Investment in infra serves as a catalyst to foster economic development Investing in infrastructure generates a robust multiplier impact through multiple avenues. As India takes giant strides towards sustainable and inclusive growth, the significance of investment in infrastructure development serving as a vital catalyst for fostering economic development is inevitable, writesĀ Sandeep Upadhyay, MD – Infrastructure...
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Goldman’s to offload 14 per cent stake in ReNew Energy Global
CPPIB to buy the stake for about $268 million
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Hitting the road
Investing in an infrastructure project isnĆĀ“t really glamorous, more so if it happens to be a still developing economy like India that needs to first create some basic infrastructure. A new road project or a thermal power plant many not excite as much as investing in a cutting-edge technology start-up in IndiaĆĀ“s own Silicon Valley, Bengaluru
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We want to focus on doing the largest transactions
When I came to India last year, I first focused on finding assets to finance. I started with some very small projects. These were portfolios of rooftops or small utility scale projects that gave us an understanding about the issues here. IĆĀ“d also been advising the Aditya Birla group prior to moving, with the previous firm I was working with in New York.
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There is no explicit government guarantee but we are hundred percent government owned
It-ĆĀ¦s a very relevant point since $1 trillion is required for infrastructure spending as estimated by the 12th Five Year Plan and you need long-term low-cost funds. Clearly, the major supplier of those, the public sector banks historically, are not going to be able to fill this requirement.