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Infrastructure, digitisation and spiritual tourism to drive realty in smaller towns: Colliers report

The real estate sector in India is experiencing a transformation, with smaller towns becoming vital to the economy due to enhanced infrastructure, affordable property, skilled labor, and government support. Forecasts suggest the sector could reach $1 trillion by 2030 and potentially $5 trillion by 2050, contributing 14-16% to GDP. Colliers report projects urban growth with nearly 100 cities having over a million inhabitants by 2050, driven by factors like infrastructure, digitisation, and changing office trends.

Defence stocks have done it, will the infrastructure sector follow suit? 6 stocks of the highway makers

There are four sectors, Railways, Defence, Infrastructure and PSU as a set of stocks where election results were important due to the fact that policy continuity was seen as major tailwinds. Because the results were not exactly the way the street had expected, there was a sharp reaction in all these stocks after the election results. But within ten days, the majority of the defence stocks are already higher than what they were quoting on the day of elections. The question is whether other sectors also will see a catch up or not. Now there cannot be any doubt that political noise levels are going to remain high and that might create uncertainty at times. It might take a while for some of the sectors to get the momentum back on the street but probability of getting back on track is high as and when the street gets an indication that it is work as usual in the sector.

PM GatiShakti: 3 infra projects worth Rs 6,000 cr evaluated

The MoR project pertains to Gudur-Renigunta Third Rail Line in Andhra Pradesh for the construction of a third rail line between Gudur and Renigunta stations in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati district involves an 83.17 km line aimed at enhancing the capacity of the existing double line.

DPIIT reviews infrastructure projects of Railways, MoRTH and MoHUA to boost Gati Shakti plan

The 72nd meeting of the Network Planning Group in New Delhi evaluated major infrastructure projects under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan for multi-modal connectivity, involving ministries like MoRTH, MoR, and MoHUA.

Bengaluru Metro's Yellow line gets a boost: Titagarh rail systems to deliver first trainset in August

Titagarh Rail Systems Limited has started producing trainsets for the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited's Phase 2 Yellow Line project, a contract with China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation. The first trainset is scheduled for delivery in August 2024. The contract, initially signed in December 2019, faced delays and CRRC sought additional time for delivery.

Breakthrough achieved of longest tunnel on Panvel-Karjat suburban rail line: MRVC

The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation achieved a breakthrough in the construction of the Panvel-Karjat suburban railway line by successfully completing the longest tunnel, the 2,265-meter-long Wavarle tunnel. Excavation for this tunnel began last year and was completed using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method. The tunnel will feature advanced safety and ventilation systems, making it the first ballastless track in the Mumbai suburban network. Despite challenges like fractured rock masses and water seepage, the project maintained a high excavation rate. This achievement marks a significant milestone in improving connectivity and transportation efficiency in the Mumbai suburban region.

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.

India's infrastructure leap under PM Modi: Former NITI Aayog CEO Kant highlights nation's capex drive

Amitabh Kant highlighted India's infra advancements over the past nine years, noting a tripling of cities with metro coverage, 92,000 km of new highways, and a 100% increase in airports and port handling capacity. Additionally, India has electrified 40,000 km of railway lines, built 120 million toilets and 50 million homes, and provided piped water to 250 million people, achieving 100% household electrification.

154 skyscrapers in Mumbai Metropolitan Region, 207 under construction: Anarock

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) currently boasts 154 high-rise towers with over 40 floors each, and an additional 207 skyscrapers are projected to be built by 2030, according to Anarock. These developments signify Mumbai's urban landscape and economic prowess. High-rises help alleviate congestion by offering amenities and residences within a single vertical space, reducing the need for residents to travel for leisure activities.

Why is MGNREGA implementation so poor in Bihar, Congress asks PM Modi

The Congress general secretary said that in 2015, the "outgoing PM" had famously promised a Rs 1.25 lakh crore package for the people of Bihar and Rs 54,713 crore from this package was earmarked for road and bridge projects. A number of national highways, bridges over the rivers Ganga, Sone and Kosi, and 12 railway overbridges were to be built, he said.

Infrastructure stocks: Stay bullish, hedge to participate in next round of re-rating: 6 infra stock with an upside potential of up to 39%

Among the sectors which have seen a strong re-rating in the last five years, probably infrastructure is amongst the top ones. Like many other sectors here also the re-rating has been largely due to policy push and government spending. If one looks at the performance of the companies in the last five years, there has been clearly strong growth across the board. So, policy continuity becomes critical for this sector and the stocks. The

PM's active role, personal monitoring responsible for infrastructure sector turnaround, says FM

Nirmala Sitharaman praises PM Narendra Modi for reviving the infrastructure sector, highlighting the neglect during the UPA regime and the significant advancements made under the Modi government, including the expansion of the Metro network, growth in the aviation sector, and initiatives to boost the maritime ecosystem.

