M K Sinha, President and CEO, IDFC Project Equity Company, explains why private equity will rally through a period of concern about infrastructure. Although the projects are finanÂceable, execution delays can render proÂjects unprofitable.
Tag: Construction
Post
Post
The Eighth Commandment
When our November 2010 issue was under construction, the Mining Bill was not exactly the talk of Infrastructure Town, but as we discovered, the divide between the Bill's provisions and industry demands was so sharp that the Bill was in peril of falling into that deep chasm and disappear forever.
Post
Vinay Mittal Takes Over as Chairman, Railway Board
Vinay Mittal has taken over as the new Chairman, Railway Board and ex-officio Principal Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Railways.
Post
Only long-term investors are interested in infra stocks
M Narendra, Chairman and Managing Director, Indian Overseas Bank, shares with Shashidhar Nanjundaiah the bank's experience in corporate lending and its plans to attract quality borrowing, and explains why infrastructure stocks have not performed to expectations.
Post
Infra-Landmarks: Few and far between
The past 12 months have not belonged to infrastructure flag-offs. As the economy turned south in 2008-09, not as many infra projects as targeted were awarded, especially those in road, rail, port and energy; in most cases, the targets themselves took a heavy beating.
Post
Outokumpu: Indian infrastructure needs stainless steel
Durability, strength and low mainteÂnance costs are just some of the reasons that make stainless steel an ideal material for use in bridge construction.
Post
Macquarie SBI qualifies
Macquarie SBI Infrastructure Investment has qualified to participate in the construction of any highway project that costs up to Rs 9,200 crore.
Post
Flexituff plans IPO
Flexituff International plans to raise around Rs 100 crore through an initial public offering (IPO).
Post
RSMML to foray into CGD
Rajasthan government owned mining company Rajasthan State Mines and Minerals (RSMML) is firming up plans to foray into city gas distribution (CGD) business.
Post
GAIL's Bengal plans
GAIL India's proposal to invest in West Bengal will be submitted by the company after a few more meetings.