Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy asked the union petroleum ministry to fast-track the implementation of the City Gas Distribution (CGD) project in Kochi. Recently, Chandy asked the union oil Minister Veerapa Moily to take proactive steps to realise the CGD project. In the letter, Chandy ensured his government’s “support including single window clearance for the realis
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Sri Lankan govt takes steps to upgrade port infra
Sri Lankan government is taking efforts to upgrade its port infrastructure and as part of this it is investing $2.5 million on harbour in the south of the country and is executing an expansion project for the Colombo port. The government, which aims to promote the country as a "port hub" borrowed considerably to achieve this goal, and it is also wooing international investors to participate in the
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Cabinet discusses investment in Chabahar Port
At a recent meeting chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the union cabinet discussed the country's plan to develop infrastructure in and around the Chabahar Port in Iran. It is learnt that the government may formally announce its decision on developing the port infrastructure after
External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid discusses the same with IranÂ’s Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi in Tehr
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Vizag port gets court notice on modernisation project
Visakhapatnam Port Trust received a notice from the Andhra Pradesh High Court, which is hearing a petition filed by the workers union against the port's plan to rope in a private party for modernisation and upgradation of facilities at the ore handling complex (OHC). It may be noted that the port invited global tenders for the project, which it intends to implement on design, build
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GPP’s capex may benefit the port
Some analysts feel that the proposed capital expenditure of Gujarat Pipavav Port (GPP) may benefit it in the long run. It may be noted that the port plans to execute Rs 11 bn worth projects to expand its present berth capacity. It plans to double container capacity by March 2015 to 1.5 mn TEUs and increase bulkhandling capacity to 10 mn ton
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IOC issues Rs 17 bn worth bonds
According to a company statement, Indian Oil Corp (IOC) mopped up Rs 1,700 crore through issue of Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible Bonds instead of the original size of Rs 500 crore. It is learnt that banks, insurance companies, primarily dealers, mutual funds, financial institutions, among others, have
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EGoM to meet soon to discuss panel recommendation
The Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) which is looking into the issue of natural gas pricing and allocation may meet soon to consider the recommendation of Rangarajan Committee on the issue. It may be noted that the finance, power and fertiliser ministries as well as gas producers are opposed to th
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Ahluwalia says capital markets made significant progress
Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh remarked that the Indian capital market made a significant progress since Sebi was formed in late 1980s and going forward it needs to be even more benchmarked against global standards. He also opined that the domestic capital market withstood the pressures of the time very well and has come a long way over the
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Ahluwalia says capital markets made significant progress
Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh remarked that the Indian capital market made a significant progress since Sebi was formed in late 1980s and going forward it needs to be even more benchmarked against global standards. He also opined that the domestic capital market withstood the pressures of the time very well and has come a long way over the
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Experts suggest govt to develop corporate bond market
Experts suggest the government to develop corporate bond market in India to boost financing for infrastructure projects in the country. Even multilateral financial institutions like Asian Development Bank (ADB) have recognised the need to develop corporate bond market. The bank is supporting innovative pilot demonstration projects by providing partial cred