Several structural reforms announced for the power sector in the Budget 2021-22 are steps in the right direction, says Sanjay Banga, CEO, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (TPDDL). Excerpts of the interview… What are your views on the Budget and how much has it addressed problems on the ground?All the three measures announced are a...
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India expects major investments in infra sector, says FM
Keeping in mind the acute infrastructure deficit that has traditionally plagued the country, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said that he sees a ¨lot of investment¨ coming into the sector over the next few years.
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Private participation likely in modernisation of state-run ports
Drawing from the experience of the aviation and highways sectors, the Shipping Ministry is looking at modernising state-run sea ports with private sector support as a first step.
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Budget: Leapfrog from infra trampoline
The Union Budget 2014-15 presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has laid an infra tarpaulin and created a mood for growth. An eBiz integrated portal where all ministries would be integrated by December is underway to facilitate business. The allocations are across the spectrum of infrastructure, manufacturing and social sectors.
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Foreign investment inflow to double
Foreign investment in the Indian economy is expected to more than double, with inflows from both foreign direct investment and foreign institutional investors set to surge above $60 billion in the current financial year, compared with the $29 billion in 2013-14, an ASSOCHAM note has projected.
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Ambiguity on FDI policy
Government is reportedly working on removing ambiguities in the definition of foreign direct investment (FDI) and foreign institutional investment (FII) and it is expected to issue clarification on the same.
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Cabinet nod for telecom towers at naxal-affected states
The Cabinet cleared setting up mobile towers at cost of around Rs 3,046 crore in nine states affected by naxal violence to improve communication. State-owned BSNL will set up towers at 2,199 locations in the nine states in next 12 months, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said after a Cabinet meeting.
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Budget: mixed impact on O&G sector
Industry watchers feel that the Budget 2013-14 may have a mixed impact on the oil and gas sector. While the Finance Minister announced that his government would soon release shale gas policy and review the pricing of natural gas, industry players are
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Realty sector looks at govt to revitalise buyer interest
The realty sector saw itself on shaky ground last year with rising interest rates, liquidity issues, cost escalation and tepid demand, in addition to governance issues. Therefore, the sector has a long wish list for the Finance Minister to revitalise the industry and rekindle home buyer interest.
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Maha’s Finance, Power portfolios given back to Ajit
Three days after the winter session of the Maharashtra State Legislature was wrapped up, the State Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar is all set to take over as the StateÂ’s Finance Minister and Power Minister.