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Analysts bullish on cement stocks on sustained demand, price hikes

Analysts note that cement manufacturers may have to hike prices further to ensure sustainability of margins amid rising cost pressures.

Govt must focus on infrastructure project planning: Louis Berger Asia

Louis Berger is a global infrastructure advisory firm

448 infra projects report cost overrun of Rs 4.02 trn; 539 behind schedule

The report however, noted that the number of delayed projects decreased to 401, if delay is calculated on the basis of latest schedule of completion

BS READS: Some mistakes India must avoid this time to make DFIs a success

Now that DFIs are making a comeback, three key issues will be crucial for their success -the availability of long-term funds at a reasonable cost, private-sector ownership, and professional management

PM to address webinar concerning implementation of budget in infra today

The panellists will share their ideas on improving pace and quality of infrastructure development, with focus on advanced technology, and attracting more investments in the sector

GMR Infrastructure records third quarter loss of Rs 1,120 crore

The firm was hit hard by pandemic-induced lockdowns

Budget new rules on holding firms queer pitch for sovereign, pension funds

A proposed regime requiring investments through holding companies may have tax implications, say experts

Infrastructure push: Higher expenditure yet to reflect in top line

Combined net sales of infra, capital goods firms down 2.3% in Dec quarter

Modi govt targets land disputes that cripple India's infrastructure

The spat over a location to house train carriages has indefinitely delayed the construction of a metro that could decongest the city and bring $4.2 billion worth of investments

Budget 2021: South Central Railway gets Rs 7,222 cr for infra works

The South Central Railway (SCR) has been sanctioned Rs 7,222 crore in 2021-22 budget as against Rs 7,024 crore allocated for previous financial year, towards important infrastructure works

Budget focuses on boosting demand and supply to aid long-term growth

The Budget aims to boost demand and supply through increased spending in sectors such as health, education, infrastructure and power

Budget 2021 creates investment opportunities, from infra to healthcare

The Union Budget 2021 increased India's healthcare spending by 137 per cent and lifted caps on foreigners investing in the insurance sector. Devangshu Datta explains investments after the Budget 2021.

Continuum green bond issue shows global players vying for India infra pie

Continuum Wind Energy's six-year bond of $560 mn got over $3 bn pre-order bids on opening in US. Initial price guidance was 4.875%, issue rate could be as low as 4.5%

Budget proposes astute reforms, simultaneous action for supply and demand

Kudos to the Finance Minister for opening up all the taps to invest in infrastructure, writes Shailesh Haribhakti.

Budget bets big on growth: FM squeezes subsidies, raises capex again

Asset sale to get Rs 1.75 trillion; transparent budgeting gets a leg-up

KNR Constructions soars 17%, hits new high ahead of 1:1 bonus share issue

The stock will turn ex-date for bonus issue on Wednesday, February 3

India's budget will boost infra, create new jobs: US chamber of commerce

Fiscal deficit is projected to be high, but these are extraordinary times. India has been fiscally prudent compared to other countries at a time of unprecedented economic pressure

Budget 2021: Govt lays out Rs 5.54 trn for capital creation in infra sector

Close to 8,500 km of road, highway projects being planned to be awarded by March 2022

Budget a fine balance between prudent spending, incentives to woo capital

The FM's speech boosted sentiments through announcement of anticipated reforms like infra funding through a new DFI, 'bad bank'-type structure for resolution of stressed assets

Infra thrust: Capital-intensive sectors get boost in Union Budget 2021

Consumer demand likely to take a hit owing to reduction in overall public expenditure