India watches for opportunities amidst global shifts.
In a move widely anticipated by financial markets, the U.S. Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by 25 basis points. While this modest cut aligns with forecasts, the Fed’s tone was far from dovish. With inflation still hovering around 3%, policymakers have signaled that 2025 will likely see limited rate cuts—a clear indication of their […]
With PM Modi’s Push, Will Andhra Protect the Taxpayer’s Trust?
After years of political uncertainty and administrative disruption, Andhra Pradesh is set to revive its vision for Amaravati as the state capital. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent announcement to relaunch the construction of this greenfield capital marks a pivotal moment in Andhra Pradesh’s developmental trajectory. Once envisioned as a symbol of progress and decentralization, Amaravati’s […]
All That Glitters Isn’t Gold: The Roadblocks to India’s Highway Construction
There is no doubt that the India Highway sector has been able to move forward since 2014. In 2014, 1,873 projects were installed and the confidence of the contractors and the banking sector was at the bottom. With a multi-dimensional policy initiative, the government is able to pull the segment from its mess and currently […]
Konkan’s New Gateway: A Promise of Progress and Preserving Nature
The announcement is certainly exciting, as it promises to establish a direct connection with major cities in the Konkan region, enhancing accessibility and fostering regional development, as the current road connectivity between Mumbai and Goa falls short of users’ expectations and aspirations. The existing infrastructure lags, affecting the overall travel experience and economic potential of […]
No Freebies! Opportunity to create strong economy with long term vision
India’s ecomomic and demographic realities demand a strategic shift in policymaking. Over the past few years, government schemes distributing financial aid, starting with flagship MNREGA or various state and central programs, have changed attitudes and orientation toward work. While these initiatives have provided temporary and immediate relief, they have not fostered sustainable employment generation and […]
Big Growth: Ahead in Indian Infrastructure Investments
Morgan Stanley predicts a compound annual growth rate (hashtag#CAGR) of 15.3% in hashtag#Indian infrastructure investment over the next five years, reinforcing the bullish outlook consistently maintained by Infra Advisors over the past decade. We remain optimistic about the sector’s growth and investment potential, even during the challenging hashtag#COVID-19 period. Morgan Stanley projects that cumulative expenditure […]
Breaking New Ground: Open Cast Project under Mine Develop & Operate Project Journey
The Gigantic Move “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”. it all started when one of the subsidiary of Coal India Limited, embarked on one of the largest Open Cast Project (OCP) initiatives. This venture aimed to extract a staggering volume of coal annually, requiring the dispatch of around 40 rack loads […]
High-Speed Corridors: A Measured Approach, Room for Improvement
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs recently approved eight high-speed road corridor projects spanning 936 km across the country, with an investment of ₹50,655 crore. These projects are anticipated to create approximately 4.42 crore man-days of direct and indirect employment. Notably, these initiatives will be rolled out under a toll-based model, a strategic move aimed […]
New RBI Framework for Infrastructure Projects: A Balancing Act?
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) framework for various asset classes of projects, including infrastructure project financing, has sparked discussions within the industry. The framework can be considered as a manifestation of the central bank’s concern over project finance buildup. The framework aims to strengthen project health through stricter pre-financial closure requirements, limitations on the […]
