Good pipeline of projects in Telangana, more roads, bridges, renewable energy
1 year, 10 months ago

Good pipeline of projects in Telangana, more roads, bridges, renewable energy

The Hindu  

Telangana has responded with a good pipeline of projects and going forward likely to see more demand from projects to develop roads, highways and bridges as well as renewable energy and warehousing facilities, according to India Infrastructure Finance Company Managing Director P. R. Jaishankar. A government of India enterprise providing financial solutions to all sub-sectors of the infrastructure sector in India, IIFCL in Telangana has provided finance to some 30 infrastructure projects with a total project outlay of ₹40,017 crore thus far. While IIFCL does not have any State-wise allocation as its focus is on projects which are commercially viable and in public interest, “Telangana has been been responding with a good pipeline of projects be it airports and in the areas of agriculture development, water and sanitation as well as renewable energy,” said Mr. Jaishankar, who was recently in Hyderabad for a stakeholders meet. Noting that more traction was seen in roads, highways, bridges, renewable energy and warehousing projects in Telangana, he said “we are also looking at some of the projects.” To a query, Deputy Managing Director Pawan K. Kumar said IIFCL will be raising ₹2,000 crore through a 10-year infrastructure bonds issue next week.

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Telangana Budget 2025-26: Key takeaways | In charts
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1 week, 2 days ago

Telangana Budget 2025-26: Key takeaways | In charts

The Hindu  

The Telangana State budget with an outlay of ₹3.05 lakh crores was presented by the Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka in the Assembly today. Receipts and Expenditure Revenue receipts stand at ₹2.3 lakh crores for 2025-26 budget estimates, up from ₹2.02 lakh crores last year. Revenue expenditure for social services increased from ₹81.1 thousand crores in 2024-25 to ₹1.1 …

Not much to cheer about for irrigation sector in 2025-26 Budget
1 week, 3 days ago

Not much to cheer about for irrigation sector in 2025-26 Budget

The Hindu  

HYDERABAD The budgetary allocation for the irrigation sector for 2025-26 appears to be no match to the government plans to complete several ongoing projects and taking up some new projects as part of its plans to increase the irrigation potential from the existing 73.57 lakh acres to 127.57 lakh acres in the years to come. The allocation for the coming …

Telangana Budget: ₹5,907 crore allocated for R&B department
1 week, 3 days ago

Telangana Budget: ₹5,907 crore allocated for R&B department

The Hindu  

To improve road and other infrastructure in both the rural and urban areas, the Telangana government has proposed an allocation of ₹5,907 crore for the Roads & Buildings department in the Budget-2025-26. “The innovative ‘Hybrid Annuity Model ’, adopted by the State government is set to expedite development, will speed up road infrastructure development ensuring efficient resource utilisation,” said Deputy …

Telangana Budget: Allocation for Industries higher at ₹3,527 crore
1 week, 3 days ago

Telangana Budget: Allocation for Industries higher at ₹3,527 crore

The Hindu  

An allocation of ₹3,527 crore as well as plans to decentralise industrial development with a Mega Master Plan-2050 and establish Hyderabad-Warangal Industrial Corridor were key announcements for Industries in Telangana Budget 2025-26. Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka did not touch on the pending incentives in his speech, but Budget documents showed ₹1,730 crore allocation towards incentives …

Telangana budget 2025-26: Municipal Administration & Urban Development gets ₹17,677 crore
1 week, 3 days ago

Telangana budget 2025-26: Municipal Administration & Urban Development gets ₹17,677 crore

The Hindu  

The Congress Government in Telangana has announced an allocation of ₹17,677 crore for funding the various projects under the Municipal Administration and Urban Development department including a novel three year ₹4,500 crore investment plan for the growth and development of newly established municipalities and urban development authorities for enhanced urban infrastructure and sustainable urban development. “Telangana is witnessing the fastest …

Telangana’s public debt expected to cross ₹5 lakh crore by 2025-26 end
1 week, 3 days ago

Telangana’s public debt expected to cross ₹5 lakh crore by 2025-26 end

The Hindu  

Telangana’s total public debt outstanding, loans under the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act provisions, are expected to cross ₹5 lakh crore at the end of next financial year. Key updates from Telangana budget 2025-26 presentation Various sources of loans According to the 2025-26 budget documents, the State’s open market loans are expected to reach ₹4.07 lakh crore at the …

