Easy exits to release Rs 4,000 cr to road developers: Ind-Ra

Last Updated: Monday, August 31, 2015, 14:48

Easy exit options for completed road projects will release Rs 4,000 crore to developers, which can be ploughed back in infrastructure projects or used to retire debt, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) said on Monday.

Govt invests Rs 4.85 lakh crore in big infra projects

Last Updated: Friday, August 7, 2015, 16:39

Government has invested Rs 4.85 lakh crore in big infrastructure projects, costing over Rs 150 crore, as of June 1 in the current fiscal.

Govt mulls entity to revive sick units using CPSEs' extra cash

Last Updated: Sunday, July 26, 2015, 10:38

The funds may be used for purposes like reviving sick PSUs and investment in infrastructure projects. There are 70 ailing PSUs and the government believes 43 out of these can be revived.

Infra sector growth at 6-month high of 4.4% in May

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 18:24

The output of eight infrastructure sectors expanded by 4.4 percent in May, the highest growth rate in past six months, on the back of upsurge in production of coal and refinery products.

'Projects worth Rs 26.5 lakh cr stuck on regulatory issues'

Last Updated: Sunday, May 31, 2015, 11:46

There were a total of 16,966 projects with investments worth over Rs 154 lakh crore from various sectors, both public and private sources, as on December 2014.

GPT Infraprojects gets orders worth Rs 110 cr

Last Updated: Monday, May 25, 2015, 15:57

The first order is for constructing a bridge over the river Katakhali at Hasnabad, the company said in a BSE filing.

PNC Infratech's IPO to resume tomorrow

Last Updated: Sunday, May 10, 2015, 15:39

The IPO hit the market on Friday and the bidding is scheduled to resume tomorrow and continue till Tuesday.

PM pushes for expediting projects in irrigation, affordable housing, toilets

Last Updated: Saturday, May 2, 2015, 23:44

He reviewed the status of stalled projects in the infrastructure sector and was apprised of the steps being taken to enhance infrastructure creation in accordance with his vision for the 75th year of India's Independence, a PMO statement said.

Getting land for infra projects a challenge, says Prabhu

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 25, 2015, 20:57

Unlike in China, Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu said in India most of the land is owned by farmers and others.

Sebi clears Muni bonds; to boost smart cities, infra projects

Last Updated: Sunday, March 22, 2015, 18:52

In a move that will help raise funds for infrastructure projects and the government's smart cities initiative, regulator Sebi today approved new norms for issuance and listing of municipal bonds on stock exchanges.

Govt seeks foreign funds for infra projects worth over $75 bn

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 24, 2015, 22:09

Government is seeking overseas investment for infrastructure projects worth over USD 75 billion in sectors like power, roads and railways over the next few years.