The new Telecommunications Act proposes the assignment of satellite spectrum through an administrative process. This may resolve a long-standing debate over the mode of spectrum allocation. This move will also allow satellite communication (satcom) service […]
The robust development of rail freight infrastructure plays a crucial role in logistics movement and supply chains in India. The modal split of freight transportation varies based on geography, nature of commodities, legal and regulatory […]
The Indian satellite communications (satcom) market is experiencing rapid growth due to heavy investment in new satellite systems. The demand for satellite-based services, such as broadband internet and satellite television, is being propelled by the […]
The telecom sector has witnessed a slew of policy and regulatory developments during the past year. Some of the most notable among these were the release of the Draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, the National Frequency […]
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has been playing a crucial role in promoting the expansion of optical fibre cable (OFC) networks in India. Government initiatives such as the easing of right-of-way (RoW) access for telecom […]
Continued policy support has strongly contributed to the growth of the oil and gas sector. Upstream initiatives have improved domestic production in the past few years. Meanwhile, the city gas distribution (CGD) network has expanded […]
Policy The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has held its key repo rate steady after six consecutive hikes, citing it was closely monitoring the impact of recent global financial turbulence. It may contemplate additional rate […]
The draft of the India Telecommunications Bill of 2022, which has been released for public consultation with a deadline of October 20, 2022, has been long awaited. There is no doubt that three of the […]
The ports and shipping sector is a key driver of trade in India. More than 90 per cent of India’s international cargo trading by volume is done via maritime transport. The government has taken many […]
Metro rail systems provide high capacity public transit and are highly capital-intensive projects. In India, the first metro system was introduced in Kolkata in 1984. After almost two decades, the next metro was launched in […]
The year 2016-17 has been a positive one for the Indian aviation sector, with the growth in passenger and freight traffic being maintained, and new routes being opened up under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS). […]
In April 2017, the central government gave wing to its ambitious Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) by launching flights from Shimla, Nanded and Kadapa airports. The move is reflective of the intent of the government to […]
The oil and gas industry across the globe has observed significant volatility in prices in recent times. Both crude oil and natural gas prices have exhibited a decline owing to a huge glut in supply. […]
Major ports handled 647.63 million tonnes (mt) of cargo traffic in 2016-17, a year-on-year growth of 6.79 per cent. The growth was supported by an increase in all cargo categories except fertilisers and coal. Iron […]
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), which came into existence in 2007, was empowered to authorise natural gas pipelines and city gas distribution (CGD) networks under Section 16 of the PNGRB Act in […]
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