Infrastructure Development

As India charts its course towards a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, Kant sheds light on infrastructure-led growth as key pillar for sustained economic progress.

China policymakers see renewed urgency for economic support

China’s economy narrowly avoided contracting in the second quarter amid widespread COVID-related lockdowns and a deepening property crisis, which have badly damaged consumer and business confidence.

PM Gati Shakti will lead to rapid infra development, help exports & MSMEs: PM Modi

"This direction of ‘Infrastructure-based development’ will lead to an extraordinary increase in the strength of our economy, creating many new possibilities of employment," the PM added.

Infrastructure development in J&K got big push post abrogation of Article 370: LG Manoj Sinha

Manoj Sinha was speaking at a function where Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari laid the foundation stone of 25 National Highway projects worth Rs 11,721 crore in Jammu and Kashmir.

Budget 2021 expectations | Better financing mechanisms needed to keep National Infrastructure Pipeline on track

Infrastructure project financing in India is predominantly from the banking sector and a few infrastructure NBFCs. It is important to strengthen the existing infrastructure NBFCs for enhancing their ability to finance projects.

Govt allocates Rs 232 crore for infra development of CAPFs

The CAPFs, which are the backbone of internal security, are pressed into service in anti-naxal, anti-terror and anti-insurgency operations across the country in addition to law and order duties in states and work in difficult circumstances away from their families.

Centre frames new Transit-Oriented Development policy

The centre has formulated a National Transit-Oriented Development Policy and will discuss the same with states and union territories (UTs), at a national workshop on urban development on February 28, 2017, according to an &#82

Why is BKC performing better than Noida?

Prima facie, there is nothing identical between Noida of Delhi-NCR and Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) of Mumbai. However, a closer look suggests the two given markets have the same DNA, with a different tale to &#82

Thane: A residential destination in sync with modern home buyers

With limited space for expansion, Mumbai has very few property locations that have evolved to meet the requirements of modern home buyers. Thane, on the other hand, is one location that perfectly suits the &#82

Govt allows cancellation of 4 SEZ projects

The decision regarding this was taken in a meeting of the Board of Approval (BoA) on August 12, which was chaired by Commerce Secretary Rita Teaotia.

Indian firms to showcase investment opportunities in China

The Indian firms would be introducing the latest investment opportunities in India in sectors like renewable energies, solar panels, roads, smart cities, infrastructure development, urban transportation and power sector, which are now available to Chinese companies under the 'Make in India' programme.

Slow growth in cement industry short-term: Venkaiah Naidu

The minister said India is lagging behind in per capita cement consumption at 202 kg against the world average of 543 kg even as it accounts for seven percent of the global production, but there is ample scope for growth.

Domestic construction equipment ind to grow to $15 bn

Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers' Association (ICEMA) has projected the industry to grow to USD 5 billion by 2019-20 from the present level of USD 2.8 billion.

Suyojit Group Appoints Rahul Gugaliya as CEO Designate

Established in 1994, Suyojit Group, Nasik’s diversified business conglomerate with an eclectic presence in Real Estate Development, ...

PM to visit J&K amidst several infiltration attempts by Pak

Pakistan has been continuously resorting to ceasefire violations as the army foiled an infiltration attempt in Poonch while another bid was foiled by the BSF in RS Pura sector.

All-round development of Assam a priority, says Gogoi

Assam has witnessed a major transformation in different sectors during the past 14 years due to the support of the people, said Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, who completes fourth year of his third consecutive term in the office tomorrow.

'Budget to strengthen Indo-US partnership'

US companies stand ready to partner with the Government of India on priority initiatives including Smart Cities, Make in India, Jan Dhan Yojana National Financial Inclusion Mission, Clean India, and Digital India.

Union Budget 2015: Budget growth-oriented, to promote ease of doing biz

Focus on infrastructure development, steps to lower corporate tax, abolish wealth tax and check black money menace came in for special praise from various industry leaders.

Budget 2015: Reforms & tax sops required to boost real estate

Real estate sector saw some action in last budget. Forthcoming budget should introduce changes in tax laws. Government should also introduce reforms in real estate sector.

Rolta India gets USD 25mn 3D city modelling project

Rolta announced that it has been awarded a prestigious 3D City Modeling contract by a major Middle-East country.

India asks WB and MDBs to ensure infrastructure dev finance

The aim of such a provision should be to create mechanisms which can increase the flow of infrastructure financing at times when other investments are slowing down, Chidambaram said.

India to spend USD 1 trillion on infra in next 5 years

India will spend USD 1 trillion on infrastructure development in the country over the next five years and 40 per cent of it will come from the private sector, Kamal Nath, Union Minister for Urban Development and Parliamentary Affairs said today.

Central Excise: The Engine of Economic Growth

Central Excise was instrumental in giving strength to the aspirations of an independent India...the much needed monetary support came in the form of excise duties.

India infrastructure roadblocks to deter growth: S&P

India needs to reform policies concerning project execution and long term funding to fix its creaky infrastructure, which is a major roadblock to its target of achieving a 9-9.5% annual growth during 2012-2017, Standard & Poor's (S&P) Ratings Services said in a report.

IDFC, Khazanah form infrastructure JV for road projects

Indian financial services firm Infrastructure Development Finance Company said on Friday it, along with Malaysia's Khazanah, will form an infrastructure development joint venture with focus on road projects in India.