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India has always been a pivotal market for Alstom, and it continues to deepen this partnership by customising mobility solutions for the country. For almost 30 years,Alstom has partnered with India in the modernisation and development of its transportation revolution, making it safer and more sustainable. And going forward, it aspire to positively influence the Indian market with our products and operations. In an exclusive interview, Alain SPOHR, Managing Director, Alstom India talks about efforts and investments made by the company over the years in India towards building a strong base of sustainable mobility solutions and high localisation, while creating a positive impact on the people and communities.

- Rahul Kamat

What are your views on the recently concluded Union Budget?

We welcome the progressive and growth-oriented Union Budget presented by the Finance Minister for 2022-23. India is poised to regain its title of the fastest-growing large economy with a 9.2 per cent GDP growth estimated for the coming year. With an enhanced capital expenditure outlay of 35 per cent as compared to last year, core infrastructure segments including railways and urban transport stand to benefit and will have a huge multiplier effect on the economy.

The highlight of the budget was the announcement to introduce 400 new Vande Bharat trains over the next three years, the introduction of the state-of-theart KAVACH TCAS signalling systems over 2,000 km of the railway network, larger investments to provide for sustainable and integrated urban transport systems. The total budget estimates of Rs 23,875 crore for MRTS & Metro railway projects will incentivise faster implementation of projects and the standardisation of metro design systems will provide the much-needed stability for manufacturers.

Outlook for Alstom India

• Alstom will continue strengthening its contribution to socio-economic impact and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals.

• By 2025, Alstom aims to reach 85 percent localisation on all domestic projects and increase digitalisation of processes by 20 percent.