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Government Establishing a Sustainable, Resilient, and Future-Ready Infrastructure Ecosystem: Piyush Goyal

The Minister underscored the PM Gati Shakti initiative, which is aimed at ensuring integrated and multimodal infrastructure development. This initiative enhances transport efficiency, lowers logistical costs, and strengthens economic potential. “From highways that revolutionize connectivity to railways spurring economic development; from world-class ports improving trade efficiency to modern airports elevating regional and global connections — every achievement manifests India’s ambitious vision and dedication to progress,” he remarked.
He urged attendees to continue their collaboration, innovation, and acceleration efforts, ensuring that India’s infrastructure continues to support the nation’s economic growth.
Commenting on the Build India Infra Awards, he stated that these accolades honor not only the projects themselves but also the dedication and effort that is transforming India’s infrastructure landscape and shaping the country’s future. This initiative recognizes and celebrates pioneering infrastructure projects and efforts throughout India.
Additionally, in a separate context, Piyush Goyal emphasized that the Union Budget solidifies its commitment with a ₹10,000 crore Fund of Funds for Startups and a Deep Tech Fund aimed at empowering entrepreneurs. He also pointed out a significant investment in research and development, with an initial allocation of Rs 20,000 crore for the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), alongside the introduction of a high-level committee, an investment-friendly index, and Jan Vishwas 2.0, which strengthen trust in governance.
Business
Adani Group Achieves EBITDA of ₹89,806 Crore Boosted by Growth in Core Infrastructure Sectors

EBITDA saw an increase of 8.2% compared to the ₹82,976 crore reported by the group’s listed companies in FY24, according to Adani’s statement.
Notably, Adani’s core infrastructure businesses accounted for 82% of total EBITDA. Within the utility segment, Adani Green Energy enhanced its operational capacity by 30% year-on-year, while Adani Power experienced a 20% boost in electricity generation.
The conglomerate reached a capital expenditure peak of ₹1.26 trillion and plans to invest $100 billion over the next six years. “These investments will underscore the group’s commitment to developing long-term infrastructure assets, including renewable energy projects, transmission networks, ports, and a new copper smelter facility,” the company stated.
Jugeshinder ‘Robbie’ Singh, CFO of Adani Group, remarked, “A significant highlight of FY25 is our continued industry-leading Return on Assets of 16.5%, one of the highest in the global infrastructure sector. This demonstrates our strong asset base and the execution capabilities of the Adani portfolio in delivering high-quality assets across various subsectors.”
He also noted, “We have implemented various governance and ESG initiatives, including a Tax Transparency report released by all portfolio companies, alongside other measures taken over recent years, resulting in industry-leading ESG scores as recognized by international rating agencies.”
Adani’s net debt-to-EBITDA ratio improved to 2.6x, down from 3.8x in FY19. The group maintains healthy liquidity, with a reported cash balance of ₹53,843 crore ($6.3 billion), equating to approximately 18.5% of gross debt.
Business
Net FDI in India Plummets Over 96% in FY25, According to RBI Data

The RBI’s May 2025 monthly bulletin noted, “The decline in FY25 indicates a mature market where foreign investors can easily enter and exit, positively reflecting on the Indian economy.”
Despite the drop in net FDI, gross FDI showed resilience, growing 13.7% year-over-year to reach $81 billion in FY25, compared to $71.3 billion in FY24 and $71.4 billion in FY23, as per RBI data.
The report highlighted India’s emerging role as a “connector country,” positioned to be a vital intermediary in sectors like technology, digital services, and pharmaceuticals. “Amid global trade reconfigurations and shifts in industrial policy, India is increasingly set to play a significant role,” it stated.
“Looking ahead, despite the formidable challenges on the horizon, India is well-prepared to navigate ongoing global headwinds, ready to seize emerging opportunities and strengthen its position as a key driver of global growth,” the report concluded. It also mentioned ongoing trade tensions, increased policy uncertainty, and subdued consumer sentiment as persistent challenges to global growth.
Business
IndiGo’s Net Profit Declines 11.19% to ₹7,258.4 Crore for FY25

However, in the January–March quarter (Q4 FY25), IndiGo saw a remarkable 61.89% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit, reaching ₹3,067.5 crore, up from ₹1,894.8 crore in Q4 FY24. Excluding foreign exchange effects, net profit grew by 44.7% to ₹2,981.1 crore compared to ₹2,060 crore in the same quarter last year.
In Q4, revenue from operations climbed by 24.3% to ₹22,151.9 crore, compared to ₹17,825.3 crore in the previous year. The airline’s EBITDAR (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and rent) surged by 57.5% to ₹6,948.2 crore during this period, with an EBITDAR margin improving to 31.4% from 24.8% in the same quarter last year.
IndiGo also experienced a 21% increase in capacity and a 19.6% rise in passenger numbers, serving 3.19 crore travelers. The load factor inched up to 87.4%, compared to 86.3% in Q4 FY24.
CEO Pieter Elbers commented on the airline’s performance, stating it was a “healthy financial result” for both the fourth quarter and the full year, driven by record passenger volumes, operational efficiencies, and the dedicated efforts of IndiGo’s employees. However, he acknowledged challenges, particularly the impact of Pakistan’s airspace closure and the shutdown of 32 airports in May, affecting around 170 daily flights, 11 of which were operated by IndiGo.
While April started on a positive note, Elbers noted that May might be weaker, but there are expectations of traffic recovery beginning in June. He also announced a recommended dividend of ₹10 per share for IndiGo’s shareholders. Furthermore, a prominent international credit rating agency has assigned IndiGo an investment-grade rating, reflecting its robust balance sheet and consistent performance.
Looking forward, the airline intends to maintain its focus on cost leadership and expand its international operations, including launching services in Europe.
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