INFRA INVESTMENTS
Budget 2024: Hospitality players seek infra status for hotels
Advocates from the hospitality industry are urging the government in the upcoming Union Budget to classify hotels as infrastructure to enhance investment appeal and move away from luxury or 'sin' goods labels. They seek incentives like tax breaks for eco-friendly practices, highlighting tourism's potential for GDP growth and job creation.
Infra cos step up hiring betting on govt focus on sector
India's infrastructure sector is hiring millions in unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled labor segments, with expectations that the new government will continue investing in infrastructure development, including highways, roads, and airports. An estimated 9.8 million jobs are expected to be created in FY25, driven by strategic investments and ambitious plans for transportation and logistics development.
Madhya Pradesh budget focuses on infra, women and tribal welfare; no new tax
Madhya Pradesh government presented the state budget for 2024-25 with an outlay of Rs 3.65 lakh crore, focusing on infrastructure and welfare of women and tribals without announcing new taxes. Finance Minister Jagdish Devda faced opposition uproar regarding a nursing college scandal being probed by the CBI. The budget aims to double in size in five years, with increased allocations for various sectors, including education, agriculture, and social welfare programs.
India AI Summit | Govt to invest in AI compute infra: IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
India prioritizes democratizing AI technology through a public platform, AI compute infrastructure, and support for deep tech startups. New Delhi is in discussions with GPAI countries for AI regulations and aims to invest in GPUs for AI innovation.
PM GatiShakti: Eight infra projects worth ₹13,000 crore evaluated
During the meeting, all projects were evaluated for their integrated planning and conformity with the PM GatiShakti principles. Emphasis was placed on the socio-economic benefits, improved connectivity, reduced transit costs and enhanced efficiency. The railways project, from Manmad to Jalgaon, involved an estimated investment of Rs 2,594 crore. The other project (from Bhusawal to Burhanpur) involve investments of Rs 3,285 crore.
FHRAI seeks infra status for hotels, convention centres in pre-Budget meet
The Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) has urged the government to grant infrastructure status to all hotels and convention centers costing Rs 10 crore or more. This request, part of their pre-budget recommendations, aims to boost investment in budget hotels. FHRAI also proposed a uniform 12% GST rate for all hotels and advocated for separating restaurant tariffs from room tariffs to reduce compliance issues
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Fund Manager Talk | PSU stocks in 3 sectors offer value for long-term investors: Charanjit Singh, DSP Mutual Fund
We expect the Government to remain focussed on infra investment even during the third term. Since FY21, the government has focussed on building infrastructure with central government expenditure rising from 1.7% of GDP in FY21 to 3.3% of GDP in FY24.
As many as 458 infra projects hit by cost overrun of Rs 5.71 lakh cr in May
In May this year, 458 infrastructure projects in India, each with an investment of Rs 150 crore or more, experienced a cost overrun totaling more than Rs 5.71 lakh crore, according to an official report. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), which oversees infrastructure projects worth Rs 150 crore and above, highlighted that out of 1,817 monitored projects, 458 faced cost overruns and 831 projects were delayed.
States seek infra, rural push in pre-budget meet with FM Sitharaman
States presented demands for higher special assistance, increased allocations for rural schemes, and support for housing programmes to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the pre-budget meeting. Sitharaman highlighted the Centre's aid to states through timely tax devolution and release of GST compensation arrears. Andhra Pradesh requested central funds for various projects and initiatives, including the development of Amaravati as its capital.
Budget wishlist from agriculture & MSMEs stakeholders: Sops, infra push, easy loans and PLI schemes
Stakeholders from the agricultural sector and MSMEs provided key suggestions to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during pre-budget consultations. Suggestions included rationalizing fertilizer subsidies, boosting agricultural infrastructure investment, and implementing employee-centric production-linked incentive schemes.
Infra trumps sectoral mutual fund peers with 29% returns in 2024, so far. Should you invest?
The five top schemes in the infrastructure mutual fund category are, Bandhan Infrastructure Fund-Reg(G), LIC MF Infra Fund-Reg(G), Quant Infrastructure Fund(G), Canara Rob Infrastructure Fund-Reg(G) and Invesco India Infrastructure Fund(G).
Post-poll sector opportunities: Infra can play out but there is a catch
At present the macro outlook of India is positive with the GDP numbers going steady, fiscal deficit going down, and growth in tax collections, there is nothing for investors to worry about at the moment.
NHAI to monetise assets with Rs 15000 to Rs 20000 crore in 2024-25 through InvIT
The National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT), its infrastructure investment trust formed in October 2020, has so far garnered Rs 26,125 crore in three rounds of monetisation with the per unit net asset value at Rs 124.75 as against the launched value of Rs 101 per unit in November 2021.
Realty hopes reforms, infra development continuity as Modi 3.0 takes charge
Industry players and experts are emphasizing the need for tax rationalization and reduced approval costs to foster a more conducive environment for investment and development.
448 infrastructure projects hit by cost overrun of Rs 5.55 lakh crore in April
The total original cost of implementation of the 1,838 projects was Rs 27,64,246.50 crore, and their anticipated completion cost is likely to be Rs 33,19,601.84 crore, which reflects an overall cost overrun of over Rs 5,55,355.34 (20.09 per cent of original cost), the ministry's latest report for April 2024 showed.
