"Infrastructure" tag
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Nord Stream: Could Germany return to Russian gas imports?

For months, there has been speculation that the United States and Russia want the Nord Stream gas pipelines repaired and flowing again. The question remains whether Germany might agree. As the war in Ukraine grinds...

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Tesla eyes India’s EV market but hurdles remain

US carmaker Tesla wants to stake its claim in India, but its success hinges on balancing affordability and infrastructure development. US electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla began hiring in India last week, with the company advertising a dozen job...

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Kenya: A renewable energy hub with frequent blackouts

Kenya boasts around 87% renewable energy generation, yet its citizens are left fumbling in the dark. Experts say frequent nationwide power outages in recent months show weaknesses in the system that need attention. “It is...

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UK to grant new oil, gas licences despite zero-carbon aim

Britain will award hundreds of new licences to explore for oil and gas in the North Sea, its government says. Premier Rishi Sunak said it was “vital” to boost the country’s energy independence. The UK is to...

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Is Credit drive to priority sector gains clutch in India?

In India, the priority sector is a set of sectors identified by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as being of strategic importance for the country’s development. Credit push to the priority sector refers to...

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Will India’s monetization program ever work?

The government has announced a very ambitious plan of monetizing infrastructure assets worth $81 billion. Experts believe it’s a good idea, but the execution looks challenging. The timing isn’t perfect, either. The Indian government has...

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Tourism Infrastructure: Arunachal Pradesh an ideal destination for investment

Arunachal Pradesh is arguably India’s most picturesque, yet under-explored, hill destination. A major reason behind the low tourist footfalls has been the lack of connectivity. The recent connectivity-rush in the region may bring an end...

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Myanmar: India intends to play the long game & invest more

The armed forces of Myanmar, referred to as Tatmadaw, are in the habit of grabbing political power. They did it again in a February 1, 2021 coup. But unlike in the past, India didn’t leave...

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Commentary & Views: A Populist budget

Nirmala Sitharaman, FM presented all-encompassing budget covering almost all sectors – infra, agriculture, education, health care, skill development etc. The full-time budget of Modi V2 Government was riding high on people’s and industry’s expectations. Sops...

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Municipal Bond market in India: Challenges and Way Forward

The municipal bond market in India has been marked by very modest borrowing levels, which have stagnated over the past few years. One of the possible reasons for this could be the availability of ‛soft...

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Municipal Bond Market in India

India’s urban population has been constantly growing since independence and the current urbanization rate is close to 31.2 percent. However, in absolute terms, India is second only to China in total urban population. The existing...

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Changing dashboard – Power, Infrastructure, Finance & Politics

Miles to cover for the power sector in India, Could you elaborate on this? India ushered in power sector reforms, with enactment of Electricity Act 2003. After more than two decades, reliability of power in India...