BCG’s Suresh Subudhi highlights three challenges facing India’s infrastructure development—infrastructure financing, the failure of public-private partnerships, and a heavy reliance on infrastructure creation over a mix of creation and asset optimization. Investments in infrastructure are a key enabler for both economic and social growth, but infrastructure creation is also a slow process, he cautions. New technologies that accelerate the preparation of new infrastructure projects will unleash value in India and reduce the financing deficit at a faster pace.

Suresh Subudhi leads Boston Consulting Group’s infrastructure and cities work globally. He is part of the leadership team for the firm’s Public Sector and Industrial Goods practices. 

Suresh has worked with clients on a variety of assignments including strategic master planning, regulation, organization transformation, large project management, financing, digitization, procurement/public-private partnerships, and sustainability. 

Suresh is currently focused on guiding BCG’s vision in the Future of Cities and Center for Mobility Innovation with the mission to improve the future of our cities. 

Suresh has worked in Asia, the Middle East, and the US. Before joining BCG, he held positions with Accenture, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Trilogy.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • Leads BCG's work in infrastructure globally
  • Public sector delivery information

EDUCATION

  • MBA, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
  • BE, mechanical engineering, College of Engineering, Anna University

HONORS AND AWARDS

  • Economic Times 40 under 40 awardee

Publications and Videos

The Role of Infrastructure Stimulus in the Recovery—and Beyond

The Role of Infrastructure Stimulus in the COVID-19 Recovery and Beyond

Governments can support the industry not just for its own sake, but also as part of a broader transformational response.
Reopening Construction Safely and Efficiently with Tech Digital and New Ways of Working

Reopening Construction Safely and Efficiently with Digital and New Ways of Working

Companies can safeguard employees while also improving productivity—here’s how.
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Start Reimagining Government Now

COVID-19 has massive implications for governments, including increased demand for public services and the need to improve resilience. To adapt, leaders must rethink governments’ roles and processes.
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How to Nail M&A in Engineering and Construction

Industry consolidation has made for slim pickings in the E&C industry. Now more than ever, companies need a strategic and disciplined approach to get the most from M&A.
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Building Resilient Cities for the Future

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Is Digital the Answer to Urbanization’s Biggest Problems?

As cities become larger, governments strain to meet the needs of growing populations. Technology can help, but it’s only one part of a broader solution.
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Why Cement Producers Need to Embrace Industry 4.0

New digital technologies can give first adopters an edge over the competition, reducing energy consumption, costs, and complexity.
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Unlocking Cities: The impact of ridesharing across India

Explosive growth in population has put significant strain on Indian transport infrastructure. Major Indian cities are constantly ranked among the world’s most congested. Ridesharing has introduced a new mode of transport to commuters.
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Unlocking Manufacturing Potential

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Five Ways to Unlock Value from Transportation Infrastructure

Investment drives growth—but infrastructure owners face challenges that constrain transportation’s economic power. Building five capabilities can help overcome them.
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The journey towards higher growth

Ensuring uniform connectivity and convenience in all parts of India is essential for enabling equitable and inclusive growth
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