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29 Jan 2025 CW Team

Tata Projects is a leading technology-driven EPC company in India. Renowned for executing large-scale urban and industrial infrastructure projects, the company is also making strides in clean energy solutions, aligning with the nation’s net-zero goals. With expertise spanning diverse sectors, the company delivers innovative end-to-end solutions across industries.

Vinayak Pai, Managing Director & CEO, Tata Projects, spoke to FALGUNI PADODE, Group Managing Editor, to discuss the company’s vision, sectoral challenges and expectations from Budget 2025. Excerpts:

What are your expectations from Budget 2025 for the construction and infrastructure sector and what challenges should be addressed?

We expect the Government to continue increasing infrastructure spending, as seen in recent budgets. Investments in the mobility sector, especially urban mobility projects like metros, are critical and need to grow further...

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