Legalese May 01, 2016 Funding National Waterways India has remarkable potential of 14,500 km of navigable waterways. However, only 4,300 km comprising five waterways have been designated as National Waterways. Realising the exponential growth in this sector in the coming years, the government in the year 2016 has, under the National Waterways Act 2016, declared an additional 106 inland waterways which brings the total number of National Waterways to 111.
Spotlight Feb 01, 2016 The future in India seems challenging, yet promising Firstly, while the global market remains volatile and has an impact on the Indian economy, India is expected to retain a growth rate of 7.3 per cent for FY 2015-16, as per the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Cover Story Jan 01, 2016 Roads & highways - The road ahead: Challenges and possibilities While the focus is on sprucing up national and state highways, and rightly so, the government must not forget about city, district and rural roads that need to be upgraded to address the burgeoning traffic.
Up The Ladder Dec 01, 2015 Exemplary Figure Former RBI Deputy Governor Subir Gokarn has been appointed as an Executive Director on the board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Cover Story Jul 01, 2015 Port of Call The Indian port sector has gathered pace with the government´s focus on revival of the manufacturing sector through the ´Make in India´ campaign. The manufacturing sector is likely to drive the growth of the port sector as the carrier of cargo - ports
Cover Story Nov 01, 2014 Making India The small window of opportunity for the country requires every possible effort to make the most of the supporting environment to push the Make in India campaign and the Indian growth story.
Cover Story Mar 01, 2014 Urban projects: Chequered growth The Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCI), according to latest reports, has unlocked 144 stalled infrastructure projects worth Rs 5.27 lakh crore. But experts don't see this reviving the fortunes of the Indian economy owing to the long gestation period of these projects.
Web Exclusive May 08, 2013 IMF deputy head expects 5.8 per cent economic growth In 2013-14, the Indian economy may expand 5.8 per cent and in 2014-15 it may grow 6.3 per cent, Naoyuki Shinohara, Deputy Managing Director of the IMF said. This compares to an average growth rate of 8.7 per cent for the five years prior to the global financial crisis, he said
Web Exclusive May 08, 2013 IMF deputy head expects 5.8% economic growth In 2013-14, the Indian economy may expand 5.8 per cent and in 2014-15 it may grow 6.3 per cent, Naoyuki Shinohara, Deputy Managing Director of the IMF said. This compares to an average growth rate of 8.7 per cent for the five years prior to the global financial crisis, he said