Ezine Archive
February Issue 2016
February Issue 2016
Month: February 2016
Editorial
February 2016: EDITOR Devangshu Datta
An analysis by India Infrastructure Research of large projects across the infrastructure space indicates that vast opportunities exist although current performance has been patchy. On the positive side, the pace of road-building has clearly accelerated, […]
People
Narendra K. Yadav: Chairman and Managing Director, MTNL
Narendra K. Yadav has a challenging job on hand as chairman and managing director of MTNL. Yadav, who is also member, services, Telecom Commission, and ex-officio secretary to the government, intends to bring back the […]
People
Devendra Manral: Chief Executive Officer, Vedanta Ports
Devendra Manral has been in port infrastructure and the maritime sector for the last 35 years, heading successful port businesses and working as a consultant in the maritime business. He obtained a master’s degree in […]
People
Haridas Menon: Chief Operating Officer, Greenko Group
Haridas Menon, chief operating officer, Greenko Group, has over 30 years of experience across the conventional and renewable energy segments. At Greenko, Menon is responsible for driving the wind and solar business of the company. […]
People
D. Thara: Commissioner, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation
D. Thara, a 1995 batch IAS officer, is the commissioner of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). Having worked in Gujarat since 1997, she has gained diverse experience of working in various cities, including Ahmedabad, Kheda, […]
People
J.P. Chalasani: Managing Director and Group CEO, Punj Lloyd
J.P. Chalsani is the managing director and group chief executive officer of Punj Lloyd. Starting his career as a trainee engineer with the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), J.P. Chalasani, a mechanical engineer by profession, […]
People
Atul Sobti: CMD, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
Atul Sobti can see the first green shoots of recovery in the power sector after a period of slow growth over the past few years. Currently CMD of BHEL, he attributes the upswing to various […]
Infrastructure Finance
Catalyst for Economic Growth: Infrastructure sector’s wish list for the budget
The stage has been set for the Union Budget 2016. The expectations of stakeholders are peaking as they await what is in store. Since the commencement of its term, the current government has associated its […]
Telecom
Quality Concerns: Operators still off the mark in many cities
Quality of service (QoS) requirements have been in the spotlight in the Indian telecom industry for some time now, even as the government continues putting pressure on operators to reduce call drops. The issue had […]
Telecom
Net Neutral: Mixed reactions to TRAI’s regulations on differential pricing
In a milestone move that will put the net neutrality debate to rest in the country, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued the Prohibition of Discriminatory Tariffs for Data Services Regulations, 2016. […]
Special Section
Smart Drive: Port cities and asset management
Indian ports are exploring smart and sustainable solutions for improving their performance and efficiency. Besides an increased focus on smart asset management in port operations, new smart port cities are also being planned. Smart port […]
Smart Cities
Expert Opinion
Key Initiatives: “Kick-starting projects, improving award activity and overcoming regulatory hurdles”
The road sector has witnessed a higher uptake of projects in the past two years compared to previous years. […]
Miscellaneous
JNPT planning to accept port fees in US dollars
JNPT is planning to accept vessel-related charges in US dollars, to help earn foreign currency and thus add to India’s foreign exchange reserves. Currently, ships pay in rupee equivalent. Under the new system, JNPT will […]
Mergers & Acquisitions
Tata Communications to sell 74 per cent stake in its subsidiary to Singapore Technologies Telemedia
Tata Communications is reportedly planning to sell 74 per cent stake in its subsidiary, Tata Communications Data Centre Private Limited, to Singapore Technologies Telemedia. The deal is said to be valued at Rs 40 billion-Rs45 […]
Equity Moves
GSPL buys 27.43 per cent stake in Sabarmati Gas for Rs 562.3 million
Gujarat State Petronet Limited (GSPL) has bought 27.43 per cent stake in Sabarmati Gas Limited (SGL) from financial institutions for a consideration of Rs 562.3 million. SGL is a JV of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited […]
Equity Moves
PNC Infratech sells shares in Jaora-Nayagaon Toll Road to Viva Highways
PNC Infratech Limited has announced the completion of the transaction involving sale of equity shares of Jaora-Nayagaon Toll Road Company Private Limited (JTCL) to Viva Highways Limited for a consideration of Rs 341.94 million. PNC […]
Equity Moves
NCC Limited and Gayatri Projects to offload entire stake in Western UP Tollway
NCC Limited, along with Gayatri Projects Limited (GPL) and GPL’s subsidiary Gayatri Infra Ventures Limited (GIVL), has executed a definitive SPA to divest 100 per cent stake in Western UP Tollway Limited (WUPTL) to Cube […]
Equity Moves
Essar in talks with Aramco for stake sale in refinery business
According to reports, the Essar Group is holding preliminary discussions with Saudi Arabian oil company Saudi Aramco to sell a stake in its refinery business, Essar Oil Limited, which is valued at about $5.5 billion. […]