Urbanisation = growth

While the post-WW2 world experienced rapid urbanisation, India followed suit at a slower and more haphazard pace. Misguided attempts to combat urbanisation as undesirable hindered growth of efficiencies of agglomeration in the economy, compared to nations that urbanised rapidly and more cohesively.

Your next interstate bus could soon be electric; govt plans to scale up charging infra along key routes

The Indian government plans to introduce electric buses on long-distance routes to accelerate the country's green mobility shift. The plan focuses on interstate passenger transport, with an estimated 1.25-1.45 million buses operating on intercity or interstate routes. The shift to electric buses will reduce emissions and improve the viability of buses over long routes. Incentives are being planned to catalyze the shift towards electric buses.

We have emerged as a large, growing real estate company working in three cities: Arvind Management

​We work with about 100,000 farmers to grow sustainable cotton. We are rapidly decarbonizing our energy footprint. So, a lot of renewables, we are replacing fossil fuels for thermal energy using agro waste, so sustainability is a very, very strong theme. So, I think these are the couple of big themes right now -- consolidation, more verticality, and a huge focus on sustainability.

Indian startup The ePlane to develop electric air taxi prototype by March 2025

The ePlane Company, from IIT Madras, aims to develop a flying electric taxi prototype by March, along with drones commercialization and eVTOL aircraft to alleviate urban congestion. InterGlobe Enterprises and Archer Aviation plan an all-electric air taxi service in India.

Prices can't dampen EV sales as it steps on leasing pedal

Leasing is becoming a key driver in electric vehicle (EV) sales in India, especially as the high upfront cost remains a barrier to adoption. Companies like Quiklyz, Ayvens, and Lithium Urban Technologies are witnessing significant growth in the EV leasing business. Fleet operators and logistics companies find leasing more economical than purchasing due to lower total cost of ownership and the ability to channel capital to other parts of their business. Leasing also offers flexibility and technology risk mitigation in the rapidly evolving EV industry.

How Anand Mahindra handled ex-Jet Airways CEO's 'incorrect analogy' critique on Dubai floods

Anand Mahindra engaged in a social media exchange with former Jet Airways CEO Sanjiv Kapoor regarding his comments on the flooding in Dubai. Kapoor criticized Mahindra's comparison of Dubai's flood situation with Mumbai's monsoon rains. Mahindra clarified that his intention was not to mock Dubai but to highlight the unusual weather event. Kapoor later retracted his statement, acknowledging Mahindra's perspective.

View: India urbanisation critical for getting developed tag

Building the necessary infrastructure will be key for creating livable, climate-resilient, and inclusive cities that drive the economy forward. Since nearly 70 % of the urban infrastructure needed by 2047 is yet to be built, sizeable investments will be required. By 2036, India will need to invest $840 billion in infrastructure - an average of $55 billion or 1.2 % of GDP per annum. However, estimates suggest that between 2011 and 2018, the country's total capital expenditure on urban infrastructure averaged only 0.6 % of GDP, half the required quantum of investment.

Mumbai Trans Harbour Link: PM Modi walks on the newly built India's longest sea bridge 'Atal Setu'

Union Transport Minister aims for India's road infrastructure to match US in next 5 years

India aims to match US road infrastructure within five years, says Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. The government plans to alleviate metro congestion, reduce travel time, and minimize road accidents. Gadkari highlighted the transparent, time-bound, and quality-conscious decision-making process, emphasizing the importance of robust infrastructure for attracting investment.

India's cities need a smart makeover

India's cities face significant urban challenges, including planning and governance, smart initiatives, public-private partnerships, housing and migration, public service delivery, integrating infrastructure, and urban redevelopment. The report blames dysfunctional organizations and the rising population for these issues. High population density forces people into slums, leading to inequity in access to land and high unit costs.

Road map in the works to ease Delhi, Bengaluru traffic

The Indian government is developing a multi-modal transport infrastructure plan to alleviate traffic congestion in Bengaluru and New Delhi. The plan, being prepared by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade in collaboration with the German Agency for International Cooperation, will consider both passenger and goods transport as demand. Other cities will be able to adopt this plan, and it will also address improving passenger and goods movement to and from railway stations.