Infra Key to India''s Economic Growth: IIFCL MD

New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) The Infrastructure sector is going to play a central role in sustaining the country's long-term economic growth and achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047, India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) Managing Director Rohit Rishi said on Thursday.

Addressing stakeholders meeting here, Rishi highlighted India's resilience amid global uncertainties and underscored the central role of infrastructure in sustaining long-term economic growth.

He emphasized the expanding opportunities across transport, urban infrastructure, and clean energy, supported by a strong policy push and a robust pipeline of projects.

"IIFCL remains committed to supporting India's infrastructure journey by enabling financing that drives growth while promoting sustainability, resilience, and innovation. As the sector evolves, our focus is on building a high-quality, diversified portfolio aligned with national priorities," he said during the event, which saw participation of 100 stakeholders from across the infrastructure and financial ecosystem.


Reflecting on IIFCL's 21-year journey and its evolution from a traditional lender to a catalyst for infrastructure development, the company's Deputy Managing Director, Palash Srivastava, said there is a need for innovation in financing structures, deeper capital market participation, and stronger collaboration among stakeholders to support the next phase of infrastructure growth.

He further highlighted IIFCL's strategic focus on sustainable and ESG-aligned financing, global partnerships, and development of new frameworks to address emerging infrastructure needs.

"As India builds for the next 25 years of Amrit Kaal, IIFCL is committed to financing not just projects, but progress through innovation, partnerships, and sustainable infrastructure development," he added.

The event featured two focused panel discussions centred on climate resilience and capital mobilization, enabling in-depth deliberations among policymakers, financiers, and industry leaders.