A stronger thrust on PPP projects, greater FDI and steady government support can help Indian Railways, one of the world´s largest rail networks, emerge from the rut.

Braving several take-off woes, the aviation industry seems to have found relatively firm grounding. Privatisation has gripped the industry in a big way. Nevertheless, certain ground realities need to be effectively handled for a safer landing.

Sunil Srivastava, Managing Director, Balaji Railroad Systems Ltd, comments on the dismal state of the Indian Railways, delayed projects, and the government´s role in improving the sector.

Government-owned infrastructure financier, The India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) announced the issuance of India´s first infrastructure bond, credit-enhanced by it.

India is putting in place measures to fast-track economic growth. Core industries like steel will play a substantial part in this growth if the next decade has to really belong to India.

In a move that could help consolidation, the government, just this September, approved rules for spectrum trading, allowing companies to buy and sell spectrum among themselves.

With favourable government policies and the Make in India initiative, the ports sector, along with logistics, is likely to get a boost. However, the key lies in effective execution. The growth graph of the sector seems to be on a rising trend. Cargo traffic, which recorded 1,052 million metric tonne (MMT) in 2015

The High Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) has approved seven projects with investments totalling Rs 41,900 cr. Among the projects cleared was an FDI proposal by Japan based J Green Power Ltd to set up 423 MW gas-based power plant at a cost of Rs 3,106 crore.

Government´s efforts are paying off as India has become the highest FDI destination for greenfield projects, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said in late September. ´Satisfying, our efforts are paying off. India becomes the highest FDI destination for greenfield projects,´ Jaitley tweeted.