Infra investment key, says Finmin on Sebi move

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Last Updated : Jan 20 2013 | 8:45 PM IST

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.

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First Published: Apr 01 2011 | 12:55 AM IST

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