investment in railways

Need to continue momentum on building infrastructure: Arun Jaitley

Explaining the rationale for massive capital infusion plan in public sector banks, Jaitley said that lending capacity of banks was constrained due to capital inadequacy.

Dec 14, 2017, 18:14 PM IST

Indian Railways needs massive investment, says Prabhu

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Tuesday said the need of the hour in the public transporter is massive investment and new technology without which Indian Railways will not go any further.

May 10, 2016, 16:11 PM IST

Railways pitches for over Rs 8 lakh crore investment

Aiming at a massive investment of more than Rs 8 lakh crore over the next five years, Railways has firmed up various models to attract private participation for capacity augmentation of the state-run transporter.

Mar 14, 2016, 23:24 PM IST

India may spend $95 bn on railways over 5 years: Morgan Stanley

The Indian Railways suffered in the past due to "underinvestment and poor policies", said foreign broking firm Morgan Stanley's research arm in its recent report.

Nov 29, 2015, 13:45 PM IST

Suresh Prabhu invites foreign investment in manufacturing

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu Saturday invited other countries to make India their base for manufacturing as the government would be investing USD 120 billion over the next five years to develop railway services.

Aug 29, 2015, 14:49 PM IST

Railways not to be privatised, but investments needed for growth: Prabhu

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Monday mooted the idea of foreign pension funds being invested in initiatives to raise financial resources for the Railways.

Jan 19, 2015, 18:36 PM IST

Railway finances in 'deep trouble': Suresh Prabhu

Suresh Prabhu said the Railways can become an engine of growth in the coming years and contribute 2.5 percent to three per cent in the GDP with an improved infrastructure.

Jan 17, 2015, 11:57 AM IST

Prabhu allays privatisation fear, seeks private investment in railways

In the backdrop of railway unions voicing stiff opposition to any possibility of privatisation in the rail sector, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu Monday allayed the apprehension, saying there should not be any misgiving on it.

Dec 22, 2014, 21:00 PM IST

Railways need big investment, says Prabhu

Expressing serious concern over the financial health of Indian rail, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Friday said it was "too close for comfort" and there was a need for massive investment in the sector.

Dec 12, 2014, 20:22 PM IST

Railways needs over $100 billion for transformation: Suresh Prabhu

Railways needs investments of over USD 100 billion in next 3-4 years to transform itself and the government is working on a plan to attract funds including from overseas, Union Minister Suresh Prabhu said Saturday.

Dec 06, 2014, 18:21 PM IST