INFRA SECTOR
Budgetary allocation continuously increasing for infra sector: Anil Yadav, IRB Infrastructure
One of such projects is expected to complete end of this financial year. But we do not expect any further increase in any of the project because the tariff revision is annual.
Union Budget: These infra measures will give a roadmap for the infrastructure for the next five years
UNION BUDGET 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman 8in the Interim Budget 2024-25 outlined India's focus on infrastructure, with ₹11.1 lakh crore allocated for capital investment, up 11% from the previous year. Despite fiscal challenges, the budget emphasizes project completion, private sector participation via incentives, and sustainable infrastructure development. Key areas include digital infrastructure, tourism, water management, and safety improvements in transportation sectors.
Budget 2024: Expect incentives for agri sector, infra focus to continue, says Tushar Pradhan of Epsilon Money
“Another positive is the inclusion of Indian government bonds in the JP Morgan index but it is a longer term positive because if you're not in any index, you're not visible to foreign investors. It has an impact on the local markets and individual investors who are investing in bonds in India will also benefit,” says Tushar Pradhan
Budget focus? AIM for 3 sectors; Adani Enterprises good proxy for airport & data centre plays: Deven Choksey
Deven Choksey forecasts significant growth in shipbuilding industry over the next five years, highlighting the potential entry of major players like Adanis. Budget expected to support FMCG sector with focus on rural development. Overall positive outlook for various sectors. Budget is going to focus on three areas-- A for agriculture, I for infrastructure, and M for manufacturing. We should look at each of these three areas.
Budget 2024: Capex, SOPs, bold reforms top infra and energy companies' wish list
Budget 2024: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday met representatives from the infrastructure and energy sector as a part of her pre-budget consultations. "While the capex support for the infrastructure was common, the industry wanted bold reforms to push infrastructure projects, support for energy transition and tax incentives for solar and sector to meet India's goal to attain net-zero by 2070," said a person aware of the details of the meeting. The industry is also seeking a government roadmap for creating better cities.
Coal recorded 10.2 pc growth among eight key infra sectors in May
The coal sector saw significant growth of 10.2 per cent in May, reaching 184.7 points compared to 167.6 last year, making it the fastest growing industry among the eight core sectors according to the Index of Eight Core Industries. This growth was driven by increased coal production, highlighting the sector's crucial role in meeting energy demands and driving overall industrial growth.
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.
What to expect from real estate and infra sector in upcoming Budget? Keki Mistry answers
Well, I think the focus will be on affordable housing in my opinion and there will some scheme or the other that will come up for the affordable housing segment.
Core infra sectors grow 6.3% in May, maintain 6%-plus expansion for fourth straight month
Core infrastructure industries maintained growth above 6% for the fourth consecutive month in May, with notable increases in power generation and coal output. However, sectors like fertiliser and cement production witnessed contractions. Overall, the growth trajectory in the first two months of the fiscal year remains positive.
India's key infra sectors' growth slows to 6.3% in May
In May, India's eight core sectors grew at a rate of 6.3% annually, slightly down from 6.7% in April but higher than 5.2% in May 2023. The sectors showing positive growth included electricity, coal, steel, natural gas, and refinery products, according to the Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Infra and defence mutual funds dominate returns chart in first half of 2024
The first half of 2024 showcased the dominance of infrastructure and defense-based mutual funds in the market. While some international funds faced challenges, strategic investment decisions were crucial. Diverse performances emphasized the need for a well-rounded portfolio strategy to navigate the market effectively.
NHAI InviT head Suresh Goyal to quit
Prior to joining NHAI InvIT, Goyal was the Head of Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets for South East Asia & India region. Under Goyal, Macquarie Group had won the rights to manage 648km of national highways by bidding Rs 9,682 crore in an auction National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) in 2018.
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.
MEP Infrastructure Developers to seek settlement with lenders under IBC: Jayant Mhaiskar
MEP Infrastructure Developers (MIDL) plans to submit a settlement proposal under Section 12A of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) to resolve its debt issues with lenders. The chairman, Jayant Mhaiskar, aims to seek a settlement before the company faces bankruptcy, highlighting the importance of the IBC provision in creditor settlements.
5 stocks Sandip Sabharwal is bullish on from infra sector
I would be quite bullish on the sugar stock, especially those which have a sugar plus ethanol story going for them. And the other companies which also have a power story, but not to a very great extent. So main issue ethanol and the government statements post elections and government formation have been extremely constructive from the ethanol side.
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.
Cement, infra are key sectors to look at because of prospect of policy continuity: Pankaj Pandey
Pankaj Pandey discusses the impact of the incumbent government's majority on the market, focusing on earnings, Budget expectations, and sector performance post-elections. Pandey further says once this monsoon gets over the focus will shift towards the overall infra spend side. Cement has not seen much of a price performance and key players like ACC, Ambuja, UltraTech or JK Cement are going to experience a slightly better growth rate than the industry.
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.
Govt completed 281 central infra projects in FY24: MoSPI data
The ratio of cost overruns also rose to a three-month high of 18.65% compared with 18.19% in the previous month, as the anticipated cost of 1,873 projects at Rs 31.9 lakh crore was Rs 5 lakh crore higher than the original cost.
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