Covid-19 has had unprecedented consequences for the world as well as the Indian economy. The infrastructure sectors too have not been spared. The government has been proactive in its response to minimise the impact of […]
The BharatNet project is one of the strongest pillars of the Digital India programme and, once completed, it will be instrumental in bridging the country’s digital divide. At a recent India Infrastructure conference, Sarvesh Singh […]
The railway sector has proved to be a key contributor to India’s response to the Covid-19 crisis. Freight and parcel trains have been transporting essential commodities when other modes of transport have come to a […]
Today, India is the world’s second largest telecom market, contributing richly to the country’s socio-economic development and playing a critical role in keeping the economy running digitally during the Covid-19 pandemic. In a recently organised […]
Covid-19 struck at a time when the maritime sector was already experiencing low activity levels due to disruptions in international trade and poor domestic performance. Despite being allowed to operate, the port sector experienced severe […]
Sector: Roads Length: 447 km Investment: Rs 400 billion Ownership: Government (central) Implementing agency: NHAI Mode of implementation: Hybrid annuity model (HAM) Start date: March 2019 Expected completion: 2023 The Vadodara-Mumbai section of the proposed […]
Sector: Roads Length: 845 km Investment: Rs 424 billion Ownership: Government (central) Implementing agency: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Mode of implementation: EPC Start date: March 2019 Expected completion: 2023 The Delhi-Vadodara section of […]
Sector: Power Capacity: 8,000 MW Investment: Rs 450 billion Ownership: Private Location: Multiple Implementing agency: Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) Start date: June 2020 Expected completion: 2025 As part of its first-of-its kind manufacturing linked […]
Sector: Water and waste Length: 146,000 km Investment: Rs 450.28 billion Ownership: Government (state) Implementing agency: Telangana Drinking Water Supply Corporation Limited Mode of implementation: EPC Start date: September 2015 Expected completion: NA The Mission […]
Sector: Water and waste Investment: Rs 466.75 billion Ownership: Government (state) Implementing agency: Andhra Pradesh Drinking Water Supply Corporation Mode of implementation: EPC Expected completion: December 2022 In October 2019, the Andhra Pradesh government […]
Sector: Telecom Scope: Fibre connectivity to 250,000 gram panchayats Investment: Rs 450 billion-Rs 500 billion Ownership: Government (central) Implementing agency: Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL) Mode of implementation: EPC and non-EPC (Phase II) Start date: […]
Sector: Roads Length: 701 km Investment: Rs 553 billion Ownership: Government (state) Implementing agency: Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) Mode of implementation: EPC Start date: August 2018 (first set of 13 packages awarded) Expected […]
The airport sector is one of the infrastructure sectors that has suffered the strongest impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the consequent air travel restrictions imposed by affected countries. While domestic passenger traffic has finally […]
With the growing integration of renewables and a changing energy mix, the role of coal-based generation is evolving in the Indian power sector. While these plants were the main source of stable baseload power to […]
The outbreak of Covid-19 has highlighted the need to have robust infrastructure in place, particularly good quality water and sanitation services. The operations of urban local bodies (ULBs) have largely been unaffected during the lockdown […]
August Issue 2020
The infrastructure sector needs innovative financing instruments besides traditional bank credit. Development financing will play a crucial role in meeting the long-term funding needs of the sector. The migration from direct term lending to relay […]
As challenging as the Covid-19 emergency is, the pandemic has reinforced the importance of robust telecom infrastructure with the increased dependence on digital solutions by enterprises, the government and the public. Industry experts share their […]
One of the sectors that has faced the brunt of the lockdown is the urban transport sector. The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the long-term sustainability of operators of mass transit systems due to decreased or […]
Covid-19 has jolted the economy. While the nationwide lockdown disrupted economic activity, the recovery seems to be quick for many sectors. Taking a long-term view, the investor and lender community continues to bet on the […]
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