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81 high-impact infrastructure projects make it to Gati Shakti list

Road projects top the pecking order, states to upload data by March-end

India's core sector growth moderates to 3.7% in January: Govt data

Crude oil production contracted 2.4 per cent in January, the pace which is the highest in six months

Gati-Shakti to improve infra efficiency, reduce logistics costs: PM Modi

"Even today, logistics cost is considered to be 13-14 per cent of India's gross domestic product, which is higher than other countries," Modi said.

PM Gati Shakti to play big role in development of modern infra: PM

Modi said it will also help boost exports and make MSMEs globally competitive.

BS Number Wise: Smart City Mission is slow and slipping

Plan to develop 100 urban centres is unable to meet deadlines or fully use funds but keeps adding new projects to its list

Govt to soon appoint three independent directors on NaBFID board

With the appointment of three independent directors, sources said, the formation of full board would be completed

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Cost of annuity projects: A new risk has emerged in govt's financials

This favoured route for financing roads is gaining traction for other infrastructure projects but could result in unsustainable liabilities for the government

Govt's infra booster gives hope to construction equipment makers

A lot will, however, depend upon capex execution in a time-bound manner

'Infra projects expected to route through PM GatiShakti's NPG after Apr 1'

The PM GatiShakti plan was announced last year with an aim to break departmental silos and bring in more holistic and integrated planning and execution of projects

Frontloading infra sector spend could bring faster growth: Crisil

India's Union Budget FY23's investment led push in infra sector is expected to usher in faster economic growth, ratings agency Crisil said

Time to focus on project execution

'The status of mega projects under the control of state governments is not available', says the author

Budget 2022: Gati Shakti to take states on board, says DPIIT Secretary

'Through Gati Shakti, land-related problems can be resolved to a great extent', said Anurag Jain

Budget 2022: Emphasis on asset creation over direct income enhancements

The government has enhanced its capital expenditure significantly with specific focus on infrastructure in areas of railways, roads, and logistics

Focus on climate is best news in India's 'bleak' new Budget

As a statement of accounts, Budget 2022 makes for grim reading. But a strong emphasis on green growth may offer India the economic narrative it's been lacking

Budget prioritises growth over fiscal consolidation: ICRA Limited MD

The Budget has pencilled in modest 6.0 per cent growth in revenue receipts, dampened by a contraction in non-tax revenues

Ad film director Prahlad Kakkar's take on best, worst things in Budget

If the sector goes sick due to lack of support, it will affect everyone as they provide material to almost all other sectors

FM Sitharaman's fourth Budget: Boost to credit for digital infra

Sitharaman has given infrastructure status to data centre and energy storage system, a move that will facilitate credit availability for digital infrastructure

Centre allocates Rs 19,130 crore in Union Budget for Metro projects

The Centre has allocated Rs 19,130 crore in the Union Budget 2022-23 for various metro projects in the country.

Industry hails infrastructure push through Gati Shakti, PPP in Budget

Industry players on Tuesday hailed the announcements for the infrastructure sector in the Union Budget and said the proposal to fund infrastructure through 'Gati Shakti' and public private partnerships will mark the escalation of economic prosperity. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented the Union Budget 2022 in Parliament. "One of the strongest parts of this Budget is the government's renewed commitment with its continued investment in strengthening the country's infrastructure. The proposal to fund infrastructure through PM Gati Shakti, Public Private Partnerships, etc. will mark the escalation of economic prosperity. "Overall, the budget seems to have given a booster dose to facilitate faster economic growth of the nation; roads is definitely one of the prominent sectors to get deserved focus through adequate funding," IRB Infrastructure Developers Chairman & Managing Director Virendra D Mhaiskar said. According to EY India Tax Partner Infrastructure Samir ..