Business Standard hosted two major events in August 2025 focusing on economic and infrastructure development in India. The Resurgent Rajasthan event in Jaipur gathered policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to discuss the state's economic trajectory, investment potential, and growth opportunities. Key speakers included Rajasthan Cabinet Minister for Industries, Skill Development & Youth Affairs Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore, who highlighted Rajasthan's ambition to become a ₹30 trillion economy within 3.5 years by improving ease of doing business and lowering business costs. The event also emphasized Rajasthan’s leadership in renewable energy, particularly solar power, with the state expected to contribute 125 GW towards India's 500 GW renewable energy target. Industry experts noted that Rajasthan’s solar sector is poised for growth without the need for incentives, driven by clean and sustainable innovation. Following this, the Business Standard Infrastructure Summit 2025 took place in New Delhi, featuring top Union ministers including Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi, and Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal. The summit addressed India's infrastructure roadmap covering investments, airports, renewables, ports, shipping, and logistics. Ministers outlined the government’s vision to accelerate infrastructure growth through mega projects and public-private partnerships, with over 50 PPP projects worth more than ₹60,000 crore identified, surpassing National Monetisation Pipeline targets. Nitin Gadkari highlighted the use of artificial intelligence to enhance road safety and infrastructure quality by detecting landslides, waterlogging, and accident-prone areas on national highways. Discussions also covered India's energy transition challenges, including the continued role of fossil fuels due to gaps in storage, transmission, and foreign technology dependence. Industry leaders stressed the need for collaborative platforms similar to the GST Council to expedite land clearances, power, and water issues for infrastructure projects. The maritime sector was identified as a key growth area, with a focus on shipbuilding, logistics, and improving inland connectivity to avoid bottlenecks. The summit also addressed India's ambition to become the world's number one economy by 2047, with targets including handling 10,000 MMT of cargo. Overall, these events underscored India's strategic focus on sustainable growth, infrastructure modernization, and renewable energy expansion.