Cities have always reflected the ambitions of a nation. They are places where people live, work, learn, innovate and build their dreams. As economies grow and populations increase, cities become the engines of development. However, they also face growing pressure. Climate change, rapid urbanization, traffic congestion, water scarcity and aging infrastructure are testing the ability…
India is rapidly emerging as a global manufacturing and investment destination. To accelerate industrial development and strengthen the country’s economic infrastructure, the Government of India has introduced the BHAVYA Scheme, an ambitious initiative aimed at developing 100 Mega Industrial Parks across the nation. These parks are envisioned as world-class industrial ecosystems based on the plug-and-play…
India’s economic growth is closely linked to how efficiently it can move goods across its vast and diverse geography. While road networks have expanded significantly and railways remain one of the most cost-effective freight carriers, the real opportunity lies in integrating these two modes seamlessly. Strengthening road–rail integration is no longer just an infrastructure goal—it…
Water is no longer just a natural resource—it is a strategic asset that strengthens economic growth, urban development, agricultural productivity and climate resilience. As India accelerates toward its long-term development vision, the need to reimagine water management systems has become both urgent and crucial. From depleting groundwater levels to unpredictable rainfall patterns and rapid urbanization,…
Infrastructure has long been the backbone of economic development. In today’s rapidly evolving world, however, infrastructure is no longer limited to roads, bridges and buildings—it has expanded to include digital networks, smart urban systems, resilient utilities and sustainable development frameworks. Modern infrastructure is emerging as a powerful driver of inclusive growth, enabling economies to expand…
Climate change is no longer a distant or debatable issue. Its impacts are already visible across India—extreme heatwaves in the north, untimely and excessive rainfall in the south, frequent cloudbursts in hilly regions, and increasingly erratic monsoon patterns. According to the International Food Policy Research Institute, nearly 9 crore Indians could be at risk of…
India’s geography, population scale, and rapid economic growth make it particularly vulnerable to climate change. Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent, underscoring the urgency of reducing carbon emissions across all sectors. Among these, real estate plays a critical role and is emerging as a key contributor to India’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by…
Infrastructure is the foundation of all modern economies. It drives economic growth, improves living standards, generates large-scale employment, and contributes significantly to GDP. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, infrastructure was among the first sectors to resume operations, playing a crucial role in economic recovery and stability. Employment Generation and Economic Multiplier Despite technological advancements, infrastructure…
For centuries, humans have acted under the belief that they are separate from—and superior to—nature. This mindset has resulted in environmental degradation, climate change, biodiversity loss, rising disease risks, and increasingly extreme climatic events. In recent decades, however, there has been a gradual shift in perspective, with governments, institutions, and individuals recognizing the urgent need…
ET Edge organized the second edition of ‘The Economic Times Entrepreneurship Summit’, at Taj Palace, New Delhi on 16th June 2016. Economic times aims to bring the achievements and struggles of entrepreneurs to the fore as well as to promote the path breaking initiatives by them. After a research conducted by ET team, it has…