On September 19, the doors of ITC Maurya, New Delhi, will open to welcome policymakers, industry leaders, financiers, technologists and visionaries for the 10th edition of the ET NOW Infra Focus Summit & Awards. Marking a decade of spirited debate and real-world impact, this year's gathering promises to be more than a conference. It will be a living conversation about how India builds the next chapter of its growth story.
The summit has, over the years, become the space where government priorities meet private execution and where ideas move from paper to project sites. As India accelerates its path towards a $5 trillion economy, this year's edition arrives at a moment when infrastructure is not just a sectoral agenda but a national mission.
The 10th edition of the ET NOW Infra Focus Summit & Awards is made possible through the support of its valued partners. Tata Projects, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority, Welspun Enterprises and SIMTA Astrix join as Platinum Partners, bringing unparalleled expertise in engineering and execution. ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Limited stands tall as the Gold Partner, while Bharat Vanijya Eastern Pvt LTD, and India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited lends its strength as the Silver Partner. The event also draws on the commitment of Encraft India Pvt Limited, JSW Infrastructure Limited and LivSYT as Supporting Partners. The Construction Machinery Partner for the event is HD Hyundai Construction Equipment India Private Limited. Together, these organisations embody the spirit of collaboration, innovation and progress that drives India's infrastructure journey forward.
Conversations that matter
The day will feature a series of keynote addresses, guest and chief guest remarks, insightful presentations and six power-packed panel discussions. Leaders such as Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan, Director General of the Border Roads Organisation, will bring perspective from the frontlines of governance and delivery. Presentations by Shri Unmesh Sharad Wagh, Chairman of JNPA, and Mr. Raman Kapil, President & COO (Buildings & Infra) at Tata Projects, will spotlight transformative initiatives in port competitiveness and skill development.
The panels are designed to dig deep into the real questions. How do we measure outcomes instead of just outputs? What does a sustainable, safe highway network look like in 2047? How can ports and airports fuel regional economies? How will new materials, rail and metro expansion and technologies like digital twins change the very DNA of project execution? Moderators such as Mr. Vinayak Chatterjee and Mr. Parvesh Minocha will guide conversations that bring together voices from policy, EPC, finance, urban planning and technology. Speakers like Mr. Sunil Srivastava, Mr. Amber Dubey, Mr. Sudipta Mukherjee, Mr. Rajesh Jethwani and Dr. Snehashish Dutta will add both depth and diversity to the dialogue.
Beyond the panels, the agenda allows space for fireside chats, partner presentations and networking breaks, the unscripted moments where partnerships are born and new ideas begin to crystallise.
35 plus awards celebrating excellence across the sector
As evening falls, the summit will transform into a celebration of achievement at the Infra Focus Awards 2025. This year's programme will feature more than 35 awards across three streams: Nomination-based Awards, Editorial Choice Awards and Best Brand Awards.
The categories span the breadth of India's infrastructure ecosystem. Lifetime Achievement, Women Achiever in Infrastructure, Most Admired Companies across power, renewables, roads, airports, water and transportation, PPP Project of the Year, EPC Company of the Year, Best State for Infrastructure and a wide suite of Best Brand Awards recognising excellence in equipment, cement, steel, water technologies, consulting and more. Winners will be unveiled on the night of the event, but the categories themselves underscore the scale and diversity of India's infra ambition.
Building on last year's momentum
The 2024 edition of the summit highlighted how sustainability, partnerships and innovation are no longer optional but central to the future of infrastructure. From recognising outcome-driven projects to celebrating brand leadership across machinery, materials and design, last year's event reflected a sector in transition, moving from sheer scale to measurable, people-centric impact. This year's conversations and recognitions are designed to build directly on that momentum, pushing the dialogue further into action.
Why this edition matters
The 10th edition is not just a milestone, it is a marker of how far the sector has come and where it must go. It is where a ports CEO can meet a rail technologist, where policymakers can hear directly from EPC leaders and where brands shaping the materials and machines of tomorrow can showcase their edge.
For participants, it is an opportunity to be part of conversations that will influence procurement models, financing structures, sustainability frameworks and technology adoption across the next decade. For the wider ecosystem, it is a reminder that infrastructure is not about projects alone. It is about people, connectivity, resilience and shared progress.