Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has drawn up plans to install solar panels on the rooftop of the airport’s parking lot at an estimated cost of Rs 200 million. CIAL has already invited bids from […]
2016
Chennai airport plans 1.5 MW solar power plant
Chennai airport will soon have a 1.5 MW solar power plant, thereby saving Rs 80 million in annual power expenses at the facility. The installation of solar panels on the roof of the cargo terminal […]
Common use domestic cargo terminal operational at CSIA
A new common use domestic cargo terminal was opened at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) in Mumbai on June 6, 2016. The new terminal has an annual handling capacity of 300,000 metric tonnes and […]
Centre approves Delhi airport expansion plan
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has approved the draft plan for the phased expansion of the Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi. Phase I involves the expansion of Terminal 1 (T1) and the construction of a […]
Overview
Equipment sales and FDI on the rise
Earthmoving equipment constitutes 20-25 per cent of the cost of a construction project. […]
Innovation Impact
New product launches to drive segment growth
India is emerging as one of the largest markets for earthmoving and construction equipment (ECE) in the world. […]
On a Buying Spree
India looking to acquire overseas assets.
In a bid to take advantage of falling global crude prices to lock in supplies to meet future demand, Indian oil companies are looking to further ties with their overseas counterparts, either by acquiring assets or stepping up investments in overseas ventures. […]
Need for Speed
Assessing the Ahmedabad-Mumbai HSR project
As megacities around the world struggle to cope with congested roadways and airways, high speed rail (HSR) offers a competitive and sustainable mass transit solution with immense capacity, speed and passenger comfort. […]
Driving Demand
Sector-wise requirement for earthmoving equipment
The central government is serious about improving the pace of infrastructure development in the country. […]
Transmission Roadmap
Perspective plan released for the period up to 2036
There have been several positive developments in India’s power generation and transmission segments over the past year. […]
Out of Cash
SunEdison files for bankruptcy raising concerns for the Indian solar market
Confirming the rumours surrounding the company for almost a year, SunEdison filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on April 21, 2016, thus commencing the process to restructure the company. […]
Cautious Optimism
Sagarmala offers opportunities in the sector, but challenges remain
The past few years have been challenging for the Indian port sector. […]
Ambitious Plans
Sagarmala programme to transform sector landscape
Launched in July 2015, Sagarmala is the most ambitious programme undertaken so far by the Ministry of Shipping (MoS). […]
A Sea of Activity
Developments in the past year
During the past one year, the port sector witnessed some major developments. […]
Stimulating Growth
Opportunities and challenges for PPPs
The Indian port sector has experienced increasing private participation over the years. […]
Hope on the Horizon
Some headway in greenfield port projects
In the past few years, the government has proposed the development of a number of greenfield ports in the country. […]
Bright Future
Dredging segment outlook and opportunities
The scope for dredging in India is vast. […]
May issue 2016
May Issue 2016
May 2016
EDITOR Devangshu Datta
Electricity generation was one of the bright spots in 2015-16. Generation rose by 6 per cent as a proactive ministry sorted out fuel supply problems and thus enabled higher plant load factors. There was also […]