Infrastructure Finance

Bond Financing Banks make a series of issuances to fund infrastructure growth Indian commercial banks have been actively issuing bonds. Amid slow growth in deposits and rising credit demand, banks are now seeking alternative funding […]

The global equity market has experienced recurring periods of stagnation amidst geopolitical tensions. This volatility has led to increased caution in new offerings among global market players. In contrast, the Indian initial public offering (IPO) […]

At present, over 30 infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs), real estate investment trusts (REITs) and small and medium REITs (SM REITs) have been registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The regulations governing […]

India’s infrastructure development requires various sources of financing to maintain its dynamic growth trajectory. Financing has traditionally come from budgetary support by the central and state governments or from commercial banks. India’s focus on infrastructure […]

The infrastructure financing landscape has undergone a substantial evolution, driven by financial and policy support. It has further benefited from the expanding role of global funds, and the offtake of infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs). Moreover, […]

K. Ravichandran, Executive Vice President and Chief Rating Officer, ICRA Infrastructure credit in India has nearly doubled in the past decade to about Rs 30.7 trillion as of March 2024. While banks traditionally dominated this […]

Following the global financial crisis in 2008 and the cancellation of 2G telecom and coal mining licences, several infrastructure projects in India were brought to a standstill, thus negatively affecting bank balance sheets. In 2012-13, […]

Over the years, India has maintained a rapid pace of economic growth primarily due to the continued focus on infrastructure development. This has resulted in job creation, a higher standard of living, better connectivity and […]