Infra investment key, says Finmin on Sebi move

In its reaction to the Sebi's circular, the Finance Ministry on Thursday said that the country's investment requirement in the 12th Five Year Plan is over $1 trillion, of which half is expected to come from the private sector.

“Investment in infrastructure holds the key to India’s economic growth,” said a note from the ministry. In the Union Budget, the government had announced the decision of further liberalisation of the policy related to investment.