ICC Hosts India Infrastructure Summit 2025 in New Delhi

The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), celebrating its centenary year, hosted the India Infrastructure Summit 2025 at Le Meridien, New Delhi. The summit brought together industry leaders, policymakers, government representatives, infrastructure developers, technology providers, investors, consultants, and advisors to deliberate on the future of Indian infrastructure.

Reinforcing India’s infrastructure push, the Union Budget 2024–25 allocated ₹2.85 lakh crore (US$ 34.5 billion) to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, demonstrating the government’s commitment to building world-class infrastructure as the nation advances toward its US$ 5 trillion economy vision. Highlighting the government’s initiatives, Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport & Highways, said in his keynote address, “Infrastructure is the backbone of a nation’s growth, and India has made tremendous progress in this field. Road infrastructure today is the fastest-growing sector in the country, with 25 Greenfield Expressways spanning 10,000 kilometres under development at an investment of ₹5 lakh crore. We are innovating by using city waste in road construction and promoting green fuels, electric vehicles, and the scrapping policy. Our vision is clear: development and paryavaran must go hand in hand. Guided by the three Ps—People, Prosperity, and Planet—we aim to build a safe, green, and globally competitive India.”

The plenary session on ‘Recent Trends, New Focus Areas, and Future Strategies’ featured discussions with industry experts and stakeholders. Representing NHAI, Sunil Jindal, Chief General Manager (Technical), National Highways Authority of India, outlined the institution’s transformative efforts, “Over the past decade, NHAI has scaled new heights—spending has risen sevenfold, construction pace has accelerated to 35 km per day, and more than 50,000 km of highways and 830 projects have been completed. With another 15,000 km and 460 projects in progress, our focus is equally on sustainability, safety, and efficiency. From waste-to-road technology and drone-based analytics to ATMS-enabled expressways and AI-driven construction, NHAI is building a highway network that is modern, sustainable, and aligned with India’s vision of becoming globally competitive and self-reliant.”

The summit opened with a welcome address by Shri Archit Agarwal, Chair, National Infrastructure Committee, ICC & Director – GR Infra Projects. “Over the past decade, Indian infrastructure has emerged as the backbone of the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative—building strong physical, digital, and energy networks that reduce import dependence and enhance competitiveness. Backed by initiatives such as the National Infrastructure Pipeline, PM Gati Shakti, and green financing, India is creating a resilient and future-ready ecosystem. Going forward, the sector’s focus will be on sustainability, digital transformation, and resilience, making infrastructure not just an enabler of growth but a driver of India’s journey towards self-reliance.” he said. 

The Conclave facilitated in-depth discussions on policy frameworks, public-private partnerships (PPPs), safety initiatives, financing models, land acquisition, environmental clearances, and technology integration, offering a comprehensive platform for stakeholders to shape the roadmap for India’s infrastructure development.