Despite the current slowdown, the long-term outlook for the port sector continues to be strong, especially because of increasing demand for coal, containers, crude oil and POL, fertilisers, and steel. The government also has taken into cognizance the issues impacting the sector
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Tag: PPP Projects
PPP Infra, power projects prone to corruption: UN Body
The United Nations Organisation (UNO) has found that public private partnerships or PPP projects in India's roads and power sectors are most prone to corruption, with private partners' evasion of revenue-share due to the government emerging as the biggest menace. The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has also flagged loopholes in Indian laws' ability to curb such graft, and suggested that private partners in PPPs be designated as public officials to make them accountable under the Right to In
Turnaround is around the corner
The governmentÂ’s sincere attempts to expedite the project clearance of the stalled projects and participation by the private entrepreneurs in PPP projects in infrastructure would lead to enhancement of steel consumption in 2013-14.
Railways needs to be more proactive: Experts
Rail modernisation requires technology, and much of this is already available today in the private sector. The Railways has identified several investment areas for private players.
Mormugao Port expects 17.3 mn t cargo in 2012-13
The Mormugao Port located in Goa, is a premier iron ore exporting port on the west coast of India. This port lies midway between the ports of Mumbai and New Mangalore.
RBI policy rates by itself may not improve viability of projects
Tata Strategic Management Group provides management consultancy solutions to clients across multiple industry sectors in order to create competitive advantage and sustain superior performance.
5th KPMG-Infrastructure Today Awards 2013
"Infrastructure is the game-changer for India if we get our act right," says Kamal Nath, while addressing the top public and private sector organisations at the event.
CCEA to decide budget allocation for PPP projects
Cabinet Committee on EcÂoÂnomic Affairs (CCEA) would decide on the proposal to prescribe a suitable cap on budgetary allocations for annuity payments for the PPP projects.If the proposal is cleared, government would set a timeline till which future budgetary options can be foreclosed for making payment to the concessionaire for financing, construction, operation and maintenance of a PPP project.
It is always important to have a perspective planning
We look at bringing in efficiencies at all levels in the supply chain and this is a continuing process,
The renewed imperative for projects
Is the government going slow on PPP projects? More infrastructure projects are being commissioned in the country on EPC