Telangana Budget 2025-26 to be presented in Assembly on Wednesday
1 week, 4 days ago

Telangana Budget 2025-26 to be presented in Assembly on Wednesday

The Hindu  

The stage is all set for the presentation of Telangana’s annual financial statement, budget, for the financial year 2025-26 in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, who holds the Finance portfolio, will present the budget in the House around noon on Wednsday even as the Finance department officials initiated efforts to fine tune the annual …

Centre allocates Rs 5,688 crore for NH projects in Telangana
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Centre allocates Rs 5,688 crore for NH projects in Telangana

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: The Union government has allocated Rs 5,688.33 crore for ongoing and new National Highway projects in Telangana for the fiscal year 2025-26. According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways’ Demands for Grants, Rs 4,158.33 crore has been earmarked for ongoing projects and sanctioned works costing above Rs 5 crore. Currently, the Centre is executing various NH projects …

Maharashtra's budget for FY 2025-26 presented by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar: Key announcements
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Maharashtra's budget for FY 2025-26 presented by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar: Key announcements

India TV News  

Maharashtra's budget for FY 2025-26 presented by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar: Key announcements Last year’s pre-election budget was lauded as both inclusive and transformative, with its public-friendly policies playing a crucial role in the Mahayuti government’s return to power. Metro network expansion and Mumbai infrastructure projects Maharashtra will allocate Rs 64,000 crore for Mumbai infrastructure projects, including the expansion of …

Land acquisition delay by Telangana govt. a roadblock to Regional Ring Road, says Kishan Reddy
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Land acquisition delay by Telangana govt. a roadblock to Regional Ring Road, says Kishan Reddy

The Hindu  

The delay in land acquisition for the proposed 340-km Regional Ring Road by the State government is stalling project progress, despite multiple letters being sent to the officials concerned, Telangana BJP president and Union Minister of Coal & Mines G. Kishan Reddy said. Stating that 95% of the Centre’s work has been completed on time, he urged the State government …

Govt. sets an ambitious housing target for 2025-26 in Andhra Pradesh
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Govt. sets an ambitious housing target for 2025-26 in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

The Government of Andhra Pradesh is aiming at constructing 10 lakh houses under the PMAY 1.0 and PMAY 2.0 schemes between April 2025 and March 2026 in both the rural and urban areas. “The government is committed to completing these houses by mobilising additional funds, if required, and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has promised to allocate additional budgetary support,” …

Andhra Pradesh Industries & Commerce Department gets ₹3,156 crore in Budget for 2025-26
1 month ago

Andhra Pradesh Industries & Commerce Department gets ₹3,156 crore in Budget for 2025-26

The Hindu  

The Industries & Commerce Department got an allocation of ₹3,156 crore in the Budget presented by Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav in the Legislative Assembly on Friday. Mr. Keshav said the government unveiled a series of forward-looking policy initiatives for accelerating industrial growth and building a robust investment ecosystem, and it secured investment commitments worth ₹6.30 lakh crore. The major investors …

Kochi Corporation’s fund utilisation for ongoing fiscal may exceed ₹70 crore, says Mayor
1 month ago

Kochi Corporation’s fund utilisation for ongoing fiscal may exceed ₹70 crore, says Mayor

The Hindu  

The Kochi Corporation may be able to spend nearly ₹70 crore of the allocations for the 2024-25 financial year, Mayor M. Anilkumar has said. The utilisation may exceed ₹70 crore when bills on expenditure for ₹23.47 crore on infrastructure are considered. Addressing the Corporation Council meeting on Tuesday, Mr. Anilkumar said weekly review meetings should be convened by the development …

January Sees Record Project Announcements Worth ₹4.52 Lakh Cr
1 month, 1 week ago

January Sees Record Project Announcements Worth ₹4.52 Lakh Cr

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The month of January saw the announcement of a record number of new projects by both public and private sector valued Rs 4.52 lakh crore. Infrastructure sector, buoyed by both central and state government capex plans, emerged as the leading sector with Rs 1,97,974.04 crore across 1,337 projects, accounting for 43.79 percent of the total investment. The Power Distribution …

Centre allocated ₹1.08 lakh crore to Telangana in this year’s budget, says Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar
1 month, 1 week ago

Centre allocated ₹1.08 lakh crore to Telangana in this year’s budget, says Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar

