As India´s urban population goes up from 26 to 51 per cent in a decade, the need for upgrading urban infrastructure is most acute here. China has caught up in the past six years. Indian infra requirements include budget housing, road infrastructure, bridges, flyovers and underpasses to connect small towns to cities and then to the metros.
Category: Infrastructure Finance
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Weathering the cash disruption
There is never a dull moment in real estate. 2016 began promisingly in comparison to 2015; however, as things stand, the year isn´t expected to end on a healthy note. A major factor for this could be attributed to the policy developments by the government, which in the short term have led to an unpredictable disruption, but in the long run are projected to augur well for the industry as a whole.
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Infra-vestment | Follow the Money
India will need $1.5 trillion of investment in infrastructure over the next 10 years. Of this nearly $10 billion is required in sewage treatment plants. Similarly, about $8 billion is required to be invested in ensuring regular drinking water supply.
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Making Indian Infra Work
Though Public-Private Partnership contracts are the mainstay of infra projects, evidence of PPP performance in terms of value-for-money and efficiency is mixed and often unavailable, says Sangeeta Lakhi, Senior Partner, Rajani Associates.
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Cash Crunch
Still recovering from the ´zero toll´ period during the demonetisation rollout, many infra players are waiting for cash compensation from the government so that they can stay solvent.
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World Bank warns of road funds cut
The World Bank (WB) has warned the Assam government that the loan amount sanctioned for the Assam State Roads Project may be slashed if the pace of implementation does not improve by March 2017.
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Telangana writes off Rs.3,920 cr housing loans
In a huge relief to weaker sections, Telangana´s TRS government has announced a major loan waiver for housing beneficiaries. Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao said Rs 3,920 crore loan component that has to be paid by beneficiaries of the Indiramma Weaker Section Housing Scheme between 2004 and 2014 would be waived.
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JSW Energy board approves raising up to Rs.750 crore through NCDs
JSW Energy has said that its board has given nod to raise funds up to Rs 750 crore through issuance of redeemable non-convertible debentures by way of private placement.
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The Buck Cannot Stop Here
Reams and reams have been written on the demonetisation drive being conducted by the government, but industry watchers seem to be confused on the intention of the Centre for launching such a massive exercise, and the possible consequences on the Indian economy because of this apocalyptic scheme.
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Infra project delays cost Rs 1.47 lakh crore
Delay in regulatory approval, lack of funds and land acquisition issues are taking a toll on 115 mega infrastructure projects, which face a cost overrun of Rs 1.47 lakh crore.