Infrastructure finance India

IPO Surge: Indian infrastructure market bucks the global trend

November 7, 2024

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) […]

Views of Pramod Rao: “SEBI is actively pursuing initiatives in the InvIT and REIT space”

October 7, 2024

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 […]

Capital Flows: Diverse funding avenues driving infrastructure development

September 24, 2024

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 […]

Interview with Dr P.R. Jaishankar: “IIFCL has strategically expanded into new sectors”

September 23, 2024

The road ahead looks promising for infrastructure financing. A number of alternative and long-term funding avenues are being explored. These, along with bank lending and international loans, have kept up the pace of infrastructure development. […]

Funding Uptick: Key developments in the infrastructure finance sector

September 23, 2024

Over the past year, India has remained committed to infrastructure asset creation by leveraging innovative sources such as bonds and infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs). Non-banking financial companies and developmental institutions have become active in the […]

Changing Funding Landscape: InvITs and green financing gain traction

September 22, 2024

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, […]

Financing Trends: Rising infrastructure investments drive demand for long-term credit

September 21, 2024

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 […]

India’s infrastructure landscape is evolving dynamically, with investment patterns shifting to accommodate emerging sectors alongside traditional ones. Historically, the majority of the capital was predominantly directed towards conventional infrastructure sectors such as energy, roads, airports, […]

Financing Pitfalls: Implications of RBI’s draft guidelines

June 27, 2024

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, […]

Sustainable Investing: NIIF’s role in national development

May 31, 2024

By Prasad Gadkari, Chief Strategy Officer & Saurabh Suneja, Director, National Investment and Infrastructure Fund India’s economic landscape is rapidly transforming, driven by a strong push in infrastructure development. India’s GDP is expected to grow […]

Unlocking Capital: Growing focus on asset monetisation

May 3, 2024

Road development has been one of the top priorities for the central government. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), with an A+++ credit rating, is the implementation agency for 90-95 per cent of road […]

Sustainable Financing: Green bonds gain momentum

March 16, 2024

Green bonds have emerged as an important financing instrument for renewable energy and other environmentally friendly projects in India. A green bond is a fixed-income financial instrument where the proceeds are used to fund projects […]

Financing Trends: Diversified funding sources for infrastructure asset creation

February 20, 2024

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 […]

Diversified Pool: Funding mechanisms to meet evolving infrastructure needs

January 31, 2024

Indian infrastructure is experiencing significant expansion. Despite current progress, the country must strive to bridge the gap and match the infrastructural standards of advanced economies. This requires an influx of investments in order to stimulate […]

Litigation Financing Landscape: Potential and pitfalls

November 4, 2023

Litigation finance is a form of third-party funding to assist companies in pursuing litigation and arbitration claims at a time when companies may lack the financial liquidity to do so. Essentially, in this concept of funding, […]

Views of Pramod Rao: “The InvIT/REIT market requires greater adoption”

October 1, 2023

At present, 20 infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs) and five real estate investment trusts (REITs) have been registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), with the combined net assets value exceeding Rs 2.5 […]

Limited Progress: Efforts to encourage the uptake of surety bonds

September 9, 2023

The past three union budgets have demonstrated a strong commitment to augmenting investments in the infrastructure sector. For instance, the capex of Rs 10 trillion in 2023-24 represents a 33 per cent increase from the budgeted expenditure of Rs […]

Interview with P.R. Jaishankar: “A plethora of investment opportunities have emerged”

August 25, 2023

The infrastructure financing landscape has evolved significantly over time. Furthermore, the government has taken various steps to increase private sector participation in infrastructure development. In an interview with Indian Infrastructure, P.R. Jaishankar, Managing Director, India […]