Interview Aug 01, 2014 ITS results in improved transport efficiency Smarter transport systems are encouraging cities to enhance mobility, reduce emissions and personalise the user experience, says Brijgopal Ladda, Director, Urban Practice, CRISIL Infrastructure Advisory.
Special Feature Jul 01, 2014 Expert view | Will India become the hub of the cold chain solution industry? The Indian cold chain network has a bright future ahead of itself with the new government´s support and changing consumer dynamics. The Indian market has started to recognise the significance of reducing food wastage
Cover Story May 01, 2014 Pending Bills: Still bill All hopes are set on the new government that will drive the country's growth in the coming times. While a number of policies and bills were passed towards the end of the last government's term, there are still a number of pending bills that are important for the people,
Finance Update May 01, 2014 Economy to grow by 6.5 per cent India's economy will grow by 6.5 per cent over the next four years if there is a decisive mandate in the general elections, CRISIL said. But if there is no clear mandate, the economy could derail further.More than election outcomes,
Cover Story Apr 01, 2014 Finally the Cure? Long term financing has been ailing the infrastructure sector making alternate non-banking financing options like Infrastructure Debt Funds (IDFs) more viable. Rahul Kamat and Garima Pant explore the IDF environment in India. The yawning infrastructure gap in the country is seeking closure to unleash its locked growth potential.
Report Apr 01, 2014 Seeking Revival The 6th Annual India Roads Conference organised by ASAPP Media invited industry think tanks and sector people to deliberate, discuss and ponder over the issues plaguing the roads sector in the country. The conference focused on 'Accelerating India's Road to Growth'.
Focus Mar 01, 2014 Take off issues Regional airports face peculiar problems and require solutions tailored to enhance their economics. There is a need for a multipronged approach to address issues affecting the economies of these airports,
Jan 01, 2014 BMC, CRISIL join hands The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation´s (BMC) solid waste management (SWM) department has tied up with CRISIL to create mechanisms with which the corporation can enhance civic services in accordance with the standards set by the Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India. With CRISIL, the BMC will analyse the status of these basic services and come up with time-bound solutions.
Cover Story Oct 01, 2013 Port operation -The efficiency factor Slow evacuation of cargo from ports is only one of many operational hiccups that Indian ports are up against. Unsurprisingly, a majority of Indian ports have not invested sufficiently in mechanised material handling like its global peers.
