
Sector Focus: INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE & INSURANCE
On the Lookout
Catalysing infrastructure growth through new funding avenues
December 2020
As the country continues to battle the Covid-19 crisis, the government has adopted a dynamic approach to bring the flagging economy back on track. Through its Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, the government aims to create a […]
Future Ready
Towards digital airport construction
December 2020
Airports have already started their journey towards digital transformation. Digital means of constructing airport infrastructure are being increasingl...
Enabling Timely Payments
Legislative solutions for the construction industry
December 2020
Amit Kathpalia, MRICS, FIE, FICCP, AFFMASCE, Member SCL (UK), Infrastructure Contracts Specialist and Trainer Delayed payments are endemic in the co...
First Gas Exchange
One small step or a giant leap for India?
November 2020
Lydia Powell, Distinguished Fellow and Head, Centre for Resources Management, Observer Research Foundation With the launch of the India Gas Exchange...
Interview with P.K. Das
“IREDA is committed to maintaining its strong position in renewable energy financing”
December 2020
India’s renewable power capacity is the fourth largest in the world. The renewable energy capacity addition has been exceeding fossil fuel-based cap...
Improving Service Delivery
Focus on advanced O&M practices and initiatives
November 2020
The increasing demand for water and sanitation services due to the growing population has put pressure on urban local bodies (ULBs). In order to effic...
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Faring Well ULBs relying on smart solutions to improve services in the post-Covid world
September 2020
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Comprehensive Coverage New financing options adopted to provide 24x7 tap water supply in Pune
September 2020
Smartening Up
Intelligent solutions to help cities combat Covid-19
August 2020
Urban local bodies (ULBs) have successfully provided uninterrupted services during the lockdown period due to the automation of services, installation...
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Steady Pace
April 2020
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New Areas Recent initiatives, emerging trends and funding strategies
April 2020
At the Zenith
Much-awaited Rohtang tunnel inaugurated
December 2020
The Rohtang tunnel, now popularly known as the Atal Tunnel, was inaugurated on October 3, 2020, after a wait of almost 10 years. Notably, it is the hi...
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Key Statistics Funding sources in the road sector
December 2020
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Enhancing Productivity Steps towards timely road project implementation
November 2020
Increasing Indigenisation
Steps taken by IR to promote the Make in India initiative
October 2020
Indian Railways (IR) has become a key driver of the government’s Make in India programme, enabling the country to become a manufacturing base for ra...
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Riding Out Tough Times Railway sector coping well despite the Covid-19 outbreak
August 2020
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Views of Vinod Kumar Yadav “IR is undergoing massive transformation to improve its freight operations”
August 2020
A Good Quarter
Telco ARPUs revive, but still a long way to go
December 2020
The quarter ended September 2020 has brought some tailwinds for Indian telcos that have been grappling with scathing competition, a huge debt burden a...
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Divided Stance Debate continues on spectrum allocation in E and V bands
December 2020
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Brand Makeover Will a new identity help Vodafone Idea get back into the game?
October 2020
Views of Unmesh Wagh
“Significant initiatives have been taken to keep the port running during the pandemic”
December 2020
The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) is the largest container handling major port in the country. Of the total traffic handled at the port, 90 per c...
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Key Statistics Traffic handled at non-major ports
November 2020
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Key Statistics Traffic handled at major ports
November 2020