1.Maharashtra bets big on floating solar PVs

Maharashtra has the potential to generate 57,891 MW of electricity through solar PV installations

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2.Kolkata East West Metro corridor Phase-I inaugurated

Piyush Goyal dedicated various railway projects to the nation

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3.Railways Capex for 2020-21 pegged at all time high

Target of new lines, gauge conversion and doubling/tripling for 2020-21 is 3,750 route km against 3,150 in 2019-20

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4.From lives to livelihoods, solar powers opportunity for Indian households

A new report shows an overwhelming majority (94 per cent) of households with a solar home system (SHS) say it has led to quality of life improvements

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5.Budget announcements impact building materials segment

Indirect announcements made in Budget 2020 impact the building materials segment

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6.Infra slowly getting into action with Budget 2020: CW

Rs 1.70 tn is being allocated for transport infra in the Union Budget 2020-21

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7.Tax Concessions extended to Sovereign and Pension funds in Budget 2020

The detailed budget speech, one of the most comprehensive ones in recent past did have some significant positives for sectors like Infrastructure, Power, Banking and NBFC, Agriculture reiterating her focus on Affordable housing, Education and Healthcare sector.

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8.Budget proposes Rs 220 billion for power and renewable energy sector in 2020-21

Expansion of national gas grid from the present 16,200 km to 27,000 km has been proposed.

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9.Infra’s Call for Funding

Budget 2020: Infrastructure requires immediate funding to rejuvenate itself

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10.Siemens to acquire C&S Electric for Rs 21 billion in India for electrification needs

Acquisition to address rising demand for low-voltage power distribution in India

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