Lack of funds and investor confidence are two factors that are hurting the infrastructure sector. Efforts are needed to bring back the faith and money in the sector. FICCI´s India Infrastructure Summit 2014 focused on the theme ´Transport sector: Convergence & Connectivity
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Enhancing air connectivity
The 4th International Exhibition & Conference on Civil Aviation, 'India Aviation 2014' discussed the huge untapped potential in the Indian aviation sector.
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GHIAL bags FICCI 2012-13 award
GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL)has bagged 'FICCI CSR Award-2012-13', for its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The award was from FICCI Aditya Birla CSR Centre for Excellence under the winner category in private sector companies.
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Transparent moves
In a bid to try and get to the root cause of the delays that were stalling the implementation of projects in the country, the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) under its Chairman Anil Swarup has initiated a process to digitise the whole procedure through which clearances happen. "Our job at the PMG will get reduced as then we will know why the delays are happening and the clogging will not happen.
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Over Rs 1 lakh crore worth projects under Infrastructure Transformation
Most observers concur that Karnataka has regressed in its industrial rankings as a result of political instability and inadequate attention to infrastructure. Vandita Sharma, the recently appointed Principal Secretary in charge of Infrastructure Development, Government of Karnataka
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Towards more scientific mining processes
Disregard to science and engineering of mining should be a big concern especially when it comes to giving the land back to the environment it came from. Mining companies have a lot to do in ensuring a stable environment,
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Canadian pension funds for India’s infra development
The 5th India Infrastructure Summit 2013 organised by FICCI recently in New Delhi explored the various means of infrastructure financing and funding. A report.
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The Big 5 Construct India 2013
he Big 5 Construct India 2013 held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai recently drew attention of the construction and infrastructure sector. The event showcases new global products and technologies in product sectors. The Big 5 Construct India 2013 was organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
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Ficci sees $906 bn Investment
Indian construction industry is expected to see investments of over $906 billion this Plan period, according to the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci) Deputy Director Jasmeet Singh
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Ficci suggests govt to promote R&D
In a statement, industry body Ficci asked government to stick to its commitment for a steady increase in budget outlay for research and development (R&D) and double the current investments over next 5-8 years. The chamber also suggested the government to create an aggressive policy environment for boosting private sector investment in R