Better planning can check delays in infra creation: Tata Projects
Vinayak Pai, CEO of Tata Projects, highlights the need for better detailed project report (DPR) preparation to minimize delays in infrastructure projects. Pai emphasizes that India's front-end design efforts are below global standards, leading to poorly defined projects and execution delays. He calls for improved front-end planning and consistent contract monitoring across ministries. Tata Projects is focusing on metro projects, airports, and emerging sectors like green hydrogen and battery manufacturing. Current projects like Pune Metro and Noida International Airport are on schedule, reflecting rising investment and expansion in infrastructure.
Valuations in PSU capital goods, infra & defence remain expensive: Pratik Gupta
The macro environment is extremely stable, whether it is the fiscal deficit, the current account deficit, inflation, forex reserves, so that is really one of the big attractions for both global as well as domestic investors.
Infra sector going to be challenged; time to take a pause: Rupal Bhansali
Ironically, I actually think it is a very healthy development. I know the market reacted quite negatively. Obviously, vis-a-vis expectations, it was certainly an upset loss.
Infrastructure stocks: With more clarity a stronger round of re-rating in Modi 3.0? 7 infra stock with upside potential of up to 33%
Couple of months back PM Modi had mentioned his priorities of Modi 3.0. The first word which was used was infrastructure and then subsequently others. There should not be any surprise given the fact that even in the last ten years, infrastructure has been a priority. What has changed is that in the first five years, it was the clean up of the books and debt which was taking place. In the next five it was both, lowering debt, higher order book and now with books much better placed, much less litigation, now when the order book gets bigger as the focus on infrastructure continues the increase is likely to be more visible in margins and that increases the probability of even a strong and sustained rating. We take a look at infrastructure makers, which is very different from infrastructure owners. Though in some cases, these companies also have some projects where they have stakes.
Energy, manufacturing & infra to remain bedrock of India's bull market: Nilesh Shah
It is very likely that these very sectors are going to basically get a fresh impetus. You are right that yes, in term one, these pockets did not yield returns. But in the second term, especially post COVID, we have seen massive returns and I probably think that is only the start, be it defence, be it space, be it many of the other areas.
Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath picks up 7% stake in Infra.Market subsidiary for Rs 166 crore
In December 2023, ET had reported that Infra.Market had sold a 10% stake in RDC Concrete for $20 million to public market investors led by Ashish Rameshchandra Kacholia. The round saw participation from investors such as Capri Global Family Office, Verity Knowledge Solutions CEO Sumeet Kanwar and Abhijeet Pai-led Wear Steels.
Infra mutual funds among top winners in last 5 years of Modi government
Infrastructure sector-based mutual funds, including Quant Infrastructure Fund, Invesco India PSU Equity Fund, and Nippon India Power & Infra Fund, have been top winners in the last five years of the Modi government, offering impressive absolute returns up to 380%.
Infra.Market raises $50 million in funding from Mars Unicorn Fund at $2.5 billion valuation
Construction materials provider Infra.Market is raising the funds at a $2.5 billion valuation, which matches that from 2021 when the Thane-based company had raised $125 million from investors led by Tiger Global.
NCLAT upholds NCLT order on Jaypee Infra; asks Suraksha to pay additional Rs 1,300 crore
NCLAT affirmed Suraksha Realty's acquisition bid for Jaypee Infratech but mandated an extra Rs 1,300 crore as farmers' compensation. The decision aimed to expedite the resolution plan, addressing concerns of stakeholders, including homebuyers and YEIDA. Suraksha pledged timely payment, aiming to resolve the debt-ridden firm's fate.
NHAI's infra trust got $217.13 mn in FY24 from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) announced investments totaling USD 217.13 million in the National Highways Infra Trust and USD 394.78 million in Interise Trust for road concessions acquisition. Additionally, they committed USD 100 million to Kedaara Capital Fund IV and USD 300 million to an India-based asset manager focusing on credit opportunities. The organization manages funds for over 22 million contributors and beneficiaries of the Canada Pension Plan, investing globally in various asset classes.
NCLT allows IL&FS Transportation Networks to offload shares in an expressway project
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has granted permission to IL&FS Transportation Networks to sell its shares in Moradabad Bareilly Expressway to Roadstar Infra Investment Trust. The transfer involves 3,21,40,691 equity shares, representing a 14.5% stake. The transaction, approved by IL&FS's new board and ITNL Board in October 2023, received no objection from Union Bank of India. The tribunal allowed IL&FS to proceed with the sale as per the terms of the share purchase agreement with Axis Trustee Services Limited and Roadstar Investment Managers.
Centre used capex to build quality infrastructure: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman said the share of capex in overall expenditure went up to over 21% in 2023-24 as against just 12% in 2013-14 during the UPA regime, when infrastructure development remained grossly neglected.
Goswami Infra seeks change in debt pact to avert higher interest
The move aims to save high interest outgo on RS 14,300 crore bond due in April 2026, refinance its debt. In mid-2023, Goswami Infratech raised Rs14,300 crore zero coupon bonds maturing in April 2026, offering 18.75% as a redemption premium. These bonds also have a so-called most favoured nation (MFN) clause, which says that if any Shapoorji Pallonji (SP) group affiliate borrows at a higher rate after May 26, 2024, Goswami Infratech will have to offer the same return to its bondholders.
MoSPI says 449 infra projects hit by cost overrun of Rs 5.01 lakh cr in March
The total original cost of these projects was Rs 26,87,535.69 crore, but their anticipated completion cost is expected to be Rs 31,88,859.02 crore, representing an 18.65% increase. The report noted that out of 1,873 projects, 779 were delayed, with reasons including land acquisition delays, environmental clearances, and infrastructure support issues
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