Banks have been the primary financiers of the infrastructure sector in the country, supported by the equity market. The domestic debt market is dominated by government securities with the penetration of corporate bonds at a […]
In one of the key moves of this year in the telecom infrastructure sector, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued right-of-way (RoW) rules for the roll-out of communication networks to facilitate the installation of […]
Idea Cellular’s journey to become the country’s third largest telecom operator in terms of subscriber market share has not been without challenges. The company has had to navigate through stiff competition to get ahead of […]
Population growth and urbanisation levels have increased substantially over the years, outstripping the pace of economic development in the country. These developments have been accompanied by the generation of an increasing quantum of municipal solid […]
The railway sector holds a strategic position in India’s freight transport infrastructure. Besides being cost effective, it is more reliable as compared to other modes such as roads. However, despite these advantages, the modal share […]
India is one the few countries in the world, along with the US and South Korea, that have a heavy dependence on crude oil imports, while also being a significant exporter of refined products. At […]
Incorporated in 2007, Sadbhav Infrastructure Project Limited (SIPL) is the asset holding arm of Sadbhav Engineering Limited (SEL). In the past few months, the company has established a strong foothold in the road sector by […]
The role of multilateral agencies such as the Asian Development Bank (ADB) complements the priority accorded to road development at the central as well as state levels. In light of the growing focus on road […]
On the back of the government’s renewed focus on infrastructure development, contractors are likely to witness a significant increase in construction opportunities. The government is expected to pump in more funds into the infrastructure sector, […]
India’s construction sector is an important determinant of its economic growth as it provides employment on a large scale and has a multiplier effect due to the creation of infrastructure assets. The sector provides employment […]
The first nine months (April-December) of the current fiscal year (2016-17) have been rather good for the port sector. Major ports witnessed a growth of 7.55 per cent during the first nine months of 2016-17, […]
The Indian renewable energy deal space is becoming increasingly active with at least one new move or plan being announced every week on an average. The relatively mature wind power segment is witnessing consolidation while […]
Power major L&T Power had a fairly good year with order inflows of Rs 28 billion from Indian and overseas markets. Its order book is likely to grow further with orders expected to be placed […]
In a first in the power sector, lenders of an under-construction project have opted for the Swiss Challenge auction to seek alternative investors. The lender consortium led by the State Bank of India (SBI) […]
The long-pending implementation of the goods and services tax (GST) is expected to bring a significant change to the economic environment in which businesses operate. The construction sector is no exception. The new tax regime, […]
Infrastructure development in India requires about $1 trillion worth of investments in the coming years. However, attracting funds of this magnitude is a major challenge, owing to persistent sector-specific problems. In the past, issues pertaining […]
The previous fiscal year (2015-16) saw a slight turnaround in the infrastructure sector after registering dismal growth from 2012-13 to 2014-15. This poor growth, in turn, impacted the market for key materials such as cement, […]
Construction equipment forms the backbone of construction activities in an economy. Of the equipment deployed in India, a large proportion is manually operated and mechanised versions are yet to be adopted on a large scale. […]
The role of contractors in the construction sector has undergone a change over the years with many of them making forays into infrastructure development. Subcontracting is gaining traction and a given project may be developed […]
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