The industry estimates that falling crude oil prices, lower fuel subsidies along with recent diesel tax hikes could together add almost Rs 1.1 trillion to the Union Budget. And with the government planning to spend about $8 billion of that on infrastructure and manufacturing activities, the infrastructure sector is looking at a brighter year ahead.
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Going Waste
According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Annual Report 2009-10, there is a potential for generation of over 2,600 MW of power from municipal and urban wastes and about 1,300 MW of energy from solid and liquid wastes generated by various industries in India.
Land Acquisition Ordinance: Legality & impact on infra
The amended Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, will help shorten project timelines and drive development, feels the business community.
Gujarat Pipavav Port Q4CY14 Net Profit up 16%
Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd (APM Terminals Pipavav), operating one of western India´s fastest growing gateway ports, has reported a 16 per cent jump in net profit for the fourth quarter ended 31st December 2014,
Gammon to buy Sadbhav stake in Expressway
Gammon Infrastructure Projects Ltd (GIPL) has said that it will buy out Sadbhav Engineering´s 20 per cent stake in the Mumbai-Nasik Expressway for Rs 72 crore.
We have proposed a full-fledged Ganga River Basin Act
We have suggested a series of recommendations based on the basic principles of ecology-based river management of the Ganga. The implementation and follow-up has to be done by the Central government in collaboration with the State governments. Our grand vision is as follows:
We will encourage the PPP model for aviation infra
GUJSAIL CEO Capt Ajay Chauhan speaks on the entity´s plan to develop world-class infrastructure in Gujarat and the advantages that Vibrant Gujarat 2015 will provide for the aviation industry in the State
Batting for Vibrant India
Gujarat as a State has tremendous potential both naturally as well as physically. Being well connected by rail and road is an added advantage although air connectivity needs improvement. Its well-equipped ports are a tremendous boost for industries in the State.
Highway Amenities Centre
Agro-Tourism Rural Economic Devlopment Programme under PPP Mode-Development of Highway Amenities Centre across State Highway near petrol pump.
Gaining Lost Ground
With a stable, reform-friendly government in place, the Indian infrastructure growth story is looking for the right implementation strategy and on-ground action. Here are the key current infrastructure trends and the outlook for 2015.