The Hindu  

Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Thursday claimed that Telangana has been allocated ₹1.08 lakh crore in the form of taxes and schemes in this year’s Union Budget and accused the Congress government of spreading “false propaganda” against the Centre to divert the attention of the people from its own failure to implement the six promised …

Odisha CM Presents Rs 2.90 Lakh Crore Budget for 2025–26, Focuses on Development and Infrastructure
1 month, 1 week ago

Odisha CM Presents Rs 2.90 Lakh Crore Budget for 2025–26, Focuses on Development and Infrastructure

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi presented a comprehensive and ambitious state budget of Rs 2.90 lakh crore for the financial year 2025-26 in the Odisha Legislative Assembly on Monday. The budget, which highlights the state government's commitment to inclusive and fast-paced development, addresses key issues ranging from rural and urban poverty to infrastructure enhancement and agricultural growth. Presenting …

Rajnath, Gadkari inaugurate, lay foundation stone for development projects in Lucknow
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rajnath, Gadkari inaugurate, lay foundation stone for development projects in Lucknow

The Hindu  

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Friday jointly inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple infrastructural projects in Lucknow and hailed the ‘unprecedented’ development of Uttar Pradesh under the Bharatiya Janata Party government. Speaking at the function, Mr. Gadkari said road projects worth ₹3.5 lakh crore have already been …

A revenue surplus state, Telangana now debt-ridden: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
1 month, 2 weeks ago

A revenue surplus state, Telangana now debt-ridden: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that Telangana, a revenue surplus state at the time of AP reorganisation, was now debt-ridden. While the Finance minister was addressing the House during the general discussion on the Union Budget, the Congress member interrupted her, asking what the Union government has given to Telangana and what was the status of …

Kerala Budget: Allocations for pumped storage projects, green hydrogen initiatives and battery energy storage system
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kerala Budget: Allocations for pumped storage projects, green hydrogen initiatives and battery energy storage system

The Hindu  

The Kerala Budget for 2025-26 has placed emphasis on green hydrogen projects, pumped storage projects and battery energy storage systems for boosting the State’s energy sector. The Budget has earmarked ₹100 crore for PSPs, and ₹6.5 crore for implementing green hydrogen projects. Hydrogen Valley The Budget has also provided ₹5 crore for implementing Phase 1 of the proposed Hydrogen Valley …

Railway budget: Andhra Pradesh gets Rs 9,417 crore, up by Rs 266 crore
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Railway budget: Andhra Pradesh gets Rs 9,417 crore, up by Rs 266 crore

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Unveiling a budget with an outlay of Rs 2,52,200 crore for the financial year 2025-26, Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the allocation of Rs 9,417 crore for Andhra Pradesh, an increase of a whopping Rs 266 crore from Rs 9,151 crore allocated in the previous financial year. Vaishnaw highlighted that this amount is 11 times more than …

₹20K cr for research, AI, geospatial initiatives to drive R&D, but India needs more: Industry
1 month, 3 weeks ago

₹20K cr for research, AI, geospatial initiatives to drive R&D, but India needs more: Industry

Hindustan Times  

The ₹20,000-crore allocation to drive research, the expansion of AI and geospatial initiatives and further push to Atal Tinkering Labs are some of the significant steps taken in the Union Budget 2025-26 to strengthen the country's research & development ecosystem, but the country needs more, industry players said. "The ₹20,000 crore allocation for private & public sector-driven research, the expansion …

BJP ready for debate on Modi govt.’s funds and projects to Telangana
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP ready for debate on Modi govt.’s funds and projects to Telangana

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has challenged the Congress and BRS leaders for a public debate on the funds and projects brought to Telangana under the NDA government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the last 10 years in comparison with the previous decade of the Congress-led UPA regime on Sunday. While he did not mention about any specific projects …

Budget 2025's Push For Capex And Infrastructure Growth Will Help Steel Industry, Says ISSDA
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025's Push For Capex And Infrastructure Growth Will Help Steel Industry, Says ISSDA

ABP News  

The reforms brought ahead in the Union Budget 2025 will help push the steel industry towards growth, the Indian Stainless Steel Development Association said on Sunday. Issuing a statement, the association said, “The Budget offers a balanced roadmap for long-term growth in the stainless steel industry.The focus on infrastructure, manufacturing, and sustainability will elevate the sector's economic contribution and reinforce …

