Can second generation infrastructure projects sustain the spirited start that the sectors got because of visionary leadership?
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Vizhinjam Expansion Strengthens India’s Maritime Competitiveness: Sonowal
Tata Power Odisha Discoms Secure Top National Rankings for Third Consecutive Year
SDHI Secures $227 Million Chemical Tanker Deal, Revives India’s Commercial Shipbuilding
India’s Energy Transition Sets Global Pace: Pralhad Joshi at Davos
IWDC Clears ₹15 Billion Projects to Boost Green Mobility, Cargo and River Tourism
World Bank Approves $815 Million Financing for Tata Power-DGPC Dorjilung Hydropower Project in Bhutan
Indian Railways Deploys Humanoid Robot ASC ARJUN at Visakhapatnam for Smart Station Security
India’s Power Grid Crosses 500,000 Circuit Km, Marks 71.6% Growth Since 2014
India Inc Optimistic on Growth, Flags Infrastructure, Defence and Export Priorities: FICCI Survey
NHAI, Konkan Railway Ink MoU to Boost Integrated Road‑Rail Infrastructure Development
DGCA Digitises Pilot Licensing with Electronic ATPL Services to Strengthen Aviation Ecosystem
Power Minister Calls for Financially Strong Discoms to Drive India’s Energy Future
BLR Airport Launches Gate Z, India’s First Social Lounge Redefining the Airport Experience
MoPNG Highlights Financing Strength, Regulatory Reforms Ahead of New Upstream Bid Rounds
ABB India Modernises BPCL’s Vadinar‑Bina Pipeline for Uninterrupted Operations
Vaishnaw Projects 6-8% Growth, Highlights Reform Momentum at Davos
Aerem Solutions Secures $15 Million to Drive Distributed Solar Adoption Across India
India Showcases Energy Transition at Davos: Joshi Calls for Global Collaboration
Indian Railways Expands High-Speed Track Network, Boosts Safety with Modernisation
Category: ECONOMY & POLICY
FDI to herald organisation of agri-infra
Multi-brand FDI in retail can be a stepping stone for the rural infrastructure growth, in spite of some mandates that hinder the smooth implementation of the programme.
US business prospects in Indian infra sector
Infrastructure sector in India is on the edge of big jump and offers noteworthy investment opportunities for the US businesses and other investors, Planning Commission Member BK Chaturvedi has said. He asked American investors to have confidence in India and its market. Investment in India's infrastructure sector - which has been has been pegged at around $1 trillion over next five years - has high potential, not high risk, Chaturvedi said.
AP land allotment policy
The Andhra Pradesh Government will synchronise records of Registration Department and Revenue Department to keep tabs on duplication of land registrations.
U'khand small hydel projects
To bridge the widening demand-supply gap of power in the state, the Uttarakhand government decided to invite fresh bids for small hydel projects with a total capacity to generate 1,000-1,500 mw of power.
Encourage more sustainable SEZs
Ravindra Sannareddy says SEZs must be more comprehensively built than they currently are, including infrastructure and sustainability.
Infra projects to propel fire & safety market
The recently held Indian Fire, Security, and Integration Summit 2012 reviewed the tough market conditions in the fire safety segment due to huge competition and projected buyouts, and viewed infrastructure as the biggest market.
PURA champion shifted
Under Arvind Mayaram, the Special Secretary and Financial Advisor at the Union Ministry of Rural Development, the amply termed Provision of Urban Amenities in Rural Areas (PURA) took birth
Infra projects suffer from macro, micro risks
Owing to macroeconomic risks and company specific issues, Fitch assigned negative ratings for the outlook of Indian infrastructure projects.
Polavaram project
In Andhra Pradesh, work on the Rs 16,000 crore Polavaram project will begin in three months. The contract will go to a consortium consisting of China based CGGC

