Month: August 2021
Views of V. Shanker: “IR is keen to create a competitive environment for private investment”
Private sector participation in the railway sector has existed for a long time in non-core segments and services such as catering, cleanliness, manufacturing/maintenance vendor base etc. Traditionally, these services have been provided by private enterprise. […]
Big Hope: Construction growth key to economic recovery
The government has often reiterated its focus on infrastructure development. The National Infrastructure Pipeline and the government’s target to make the country a $5 trillion economy by 2024 have created a range of opportunities in […]
Interview with D.K. Sen: “A strong recovery has occurred in the construction sector”
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a serious impact on the construction sector. Nevertheless, the sector is expected to witness a strong recovery, primarily on the back of the government’s timely intervention and a robust project […]
Stable Outlook: Construction sector remains resilient despite disruptions
The government has reiterated its focus on infrastructure development time and again. The Union Budget 2021-22 has been hailed as growth oriented, with a focus on trying to revitalise the infrastructure sector. It has allocated […]
Old Problems, New Hope: Betting big on renewables and the Rs 3 trillion discom revival scheme
The power sector witnessed several hits and misses in the year gone by. While renewable energy addition continued to grow and crossed the 100 GW milestone, thermal power plants posted subpar performance with declining PLFs. […]
Regaining Traction: Railway sector gets on to the reforms and restructuring track
The railway sector has emerged as a beacon of hope amidst the Covid-19 crisis. It has responded to the pandemic by turning to the freight segment to combat the losses incurred in the passenger segment. […]
