Data Stories
India, explained through data.
Evidence-backed stories built from official data, transformed into clear insights on India's economy, markets and industries.
Energy & Infrastructure
How Infrastructure Will Rewire India’s Growth Engine by 2030
Infrastructure is the backbone of any economy – it enables the seamless movement of goods, people, and ideas, and has the power to transform economic potential into sustained growth. India today stands at the cusp of an infrastructure-led economic acceleration. Highways are being built at record speed, railways are becoming faster and more efficient, and […]</p>
7 min read · 29 Apr 2026
Energy & Infrastructure
Sand Batteries Explained: How Finland’s Sand Battery Stores Summer Solar for Winter Heating
What is a sand battery? A sand battery is a big, well-insulated tank filled with ordinary sand (or sand-like rock). When cheap renewable electricity is available, electric heaters warm the sand to about 500–600°C. Later, fans push air through pipes inside the hot sand to pull the heat back out for buildings, hot water, or […]</p>
11 min read · 12 Aug 2025
Energy & Infrastructure
India’s Renewable Energy in 2025: Capacity, Challenges, and Net Zero Progress
India’s clean energy journey is gaining serious momentum. In 2025, the country finds itself at a powerful crossroads – trying to balance booming energy demand, energy security, and climate responsibility. In this article we will take a deep, data-backed look at where India stands today, what’s working, what’s not, and how far we still have […]</p>
13 min read · 2 Aug 2025