Web Exclusive Dec 01, 2017 New bidding guidelines to boost wind power sector: ICRA The recent notification of bidding guidelines by the Government of India for the award of wind power projects is a positive development for the sector. The guidelines address some of the key concerns for the sector pertaining to off-taker’s credit profile, grid curtailment and termination payments.
Cover Story Nov 01, 2017 Infrastructure assets provide better risk returns If the Indian economy needs to sustain its growth momentum in the coming decade, developing world-class infrastructure facilities is of paramount importance. Traditionally in India, a significant portion of debt requirement for financing infrastructure has been met by borrowing from domestic banks.
Feature Nov 01, 2017 Accommodating the Boom The air travel boom in India has thrown up a new set of challenges before the country's aviation sector. The airport infrastructure needs to be ramped up on priority for the growth momentum to be sustained in the long term.
Web Exclusive Sep 29, 2017 Siemens to implement frequency control technology for NTPC Dadri Siemens Ltd has commissioned India’s first condensate throttling-based Primary Frequency Control Solution at National Capital Power Station (NCPS), NTPC Dadri (Stage 2, Unit 6). Condensate throttling, based on Siemens’ SPPA-P3000 Frequency Control Solution, is used for immediate generation of additional power for frequency control.
Legalese Sep 01, 2017 The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code '16 The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that touches all insolvency and bankruptcy issues of companies, limited liability partnerships (LLPs), limited liability entities, individual and partnership firms.
Editor's Page Sep 01, 2017 Forget elections, fix the economy! The economy is huffing and puffing. Its health report indicates a serious infection. The economy has been inflicted with two rounds of disruptions which have caused it to sputter; Demonetisation and GST. Before the GDP numbers were recalibrated, the GDP numbers had turned in sub six percent figures.
Web Exclusive Jul 07, 2017 Renewable Projects Leap Ahead of Thermal Private thermal projects are staring at muted power demand, which is the effects of non-remunerative tariffs partly due to aggressive bids and some adverse perception due to falling renewable tariff, says India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra).
Editor's Page Jul 01, 2017 Clean up your act On July 1, 2017 a new tax regime, in the works since over 15 years, designed as 'One Nation, One Tax', went live! Its impact on infrastructure will resolve future litigation in this area and although will mean higher tax, will also allow input tax credit in many categories.
Feature Jul 01, 2017 Railway projects are gathering pace Tilak Raj Seth, Executive Vice President, Mobility, Siemens, feels implementation of PPP will provide a fillip to railway projects in India. However, given the size and rapid growth in the country's rail sector, availability of trained manpower will remain a primary challenge.