Budget 2025: What govt doubling down on infrastructure spending can achieve
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025: What govt doubling down on infrastructure spending can achieve

India Today  

With an eye on the ripple effect it has on employment generation and attracting private capital, the Narendra Modi government has doubled down on massive public spending through infrastructure in Budget 2025, with large connectivity projects and urban redevelopment as the main focus. Amplifying capital spend by states, the Centre will also set up an Urban Challenge Fund of Rs …

Budget 2025: No major incentives for Andhra Pradesh, but government hopeful
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025: No major incentives for Andhra Pradesh, but government hopeful

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: While Andhra Pradesh was not specifically mentioned in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget speech, a closer look at the document revealed that the Centre has allocated funds for several key projects in the State, including the Polavaram Irrigation Project, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, and Visakhapatnam Port. A total of Rs 5,936 crore has been earmarked for the Polavaram project, Rs …

Foundation for future-ready india: Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Foundation for future-ready india: Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: BJP termed the Union Budget growth-oriented with a fine balance between economic and social sectors. The Union Government announced an interest-free loan of Rs 1.5 lakh crore for states for 50 years, from which Karnataka is likely to receive Rs 7,000 to Rs 8,000 crore, said former CM and BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai. Rajya Sabha member Lahar Singh Siroya …

Union budget: Polavaram project allocated ₹5,936 crore, RINL gets ₹2,995 crore
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Union budget: Polavaram project allocated ₹5,936 crore, RINL gets ₹2,995 crore

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh has nothing much to cheer about in the Union Budget 2025-26, barring the allocation of ₹5,936 crore for the Polavaram project and ₹2,995 crore for Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited, the holding company of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. It was stated in the ‘Expenditure Budget’ document that the revised cost of the Polavaram project amounted to ₹30,436.95 crore, and the …

Budget 2025: Govt allocates ₹1.5 lakh crore for interest-free loans to boost state infrastructure
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Budget 2025: Govt allocates ₹1.5 lakh crore for interest-free loans to boost state infrastructure

Live Mint  

In the Union Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a major allocation of ₹1.5 lakh crore for 50 years interest free loans to the state governments for boosting capital expenditure and development of infrastructure across the country. With this, The central government aims to empower states to make substantial capital expenditures without the immediate cost of interest payments …

Budget 2025 Infrastructure Allocation: From ₹500 cr for AI education to infra in IITs, here’s what Sitharaman proposed
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Budget 2025 Infrastructure Allocation: From ₹500 cr for AI education to infra in IITs, here’s what Sitharaman proposed

Live Mint  

Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday made a series of announcements aimed at driving infrastructure development and said ₹1.5 lakh crore will be provided towards 50-year interest-free loans to states for infrastructure projects. Budget 2025 for infrastructure development Public-Private Partnership in Infrastructure — Each infrastructure-related ministry will create a three-year pipeline of projects that can be implemented in …

Govt infra spending rises, but private sector participation limited
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Govt infra spending rises, but private sector participation limited

Hindustan Times  

India continues to face significant infrastructure development challenges despite extensive government efforts, according to the 2024-25 Economic Survey presented to Parliament on Friday. The survey highlights that while the union government’s capital expenditure on major infrastructure sectors has grown at a trend rate of 38.8% from FY20 to FY24, private sector participation remains limited in core sectors. Safety improvements included …

Economic Survey 2025: Infra investment must increase over next 20 years. It is time for the private sector to step up
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Economic Survey 2025: Infra investment must increase over next 20 years. It is time for the private sector to step up

Live Mint  

India needs to continue stepping up infrastructure investment over the next two decades to sustain a high growth rate, said the Economic Survey 2024-25 on 31 January. The survey, by India's chief economic advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran, also said coordinated action was required from all stakeholders—governments at different tiers, financial market players, project management experts and planners, and the private …

Union Budget 2025: Infrastructure must be engine of sustainable growth
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: Infrastructure must be engine of sustainable growth

Hindustan Times  

As the Union Budget 2025 approaches, there is palpable anticipation regarding the government’s policy direction to reinforce India’s economic growth. Ground-breaking initiatives such as the National Infrastructure Pipeline and the PM Gati Shakti plan have not only modernised India’s physical framework but also spurred economic growth. These initiatives reflect the government’s commitment to sustainable growth while addressing industrialisation, urbanisation challenges …

