2019
Mixed Results
The year 2018-19 has been a mixed one for companies involved in road development. While those such as NCC Limited and Reliance Infrastructure Limited recorded sizeable profits, other large road construction players such as Ashoka […]
Stumbling Block
Port connectivity improves, but still much to be achieved
In the past few decades, the role of ports has transformed from being just a transit point to a customs clearance and a delivery point. In this regard, connectivity plays a critical role. Though a […]
Relief for Gencos
CERC approves compensation to GWEL for shortage in linkage coal
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has recently allowed GMR Warora Energy Limited (GWEL) compensation for the shortage of linkage coal beyond March 31, 2017. The CERC’s order, passed on May 16, 2019, is deemed […]
Harnessing the Sun
Support required for adoption of solar pumps for irrigation
Reliable and affordable power supply for irrigation is essential for increasing agricultural productivity. However, the power supply situation in the agricultural sector remains dismal as many farmers continue to rely on erratic rainfall for irrigating […]
Leading the Market
Major players and key offerings
India is currently one of the leading pump manufacturing and exporting countries. The domestic pump market was valued at about Rs 150 billion in 2017-18. More than 4.7 million pumps are manufactured every year. Centrifugal […]
Palka Sahni
Executive Director, IPDS, Power Finance Corporation
The time is opportune for distribution companies to adopt advanced digital solutions to become efficient and customer-centric, believes Palka Sahni, executive director, Power Finance Corporation (PFC). A 2004 batch Indian Administrative Service officer of the […]
Product Offerings
New pumps and pumping systems available in the market
The country’s pump market can be segregated on the basis of end use. The main sectors in which pumps are used are agriculture/irrigation, building services, water and wastewater/sewage, and industrial uses in the power, oil […]
Prabhakar Singh
Director General, Central Public Works Department
Director general of the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Prabhakar Singh has held this post since July 1, 2018. He has spent about 37 years with the organisation, serving in different capacities, having joined the […]
Opportune Time
Market ready for launch of more InvITs
The journey of infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs) has been a rewarding one. In a span of two years, the country has achieved what had been under discussion for two decades – to have long-term capital […]
Better Practices
Improving project implementation and construction
Infrastructure is a key driver of economic growth and development. Increasingly, India and other emerging market economies are realising this fact and are taking up numerous infrastructure projects. That said, properly planned and impeccably implemented […]
Recharge and Recovery
Early signs of a sector turnaround
The last financial year saw a major consolidation, including one mega merger, in the telecom services industry. After a shakeout in which many service providers went bankrupt, there are only three private sector players left […]
Modernisation Impetus
Technology initiatives for IR’s infrastructure development and improving efficiency
Modernisation of Indian Railways (IR) has been on the cards for a long time now. Over the past few years, the government has taken several initiatives to improve the quality of infrastructure and services being […]
Reducing the Footprint
Decentralised wastewater treatment solutions for congested urban areas
Urban wastewater management in the country suffers on two counts – inadequate availability of sewage treatment plants (STPs) and dismal performance of most of the existing plants. Currently, there exists a huge deficit in terms […]
Forward March
Hyderabad metro rail project inches closer to completion
The Hyderabad metro rail project is the world’s largest public-private partnership (PPP) project in the metro rail sector. It is being developed as an elevated metro project with emphasis on intermodal integration, non-motorised transport facilities, […]
Budget Snapshot
India’s strategy for infrastructure development
The government, in its new avatar, has come out with an interesting yet ambitious budget. The finance minister has set the ball rolling to make India a $5 trillion economy, to be driven largely by […]
On the Right Track
Sagarmala driving growth, but miles to go
The past few years have been significant for the port sector. The sector has benefited from the strong intent and increased support of the government for port-led development. The unveiling of the Sagarmala programme, in […]
World-class Infrastructure
Bharatmala 2.0 to focus on creation of high quality expressway network
Expressway development has been a high priority area for the government for a number of years now. After coming to power the new government has yet again reiterated the need for creating a network of […]
Towards Growth
Andhra Pradesh offers lucrative investment opportunities
Andhra Pradesh, the country’s eighth largest state, has been growing at the rate of over 11 per cent in the past two years, which is far higher than the national average of 7.6 per cent. […]
On a Growth Trajectory
Tunnelling industry holds immense potential
Tunnel development in the country is driven by investments in the hydropower, railway, roads and highways, metro rail, and water and sewerage sectors. While the railway sector was the first to undertake tunnel development, the […]