Political expediency seems to be hijacking our land acquisition laws. On the one hand, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat have declared that acquisition can only occur by consent, and the Land Acquisition Act will not be invoked.
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There is a large gap in demand over supply of bank credit among bankable and viable projects
As the leader in a consortium lending to the Vizhinjam Seaport, State Bank of Travancore (SBT) will play a major role in Kerala’s industrialisation.
EPC: Who should be responsible for our projects?
Although, arguably, the best method for an infrastructure project, Engineering Procurement and Contract (EPC) is still being debated for loopholes in accountability.
EPC gives scope to value engineering and project cost optimisation
The Engineering, Construction and Contracts (ECC) Division of L&T, whose major activity is under EPC, has a claim to be the largest construction and EPC company in the country.
British India Infrastructure Group (BIIG) launched
The Britain India Infrastructure Group (BIIG) was launched in UK to facilitate the development of infrastructure in India with the involvement of senior officials from both sides and the major private sector players in infrastructure development.
JV for WB's coal-to-liquid project
Coal India (CIL), NMDC and the Government of West Bengal have proposed to form a JV to make liquid fuel from coal.
Metro work begins mid-Feb
A joint venture of Transtonnelstroy and Afcons Infrastructure has been awarded contracts worth Rs 2,598 crore for execution of the Chennai Metro Project.
Singapore investments for DMIC
Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma has asked Singaporean firms to invest in India’s infrastructure sector, especially in the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC).
No takers for high cost power from Dabhol's project
Ratnagiri Gas and Power’s plan to add another 2,100 MW of generating capacity at its Dabhol plant is apparently stuck as Maharashtra government is unwilling to pay more for the supply.
Metro covers ring road, lines to spread into UP, Haryana
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has proposed significant changes in its Phase 3 expansion programme.