Ezine Archive
September Issue 2016
September Issue 2016
Month: September 2016
Editorial
September 2016: EDITOR Devangshu Datta
The civil aviation industry seems to be in a sweet spot at the moment with a series of positive developments over the past couple of years. Low crude prices have significantly reduced operational costs and […]
Airports
Overview: Traffic projections prompt expansion plans
The years 2015-16 and 2016-17 (so far) have mostly been positive for the Indian aviation sector, with the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP), 2016 finally in place, a record growth in domestic air traffic, a […]
Airports
Policy Moves: NCAP represents remarkable progress, but lacuna still exist
India’s much awaited and anticipated National Civil Aviation Policy, 2016 (NCAP) was released in June this year. […]
Airports
Expansion Drive: AAI’s initiatives to increase capacity and improve facilities at airports
Airport development in India primarily comes under the purview of the Airports Authority of India (AAI). […]
Telecom
Technology Makeover: Digital India aims to develop a knowledge economy
The Indian government is making commendable efforts to transform India into a knowledge economy by digitally bridging the urban-rural divide. In this context, the Digital India project aims to connect all gram panchayats through broadband […]
People
Umang Das: Vice Chairman, TAIPA
Having been in the industry for 46 years, Umang Das has been closely involved with its evolution since 1986-87, when the telecom sector was revolutionised in the country. […]
People
Dr Dinesh Arora: Executive Director, Rural Electrification Corporation
A2002 batch IAS officer, Dr Dinesh Arora took charge as executive director, Rural Electrification Corporation (REC), in May 2016. […]
People
Yogesh Kumar Jain: Managing Director, PNC Infratech Limited
As managing director and founding director of PNC Infratech Limited, Yogesh Kumar Jain, has a vast array of responsibilities. […]
People
Sharat Sharma: Director, Operations, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited
Sharat Sharma took over as director, operations, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC), in January 2013. […]
People
Deepak Chatterjee: Chief Executive Officer, IIFCL Projects Limited
The present CEO of IIFCL Projects Limited (infrastructure advisory subsidiary of IIFCL), Deepak Chatterjee started his career with the State Bank of India (SBI) in 1978. […]
People
K.M. Singh: Chairman and Managing Director, NHPC Limited
It has been a fulfilling journey in the hydropower sector for K.M. Singh, chairman and managing director (CMD), NHPC. […]
Data & Statistics
Key Statistics: Financial performance of key infrastructure companies
Financial performance of key infrastructure companies […]
Data & Statistics
Infrastructure Finance
New Source of Funds: NIIF offers long-term investors sizeable investment opportunity
The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) has the potential to become a major vehicle for channelling domestic and foreign long-term capital into the infrastructure sector. […]
Construction
Revival Hopes: Construction activity still sluggish, but some prospects of recovery
Construction activity, which lies at the core of infrastructure development, has been cyclical at best for the past few years. Stymied by a host of factors such as regulatory bottlenecks, land-related issues, difficulties in financing, […]
Data & Statistics
Oil & Gas
Domestic Focus: Government auctions DSFs to increase production
India is the fourth largest consumer of oil and petroleum products in the world. Unfortunately, the country’s import reliance for these resources has been high and this has been a constant cause for concern for the government. […]
Ports & Shipping
Project Showcase: Successful dredging works at select ports
Dredging is the removal of sediments and debris from the bottom of lakes, rivers, harbours and other waterbodies for maintaining or increasing the depth of navigation channels to ensure the safe passage of vessels. […]
Ports & Shipping
Safe Disposal: Management of dredged materials essential
Various types of dredging activities are carried out at ports and waterways depending upon the requirement. […]