1.Major boost to port sector reforms

The Indian Port sector is witnessing deceleration in cargo decline in Q2 FY2021, with cargo at Indian ports witnessing Y-o-Y decline of ~9% each in July and August, after severe contraction of ~22% in Q1 FY2021 due to the impact of Covid-19 pandemic. The recovery has been relatively better at non major ports. The recovery trend is driven by easing of containment measures and uptick in economic activity. The major cargo segments impacted are POL, coal and containers; while fertilisers and iron ore have bucked the trend and grown during 5m FY2021.

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2.SAROD-Ports - a dispute resolution mechanism

Aims to resolve the disputes in the ports sector in a cost-effective manner.

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3.Domestic road transportation: Outlook negative

Sector expected to contract by 18-20% in FY2021 due to pandemic-induced challenges.

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4.What keeps mega projects on track!: Detailed report

Here are key factors that ensure minimal cost and time overruns in project completion.

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5.Dark clouds looming over aviation infra industry

Airports’ profitability and cashflows to remain under pressure: ICRA

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6.NHAI's proposal for operational BOT (Toll) projects

Proposes to provide extension in concession period and COVID-19 loan

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7.Major ports see steep 21% volume contraction in April

Sector outlook remains negative in near-to-medium term: ICRA.

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8.State budget cuts to affect construction contractors

States' gross tax collections likely to witness significant contraction in FY2020-21.

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9.Partial release of BGs positive for construction sector

Likely to enhance liquidity and contractor’s ability to take up fresh projects.

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10.COVID-19: Construction equipment demand to falter further

CE industry witnessed a significant volume de-growth of ~16% in CY2019.

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