NHPC Limited has signed an agreement with HDFC Bank to securitise the return on equity (RoE) of its 540 MW Chamera I power plant in Himachal Pradesh. NHPC has signed the facility […]
Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has appointed SBI Capital Markets to negotiate the restructuring of loans worth Rs 200 billion-Rs 230 billion that the telco is due to repay within the next four years. Reportedly, Vi […]
The central government has tentatively allocated Rs 131.05 billion for 2022-23 under the Jal Jeevan Mission for six states. These states are Bihar (Rs 26.99 billion), Chhattisgarh (Rs 13.08 billion), Jharkhand (Rs 16.43 billion), Mizoram (Rs 2.01 billion), Odisha (Rs 20.36 billion) and West […]
The central government has allocated Rs 60 billion to achieve the target of Har Ghar Jal in eight north-eastern states by 2024. The mission ensures the installation of tap water connections in every household along […]
India Ratings has revised its GDP growth prediction for 2021-22 downward to 8.6 per cent from the previously projected 9.2 per cent. The National Statistical Organisation (NSO), which has forecast real GDP growth of 9.2 […]
India is looking to transform into a gas-based economy as it targets to increase the share of natural gas in its energy mix from 6 per cent in 2019 to 15 per cent by 2030. […]
The irrigation sector has gained traction over the past few years, with a greater focus on multipurpose irrigation projects and infrastructure creation through a number of flagship government programmes. One such programme is the Pradhan Mantri Krishi […]
India Infrastructure and Southeast Asia Infrastructure recently organised the “Smart Cities in Asia” conference. The conference highlighted the progress, emerging trends and new opportunities in the sector, assessed the impact of the solutions deployed so […]
The concept of multi-modal logistics parks (MMLP) has evolved over time. There is no standard definition of an MMLP. Previously, any logistics park with intermodal connectivity and more than two modes of transport was considered […]
India Infrastructure Research recently hosted its 17th annual conference on “Road Development in India”. The conference highlighted the emerging trends and recent progress in the sector, identified new opportunities and discussed future strategies to fast-track […]
The distribution segment is the breadwinner for the power sector and while discoms may grapple with legacy challenges in the short term, initiatives such as the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) will resolve the problems […]
Infrastructure growth is imperative for the holistic development of any country. The road sector has always been a high priority area for the Indian government. At a recent conference on “Road Development in India” organised […]
Subhendu Moitra has over 32 years of professional experience. After an initial three years of shop floor experience in the manufacturing industry, he has been working in areas such as infrastructure, project finance, project/infrastructure advisory, […]
CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNHI/MI: CNHI), a global leader in agriculture and construction, has officially inaugurated its new India Technology Center in the city of Gurugram, located southwest of the country’s capital New Delhi in northern […]
At present, banks are loaded with liquidity, and many investors are seeking high-rated projects. While banks prefer AA and AAA credit ratings, they are willing to accept A-rated projects as well. Banks have surplus funds […]
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) was launched on June 25, 2015 to overcome the urban housing shortage and ensure a pucca house for eligible urban households by the year 2022. The PMAY-U is being […]
In India, the focus of exploration has been on surficial minerals, such as coal and iron ore. Meanwhile, globally, the largest proportion of exploration spends are on gold, base metals (such as copper, lead and […]
Green hydrogen, often termed as the fuel of the future, can play a significant role in meeting India’s climate commitments. The fuel has multiple end-uses and is highly compatible with other fuels and energy carriers, […]
Sumit Barat has been associated with Azure Power as chief sustainability officer for the past four years. Prior to that, he worked as an associate director at Arcadis. In the past, he has also worked […]
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