The nations involved in the proposed IMEC collectively account for nearly half of global GDP, totalling $47 trillion. Therefore, to fully unlock the benefits of this multilateral initiative of immense geopolitical significance, they must work towards resolving security concerns and harmonising trading regulations, writes Manish Pant. Experts often refer to the proposed India-Middle East-Europe Economic...
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Vaishnaw Projects 6-8% Growth, Highlights Reform Momentum at Davos
The minister highlighted the importance of industry‑wide dialogue on regulatory challenges, notably the harmonisation of data localisation norms across the US and Europe. Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has projected a robust growth trajectory for the Indian economy over the next five years. “India will continue...
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India’s GDP Surges 8% in H1 FY26, Driven by Infra and Services
Private consumption has emerged as the key driver of India’s growth momentum, with Real PFCE rising 7.9 per cent in Q2 against 6.4 per cent last year, and expected to sustain in the current quarter. Buoyed by secondary and tertiary sectors of the economy, real GDP growth for the second quarter of the current fiscal...
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Power Minister Reaffirms Investor Confidence in India’s Infrastructure and Energy Agenda
At a meeting with senior US business leaders in New Delhi, Power Minister Manohar Lal emphasised India’s achievements in strengthening the power, housing and urban sectors through innovation, investment and inclusive growth. Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, met members of the US‑India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) and senior business...
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Infra investment: The key to unlock India’s potential
Infrastructure is the bedrock of progress and is pivotal in India’s growth The path to India’s transition from a developing economy to a developed one during the “Amrit Kaal” is intrinsically tied to robust infrastructure development. In this article, Revati Kasture, Executive Director, CareEdge Ratings, outlines what is needed to foster investment in the infrastructure segment. Infrastructure...
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Canadian pension fund eyes infra investment opportunity in India
CDPQ to invest in companies to fund net-zero transition targets
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Deepak Premnarayen, President, Indian Merchants Chambers
The Budget is likely to continue its pro-poor image with a slew of concessions for agriculture, skilled labour and the rural sector, along with incentivisation to move to a digital payment economy. Employment-related incentives are likely to go up considerably.
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The playing field for the housing sector has been levelled
As India´s urban population goes up from 26 to 51 per cent in a decade, the need for upgrading urban infrastructure is most acute here. China has caught up in the past six years. Indian infra requirements include budget housing, road infrastructure, bridges, flyovers and underpasses to connect small towns to cities and then to the metros.
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Steering Group finalises deadline
A meeting of the Steering Group appointed by the Prime Minister to accelerate infrastructure investment in its first meeting has finalised deadlines with time lines for the intermediate steps for key infrastructure projects.
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Raw material security a challenge
While IndiaÂ’s infrastructure investment is likely to provide a boost to steel demand over the long term, there could be challenges to the raw material availability. Iron ore related uncertainties could be sorted out in the medium to long term,
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