IL&FS Financial Services informed that the infrastructure debt fund (IDF) floated by it in a joint venture with Life Insurance Corp of India (LIC) may collect up to $1 billion in the beginning. It is learnt that the board of directors had initially advised raising $1 billion and then scaling up the size (eve
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Former minister calls for pvt investments in infra sector
Former Minister of State for Urban Development Sougata Roy remarked that land acquisition is not the only problem in infrastructure projects. He said this while pointing out the need for private sector participation for financing the projects. Addressing a seminar on infrastructure development in the eastern and north-eastern states organised by the Beng
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Power Finance Corp to issue Rs 1.5 bn worth bonds
Power Finance Corp (PFC) considers to issue unsecured bonds worth Rs 1.5 billion, for which it received "AAA" rating by Crisil ICRA and CARE. The term of these bonds is six years and the corporation would pay 8.72 percent interest on the bonds. The structure of the bonds is such that they are redeemable in three equal installments. Each bond will offer
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RBI mulls launch of inflation-indexed bonds
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) considers to launch inflation-indexed bonds (IIBs) in order to attract investors who buy gold for protection against inflation. RBI Governor D Subbarao informed reporters that the central bank tries to redesign IIBs after its introduction some years ago failed to attract
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SBI, HDFC Bank trim lending rates
India's largest public sector lender State Bank of India (SBI) reduced its base rate to 9.70 per cent from 9.75 per cent with effect from February 4. But the bank kept its deposit rates unchanged as it feels
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Seeking for a revival
With the Union Budget 2013 announcement is approaching, industry stakeholders are seeking government support for a possible revival of their respective industry segment. Ami Mistry, Dhruba Purkayastha, Mohit Sinha and Prithweesh Ghosh present an insight into the current status of critical infrastructure segments and recommend some urgent steps needed in the coming Budget.
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The level is rising
There surely is demand for timely and quality delivery of water and there is no lack of funds to support the projects. What is missing is the framework that can ensure that interest of all the stakeholders are taken care of, writes Sushi Shyamal.India is witnessing a sharp change in its demographic composition.
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Enhance plan allocation | Budget 2013-14
Aviation Finance Corporation (AFC), an SPV providing dedicated capital, can be set up by the government to facilitate lower interest rates and longer maturity of loans. Private airport operators should be allowed to issue long term non-taxable infrastructure bonds to raise the required funding from the market. RBI limits on sectoral funding should be eased, thereby removing the current compulsion for airport developers to raise required funds/debt from multiple banks, making process time consumi
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More clarity required on taxability | Budget 2013-14
Finance Act (2) of 2009 makes providing PAN details compulsory for certain eligible payments especially on account of freight. Failing which the deductor is expected to deduct TDS at a higher rate Being in logistic sector, the nature of business is such that we are dealing mostly with unorganised sectors where it is very difficult on our part to collect the PAN. Hence, the following is recommended.
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Remove bottlenecks | budget 2013-14
Given the backdrop of a modest 5.5 per cent GDP growth expected in FY13 and uncertainties on a global economic recovery, Union Budget 2013-14 assumes immense importance. It is imperative to stimulate domestic demand, that too through infrastructure creation because of its huge multiplier impact in terms of creating new jobs, enhancing productive capacity of economy and promoting inclusive growth.