatNet and digital public infrastructure as key drivers powering connectivity, economic growth and India’s transformation towards a future-ready economy.
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