If there is money and technology, then opting for a metro project works. But if it's only for a status symbol, then it's not a well-deserved investment. Other investments should be explored before jumping on the metro bandwagon.
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AP to focus on non-hub airports
The Andhra Pradesh civil aviation policy will focus on developing non-hub airports in the region. The aims is to build new investment regions and give a fillip to tourism sector. Addressing the gathering at the inaugural event of the five-day India Aviation 2014 at Hyderabad recently, Andhra Pradesh Governor ESL Narasimhan has said that the state boasts of the country's first aerospace SEZ located within 15-km of the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad.
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Adani, 17 others vie to operate Ahmedabad airport
Ahmedabad-based Adani Ports and SEZ is among the 18 companies in the race to operate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in the city. Along with Adani, the city-based Sadbhav Engineering and a host of other players including GMR, GVK, and Japan´s Toyota Tsusho India have filed the request for qualification (RFQ) document. On 19 November, officials of the Key Infrastructure Development (KID) cell of the Airport Authority of India held talks with representatives of 10 bidding companies
Adani, 17 others vie to operate Ahmedabad airport
Ahmedabad-based Adani Ports and SEZ is among the 18 companies in the race to operate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in the city. Along with Adani, the city-based Sadbhav Engineering and a host of other players including GMR, GVK, and Japan´s Toyota Tsusho India have filed the request for qualification (RFQ) document. On 19 November, officials of the Key Infrastructure Development (KID) cell of the Airport Authority of India held talks with representatives of 10 bidding companies
APSEZ plans to set up shipbreaking yard at Mundra
Within the special economic zone (SEZ) limit of Mundra Port, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) proposes to set up a ship-breaking yard in about 40 hectare land. The Adani Group firm reportedly plans to set up the yard close to a boundary of the existing Mundra West Port in the next one or two years with an initial target of dismantling and recycling 40 ships every year
Japanese investors prefer investment in India
According to a survey of 1,000 companies by Japan Bank of International Cooperation, India is seen as the second-most favoured destination for investment, after China. Japanese investors consider India as the most promising country for long-term investment, reports indicate. Of all Japanese investment in India, Tamil Nadu accounts for 40 per cent, data from the Japan Chamber of C
Villagers file PIL against APSEZ project
A public interest litigation (PIL) was filed in the Gujarat High Court alleging wide-spread commercial activities in the special economic zone (SEZ) of Adani Port and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) in Mundra, Kutch. The PIL, filed by the people of Navinal village claims that the Adani Group firm was working on some construction projects in the area despite court's order of May 9, 2012, restricting any kind of construction or deve
Ministry panel for cancelling part of Adani’s SEZ project
A committee under the union environment ministry recommended the ministry to cancel the clearance for the northern part of Adani Group's Mundra Port and Special Economic Zone. The committee, headed by Sunita Narain, director-general of Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment, alleged Adani Group with violating green norm



