Infrastructure Investment News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Sovereign Wealth Funds & Pension Funds emerge key drivers of capital inflow in India: Report
New Delhi, February 12: The Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) and Pension Funds (PFs) have emerged as critical drivers of capital flow into India says a report named "The Role of Sovereign Wealth and Pension Funds in India's Growth".
FM Sitharaman cites statistics to trash TMC's claims of Centre ignoring Bengal
New Delhi, Feb 11: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday cited details of the large infrastructure projects in the highways, railways and airports sectors and the social welfare scheme undertaken by the Narendra Modi government in West Bengal to refute the claims of the Trinamool Congress that the Centre was discriminating against the state.
Banks funding data for Private sector projects shows jump in private capex: Kotak Mutual Fund
New Delhi, February 11: Funding for private sector projects has been witnessing significant growth, with bank approvals rising at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20 per cent since the pre-COVID period. This trend highlights a strong outlook for private capital expenditure (capex), according to a report from Kotak Mutual Fund.
Investment worth Rs 95,566 crore being made for development of railways in Bihar: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Patna, February 9: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday announced that the government was making an investment worth Rs 95,566 crore for the development of railways in Bihar.
Cong warns against toll on KIIFB roads, Kerala FM says no decision yet
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 4: Ever since the news surfaced that the cash-strapped Kerala government is considering introducing a toll tax on all roads developed using funds from the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Board (KIIFB) to raise revenue, there has been a huge outcry, especially from the Congress-led UDF.
India's Fiscal and Monetary Policies shift towards supporting economic growth: Morgan Stanley
New Delhi, February 4: India's fiscal and monetary policies are now focusing more on supporting economic growth, aligning with expectations of a cyclical recovery, according to a report by Morgan Stanley.
Budget allocates Rs 11.21 lakh crore capex for 2025-26, 0.9% higher than 2024-25(BE)
New Delhi, February 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has allocated Rs 11.21 lakh crore for capital expenditure in the Union budget for 2025-26.
India needs step up investment in infrastructure for higher growth; Private Sector must chip in in critical sectors
New Delhi, January 31: The Economic Survey presented on Friday emphasised that India needs a continued step-up of infrastructure investment over the next two decades to sustain a high rate of growth.
Economic Survey asks private sector to reciprocate government capex expenditure
New Delhi, January 31: The Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled in the Parliament on Friday called for the private sector to reciprocate similar to that of the government capex expenditure.
Despite govt capex of Rs 54 Lakh cr over 5 years, concern on pvt investment and employment remain
New Delhi, January 31: The Indian government has spent over Rs 54 lakh crore on capital expenditure in the past 11 years, according to a report by Systematix Institutional Equities.
Expected 5 per cent growth for UAE's infrastructure sector in 2025
Abu Dhabi, January 28: International reports from specialised construction and infrastructure research firms have highlighted the UAE's position as one of the most active construction markets regionally and globally.
Davos: Mumbai's MMRDA signs 11 MoUs worth USD 40 billion at WEF 2025
Davos, January 24: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has signed 11 pivotal Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth USD 40 billion (Rs 3.5 lakh crore) at the prestigious World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.
India's plastic pipe industry has significant headroom for growth: Jefferies
New Delhi, January 14: India's plastic pipe industry has immense growth potential due to its lower per-capita pipe consumption compared to the global average, according to a recent report by Jefferies.
Government's infrastructure investments to propel growth into FY 2026: Report
New Delhi, January 12: The Union government's efforts on infrastructure development and investments in critical sectors such as railways, defence, power, and data centres are expected to drive growth momentum into the financial year (FY) 2026 and beyond, says a report by financial services firm Prabhudas Lilladher (PL).
Adani Group commits Rs 60,000 crore investment plan to enhance Chhattisgarh's power generation
New Delhi, Jan 12: The Adani Group has announced a planned investment of Rs 60,000 crore to expand the group's power plants in Raipur, Korba, and Raigarh in Chhattisgarh.
Adani Group plans Rs 75,000 cr investment in Chhattisgarh, CM Sai says after meeting Gautam Adani
Raipur, January 12: Adani Group will make investments worth totalling Rs 75,000 in Chhattisgarh, in sectors ranging from power, cement, education, health, skill, and tourism, announced the Chief Minister's Office.
India's metal & mining industry is a bright spot when global market is struggling with stagnant commodity volumes
New Delhi, January 7: Indian metal and mining companies are emerging as a bright spot in a global market that is struggling with stagnant commodity volumes, according to a report by Jefferies.
Government to prioritise Capex in FY26 with 16-20% allocation: JM Financial
New Delhi, January 5: The Union Government's fiscal strategy for financial year (FY) 2026 will prioritise capital expenditure (Capex), with a major allocation expected to range between 16-20 per cent, from its revised estimates of 90 per cent of FY25 Budgeted Estimates (BE), stated JM Financial in its latest report.
States must develop action plans for better logistics to attract investments: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, January 4: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has said that States along with the private sector must develop action plans for better logistics business to attract investments.