Union Budget: Infra Sector Calls For Raised Capex, Sops For Green Projects, Tax Reforms
The industry players in the infrastructure sector -- from construction to real estate, transportation, and urban development -- also emphasised the need for fiscal reforms and policies that would ease the burden on infrastructure projects.
Jan 28, 2025, 20:15 PM IST
FM holds pre- Budget consultation representatives of Infra sector
The main areas of discussion during the meeting included issues relating to bringing in more capital to the infrastructure sector such as highways, railways, telecom and automobiles, including incentives for electric vehicles as well as for the renewable energy sector, a finance ministry statement said.
Jun 14, 2019, 10:10 AM IST
Budget: Infra sector seeks higher allocation, tax breaks
The infrastructure sector`s stakeholders expect a rise in budgetary allocation for 2017-18 and tax breaks to reinvigorate the industry.
Jan 26, 2017, 15:41 PM IST
Govt to address regulatory, financial issues in infra sector: Shaktikanta Das
The government Monday assured industry stakeholders of resolving regulatory and financing issues to expedite infrastructure projects, including those being promoted under the PPP mode.
Oct 26, 2015, 18:19 PM IST
Hiring up 4% in September; infra, IT top job creators: Survey
Sector-wise, infrastructure led the way, while IT & telecom sectors also witnessed an average 6 percent rise in demand during the month.
Oct 06, 2015, 18:01 PM IST
Execution, capital issues persist in infra sector: BofA-ML
Noting that infrastructure is witnessing a gradual revival, a BofA-ML report said the sector is still faced with challenges in terms of working capital requirements and execution issues.
Sep 08, 2015, 23:24 PM IST
Payments banks Rs 14 lakh cr bonanza for infra sector
Payments banks can annually free up a whopping Rs 14 trillion in incremental credit for the fund-starved infrastructure sector, says a SBI Research report.
Aug 30, 2015, 11:38 AM IST
Infra sector growth at 6-month high of 4.4% in May
The output of eight infrastructure sectors expanded by 4.4 percent in May, the highest growth rate in past six months, on the back of upsurge in production of coal and refinery products.
Jun 30, 2015, 18:24 PM IST
Hyundai Motor Group plans expansion in infra sector in India
Hyundai Motor Group Tuesday expressed its desire to expand its business into sectors like construction and railways in India, where it is currently the largest exporter of cars.
May 19, 2015, 21:31 PM IST
PM Modi reviews infra sectors; New civil aviation policy on anvil
Reviewing work in connectivity-linked infrastructure sectors, Modi emphasised the need for faster inter-ministerial coordination and resolution of issues, and laid stress on achieving visible results in clear timeframes.
Nov 05, 2014, 18:26 PM IST
Infra, construction sector growth may remain stressed in FY15
Growth of infrastructure and construction as well as metals and mining sectors is likely to remain stressed in FY15 as high leverage levels may constrain the ability of some corporates to access credit, India Ratings and Research, a Fitch Group company, said in a report Tuesday.
Sep 16, 2014, 18:44 PM IST
Plan Panel to apprise PM on performance of infra sector
Future targets for the infrastructure sector, which is a focus area for the Modi-led government, will also be discussed during the presentation.
Jul 18, 2014, 19:40 PM IST
Industry hails infra reforms announcements in Budget
Narendra Modi's maiden budget has paved way for infrastructure reforms and has created a sense of confidence among investors, who are awaiting removal of structural bottlenecks in projects, industry analysts and India Inc on Thursday said hailing announcements.
Jul 11, 2014, 13:56 PM IST
Separate infra for agriculture consumers for 24x7 power supply
Aiming to replicate Gujarat's model of 24x7 power supply by segregating infrastructure for agriculture and non-agriculture consumers, the government Thursday announced Rs 500 crore support for the proposed scheme.
Jul 10, 2014, 16:16 PM IST