KPMG 2025 Global CEO Outlook Infrastructure and Transport

The 2025 Infrastructure and Transport CEO Outlook finds leaders bullish on growth prospects, with a rebound in strategic mergers and acquisitions, to consolidate and enhance digital and sustainable capabilities. There are high hopes for AI, to drive improvements in project delivery, asset performance and energy efficiency. Supply chain resilience is another big priority, as organisations pivot to new regions in response to geopolitical change.

The winners will be those who turn bold headlines into actionable strategies – especially in AI, talent, project performance and financing. Download the report to find out more about the key trends shaping the sector in 2026 and beyond.

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KPMG 2025 Global CEO Outlook Infrastructure and Transport

Despite a volatile geopolitical environment, the sector is riding a wave of optimism about growth, digital transformation and AI

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Key findings

Mergers and acquisitions

59% expect M&A with ‘moderate impact’, up from 37% in 2024

AI adoption

Biggest obstacles to AI adoption are lack of regulation (60%) and ethical challenges (58%)

Supply chains

Number one barrier to net zero is the complexity of decarbonising supply chains (32%)

As infrastructure and transport leaders navigate rising cost pressures, fragmented supply chains and increasing climate risks, resilience, digital capability and disciplined execution are emerging as key differentiators. In India, strong infrastructure investment, combined with advancements in digital public infrastructure and AI led innovations, presents a unique opportunity to accelerate project delivery and enhance asset performance. Strategic partnerships, innovative financing models and a sustained focus on talent development will be critical to unlocking long term value and building a future ready infrastructure ecosystem.

Suneel Vora

Partner and Head, Major Projects Advisory Services, Business Consulting

KPMG in India

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By downloading the 2025 Infrastructure and transport CEO Outlook report, you’ll unlock unique perspectives on:

The most pressing risks and emerging opportunities shaping the infrastructure and transport sector
How CEOs are responding to fast-moving geopolitical and economic shifts
Benchmarking your organisation against global industry leaders

Enhance your strategic planning with expert analysis and actionable insights from leading executives in infrastructure and transport.

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Key Contact

Suneel Vora (PMP®)

Partner and Head - Major Projects Advisory Services, Business Consulting

KPMG in India

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How can KPMG in India help

The world is witnessing urbanisation at an unprecedented pace, which is expected to further accelerate, and India is anticipated to lead this growth

Mobility forms the backbone of a country's growth

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