The Centre and the Maharashtra government have signed the state support agreement (SSA) and shareholders agreement (SA) for the first phase of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC).
Category: ECONOMY & POLICY
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Duty on iron ore pellets
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has sought withdrawal of 5 per cent duty on export of iron ore pellets, citing that the levy will discourage shipments of value-added products. The Pellet Manufacturers´ Association of India (PMAI) had expressed apprehension over Rs 35,000 crore of investments becoming non-performing assets due to the export duty because domestic demand is too low and most producers are operating at less than 50 per cent capacity.
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Relief package
The Goa Government is holding discussions with banks to work out a relief package for the borrowers affected by mining ban. Goa Governor Bharat Vir Wanchoo, delivering his customary address at the state assembly on the first day of the five-day budget session, said the banking sector, including cooperative banks, is facing tremendous stress on account of the advances made to various segments of the mining industry turning into non-performing assets.
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Bank lending to infrastructure projects gets a push
The Corporate Affairs Ministry has for now removed a recent legal barrier that sought to thwart infrastructure lending by banks. Now banks can continue infrastructure lending to special purpose vehicles on the strength of the guarantees or security provided by a holding company.
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Nominations open for PMI awards
The best projects of 2013 would be acknowledged and rewarded at PMI´s Project Management Awards which will be held in Hyderabad. The Project Management Awards are one of the most coveted honour in project management field and will be presented during the PMI India Project Management National Conference 2014. These awards are presented every year and are judged by a group of experienced project practitioners having an expertise in project management domain.
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Karnataka signs PPAs
The Karnataka Government has signed two long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) for 992 MW with Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL). The agreement with DVC is for 450 MW at Rs 4.40 per unit and with NPCIL for 442 MW from the Kudankulam nuclear power plant at Rs 3.30 a unit.
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FDI norms in construction
The government is proposing relaxation of norms for foreign direct investment (FDI) in construction, a move that could open up funds flow into the financially stressed sector.
Under current rules, 100 per cent FDI is allowed through the automatic route in development of townships, housing and built-up infrastructure, subject to stringent conditions.
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Plan panel to standardise key processes
The Planning Commission is looking at standardising three processes it has developed while working on the 12th Plan, so that the new Commission that would take over after the elections can continue using them.
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CCEA approves modification of food processing infra
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved modifications in the Mega Food Park Scheme guidelines of infrastructure development for food processing. These modifications are envisaged to streamline the implementation of the scheme while retaining its basic nature.
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EIL stake sale
An Empowered Group of Ministers (EoGM) approved the sale of a 10 per cent stake in Engineers India (EIL) through a follow-on public offer (FPO) by the government, which may fetch the exchequer Rs 500 crore. The government plans to disinvest 3.36 crore EIL shares, with up to 5 per cent of the offer reserved for employees. The government plans to raise Rs 40,000 crore by way of disinvestment in the current financial year.