Why Vadhavan Port Must Prioritize Timely and Inclusive Growth
India’s maritime future is taking shape on the western coast of Maharashtra with the ambitious Vadhavan Port project- a development often described as a potential “Focal Point of an Economic Revolution.” With the vision to become one of the top ten ports globally in terms of capacity and strategic significance, Vadhavan represents more than just […]
Can the BOT Model Reclaim Its Place in India’s Infrastructure Future?
Around 2015, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) introduced the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) as a strategic response to the declining interest in the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model, which was then the predominant method for highway development. The BOT model had become increasingly unviable due to mounting challenges, chief among them being land acquisition delays, […]
Fundamentals of Road Infrastructure and Facing Headwinds
The concern expressed by the Honourable Prime Minister regarding the health of India’s road infrastructure sector strikes a familiar chord with us at Infrastructure Advisors Private Limited. While the sector has demonstrated stellar growth and execution capabilities in recent years, a growing trend of aggressive and unsustainable bidding threatens to undermine its hard-won progress. India’s […]
$10 Billion for Urban India: A Strategic Inflection Point
In a powerful endorsement of India’s urban transformation, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pledged a substantial $10 billion investment over the next five years. This commitment is not just a financial infusion, it marks a strategic inflection point in India’s journey toward becoming a developed nation by 2047, in line with the Viksit Bharat […]
India’s Nuclear Energy Sector Opens to the World
In a bold and visionary policy shift, India has decided to open its nuclear energy sector to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) a move that reflects the country’s growing policy maturity and strategic foresight. Beginning with an initial cap of 26%, extendable to 49%, this decision marks a transformative moment for one of the most sensitive […]
India Rises The 4th Largest Economy
India has achieved a historic milestone emerging as the 4th largest economy in the world. This achievement is more than just a numerical ascent; it’s a powerful symbol of India’s economic strength, civilizational continuity, and resilient spirit. India’s journey is unlike any other. Backed by its ancient wisdom, spiritual depth, and rich cultural heritage, the […]
RBI’s Project Finance Framework: Advancing Clarity, Consistency & Confidence
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s new Project Finance guidelines, effective October 1, 2025, introduce a unified framework for classifying, monitoring, and resolving project loans. Key provisions include clear limits for DCCO extensions up to 3 years for infrastructure and 2 years for non-infra projects, along with calibrated provisioning norms – 1 to 1.25% during […]
India watches for opportunities amidst global shifts.
In a move widely anticipated by financial markets, the U.S. Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by 25 basis points. While this modest cut aligns with forecasts, the Fed’s tone was far from dovish. With inflation still hovering around 3%, policymakers have signaled that 2025 will likely see limited rate cuts—a clear indication of their […]
With PM Modi’s Push, Will Andhra Protect the Taxpayer’s Trust?
After years of political uncertainty and administrative disruption, Andhra Pradesh is set to revive its vision for Amaravati as the state capital. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent announcement to relaunch the construction of this greenfield capital marks a pivotal moment in Andhra Pradesh’s developmental trajectory. Once envisioned as a symbol of progress and decentralization, Amaravati’s […]
All That Glitters Isn’t Gold: The Roadblocks to India’s Highway Construction
There is no doubt that the India Highway sector has been able to move forward since 2014. In 2014, 1,873 projects were installed and the confidence of the contractors and the banking sector was at the bottom. With a multi-dimensional policy initiative, the government is able to pull the segment from its mess and currently […]
