Finally, the FM has managed to give infrastructure a wholesome push and a defined focus within the perimeter of the Union Budget.
With the private equity (PE) players dictating the prices to be charged for real estate properties, many new real estate projects, especially those in which PE firms are investing, could see a substantial price correction across India. As banks tread the realty sector with caution and the capital market appears too volatile for raising funds, special purpose vehicles (SPVs) with private equity appear to be the only alternative.
Around 40 years ago, one of the world's largest employee-owned companies set foot on Indian soil, bringing with it over a century of experience, expertise and knowledge. Mott MacDonald India, now an established multinational company with a team of skilled engineers.
Based in Hyderabad but with a nationwide presence across 23 states and two union territories in India and West Africa, Ramky Infrastructure has scope for vast opportunities in the international market. An order book of over Rs 14,000 crore keeps the wheels of success turning in its favour and the company remains a firm favourite for executing urban infrastructure projects.
Last year when I wrote this column, I found India whining. The maladies that have affected our economic health had already spread into our system and I had tried to offer an action-based solution. Our whole issue offered solutions to beat the morass. One year later, the Government is finally in action mode. But now the treatment will take time and recovery will be slow.
Chetas Desai, CEO, Ambit Corporate Finance Here´s an investment bank that thrives on crucial decision-making, accelerated timelines, transactions of significant complexities and colossal stakes. With key partners, Ambit Corporate Finance has created a niche for itself as one of the top investment banks in India.
Reliance Infrastructure Ltd (RInfra) is the largest infrastructure company developing projects through various special purpose vehicles (SPVs) in several high-growth areas in the infrastructure sector such as roads, metro rail and cement. It is also a leading utility company with a presence across the value chain of power businesses
JAIRAJ PURANDARE decodes the taxation structure applicable to REITs according to the Finance Bill 2015. Understanding the need for additional funds for the real-estate sector, globally successful investment vehicle REIT was introduced in India.
SAIL and NMDC are planning to set up an ultra mega steel plant (UMSP) in Chhattisgarh´s Bastar region.
Railways have joined hands with Haryana seeking speedy execution of viable rail projects in the state in a JV model. The JV company will be fully-owned by the government.
