BS reported that Alstom India has launched a comprehensive plan to consolidate its position in the country, especially after the 12th Five Year Plan has projected an investment requirement of USD 1 trillion in the infrastructure sector alone. The Indian subsidiary of Paris headquartered Alstom Group, which is a global leader in power generation, transmission and rail infrastructure, has decided to extensively focus on the power sector including renewable and thermal power and urban transportation like metro and high speed trains.

Alstom India, undeterred by losing out NTPC's INR 8,000 crore contract for the supply nine units of 800 MW steam turbine and generator units to BGR Energy during a recent bidding process, plans to go back to the drawing board to rework its strategy thereby re look at the new benchmark in this sector. The company is geared up to participate in the bidding for all types of turbines both super critical and non super critical during the 12th Plan.

Alstom India said the country was a happening story, given the visible movement in the infrastructure sector.

Mr Sunand Sharma country president of Alstom India said that "More and more power is being added to the grid and host of infrastructure projects being launched. Our company is exploring opportunities in the field of power that includes thermal comprising gas, steam, nuclear, service and power automation and controls and renewable power, including hydro, wind and other renewable."

Alstom India has full capabilities in engineering, manufacturing, project management and supply of power generation equipment.

(Sourced from www.business-standard.com)