September Issue 2016
September Issue 2016
September 2016
September Issue 2016
September 2016
EDITOR Devangshu Datta
The civil aviation industry seems to be in a sweet spot at the moment with a series of positive developments over the past couple of years. Low crude prices have significantly reduced operational costs and […]
Overview
Traffic projections prompt expansion plans
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
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
Airport development in India primarily comes under the purview of the Airports Authority of India (AAI). […]
Technology Makeover
Digital India aims to develop a knowledge economy
The Indian government is making commendable efforts to transform India into a knowledge economy by digitally bridging the urban-rural divide. In this context, the Digital India project aims to connect all gram panchayats through broadband […]
Umang Das
Vice Chairman, TAIPA
Having been in the industry for 46 years, Umang Das has been closely involved with its evolution since 1986-87, when the telecom sector was revolutionised in the country. […]
Dr Dinesh Arora
Executive Director, Rural Electrification Corporation
A2002 batch IAS officer, Dr Dinesh Arora took charge as executive director, Rural Electrification Corporation (REC), in May 2016. […]
Yogesh Kumar Jain
Managing Director, PNC Infratech Limited
As managing director and founding director of PNC Infratech Limited, Yogesh Kumar Jain, has a vast array of responsibilities. […]
Sharat Sharma
Director, Operations, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited
Sharat Sharma took over as director, operations, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC), in January 2013. […]
Deepak Chatterjee
Chief Executive Officer, IIFCL Projects Limited
The present CEO of IIFCL Projects Limited (infrastructure advisory subsidiary of IIFCL), Deepak Chatterjee started his career with the State Bank of India (SBI) in 1978. […]
K.M. Singh
Chairman and Managing Director, NHPC Limited
It has been a fulfilling journey in the hydropower sector for K.M. Singh, chairman and managing director (CMD), NHPC. […]
Key Statistics
Financial performance of key infrastructure companies
Financial performance of key infrastructure companies […]
New Source of Funds
NIIF offers long-term investors sizeable investment opportunity
The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) has the potential to become a major vehicle for channelling domestic and foreign long-term capital into the infrastructure sector. […]
Revival Hopes
Construction activity still sluggish, but some prospects of recovery
Construction activity, which lies at the core of infrastructure development, has been cyclical at best for the past few years. Stymied by a host of factors such as regulatory bottlenecks, land-related issues, difficulties in financing, […]
Domestic Focus
Government auctions DSFs to increase production
India is the fourth largest consumer of oil and petroleum products in the world. Unfortunately, the country’s import reliance for these resources has been high and this has been a constant cause for concern for the government. […]
Project Showcase
Successful dredging works at select ports
Dredging is the removal of sediments and debris from the bottom of lakes, rivers, harbours and other waterbodies for maintaining or increasing the depth of navigation channels to ensure the safe passage of vessels. […]
Safe Disposal
Management of dredged materials essential
Various types of dredging activities are carried out at ports and waterways depending upon the requirement. […]