Private sector
For the first time in seven years, private investment in highway projects has declined, as per the data compiled by the highways ministry till February it has been witnessed a dropping in 2013-14 as compared with the all-time high of2011-12. Projects for 1,116 km were awarded whereas construction was done over 1,661 km which is [...] Continue Reading »
In the next 45 days, India is probably going to see a new government and corporate are demanding “less government interference” and more private sector participation in “nation-building”. Pankaj Patel, chairman and managing director of city-based Zydus Cadila echoed his sentiments that he is looking forward to less interference, quick policy reforms and more liberalization. [...] Continue Reading »
Of the cases approved in FY13 and first half of FY14, companies in the construction or infrastructure sectors form the highest proportion of Corporate Debt Restructuring, according to rating agency ICRA. Indian construction sector is in a tight spot due to delay in environmental clearances, high land acquisition costs and increased due diligence by lenders. [...] Continue Reading »
“We have seen interests from both global as well as domestic investor that is why there is a huge potential for investment in the infrastructure projects. Although we have seen a downfall recently but the market will be in pace in the coming months, “said by IL&FS Financial Services Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer [...] Continue Reading »
The weakened highways sector could get a boost with the government planning to do new construction and development model that will make it cheaper to build and operate projects. This modified annuity-based model is expected to help the government to build highways owing to lack of interest by the private sector of late, towards a [...] Continue Reading »
After the country’s coming elections that will lead to a new wave of infrastructure development, Chairman of the Tata Group, Cyrus Mistry, is scheduling to spend at least $8 billion in building roads, airports and housing, betting a stable administration. In December 2012 after Ratan Tata’s two decades at the helm, Mistry, 45, took over [...] Continue Reading »
As per the latest estimate by Deloitte, the trillion dollar opportunity that the Indian infrastructure sector presented at the start of the 12th five year plan is undergoing serious financial constraint. The consulting company says that there is a shortage of around Rs 19 lakh crore in the debt component against the requirement of Rs 32 [...] Continue Reading »
Madurai- It is a dream for every dalit in Tamil Nadu to have their own land. Some of them who have are scared of losing it. Their fear was reflected in their words when M Mayakkal of Poomparai in Kodaikanal depicted her story at ”Dalit women’s land rights,” organised by Evidence,(an NGO in Madurai). She told [...] Continue Reading »
Assocham, the industry body proposed a change in the land acquisition bill by stating that the law should have a provision of government assistance for acquiring 100% of land requirement by the private sector. However, a conversation between the chamber and the Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh, the suggested provision should be allowed even to the projects which [...] Continue Reading »
As suggested by the Centre, major states agreed to the plan of restructuring loan for power distribution companies (discoms) worth Rs 1.2 lakh crore, including revision of tariffs and roping in the private sector. The state government will take over half the short term outstanding loan after discoms issue bonds to lenders. The maturity of [...] Continue Reading »
