While in theory, the idea behind setting up IDFs is sound, the two structures proposed by the Ministry of Finance at present do not appear to have enough credit enhancement mechanisms to bring in domestic and foreign long term institutional investors, says Amit Dinakar.
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The Flag-off
The inaugural Indian Grand Prix was a grand success. Many in the Formula One world might have wondered if India is capable of pulling of such a big feat. When the world champion Sebastian Vettel won India's first ever Formula One,
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India to invite Chinese investments in roads
To attract foreign investment in its building programme, India is likely to invite Chinese investors to participate in the country's mega road projects, each entailing an investment of about Rs 4,900 crore ($1 billion).
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Push comes to shovel
In an environment of slowing economy with threats of a double-dip looming larger than ever, the industry has been hoping for some time for some good news from the government. That wait for mining companies just got longer.
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We have taken specific steps to curb illegal mining
The Centre has been taking several steps in recent months to guarantee that the amount of mineral mined matches that licensed and transported.
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Infra concerns in India, US comparable: Pressler
India infrastructure investment conference in New York emphasised IndiaĆ¢ā¬ā¢s high investment potential, the need for more liberalisation, and citizensĆ¢ā¬ā¢ role in taking advantage of a democratic system to elect visionary leaders who can ensure continued investment opportunities.
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Expertspeak: Raw material demand to propel global equipment
The rapidly accelerating global procurement demand for raw materials also presents mining equipment manufacturers with ever greater challenges.New technologies as well as ideas help meet the challenges of the future. Germany is among the most important suppliers for the Indian mining market besides the US and China.
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Essar to explore CBM overseas
Essar Group is keen to use its expertise to prospect for coal-bed methane (CBM) overseas, and is looking to enter into strategic partnerships with other oil and gas companies to do this.The group is in talks with four of ChinaĆ¢ā¬ā¢s largest oil and gas producing companies.
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China bank to fund Indian infra
Just as the worldĆ¢ā¬ā¢s largest bank in terms of profit, market capitaliĆĀsation, and customer deposits veĆĀntured into India last month with plans to fund the infraĆĀstructure sector, the Indian govĆĀernment also gave its nod to Indian comĆĀpanies to raise loans up to $1 billion in Chinese yuan.
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O&G Pipeline Security: Shouldn't the new Bill herald a new approach?
As pipelines face threats of protests, sabotage and even potential terror attacks, a new Bill seeks to make punitive clauses more stringent in pilferage and tampering of O&G pipelines.