Moody's says securitisation can resolve infra funding issues
International rating agency Moody's has said securitisation is the key to solve the country's funding issues for the longer gestation sectors like housing, infrastructure and urbanisation projects.
Feb 04, 2015, 21:47 PM IST
Smart cities progress to hinge on power, infra and others
A successful development of proposed smart cities across the country will depend on five critical elements such as power, infrastructure, funds, technology and social capital, property consultant Cushman & Wakefield said Thursday.
Jan 22, 2015, 17:09 PM IST
ICICI vows focus on infra, youth and social responsibilities
As it completes 60 years of the group's existence on Monday, ICICI Bank has identified infrastructure building, a young population and social fibre of the country as its three focus areas going ahead.
Jan 04, 2015, 12:50 PM IST
Jaitley resolves to encourage public, private investment in 2015
Spelling out his New Year resolution, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said public and private investment in infrastructure and manufacturing sector will be encouraged to overcome challenges facing the Indian economy.
Dec 31, 2014, 20:40 PM IST
Govt plans industrial corridors, smart cities to boost manufacturing
The government Tuesday said that to boost manufacturing sector, it intends to develop industrial corridors and smart cities for providing infrastructure based on modern technology with high-speed communication.
Dec 30, 2014, 21:38 PM IST
China may have spent $409 bn on infrastructure development
China's investment on development of roads, railways, airports and waterways is expected to hit USD 409 billion by the end of the year as the Communist Nation continues to rely on the sector to sustain growth.
Dec 29, 2014, 15:22 PM IST
Private equity in realty sector to grow up to $3 billion in 2 years
The government's decision to relax FDI norms in the construction sector is likely to attract private equity investments to the tune of up to USD 3 billion in the real estate market in the next two years, according to property consultant Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL).
Dec 11, 2014, 19:42 PM IST
295 infra projects delayed; cost overrun at over Rs 1 lakh cr
As many as 295 infrastructure sector projects worth Rs 150 crore or more are delayed with total cost overrun of Rs 1,01,436 crore, Parliament was informed Thursday.
Dec 04, 2014, 17:58 PM IST
'India needs consistent infrastructure push for double-digit growth'
To achieve double-digit growth, India would require consistent infrastructure push and development all the way up to 2050, Yes Bank CEO and Managing Director Rana Kapoor has said.
Nov 21, 2014, 19:32 PM IST
GMR Infra net loss widens to Rs 610 cr for Sept quarter
GMR Infrastructure Limited Saturday said its net loss for the quarter ended September 30 widened to Rs 610 crore (after minority interest) against Rs 393 crore during the same quarter a year ago.
Nov 15, 2014, 19:48 PM IST
''G20 to focus on economic growth, infrastructure and tax avoidance''
Hockey, who is chair of the G20 finance ministers, made these remarks before finance ministers of G20 nations gathered for a special meeting, just before the world leaders summit.
Nov 15, 2014, 09:02 AM IST
Reliance Infra reports marginal rise in net profit
Reliance Infrastructure, a part of the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, has reported a marginal increase in net profit for the second quarter of this fiscal, but indicated this could have been higher but for the loss on account of the Metro rail project here.
Nov 12, 2014, 18:33 PM IST
China pays big to expand its clout along the new Silk Road
China, already at the centre of world trade, plans to spend billions of dollars to revive intercontinental land routes and develop maritime links to expand commerce and give it more weight in a freight system dominated by European shipping lines.
Nov 11, 2014, 04:45 AM IST
G20 global infrastructure hub set for Australia
A global infrastructure hub proposed by G20 nations to help strengthen economic growth will be based in Sydney and funded by Australia, a report said Monday.
Nov 10, 2014, 22:08 PM IST
PM Modi reviews infra sectors; New civil aviation policy on anvil
Reviewing work in connectivity-linked infrastructure sectors, Modi emphasised the need for faster inter-ministerial coordination and resolution of issues, and laid stress on achieving visible results in clear timeframes.
Nov 05, 2014, 18:26 PM IST
Infrastructure, BFSI, IT to drive growth in India: Deloitte
India is poised for "improved prosperity" as the reforms initiated by the new government are taking shape and sectors, including infrastructure, will be the key drivers of growth, says global consultancy Deloitte.
Nov 03, 2014, 19:20 PM IST
Infra consulting firms demand exemption from service tax
Infrastructure consulting firms have requested the government to exempt them from service tax at par with contractors and concessionaires.
Oct 24, 2014, 19:29 PM IST
AIIB will provide funds for infrastructure: India Inc
India Inc Friday welcomed the country's participation in the newly-established Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) saying it will help to leverage badly needed funds for infrastructure development.
Oct 24, 2014, 19:02 PM IST
Core sector growth up by 5.8% in August
The eight core sector industries grew by 5.8 percent in the month of August on the back of a strong production of coal, steel, cement and electricity as compared to the 4.7 percent in the same month of last year.
Sep 30, 2014, 17:37 PM IST
Infra, construction sector growth may remain stressed in FY15
Growth of infrastructure and construction as well as metals and mining sectors is likely to remain stressed in FY15 as high leverage levels may constrain the ability of some corporates to access credit, India Ratings and Research, a Fitch Group company, said in a report Tuesday.
Sep 16, 2014, 18:44 PM IST
