Boost power infrastructure in Budget 2021: Hitachi ABB Power Grids

We see Budget 2021-22 as a great opportunity to advance efforts in clean energy and power infrastructure augmentation as we aim to build back better. Given the impetus for Make-in-India, greater emphasis on power can lay the foundation for long-term growth opportunities, create jobs and attract foreign investments.

Better infrastructure for smart mobility to flourish

Depot is one of the most critical pieces of infrastructure for State Transport Authorities as legal regulations, and state support measures encourage local fleet operators and State Transport Corporations (STU) to deploy electric vehicles on a large scale. Focus is shifting from refuelling to recharging. However, as of today, public fleet-level charging infrastructure is largely amiss even though it is crucial for the country to cut carbon emissions and embed smart mobility.