India needs to step up infrastructure investment, private sector participation low: Economic Survey
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

India needs to step up infrastructure investment, private sector participation low: Economic Survey

New Indian Express  

India needs a continued step-up in infrastructure investment over the next two decades to sustain a high rate of growth, said the Economic Survey of 2024-25. Disaster-resilient urbanisation, public transport, preservation and upkeep of heritage sites, monuments, and tourist destinations, as well as rural public infrastructure, including connectivity, call for greater attention," stated the Survey, released a day before the …

Telangana Secures Rs 1.82 Lakh Cr Investments at WEF
2 months ago

Telangana Secures Rs 1.82 Lakh Cr Investments at WEF

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: IT and industries minister D. Sridhar Babu said that the investments received during the WEF summit in Davos this year at Rs 1.82 lakh crore, were four times higher than the previous year. Sridhar Babu said state government has signed an agreement with Singapore to facilitate technical expertise and student exchange programmes for skill upgradation. Referring to last year’s …

Telangana secures Rs 45K crore investment for green power projects
2 months ago

Telangana secures Rs 45K crore investment for green power projects

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Sun Petrochemicals, a leading energy company, is set to develop three pumped storage hydropower projects in Nagarkurnool, Mancherial and Mulugu districts with an estimated outlay of Rs 45,000 crore. This project will not only create a large number of jobs for our youth but will also drive impactful transformation in Nagarkurnool, Mancherial and Mulugu.” IT & Industries Minister D …

Union Budget 2025: How much was allocated for Infrastructure in 2024?
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2 months, 1 week ago

Union Budget 2025: How much was allocated for Infrastructure in 2024?

India TV News  

The Budget for 2025-26 will be presented on February 1. The government, in the ensuing Budget session of Parliament, is likely to introduce a new income tax bill which seeks to simplify the current I-T law, make it comprehensible and reduce the number of pages by about 60 per cent. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her July Budget had announced …

Union Budget 2025: What to expect for infrastructure in upcoming budget? Know anticipated capital outlay
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2 months, 1 week ago

Union Budget 2025: What to expect for infrastructure in upcoming budget? Know anticipated capital outlay

India TV News  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget for the next fiscal year 2025-26 on February 1. Capital outlay for infrastructure in last budgets In the budget 2024, the Central government announced a capital outlay of Rs 11,11,111 crore, which was 3.4 per cent of the GDP. Expected Capital outlay this year Recently, Union Minister Mansukh …

Budget 2025 wishlist: This is what homebuyers look forward to from the finance minister
2 months, 1 week ago

Budget 2025 wishlist: This is what homebuyers look forward to from the finance minister

Hindustan Times  

With almost five lakh housing units stuck in various stages of construction across cities, homebuyers hope that Budget 2025 will focus on giving them more money and incentivising those who have not received possession of their homes for years despite having paid almost 80%- 100% of the amount to the real estate developer. They hope the government will allocate more …

RBI MPC Member Nagesh Kumar Calls For Focus On Capex And Infrastructure In Budget 2025
2 months, 1 week ago

RBI MPC Member Nagesh Kumar Calls For Focus On Capex And Infrastructure In Budget 2025

ABP News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman should prioritise capital expenditure and infrastructure spending in the Budget for the financial year 2025-26 to stimulate economic growth and ensure its sustainability, said Nagesh Kumar, a member of the RBI Monetary Policy Committee, on Sunday. The renowned economist emphasised that continuing and expanding infrastructure investment would be crucial for establishing a more robust and sustainable …

Gadkari announces over ₹12cr investment for Delhi ahead of polls
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Gadkari announces over ₹12cr investment for Delhi ahead of polls

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Nitin Gadkari, union minister for road transport and highways, on Thursday announced road projects worth ₹12,500 crore to address pollution and traffic congestion in national capital. Seven lawmakers from Delhi met Gadkari on Wednesday to seek Centre’s approval for projects ) Gadkari made the announcement a day after seven lawmakers from Delhi met him, seeking the Centre’s approval …

India’s budget needs to address three medium-to-long term priorities
3 months ago

India’s budget needs to address three medium-to-long term priorities

Live Mint  

As we approach the new year, preparation of the annual budget is proceeding in earnest. Apart from the annual balancing of expenditure, revenues and the deficit, the next budget will hopefully address some medium-to-long term priorities, as there is no other policy document that can address these concerns in the post-Five Year Plan era. Muted growth during the last two …

