Brokerage firm Nirmal Bang expects demand for crude oil to improve slightly in 2013 following lower growth in 2012 on account of muted economic recovery. Demand is expected to grow by 1 mpbd or 0.9 percent approximately on a year-on-year (y-o-y) basis in 2013 compared to a fall of 0.4 percent last year. Dem
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Experts suggest govt to fast-track port projects
Industry watchers and experts urge government to fast-track implementation of port sector projects. The shipping ministry has not been able to award any large projects last year owing to several reasons. While the projects could improve capacity for the port sector in the country, experts are worried about the pace at which the projects could be implemented. Last year, four separate port projects, estimated to cost
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Survey calls for clarity in NELP
Economic Survey 2012-13 called for clarity in terms of the New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP) in order to remove impediments to implementation of projects in infrastructure, especially in the area of energy. While the Survey did not elaborate on what clarity was needed in NELP, it said the long term strategy should focus on issues like... petroleum price distortion (and) natural gas
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Experts suggest import parity pricing for gas
Experts suggest government to introduce import parity pricing for natural gas as it is a cleaner fuel and leaves a far smaller environmental footprint. Presently, crude oil produced in the country is given import parity price. This is however denied for gas. If the same well produces oil and gas, then the former receives impor
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Experts suggest import parity pricing for gas
Experts suggest government to introduce import parity pricing for natural gas as it is a cleaner fuel and leaves a far smaller environmental footprint. Presently, crude oil produced in the country is given import parity price. This is however denied for gas. If the same well produces oil and gas, then the former receives impor
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Budget 2013 Reaction: HM Nerurkar, MD, Tata Steel
Given the global economic scenario, the Union Budget announced by the Finance Minister has made a great attempt to achieve inclusive growth and a sustainable economy. We cheer the thrust given to the infrastructure industry through investment allowance of 15% and various steps for mobilising funds for the growth of the industry.
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Rs 3.97-cr road works taken up in Nashik’s industrial area
A plan has been chalked out for tarring of roads worth Rs 3.97-crore in Ambad industrial areas of Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) by the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC). The Municipal Commissioner Sanjay Khandare announced this at a meeting with the office-bearers of Ambad Industries & Manufacturers' Association (AIMA) recently.
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Centre plans bailout for highway companies
As several of road developers are are under stress and are finding it tough to raise debt and equity to finance projects the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is seeking to push a relief package for road developers. The agency is looking at allowing a staggered payment which will allow developers to pay a lower upfront premium this year and instead postpone a part of the amount during the latter part of the contract period to make the projects viable.
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Maha expects Rs Rs 2,500-Rs 3,000 cr under PMGSY
In Maharashtra, long-neglected roads may soon get a facelift. After rejecting pleas for funds under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) till last year, arguing the state had 100 per cent connectivity, the Centre has finally accepted its demand for funds to improve condition of roads in rural areas.
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Govt to infuse Rs 5,000 cr equity into AI
The government on February 28 announced Rs 5,000 crore additional equity infusion for debt-ridden national carrier Air India in the next fiscal as part of its turn around plan. Rs 5,000 crore (has been marked) for equity infusion in National Aviation Company of India (now Air India), according to Budget documents.