In September, India's steel production growth fell short of the world average with the country clocking 4.7 per cent growth compared to the world average of 6.1 per cent. The World Steel Association (WSA) said India's steel output grew to 6.54 million tonne (mt) in September from 6.24 mt during the same month last year.
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Tag: September
Indian shipping hopes for better as volumes up
In September, Indian shipping industry saw a slight rise with an increase in shipment volumes, driven by an increase in iron ore import by China and economic recovery in the US and Europe. Shipment volumes, across dry bulk, tanker and container carriers, have suffered in the last two years due to excess capacity and a fall in international trade.
Infra trust fund on its way
Under the finance ministry's new announcement, the revenues of a project will be transferred to the trust, which will then issue units to investors. Shilpi Aggarwal says the government is seeking innovative financing solutions for infrastructure.
Need of the Hour – Frost & Sullivan to focus on Blue Sky Innovation at its GIL 2013: India
As senior executives and influential thought leaders gear up to address, the challenges that lie ahead of them, they once again realize that innovation is the key to driving long-term revenue growth and developing a competitive edge.
ADB Lends $300 m for Highway Project in Bihar
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Central Government signed an agreement for $300 million in additional loan to upgrade 254 km of severely deteriorated highways in northern and southern Bihar.
Srei Hikes Lending Rate
Considering the rise in the cost of funds for the infrastructure sector, Srei Infrastructure Finance raised benchmark lending rate by 50 basis points. Thus, the new benchmark rate stands at 18 per cent per annum effective from September 1, 2013 compared to the earlier rate of 17.50 per cent.
IFC Mulls new Bank Licence
The private sector investment arm of World Bank, International Finance Corporation (IFC) is looking out to partner with aspirants for new bank licences, as it increases its investment in India to $2 billion this year.
Economic Growth Recovery Later in FY14
In its Annual Report 2012-13, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said the economic growth may recover later in 2013-14 if government delivers better administration, eases supply constraints and maintain stability.
Investment: A legacy of perception?
An India-US Infrastructure Fund that was set up in 2010, but with the US recently lodging a formal complaint against India with World Trade Council on entry barriers to companies, things could be on wait-and-watch mode.
Nabard Fund for Gujarat Agri-Infra
Under its Rural Infrastructure Development Fund-XIX (RIDF-XIX), the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has sanctioned Rs 175.74 crore to Gujarat.