In the last 18 months, there has been a subtle, yet perceptible shift in focus in infraÂstructure field. In government circles incluÂding the political management of the ecoÂnomy and bureaucracy,
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Logistics: The elusive industry status
There is an urgent need for measures to facilitate growth in ground logistics (warehousing, rail freight and cold chain logistics) and expects some solid reforms to be announced in this budget.
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Infra Debt Funds: Creating new wealth
IDFs come as a new solution to debt finance to long-term, high-value infrastructure sectors. Eligibility norms for IDFs are rather stringent but justified given the risks and quantums-typical of infrastructure investment-involved.
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Fin Min clarifies infra definition
Infrastructure will soon have a wider and uniform definition that will encompass some aspects of education and health as well, ensuring asset creation across a number of sectors by making them eligible for various incentives. A panel of secretaries of various ministries is expected to clear the finance ministry's proposal.
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Structure of proposed IDFs finalised
A final structure of the Infrastructure Debt Funds (IDFs) has emerged following wide-scale consultations held with potential investors, infra companies, regulators and experts.