The demands of India's economic and population growth are putting an increasing strain on the country's infrastructure, particularly its road network. To combat this problem, the government is implementing an ambitious road construction programme that offers potentially lucrative opportunities for foreign investors
India's roads and highways sector
Originally published with the February/March issue of fDi Magazine
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