The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 has been made effective November 3, 2021, as per a notification from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW). Subsequently, the name of the Mumbai Port Trust will […]
Launched in July 2015, the Sagarmala programme is geared towards port-led development. It is harnessing the coastline, potentially navigable waterways and strategic locations on key international maritime trade routes. The maritime sector has benefited from […]
In the past few years, significant changes have been witnessed in customs and port charges. Procedures relating to the payment of customs duties and clearance of goods have been simplified, making it possible for importers […]
Financing is one of the key aspects determining the success of any infrastructure project, and port projects are no exception. Both public and private sector investments play a significant role in funding port projects. In […]
The coastal shipping and inland waterways segments have started making waves over the past few years, primarily due to increased attention from various quarters. From the launch of the Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP) for […]
Indian ports are exploring smart and sustainable solutions to diversify their portfolio and reduce business risks. With a 7,516 km long coastline, pristine island chains and abundant tourism sites, the Indian port sector offers several […]
February Issue 2021
Abhijit Lahiri is the global head of Tech Mahindra’s first-of-its-kind cloud native end-to-end IT service delivery engine, #NewAgeDELIVERY (NAD). NAD is powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), and embodies the three pillars […]
The Indian rolling stock market has matured over the past few years. With the Make in India initiative, foreign and domestic players have stepped up indigenous production. Metro systems have also been increasingly focusing on […]
The construction sector offers many investment opportunities. However, it has been facing headwinds on various fronts. At a recent webinar organised by India Infrastructure Forum on “Reviving Construction”, industry stakeholders including Himanshu Chaturvedi, Chief Strategy […]
Solar pumps have emerged as a viable, non-polluting source of power for agricultural consumers. With the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme, the Ministry of New and Renewable […]
The demand from the city gas distribution (CGD) sector received a major blow owing to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, since the third quarter of 2020-21, CGD volumes have witnessed a significant improvement […]
Renewable energy has grown at a considerable pace over the past few years with renewable capacity addition, especially solar, exceeding thermal. India’s installed renewable power capacity (excluding large hydro) has quadrupled over the decade to […]
The Union Budget 2021-22 has been hailed as growth oriented, with a focus on trying to revitalise the infrastructure sector. In order to augment the country’s infrastructure, the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) has been expanded […]
Decentralised solar power plants can be a viable and attractive proposition for discoms, believes Rajat Sud, managing director, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). The company has installed 77 MW of decentralised solar capacity till date […]
The Gujarat government has allocated Rs 2.48 billion for development of the Atladara and Tarsali STPs. The Atladara STP project is being implemented by the Vadodara Municipal Corporation. It involves the construction, testing and commissioning […]
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