Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Vishal Gupta

Vishal Gupta is the Editorial Director of The VIA, where he leads coverage on climate, sustainability and global policy. He contributes to global conversations with analytics, insights, and informed opinions that make complex issues accessible to policymakers, business leaders, and wider audiences. He has worked closely with international organizations as a communication advisor and serves on the boards of several startups.

The Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train: Navigating Ambition, Controversy, and Transformation

Introduction In the bustling streets of Mumbai and the vibrant cityscape of Ahmedabad, a vision of speed and connectivity is steadily taking shape. The Mumbai–Ahmedabad...

Trump Tariffs and Trade Pressures: India’s Manufacturing Must Find Its Answer

Recent trade pressures from the United States have exposed both the vulnerabilities and the immense potential of India’s manufacturing sector. Tariff threats and shifting...

The Stakes Are High for India’s Plug and Play Industrial Parks 

 India is on the brink of an industrial transformation. The question is whether ambition will translate into global competitiveness or whether structural bottlenecks will...

Can India Build Its Ambitious Highway Network While Balancing Sustainability and Growth?  

India’s announcement of a $125 billion plan to expand its high-speed road network by 17,000 kilometers represents one of the most ambitious infrastructure initiatives...

Agrivoltaics: India’s Chance to Lead the World in Climate-Resilient Infrastructure  

India is standing at a historic moment where climate change, energy demand, and agricultural vulnerability intersect in a way that exposes the limitations of...

When Trillions Flow to Arms, the World Loses Its Climate Future  

In 2024 global defence spending surged to a record 2.7 trillion dollars, the sharpest increase in decades, even as international efforts to mobilize adequate...

When Artificial Intelligence Consumes Energy, Climate Security Becomes the Casualty  

Artificial intelligence is reshaping every sector of the global economy, from healthcare and agriculture to disaster management and energy systems. Its transformative potential is...

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