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      Industrial and infrastructure development holds critical significance for India's economic growth

      Acting as a catalyst for greenfield/ brownfield infrastructure development, industrial deepening, enhanced productivity, job creation and achieving ambitious development goals.  The Government's unwavering commitment to advancing economic expansion is evident through transformative national programmes and amplified capital spending. By strategically prioritising these sectors, the government aims to lay the foundation for sustained progress, regional inclusivity, and heightened global competitiveness, helping ensure a robust and prosperous future for the nation.

      Why KPMG in India

      • The Industrial and Infrastructure Development Advisory (IIDA) practice of KPMG in India has been advising and assisting India’s development objective by seamlessly bridging the gap between Government’s vision and execution, steering impactful initiatives across the spectrum of infrastructure, industrial and Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) development as well as tourism, leisure, and sports.
      • Our multidisciplinary approach blends cutting-edge strategies, regulatory acumen, and global best practices. Our team of multi-domain experts has successfully delivered national priority strategic engagements, providing guidance and insights to central and state governments, Public Sector Units (PSUs), and multilateral institutions.
      • As India's growth narrative continues to evolve, we remain steadfast in our commitment to guide and drive transformative initiatives aimed at propelling India towards a future marked by economic vitality and sustainable infrastructure

      Our Service Offerings

      Integrated infrastructure planning and development

         

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      Tourism, leisure development and planning

         

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      Policy support and implementation architecture

         

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      Public private partnership models and transactions

         

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      Asset monetization

         

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      Public procurements

         

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      Industrial parks, economic corridors

         

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      Industrial productivity enhancement – land, labour, and capital

         

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      Transport/logistics planning, development, and competitiveness

         

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      Industrial development and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) competitiveness

         

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      Internal and external trade competitiveness and facilitation (export, and import substitution – Atma Nirbhar)

         

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      Impact Created

      Technical assistance for INR 111 lakh crore National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP)


      India foreign trade policy vision

       

      Asset monetization of several central and provincial assets to unlock value

       

      PM GatiShakti, National Integrated Logistics planning

       

      Raising And Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) implementation
       

      Enhanced competitiveness of MSMEs in 33 clusters across 6 sectors throughout India under The World Bank funded program
       

      Make in India – industrial deepening and indigenization across 15 sectors

       

      Tourism circuit development as means for job creation

      Development of tourism policies across multiple states impacting economic growth, job creation, and cultural preservation

      India Union Budget 2026-27: Our Sector Insights

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      KPMG in India point of view 2026 - Industrial Development and MSME

      Budget 2026 positions manufacturing not merely as an important sector, but as the central driver of India’s economic transformation
       

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      Download KPMG in India point of view 2026 - Disaster Management

      KPMG in India point of view 2026 - Disaster Management

      Climate and disaster priorities are being advanced through mainstream economic and infrastructure policy, rather than through standalone mission
       

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      Download KPMG in India point of view 2026 - Public Infrastructure

      KPMG in India point of view 2026 - Public Infrastructure

      The government has focused on enhancing policy and regulatory mechanisms around the infrastructure sector

       

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      Download KPMG in India point of view 2026 - Transport and Logistics

      KPMG in India point of view 2026 - Transport and Logistics

      Infrastructure remains growth backbone with capex rising on roadways and railways, ensuring multi-year visibility for the transport infrastructure pipeline

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      Download KPMG in India point of view 2026 - Tourism

      KPMG in India point of view 2026 - Tourism

      Likely to shift the sector’s development trajectory from short-term developmental focus toward structural supply expansion

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      Driving growth with Industrial and Infrastructure Development Advisory

      Vivek Agarwal
      Vivek Agarwal

      Partner and Head - Public Infrastucture, Lead - Industrial and Infrastructure Development Advisory, Government and Public Services

      KPMG in India

      India's events and experiences industry has become an increasingly important contributor to the nation's economic and social landscape. From live entertainment and business conventions to sporting events, cultural festivals, exhibitions and celebrations, the sector serves as a powerful catalyst for consumption tourism, employment and community engagement. 

      As India continues its journey towards becoming a leading consumption-driven and experience-led economy, the sector has the potential to serve as a strategic lever for growth, innovation and global positioning.

      Aalap Bansal
      Aalap Bansal

      Partner and Chief Sales Officer – G&PS and Lead – Tourism, Sports and Leisure Practice

      KPMG in India

      • The findings reinforce what industry stakeholders have long understood: experiences are becoming an increasingly important part of modern life. As aspirations evolve and demand for meaningful, immersive and shared experiences continues to grow, the industry is uniquely positioned to contribute to India's next phase of growth.

        The opportunity before us is not simply to deliver more events, but to build a globally recognised experience economy that supports entrepreneurship, strengthens destinations, generates livelihoods and showcases India's unique ability to create experiences at scale.

