Sector Focus

The road sector has witnessed an uptick in sentiment in the recent past. Leading this change is a host of initiatives launched for the revival of stalled projects as well as the creation of new […]

On a Growth Path: Road development in the Northeast

Over the past two years, the central government has been focusing on the development of road infrastructure in the north-eastern region. To facilitate this, the government has set up National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation […]

Recovery in Sight: Financing scenario gradually improves

The road sector has witnessed stressful times in terms of financings over the past four-five years. Lags and execution delays have resulted in potential investors being more cautious about committing funds to road projects. While […]

Developer Perspective: PPP experience in road development

The investment environment in the road sector is not very optimistic at present. The interest of private players is mostly subdued. This depressed interest can be attributed to several challenges that developers continue to face. […]

EPC Experience: Challenges faced by contractors in project execution

The engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) model essentially works as an enhanced version of the item rate contract. The engineering part seems to be missing in “EPC” as there is little scope or flexibility for […]

Big Plans: Key developments across states

Road development in states across the country has picked up pace over the past year. Poll-bound states such as Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh have announced several big-ticket projects to augment road infrastructure. While public funds […]

Asset Recycling: Cabinet approves toll-operate-transfer model

In August 2016, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the toll-operate-transfer (TOT) model to monetise public-funded operational toll-based projects which have been generating revenues for a minimum of two years after the commercial […]

The years 2015-16 and 2016-17 (so far) have mostly been positive for the Indian aviation sector, with the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP), 2016 finally in place, a record growth in domestic air traffic, a […]

Policy Moves: NCAP represents remarkable progress, but lacuna still exist

September 18, 2016

India’s much awaited and anticipated National Civil Aviation Policy, 2016 (NCAP) was released in June this year. […]

Expansion Drive: AAI’s initiatives to increase capacity and improve facilities at airports

September 18, 2016

Airport development in India primarily comes under the purview of the Airports Authority of India (AAI). […]

Hopes Revive: Mopa to propel greenfield airport development

After a significant period of stagnation, the greenfield airport segment is finally witnessing some progress with the Mopa International Airport project in Goa being recently bid out. […]

Need for Expansion: Performance review across PPP airports and recent initiatives

Airport development in India has undoubtedly been one of the few sectors where the public-private partnership (PPP) model has exhibited positive results. […]

Untapped Potential: Policy impetus to improve MRO and cargo segments

The ancillary segments of civil aviation, such as maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and cargo infrastructure, have not been focused on by policymakers for a number of years, despite their significant potential. However, over the […]

Airline Performance: Significant developments on the back of government initiatives

The Indian airline industry has grown significantly over the years. Lower ticket prices, a pick-up in air traffic, the release of the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP), 2016, a relaxation in aircraft import norms and […]

Overview: New policies to give impetus to the sector

The current oil and gas demand in the country outstrips supply by a wide margin, thus making a strong case for investment in exploration and production (E&P) as well as in infrastructure for transmission and distribution. […]

Policy Promise: HELP to ensure transparency in awarding blocks and speedy project implementation

The government is all set to increase exploration activity and accelerate the development of oil and gas fields in the country through favourable policies and reforms in the exploration and production (E&P) of hydrocarbons. […]

Need to Augment Output: Trends in oil and gas production

India’s demand for oil and gas is only partly met by domestic production. The country imports over 75 per cent of its crude oil requirement and 35-40 per cent of its gas needs. […]

LNG Uptake: Importers take advantage of easing prices