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Extending its Reach: Improving rail connectivity in the Northeast

April 1, 2017

The Ministry of Railways (MoR) lays specific focus on the development of rail infrastructure in the landlocked north-eastern region (NER) of the country. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) undertakes infrastructure development projects in this region […]

Small Steps: Developments in the high speed rail segment

April 1, 2017

High speed rail (HSR) projects for India were conceived in 2007-08, when the railway budget for the year outlined plans for a HSR project connecting the northern, western, southern and eastern regions of the country, […]

Picking Up Pace: Tracking the progress of the DFC project

April 1, 2017

In order to ensure speedy and timely freight transportation, the Ministry of Railways (MoR) launched the dedicated freight corridor (DFC) project in 2004-05. With an investment of over Rs 800 billion, it is one of […]

The mining sector is one of the major contributors to economic growth. The country is well endowed with minerals, and these serve as raw materials for several sectors such as power, iron and steel, fertiliser […]

Varied Outcomes: Trends and practices in mining

March 4, 2017

The mining sector has witnessed significant activity in the past few years. The production of key minerals and ores has increased since 2011-12 leading to greater self-sufficiency. While policy changes have been introduced to encourage […]

Significant Steps: Recent developments in mining

March 4, 2017

The mining sector in India has undergone a major overhaul in recent years. Over the past two to three years, several developments have shaped the sector. These include a ban on mining activity in some […]

In the Red: Mining players face losses even as production improves

March 4, 2017

The mining industry plays a crucial role in shaping the country’s growth and development. The sector has witnessed a gradual improvement in production after consecutive annual output contraction during 2011-14. While mineral production recovered marginally […]

Positive Outlook: Strong project pipeline bodes well for the future

March 4, 2017

Growth in the Indian mining sector has picked up momentum over the past couple of years with the sector’s output growing at nearly double digits. The government has played a vital role in giving the […]

Picking Up Pace: Production performance of key minerals

March 4, 2017

Minerals such as coal, lignite, bauxite, iron ore, and other select metallic and non-metallic minerals are vital inputs for several infrastructure sectors. In terms of production, all the minerals except lignite and zinc concentrate registered […]

Lagging in Efficiency: Low levels of equipment productivity and mechanization

March 4, 2017

The mining sector in the country is set to perform increasingly well in the coming years. This is owing to the industry’s focus on enhancing mineral production and the adoption of encouraging policy measures by […]

Contract Benefits: Capital-efficient arrangement for increasing production

March 4, 2017

The experience with the mine developer-cum-operator (MDO)/contracting/private sector has been mixed in the coal segment, which is the largest segment of the mining industry. In the past, when Coal India Limited (CIL) faced resource constraints […]

Key Statistics: Mineral production and trade

March 4, 2017

Key Statistics: Mineral prices and mining index

March 4, 2017

Looking West: Outlook and opportunities in Maharashtra’s infrastructure sector

March 3, 2017

In a country like India, the level of infrastructure development varies significantly across states. On one end of the spectrum there are states such as the seven sisters in the Northeast that are less developed, […]

Construction Constraints: Sector awaits a kick-start in activity

January 10, 2017

India’s construction sector is an important determinant of its economic growth as it provides employment on a large scale and has a multiplier effect due to the creation of infrastructure assets. The sector provides employment […]

Implementation Impact: Effect of the GST on the construction sector

January 10, 2017

The long-pending implementation of the goods and services tax (GST) is expected to bring a significant change to the economic environment in which businesses operate. The construction sector is no exception. The new tax regime, […]

Hope for Revival: Demand for construction materials expected to pick up

January 10, 2017

The previous fiscal year (2015-16) saw a slight turnaround in the infrastructure sector after registering dismal growth from 2012-13 to 2014-15. This poor growth, in turn, impacted the market for key materials such as cement, […]

Brighter Prospects: Construction equipment market set to grow

January 10, 2017

Construction equipment forms the backbone of construction activities in an economy. Of the equipment deployed in India, a large proportion is manually operated and mechanised versions are yet to be adopted on a large scale. […]