India Govt to Spend ₹30K Crore on Rail Revamp
3 months, 1 week ago

India Govt to Spend ₹30K Crore on Rail Revamp

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The government is expected to spend more than Rs 30,000 crore on railway station redevelopment over the next two years. Of these, the estimated cost of redevelopment of major stations under the Rail Land Development Authority phase I is likely to be around Rs 17,000 crore. A total of 1318 stations are being considered for redevelopment under the Amrit …

₹100 trillion infrastructure plan to roll out over 5 years
3 months, 2 weeks ago

₹100 trillion infrastructure plan to roll out over 5 years

Live Mint  

New Delhi: A grand plan to build India’s infrastructure to a new level is in the works. This person said the capital expenditure for infrastructure is likely to touch ₹100 trillion in five years, which would be used to transform India’s ports, airports, roads and other utilities. The blueprint would include a ₹20-trillion master plan to develop 50,000 km of …

TG Govt Faces Debt Crisis: Interest Payments Surpass Salary Bill
4 months ago

TG Govt Faces Debt Crisis: Interest Payments Surpass Salary Bill

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The state government is grappling with a severe financial crisis as the burden of repaying loans and the interest has surpassed its expenditure on salaries and pensions. The government now allocates over Rs.5,000 crore per month for debt servicing, compared to Rs.3,000 crore towards salaries to three lakh employees and 1.5 lakh pensioners. Data obtained from the finance department …

India’s infra ambitions to get a new X factor: The military
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s infra ambitions to get a new X factor: The military

Live Mint  

India’s infrastructure planning is set to get more extensive with the government preparing to include the military’s requirement to ensure civilian projects can also be made available to the armed forces if necessary. The initiative—planned under Prime Minister Gati Shakti, also known as the National Master Plan for Multi-modal Connectivity—will focus on building dual-use projects across all segments of infrastructure …

Shinde government approves fresh investment projects worth ₹1.17 lakh crore
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Shinde government approves fresh investment projects worth ₹1.17 lakh crore

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government on Thursday approved four large-scale high-technology projects expected to bring a total investment of ₹1,17,220 crore to the state. The cabinet sub-committee also approved an electric vehicle manufacturing project to be set up by Toyota Kirloskar Motor Company. With the new four projects worth over ₹1.17 lakh crore, the total investment projects cleared by the state …

Finance department snubs state on Pune-Sambhaji Nagar e-way project
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Finance department snubs state on Pune-Sambhaji Nagar e-way project

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The ongoing combat between bureaucrats and politicians received another impetus on Thursday, when the finance department questioned the state’s need for the Pune-Sambhaji Nagar Greenfield Expressway project, which was put up for cabinet’s approval. “This proposal will increase the pressure on the state’s resources.” The public works department had proposed to build an access-controlled expressway between Pune and Sambhaji …

Infrastructure | A sustained thrust
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Infrastructure | A sustained thrust

India Today  

In previous terms, the Narendra Modi government focused on building infrastructure to improve connectivity, reduce logistics costs and enhance India’s business environment. At Rs 11.11 lakh crore, the estimated capital expenditure is still some 3.4 per cent of the GDP. But it’s a modest 11 per cent increase from last budget’s Rs 10 lakh crore. Then, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman …

AP to Get Rs.80,000 Crore Central Funds for Various Projects, Says Union Minister Chandrasekhar
8 months ago

AP to Get Rs.80,000 Crore Central Funds for Various Projects, Says Union Minister Chandrasekhar

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Central funds of around Rs.80,000 crore are coming to Andhra Pradesh in the form of various projects and more funds will be channelled to the state through central schemes. Addressing the media in Guntur on Sunday, Union minister of state for rural development, Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, said,”No one had expected that the Centre would give as high as Rs.15,000 crore …

What’s the Budget push for infrastructure?
8 months ago

What’s the Budget push for infrastructure?

The Hindu  

The story so far: In her Budget proposals for 2024-25, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has set aside ₹11 lakh crore for capital expenditure, comprising 3.4% of the GDP. With the aim to push States to spend on infrastructure, she said ₹1.5 lakh crore was being made available to them in the form of long-term interest free loans. Under the Sagarmala …

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