Several investors have exited the rural infra segment over the past few years. because they could not achieve the scale they wanted to, perhaps because of wrong strategies. This year, can it be the switch that the government can use to trigger economic growth back on track?
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Solar Energy: Incentivise manufacturing
Greater interest by foreign investors translates to demands for, and greater pressure on, achieving better investment climate, more transparency in rules and procedures that affect investment.
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Urban water: Basics bear large yields
In the last 18 months, there has been a subtle, yet perceptible shift in focus in infraÂstructure field. In government circles incluÂding the political management of the ecoÂnomy and bureaucracy,
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Cement: Inflationary impacts
The last year and a half has seen high interest rates which have contributed to a subdued growth sentiment. For inclusive growth, it is vital that a correction in the interest rates is actioned so that
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Revised proposal for 'no-go' area projects
The Coal Ministry has asked states to give fresh proposals to the Environment Ministry for projects stuck in no-go areas. This would help redeem investment amounting to Rs 40,000 crore in key infrastructure projects in power, cement and steel sectors.
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Railways plans new investment policy
Railways plans to go with build, operate and transfer (BOT) model as part of a new investment policy to attract priÂvate participation in rail conÂÂneÂctivity and capacity augÂmeÂntation projects.
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Japan to invest in road, maritime sectors
After investing in the railways and metro rail transportation in India, Japan is looking to step up its investments in roads and maritime sectors. A Japanese delegation led by Takeshi Maeda, Japanese Minister for Land, Infrastructure,
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Over $100 bn investment in nuke sector expected
Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma expressed hope that the country will see investments in excess of $100 billion in the nuclear power sector alone in the coming two decades. The minister expects that at least a quarter of these will come from France.
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Finance instruments for infra
Construction Federation of India (CFI) has recommended the government to introduce sector specific innovative financing instruments in the areas of roads, housing, power and ports since these sectors are facing dearth of adequate funds for the execution of their projects.
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Private sector investment in IWT
The Prime Minister has iniÂtiated a move to fast track the development and use of Inland Waterways Transport (IWT) involving the private sector and public sector undertakings.