Up The Ladder May 01, 2015 Star Performer Ram Walase is the Chief Executive Officer of IL&FS Township & Urban Assets Ltd, a subsidiary of Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Ltd (IL&FS), India. Walase has 16 years of experience in investment banking, infrastructure financing and implementation, policy advisory and management consulting.
Interview Apr 01, 2015 Extend ´plug-and-play´ model beyond power sector The intent as stated in the Bill is the right to fair compensation and transparency in land acquisition and to ensure rehabilitation and resettlement for smooth execution, which is seen to be at fair value for both the parties.
Legalese Mar 01, 2015 Leveraging Collective Intelligence This is the framework required to ensure the vision of the smart city translates from innovative engineering, architectural and technological ideas, into reality. Modern civilizations of the world have witnessed differential growth leading to an increase in the complexities of how cities or towns need to be managed, funded, regulated and designed.
Special Feature Mar 01, 2015 Smart cities will need smarter administration A smart city´s command centre will manage everyday services such as power distribution, water and solid waste management.
Legalese Feb 01, 2015 Land Acquisition Ordinance: Legality & impact on infra The amended Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, will help shorten project timelines and drive development, feels the business community.
Special Feature Jan 01, 2015 Opportunities Galore The recent spate of investment activity in Gujarat tells a story in itself about the vibrancy of the State in attracting investors from all across. American drug maker Abbott commissioned its first greenfield factory in Jhagadia (Gujarat) to make in India nutritional products with an investment of Rs 450 crore.
Special Feature Jan 01, 2015 Batting for Vibrant India Gujarat as a State has tremendous potential both naturally as well as physically. Being well connected by rail and road is an added advantage although air connectivity needs improvement. Its well-equipped ports are a tremendous boost for industries in the State.
Cover Story Dec 01, 2014 Gaining Lost Ground With a stable, reform-friendly government in place, the Indian infrastructure growth story is looking for the right implementation strategy and on-ground action. Here are the key current infrastructure trends and the outlook for 2015.
Policy Update Nov 01, 2014 FDI norms eased in construction The Cabinet has relaxed norms for foreign direct investment (FDI) in construction development to make the sector more attractive for overseas investors.