      • India’s events and experiences industry is emerging as a powerful economic multiplier, where every rupee spent generates wider value across tourism, hospitality, MSMEs and employment. The next growth phase will be driven by infrastructure, innovation and seamless policy support.

      Aalap Bansal
      Aalap Bansal

      Partner and Chief Sales Officer – G&PS and Lead – Tourism, Sports and Leisure Practice

      KPMG in India

      • India possesses an extraordinary portfolio of heritage assets that reflect its cultural diversity, historical depth and civilisational continuity.

        By embracing more integrated, technology-enabled and experience-driven models of destination development, we can create more dynamic, competitive and sustainable heritage destinations.

      • The future of heritage tourism lies in the thoughtful design of integrated experiences that combine heritage assets with storytelling, local culture, living traditions, gastronomy, community participation and technology. Such an approach can create richer visitor journeys while generating wider economic benefits for local communities and cultural practitioners.

      Aalap Bansal
      Aalap Bansal

      Partner and Chief Sales Officer – G&PS and Lead – Tourism, Sports and Leisure Practice

      KPMG in India

      Heritage tourism reaches its full potential when cultural assets are brought to life through engaging interpretation, immersive experiences and meaningful community participation.

      Combined with technology and accessibility, this approach strengthens destination competitiveness and creates lasting value for visitors and local communities.

      Dharmesh Goswami

      Partner, G&PS - Industrial and Infrastructure Advisory
      KPMG in India    

      Technology creates impact only when it becomes part of everyday decision making. As AI becomes accessible to businesses of every size, MSMEs have an unprecedented opportunity to embed intelligence into every stage of their enterprise, from improving productivity and strengthening customer engagement to making faster, data driven decisions. The real transformation will come from using AI not simply to automate tasks, but to build more resilient, innovative and globally competitive businesses.

      Vivek Agarwal
      Vivek Agarwal

      Partner and Head - Public Infrastucture, Lead - Industrial and Infrastructure Development Advisory, Government and Public Services

      KPMG in India

      India’s spiritual tourism sector is at an inflection point, where scale and diversity of demand are converging with the need for more structured and experience-led development.

      The opportunity lies in moving beyond managing footfall to designing holistic destination ecosystems that integrate infrastructure, storytelling, and technology. If executed effectively, spiritual tourism can become a key pillar of India’s broader tourism and economic growth strategy, while preserving the authenticity and sanctity of its cultural heritage.

      Aalap Bansal
      Aalap Bansal

      Partner and Chief Sales Officer – G&PS and Lead – Tourism, Sports and Leisure Practice

      KPMG in India

      • India’s spiritual destinations already attract billions of pilgrim visits, but their potential extends far beyond daylight hours.

        By creating thoughtfully curated night-time experiences rooted in faith, culture, and community, we can transform pilgrimage from a short visit into an immersive journey that drives local livelihoods, increases visitor dwell time, and strengthens India’s position as a global spiritual tourism leader.

      • Maharashtra presents a compelling opportunity in this context, with its well-established spiritual circuits and anchor destinations such as Shirdi and Nashik. The upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela further reinforces the state’s potential to emerge as a global spiritual tourism hub. By leveraging circuit-based planning, digital enablement, and public–private collaboration, Maharashtra can lead the way in creating scalable, immersive and globally competitive spiritual tourism experiences.

      Aalap Bansal
      Aalap Bansal

      Partner and Chief Sales Officer – G&PS and Lead – Tourism, Sports and Leisure Practice

      KPMG in India

      Public private partnership models will remain critical to the next phase of tourism growth in Delhi. Our national capital has the opportunity to position itself as a specialised hub for creative and digital capabilities by drawing on global best practices.

      What is needed is a coordinated, ecosystem‑led approach that brings together infrastructure development, targeted skilling, and long‑term industry planning to strengthen the city’s media, entertainment, and tourism economy in a sustainable way.

      Suneel Vora (PMP®)
      Suneel Vora (PMP®)

      Partner and Head - Major Projects Advisory Services, Business Consulting

      KPMG in India

      Our session highlighted key measures to unlock value and accelerate growth in India’s roads and highways sector. From ensuring on-time performance and strengthening project management; covering land acquisition, regulatory clearances, and execution to instituting contractual safeguards, conducting KPI-driven reviews, addressing supply-side challenges, expanding HAM projects under the InVIT framework, and expediting contract awards; the opportunities are immense. With supportive government policies in place and capital ready to be deployed, the sector is primed for rapid growth.

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      Partner and Head - Public Infrastucture, Lead - Industrial and Infrastructure Development Advisory, Government and Public Services

      KPMG in India

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