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HARD ASSETS, HIGH STAKES:
The Next Phase of India’s Growth Story Published by:
India’s infrastructure output is no longer just a metric—it is a statement of intent. Highland Media Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
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momentum, while bitumen demand soared nearly 47%, underscoring a
tangible spike in road-building activity. These figures are more than statistics— Editor: Shrirang Krishnan
they reflect a deliberate, high-octane push to cement infrastructure as the editor@constructionopportunities.in
backbone of India’s economic strategy.
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Driving this momentum is a wave of policy precision. The National Highways
Chief Executive Officer: V Anand
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and elevate quality, placing technical competence above cost-cutting
shortcuts. Unauthorized subcontracting is being curbed, and project oversight Creative Designer & Coordinator:
is becoming more rigorous. Simultaneously, the Ministry of Road Transport and Asif Padwekar
Highways has reworked the bidding process for Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), coordinator@constructionopportunities.in
prioritizing meticulous planning and execution over a race to the bottom on
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What makes this domestic push even more compelling is how it aligns with
global investment flows. According to Jefferies, the coming decade will
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ports, housing, and energy infrastructure at the forefront. India’s credibility,
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enhanced by tighter governance and execution discipline, positions it to for any unlikely errors that might occur.
capture a significant share of this capital. The result is not only accelerated
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incremental expansion, embracing a qualitative evolution where governance, Editor: Shrirang Krishnan
technical excellence, and strategic foresight define success. Infrastructure
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connected India—where infrastructure is not just support, but the defining
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