Infrastructure Finance
Year: 2025
Infrastructure Finance
Railways
Future Track: Indigenisation and modernisation of Indian Railways
To reduce dependence on foreign suppliers, Indian Railways (IR) has embarked on a journey to manufacture equipment, develop technological capabilities and provide services of global standards in the country. In line with this, IR, in […]
Telecom
A Wireless Future: Technological innovations drive Wi-Fi’s continued growth
As data consumption continues to rise, mobile networks are becoming increasingly congested, creating a need to provide high speed communication services through alternative mediums. In this context, Wi-Fi offers a promising solution by providing fast […]
Water & Waste
Used Water Potential: Initiatives and incentives under the Jal Hi Amrit scheme
In recent times, there has been a rise in water pollution, water scarcity and the deterioration of freshwater resources in India. To address these issues, the water sector is undergoing a transformation, driven by various […]
Urban Infrastructure
Union Government inaugurates Sahibabad-New Ashok Nagar stretch under the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS
The Union Government inaugurated the 13 km Sahibabad-New Ashok Nagar stretch under the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut regional rapid transit system (RRTS) project on January 5, 2024. With this, the operational length of RRTS has increased to 54 […]
Urban Infrastructure
Union Government inaugurates Krishna Park Extension-Janakpuri West stretch under Delhi metro project phase IV
Union Government inaugurated the 2.8 km Krishna Park Extension-Janakpuri West stretch under the Delhi metro project phase IV on January 5, 2025. This section is the first stretch of the Delhi metro’s phase IV to […]
Railways
Indian Railways commences second phase of trial run for Vande Bharat Sleeper train on Kota division of West Central Railway
Indian Railways (IR) commenced the second phase of the trial run for the Vande Bharat Sleeper train on the Delhi-Mumbai stretch under the Kota division of the West Central Railway (WCR) on December 31, 2024. […]
Power
Andhra Pradesh government approves major energy projects worth Rs 27.23 billion
The Andhra Pradesh government has approved several renewable energy projects worth Rs 27.23 billion, including a 1 million tonne per annum green ammonia manufacturing facility in Kakinada. The facility, to be developed by AM Green […]
Roads and Bridges
NHAI prepays loans worth Rs 560 billion in FY 2024-25
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has prepaid loans totaling Rs 560 billion in the current fiscal year, resulting in an interest cost savings of approximately Rs 12 billion. At the start of FY […]
Ports & Shipping
Deendayal Port Authority achieves all-time high record in vessel handling in December 2024
Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) achieved an all-time high record by handling 354 vessels in December 2024. The port has surpassed its previous record of handling 327 vessels in October 2024. Besides, the port recorded a remarkable […]
Telecom
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology releases draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 for public consultation
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has drafted Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025 to facilitate the implementation of DPDP Act, 2023. It aims to strengthen the legal framework for the protection of […]
asset management and O&M
Promising Prospects: Expanding pipeline network across the country
The gas pipeline infrastructure provides an economical and safe mode of transporting natural gas. At present, natural gas pipelines are concentrated in regions where gas production and import terminals are located. In the past four […]
Roads & Bridges
Safer Roads: Technology solutions to reduce accidents
Road safety remains a pressing issue in India, a country that accounts for over 0.16 million road accident fatalities annually. As per a World Bank study on road crashes and injuries, published in 2021, India […]
Ports & Shipping
Streamlining Processes: Efforts to improve turnaround time at Indian ports
Turnaround time is the most commonly used indicator for measuring port efficiency. Approximately 95 per cent of India’s merchandise export by volume and 70 per cent by value is done through maritime transportation. Recognising this, […]
Ports & Shipping
Ports & Shipping
Mergers & Acquisitions
UltraTech Cement acquires 8.69 per cent stake in Star Cement
UltraTech Cement has acquired an 8.69 per cent stake in Star Cement, a Meghalaya-based cement manufacturer, for Rs 8.51 billion. UltraTech Cement and Ambuja Cement are on an acquisition spree as the competition between the […]
IPO/QIP
Capital Infra Trust is set to launch Rs 15.78 billion IPO
Capital Infra Trust, formerly National Infrastructure Trust, is set to launch its IPO to raise Rs 15.78 billion. The price band for the issue is Rs 99-100 per unit, scheduled for 7 January 2025. The […]
Bonds/ Debentures
NDR InvIT raises Rs 7.45 billion from NaBFID through long-term bond issuance
NDR InvIT has raised Rs 7.45 billion from the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) by issuing 15-year long-term bonds. The proceeds from the funds raised will be used to develop industrial parks […]