Infrastructure - general
India opens construction sector to 100% FDI
03 Dec 2014
Foreign investment in construction-development projects will get approval through the automatic route, with immediate effect
Suresh Prabhu wants Railways to be real growth engine
19 Nov 2014
The new railway minister has hinted at a major overhaul of Indian Railways, involving several new projects and new initiatives involving private and foreign participation
China to invest over £100 bn in UK infrastructure over the next decade
28 Oct 2014
China is set to invest over £100 billion in the UK's infrastructure over the next decade, setting off a new wave of joint ventures with UK firms
Lanco in talks to sell stake in Griffin coal mine
11 Oct 2014
Lanco, which is also facing litigation related to fuel supply, cost of generation and/or off-take disputes, is unlikely to get out of the Rs36,000-crore debt pile unless its cash-flow improves
Sebi issues norms for real estate and infrastructure investment trusts
11 Aug 2014
REITs and InvITs have to mandatorily distribute not less than 90 per cent of the net distributable profits, subject to applicable laws, to its investors, at least on a half yearly basis
Piramal, Netherlands’ APG to jointly fund infrastructure projects
30 Jul 2014
The strategic pool of capital will focus on functioning and near-completion projects with limited execution risks and visible cash flows coming from a portfolio of projects
US scientist sees green opportunities in India’s infrastructure development
15 Jul 2014
India is among the first few countries in the world to have established a ministry overlooking the use and promotion of non-fossil fuel energy in the 1980s
Budget with clear roadmap for infrastructure
10 Jul 2014
Given the fiscal constraints, the finance minister has very intelligently calibrated his maiden Budget to promote growth and employment without sacrificing prudence, argues, Hemant Kanoria, CMD, Srei Infrastructure Finance Limited
France proposes €1-bn credit line for India’s sustainable infra projects
01 Jul 2014
Visiting French foreign minister Laurent Fabius has hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "bold plan" for a "saffron revolution" to make India a solar energy hub
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