Infrastructure finance India

Interview with B. Purushartha: “IFS will evolve into an all-encompassing platform”

April 28, 2023

The scale of India’s infrastructure development requires the active involvement of all key stakeholders. In this regard, the establishment of the Infrastructure Finance Secretariat (IFS) as a cross-sectoral platform is an innovative and groundbreaking development. […]

Alternative Routes: Emerging funding sources for infrastructure development

April 25, 2023

In order to be competitive with other global economies in terms of infrastructure development, lending in India needs to move beyond the traditional bank credit. The need to supplement public investment with private capital is […]

Banking on Bonds: Emerging funding avenue for the infrastructure sector

March 4, 2023

The Indian infrastructure sector has undergone a turnaround over the past few years. The introduction of the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) has led to a significant increase in funding opportunities and innovative growth avenues. The […]

Promising Avenue: InvIT experience and potential in the infrastructure sectors

February 3, 2023

The draft regulations for infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs) were issued in 2014, allowing companies to raise funds in infrastructure projects through a trust. This was followed by the first funding in 2017. The three-year lag […]

Deal Dynamics: Investor perspective, financing trends and emerging opportunities

January 31, 2023

Investor appetite for infrastructure financing in India has steadily improved over the years, with a greater number of investors looking to invest in long-term projects. This has resulted in a huge influx of funds and […]

Climate Conscious: Rapid growth in the sustainable financing ecosystem

December 3, 2022

India’s goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070 requires fundamental and conscious changes in the infrastructure sector. Financial investments are needed to enable the transition towards projects that are not only environmentally conscious but […]

IPO Slowdown: Subdued growth owing to geopolitical and economic constraints

October 4, 2022

The recently witnessed growth spurt in the Indian equity market appears to have lost steam. This is due to market players being cautious about investing in new offerings, given that the majority of them are trading at a […]

Big Opportunities: Growing investor confidence in infrastructure assets

September 6, 2022

The role of private equity firms in financing brownfield assets has been expanding. Projects under the National Infrastructure Pipeline are lucrative opportunities for investors; however, implementation is the key. Investor interest in the government’s privatisation […]

Growing Optimism: Unlocking the potential of new financing avenues

September 6, 2022

Over the past few years, India’s infrastructure development has been at the forefront of its public and economic policy. This sector has been recognised as a key driver for achieving the government’s goal of a […]

Key Statistics: Bond market and M&A trends

August 19, 2022

Key Statistics: Bank credit deployment and lending rates

August 19, 2022

Opportunities Open Up: Mix of funding instruments available for infrastructure financing

August 19, 2022

Over the past year, the infrastructure financing landscape has improved due to greater liquidity with the banks, the expanding role of global funds and the offtake of new investment vehicles such as infrastructure investment trusts […]

Interview with P.R. Jaishankar: “Infrastructure recovery continues to be the motto of the government”

August 19, 2022

Long-term infrastructure financing has been on the government’s agenda for a long time, and India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) has been playing the role of a catalyst in this endeavour. The financial institution has […]

Interview with Baldeo Purushartha: “NaBFID will be a game changer for infrastructure financing”

August 19, 2022

The government is looking to create an ecosystem where all financing instruments co-exist and meet the various needs of infrastructure projects. Providing long-term and cheap funding sources and reinvigorating public-private partnerships (PPPs) are on its […]

Economic Tailwinds: Uptick in infrastructure financing

August 19, 2022

Since the turn of the century, infrastructure has been regarded as India’s bright spot and has played a crucial role in the country’s emergence as one of the fastest growing economies. The public-private partnership model […]

Debt for Development: Financing scenario for renewables in India

July 2, 2022

Over the past decade, renewable energy development has gained rapid momentum across the world. Drivers for this growth include the increasing climate commitments of governments and businesses, increasing awareness and political will, technological advancements, access […]

Asset Monetisation: Progress, potential and pitfalls

June 29, 2022

While last year’s budget announced the asset monetisation programme, identified assets and established institutional structures, the budget for 2022-23 has reiterated a continued commitment to public investment in order to attract private investment, and has provided […]

Legal Backing: Exploring the litigation financing landscape in India

May 2, 2022

Prateek Bagaria, Partner, Singularity Legal Third-party funding or litigation financing has been a staple of the disputes landscape for many years. It has proved to be an effective and efficient risk management tool, and recent […]

Funds Flow In: Foreign investments spurring economic growth

April 6, 2022

In the past few years, there has been an influx of foreign capital into the country’s infrastructure sector. Large corporates, revenue generating infrastructure assets and high growth potential companies have caught investors’ attention. The influx […]

Favourable Climate: Debt refinancing expected to increase with more InvITs

March 31, 2022

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 […]