Rail modernisation requires technology, and much of this is already available today in the private sector. The Railways has identified several investment areas for private players.
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CII recommendations: Issues in infrastructure
In order to make the Indian infrastructure sector viable and capable, the CII has recommended on some key policy issues. The Industry body has sought that these recommended key steps will give a fillip to investment in the sector.
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Regulatory measures do cause delay in commissioning of projects
Domestic iron ore scenario has recently improved and at present, iron ore is available. This is reflected in the softening of prices in the last few days, says CS Verma, Chairman, Steel Authority of India
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Fee-sharing mechanisms should be encouraged to push takeout finance
Takeout financing should be one of the key channels for financing infrastructure projects, wherein, certain sectors like power do have sector exposure issues with the banking sector,
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PM's address at the CII National Conference and Annual General Meeting
I am delighted to be here today to inaugurate the CII annual meeting for 2013. I have always believed that both government and business have to be partners in writing the story of development of this ancient land of ours, and CII has been a greatly valued partner over the past many years.
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Action: Bric by bric
The Cabinet Committee on Investment is moving steadily in the direction of unwinding gridlocks. After the last meeting this month with banks P Chidambaram has initiated them to highlight the funded projects which are stuck due to clearances. The banks have moved with alacrity and their first such meeting took place in Bangalore hosted by Canara Bank
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Action: Bric by bric
The Cabinet Committee on Investment is moving steadily in the direction of unwinding gridlocks. After the last meeting this month with banks P Chidambaram has initiated them to highlight the funded projects which are stuck due to clearances. The banks have moved with alacrity and their first such meeting took place in Bangalore hosted by Canara Bank
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Airports: Spreading its wings
India is likely to be the fastest growing aviation market in the world in the next 20 years. Thus, there is a need to adopt a new proactive mindset which does not wait for current infrastructure to become saturated before planning for expansion,
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Accelerate deliberations
While it is essential for policymakers to further accelerate deliberations on the issues to ensure early implementation, other stakeholders such as service providers, users and industry bodies should also come together to prepare a road map in advance,
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Indian 3PL market is set to grow tremendously over next 5-7 years
The next decade or so will see India becoming efficient in managing its logistics cost as the need for world class logistics increases with the expected growth in the economy