The government should explore various options that can nurture IDF in an industry-friendly way, writes Vivek Rao. While conceptually Infrastructure Debt Funds (IDFs) would be very attractive for all stakeĆĀholders of the infrastructure sector including private sector developers, banks as well as the goverĆĀnment, IDFs would have to address certain challenges.
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Does weak market condition favour EPC model?
Going the EPC way may not be all about targeting less viable geographic sectors. It may be a Hobson's Choice stemming out of weak investment scenarios,
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CII against coal block de-allocation
Adi Godrej, President, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), remarked that coal blocks allocated under due process should not be cancelled, as any such cancellation will adversely impact business sentiment. He also said that the judiciary should only interfere if there is any violation of law.
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Shale gas exploration
Cairn India plans to bid for shale acreages once the bidding process starts by 2013. According to the proposed policy, the contractor will also be exempted from payment of cess on shale oil.
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14,000 km gas pipeline
According to a government statement, 14,000 km of natural gas pipeline infrastructure is under various stages of implementation in the country.
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West Bengal for pvt funding
For widening and further improvement of its state highways, the West Bengal government is mulling to invite private investments in the state.
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Govt to award 42 projects
The Union Minister of Shipping, GK Vasan informed that the government has set a target of awarding 29 PPP and 13 non-PPP projects involving capacity.
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Mines Bill conversion
The government intends to convert the draft Mines Bill into legislation soon for the benefit of the countryĆ¢ā¬ā¢s tribal community, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said.
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Another expressway in UP
Another expressway between Agra and Lucknow has been planned by the Uttar Pradesh Government, which implemented the Yamuna Expressway between Greater Noida and Agra.
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Making our ports more financeable
Financing IndiaĆ¢ā¬ā¢s ports has been challenging because of several factors, both inherent to the sector as well as to policy and financing regulatory environment.