1.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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2.There needs to be a heavy outlay in the infrastructure sector

Major investment is required towards ensuring sanitation facilities in every town and village across the country, and the supply of potable water

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3.LYNX-Lawrence and Mayo brings advanced mobile mapping solutions to India

This technology will revolutionise infrastructure, construction and mining in the country.

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4.Infra players recommend changes to boost sector

The sector seeks exemption from cross subsidy, transmission charges for renewable energy

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5.Canada Pension Plan Investment Board to invest up to $600 mn through NIIF

The agreement includes a commitment of $150 million in the NIIF Master Fund and co-investment rights of up to $450 million in future opportunities.

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6.RBI permitting banks to lend to InvITs positive

Now, with the availability of bank debt financing, InvIT issuances can further gain prominence, says ICRA

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7.Brownfield Asset Recycling for the government’s divestment programme

The model’s low-risk nature will help kick-start private investment

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8.Dedicated land acquisition cells should be formed for roads at the project level

Yogesh Kumar Jain, Managing Director, PNC Infratech, shares more on the success of the roads sector and why will it continue to be a focus area for the company with SHRIYAL SETHUMADHAVAN.

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9.The decision-making process and awarding of railway contracts need to be faster

At present, Tata Projects is executing works on important stretches of the Eastern and Western Dedicated Freight Corridors

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10.Disbursals of financing to contractors needs to be done in a timely manner

Metro-rail lines are one of the best mass-transit options for the public in congested city areas.

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