Mining
Month: March 2017
Mining
Construction
Ports & Shipping
Progress Hindered: Greenfield port projects facing land acquisition and environmental clearance issues
Of the total cargo traffic handled at Indian ports in 2015-16, non-major ports accounted for a share of 43 per cent as compared to 24 per cent in 2000-01. This increase was primarily led by […]
Power
Making Headway: Modest progress in smart grid implementation
As per industry estimates, the global investment in smart grid infrastructure has increased from $67 billion in 2009 to nearly $200 billion in 2015. Economies such as China, the US, Japan, Korea, the UK and […]
Power
Uncertain Future: Headwinds continue to impact coal-based plants
Coal-based power generation continues to account for a significant share in the country’s total installed capacity base and plays an important role in meeting the growing power demand. The coal-based power generation segment has been […]
Ports & Shipping
Need of the Hour: Mechanisation of operations at ports
The level of mechanisation at Indian ports, particularly major ports, is limited and most of the commodities are handled by conventional means. This has meant significantly higher turnaround time and cargo dwell time at these […]
Ports & Shipping
Spotlight
Speedy Resolution: New policy initiatives to fast-track arbitration in infrastructure
Infrastructure projects are complex in nature. The capital investment is high and the gestation period is long. There are multiple stakeholders involved. Contracts often do not clearly define the role and responsibilities of the parties […]
Sector Focus
Looking West: Outlook and opportunities in Maharashtra’s infrastructure sector
In a country like India, the level of infrastructure development varies significantly across states. On one end of the spectrum there are states such as the seven sisters in the Northeast that are less developed, […]
Ezine Archive
March Issue 2017
March Issue 2017