1.EPC companies facing challenges to fund roads

Financial closure and land acquisition in roads are major deterrents

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2.Road projects awarded in HAM dried up

NHAI has slowed down HAM bidding and is focussing on EPC bids.

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3.Funding challenges in HAM projects for roads

Around 45 per cent HAM projects are yet to complete financial closure.

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4.GST rate cut to impact demand, improve transparency in real estate

The GST Council’s decision to reduce the GST rates for under-construction residential housing projects will lead to marginal traction in demand and bring in more transparency for home buyers, according to India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra).

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5.Resilient demand, moderate capacity addition, tapering costs

India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has maintained a stable outlook on the cement sector for FY2020.

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6.Liquidity is Key for Survival and Growth

India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has maintained an overall negative outlook on the real estate sector for FY2020.

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7.Risks emerging in roads; delays in financial tie-ups key monitorable

India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has maintained a stable outlook for the construction sector for FY2020..

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