By the end of 2013, Indian Oil Corp (IOC) plans to begin work on its liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project at Ennore near Chennai.
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Power Minister Launches India’s First MWh-Scale Vanadium Flow Battery at NTPC’s R&D Hub
IndiGo Launches Daily Direct Flights Connecting Delhi and Guangzhou
Sembcorp Wins 150MW Dispatchable Renewable Energy Project Under SJVN’s 6,000 MWh Tender
RVNL Expands Beyond Rail with ₹5.35 Billion Visakhapatnam Port Authority Infrastructure Deal
ABB Launches Cybersecure Gas Chromatograph to Transform Industrial Process Analytics
IN-SPACe and SIDBI Launch ₹100 Billion Fund to Propel India’s Space Startups
RUSAL Drives AI-Powered Digital Transformation in Logistics and Quality Control
Emirates Marks 40 Years in India, Charting the Next Era of Global Connectivity
Nine Cities Poised to Lead India’s Next-Gen Real Estate, Logistics Expansion: JLL Report
CII Seeks Sovereign Fund to Finance India’s Long-Term Growth
Air India Express Adds Nagpur, Launches New Abu Dhabi Routes to Strengthen India-Gulf Connectivity
AISATS Launches New Logo Reflecting Innovation, Technology, and Sustainability
Welspun Enterprises Wins ₹31.45 Billion Contract for 910 MLD Water Treatment Plant in Maharashtra
IWAI Boosts Inland Cargo with PPP Transfer of Kalughat, Haldia Terminals
IRB InvIT Fund Acquires Three Highway Assets Worth ₹84.36 Billion, Expands Portfolio to Nine Projects
India to Release SAF Policy Soon, Eyes Global Leadership in Green Aviation: Ram Mohan Naidu
Inox Wind Bags 229 MW in New and Repeat Orders, Eyes Strong FY2026 Pipeline
InvITs Deliver Strong Returns in India but Require Disciplined Investment, Finds New Study
India Expands Global Nuclear Engagement with Strong Presence at Paris WNE 2025
CIL to Adopt Modern Technology for Mining
Coal India (CIL) is on its path of modernisation. It has adopted modern technologies for coal mining and proposed to further modernise mining operations in its mines.
CMPDI Drills Mines for Coal Exploration
Till July 2013, the Central Mine Planning & Design Institute (CMPDI) carried out 2.16 lakh m of drilling for coal exploration compared to government's set target of 9 lakh m.
Ministry Allows Sovereign Funds to Invest in Tax-free Bonds
Reports indicate that the Finance Ministry allowed sovereign wealth funds to invest in debt instruments floated by state-run companies. It may be noted that the government allowed 13 state-run firms to raise around Rs 48,000 crore by selling tax-free bonds in 2013-14
Banks Wary of Lending to NBFC Sector
In the 12 months to June 2013, growth of bank lending to non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) declined to 1.9 per cent compared to 44 per cent in the year-ago period. Banks are said to be wary of lending to NBFCs following stricter guidelines issued by Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Ficci sees $906 bn Investment
Indian construction industry is expected to see investments of over $906 billion this Plan period, according to the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci) Deputy Director Jasmeet Singh
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.

