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Centre plans ₹20,000 cr risk guarantee fund to boost infrastructure growth

The government is considering a proposal for creation of a Rs 20,000 crore risk guarantee fund for the infrastructure sector to push investment by the private sector. The establishment of a risk guarantee fund for the infrastructure sector is expected to attract private sector investment by sharing project risks, thereby reducing the burden on project developers, sources said. The fund with initial corpus of Rs 20,000 crore may be managed by National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC), sources said, adding, the fund would underwrite development risk of a new project. Besides, there should be additional safeguards by way of a minimum stake by the developer and risk-based premiums may be charged. The fund would cover losses arising from policy uncertainty and other non-commercial risks, thereby encouraging lenders to extend larger loans to big projects, sources added. For the fund to be successful, sources said, the fund's guarantee must be bankable and there must be .

RBI to ease risk weights for NBFC infra loans, cut financing costs

It has been proposed to introduce a principle-based framework for assigning risk weights to infrastructure loans given by these entities

RITES signs pact with Etihad Rail to enhance infrastructure, mobility ties

RITES Ltd, a transport infrastructure consultancy and engineering firm, on Tuesday said it has signed a pact with UAE-based Etihad Rail for business collaboration with its subsidiary National Infrastructure Construction Company. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in this regard, which aims to enhance business collaboration in the mobility and infrastructure sectors across the UAE and other regions, according to a statement. This partnership aims at combining RITES' five decades of expertise in consultancy, transport infrastructure, and engineering solutions with the execution capabilities of National Infrastructure Construction Company, creating synergies for shaping infrastructure projects in the region, the statement said. "The MoU was signed by H.E. Shadi Malak, CEO of Etihad Rail, and Rahul Mithal, Chairman and Managing Director of RITES Ltd., in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Etihad Rail, and Ambassador of Ind

Tata Communications bags multi-crore digital infra project from GSTAT

Tata Communications on Monday said it has bagged a "multi-crore" order from the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) to build an end-to-end digital infrastructure spanning network, IoT, cloud, and security with integrated management across domains. The project, aimed at accelerating and streamlining GSTAT's operations, will enable seamless access across all benches nationwide, fortify data security, and deliver a simplified user experience, the company said in a statement. "Tata Communicationshas been awarded a strategic project to deliver a comprehensive digital infrastructure - spanning network fabric, IoT, cloud, and security, with unified management across domains for the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) benches established by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. This multi-crore, prestigious win reinforces Tata Communications' position as a trusted technology partner for mission-critical national initiatives," it said. Tata Communications

Banks' era of infrastructure funding is over: Nabfid chairman K V Kamath

NaBFID Chairman KV Kamath says banks can no longer be primary infra financiers due to structural limits, with markets and DFIs better placed to meet India's long-term needs

Govt plans ₹20,000-cr risk fund to ease financing hurdles in infra projects

The government is considering a ₹20,000-cr risk guarantee fund to protect new infrastructure projects from policy delays and external risks, aiming to boost credit flow and attract investors

Infra funds: Suited for seasoned investors who can handle cyclicality

Limited allocation should be taken in the satellite portfolio with above five-year horizon

Centre approves ₹803 crore request for 152 road projects across Delhi

The Central government has approved a fund request of Rs 803 crore to take up 152 road-related projects across Delhi, officials said on Tuesday. The funds have been approved under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF). Earlier, in July, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had requested the funds during a high-level meeting chaired by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. "The competent authority in this ministry has agreed to approve the work listed to an amount of Rs 803.39 crore to meet the cost of work debitable to the allocations of the Government of NCT of Delhi under the CRIF Act, 2000," the letter issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, accessed by PTI, said. The Public Works Department (PWD) manages about 1,400 kilometres of roads in the capital. A plan is already underway to repair 600 kilometres of roads over the year. PWD Minister Parvesh Verma earlier announced that these upgrades align with the city's broader environmental and ..

Semicon India 2025: Industry flags infra, talent as key challenges

Industry leaders at Semicon India 2025 said India's semiconductor sector faces hurdles including infra gaps, shortage of fab-specific talent and supply chain vulnerabilities

As renewables replace coal, India's Viksit Bharat target faces energy test

Changes in energy mix will majorly impact the growth in coal demand, mining activity, and associated employment

Net ECB inflows rise to $4.6 billion in Apr-Jun 2025, shows RBI data

RBI data showed net ECB inflows rose to $4.6 billion in April-June 2025 from $2.8 billion a year ago, even as registrations moderated and sectoral trends diverged

BS Infra Summit: Open more sectors to private investment, say experts

Experts warn India's infra push risks delays without better planning, funding models, and PPP reforms to match rapid growth

BS Infra Summit: How lending trends in 2010s created bad loan crisis

The paper notes that the problem was not just weak lending choices; core project risks were built into the model

BS Infra Summit: Need a virtuous cycle of investments, says Gadkari

Financing and technology can overcome execution and road safety challenges to achieve national targets, says Nitin Gadkari

BS Infra Summit: From power to ports, making of Indian infrastructure

India's infrastructure story shines at BS Summit 2025, with leaders charting bold visions in roads, ports, energy, and aviation to power Viksit Bharat 2047

Leadership reshuffle: Shapoor Mistry steps down as Afcons chairman

After more than 13 years as Afcons Chairman, Shapoorji Mistry steps down to become Chairman Emeritus while his son Pallon Mistry joins the board, marking a generational transition

Navi Mumbai to emerge as MMR's next prime office destination: Report

Cushman & Wakefield report highlights Navi Mumbai's cost advantage, 87 per cent office occupancy, and new infra projects including the upcoming international airport by 2025

Revenue of large, diversified EPC companies to grow 9-11% in FY26: Crisil

Crisil said revenue growth of EPC companies will be supported by robust order books, higher infrastructure spending and improved order mix, with margins set to expand

Reliance Infra to monetise Pune-Satara toll road asset at EV of ₹2,000 cr

Reliance Infrastructure plans to monetise its Pune-Satara Toll Road project at an enterprise value of ₹2,000 crore, with Cube Highways set to acquire the asset

BS Infrastructure Summit highlights: Average container dwell time improved to 3 days, says minister

BS Infrastructure Summit 2025 highlights: Stay tuned as Business Standard delivers live updates and expert commentary from the event