Infrastructure output: Eight core industries growth slows to 3.4% in January
The combined Index of 8 core industries, that is, coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilisers, steel, cement and electricity -- stands at 191.8 in January, 2017, which was 3.4 % higher compared to the index of January, 2016. Its cumulative growth during April to January, 2016-17 was 4.8 %.
Feb 28, 2017, 17:31 PM IST
Government plans to double airports in 2-3 years: Jayant Sinha
The Union government plans to double the number of airports in the country over the next two to three years to serve the largely untapped domestic aviation industry which has seen an increase in passengers, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Jayant Sinha has said.
Nov 20, 2016, 15:59 PM IST
FM Jaitley woos sovereign funds to invest in infrastructure, railways
Opening the two-day India Investment Summit 2016, Arun Jaitley highlighted opportunities the country presents to investors and sought investment in sectors like road, highways, oil&gas, urban infrastructure and railways.
Feb 04, 2016, 14:49 PM IST
India taking steps to address infrastructure woes: FM Jaitley
Emphasising that India is taking steps to address problems in the infrastructure sector, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said multiple institutions are required to meet the funding requirements in this space.
Jan 22, 2016, 22:14 PM IST
Infrastructure needs public-private partnerships: President
President Pranab Mukherjee Saturday said India`s growth story was only unfolding and the private sector, including overseas investors, had much to look forward to in areas like infrastructure that need billions of dollars of investment.
Aug 02, 2014, 19:45 PM IST
