Page 13 - Infrastructure Projects
Pakistan plans to raise $500 million from first green bond sale
Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority, known as Wapda, is looking to sell a 10-year note this month, and intends to offer more environmentally-friendly debt over the next two years
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CCI seeing concession agreements in infra, public service delivery sector
Fair trade watchdog CCI is assessing model concession agreements in infrastructure and public service delivery segments to mitigate possible competition issues.
 "CCI seeing concession agreements in infra, public service delivery sector")
NHAI on track to award Rs 2.25-trillion projects this fiscal: Chairman
Construction target for the year roughly translates into 12-13 km a day
 "NHAI on track to award Rs 2.25-trillion projects this fiscal: Chairman")
Downward re-rating triggers for infra sector as Covid-19 strikes again
Developers grappling with labour shortage and getting construction material to sites could be among a list of problems.
 "Downward re-rating triggers for infra sector as Covid-19 strikes again")
With India funding, Nepal inaugurates two crucial infrastructure projects
Two projects in Nepal were inaugurated, both of which were built with India's grant assistance of a total of Nepal Rupees 89.2 million
 "With India funding, Nepal inaugurates two crucial infrastructure projects")
Parliament passes bill to set up National Bank for Financing Infrastructure
Parliament on Thursday passed a bill to set up the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) to fund infrastructure projects in India
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Rs 12,700-crore Mumbai coastal project taps new state-of-the-art technology
The massive project will involve digging a kilometre-long tunnel under the Arabian Sea - a first for India
 "Rs 12,700-crore Mumbai coastal project taps new state-of-the-art technology")
DFI employees may get shield against 'ill-informed' probe, prosecution
The government expects the DFI to finance a large percentage of the Rs 115-trillion spending needed for the National Infrastructure Pipeline
 "DFI employees may get shield against 'ill-informed' probe, prosecution")
Delhi Metro revamps 12 old stations of Red Line, infrastructure upgraded
Twelve old stations of Delhi Metro's Red Line have been refurbished with upgraded infrastructure and enhanced look as part of a massive renovation exercise, officials said on Sunday.
 "Delhi Metro revamps 12 old stations of Red Line, infrastructure upgraded")
Interested in asset monetisation, next-gen road projects: IFC A-Pac head
"There are a very few countries in the world today like India which has decades of experience, through the PPP space, and having systematised, standardised contracts in the road, energy sector"
 "Interested in asset monetisation, next-gen road projects: IFC A-Pac head")
Allow firms to invest in EL-rated infra projects: Govt to regulators
Regulators have now permitted investment in high-rated infra projects
448 infrastructure projects show cost overruns worth Rs 4.02 trillion
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation monitors infrastructure projects worth Rs 150 crore and above
Budget 2021: The right formula for revival, says Centrum Group's J Bindra
The DFI should play a more developmental role in building greenfield infra projects, which could help achieve the target of Rs 5 trillion.
 "Budget 2021: The right formula for revival, says Centrum Group's J Bindra")
450 infrastructure projects show cost overruns of Rs 4.28 trillion: Report
Of the 1,687 such projects, 450 reported cost overruns and 558 were delayed
FinMin proposes DFI tag for IIFCL to support long term financial needs
IIFCL is a government-owned entity, which is registered as a non-deposit accepting loan company with the Reserve Bank of India.
Special forum likely for foreign investors to ease contract woes
Law ministry in consultation with chief justices of high courts to designate one or more civil courts as special courts
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Govt infuses Rs 6,000 cr in NIIF debt platform to increase infra funding
NIIF AIFL (AA rating) and IFL (AAA rating) will raise Rs 95,000 crore debt from market, including project bonds
 "Govt infuses Rs 6,000 cr in NIIF debt platform to increase infra funding")
Cabinet approves revamped VGF scheme with outlay of Rs 8,100 crore
The earlier VGF scheme was limited to projects concerning economic infrastructure
 "Cabinet approves revamped VGF scheme with outlay of Rs 8,100 crore")
Centre has proposed to build double-decker flyover in Chennai: Gadkari
The Centre has proposed to build a double-decker flyover connecting Chennai Port with other vital locations in Tamil Nadu at a cost of Rs 5,000 crore, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday.
 "Centre has proposed to build double-decker flyover in Chennai: Gadkari")
FM asks 14 CPSEs to spend 75% of Rs 1.15 trillion capex by December end
Govt looks to sustain pace of capital and infra projects to soften economic blow; Till H1 of FY21, these PSUs spent Rs 37,423 cr, or just 32%. In FY20, they spent Rs 1.16 trn or 104% of capex goal
 "FM asks 14 CPSEs to spend 75% of Rs 1.15 trillion capex by December end")