National Monetisation Plan is the right step but apprehensions remain, says Feedback Infra's Vinayak ChatterjeePPPs are not in favour because the private investor is apprehensive based on past experience. So this is a very important caveat that these...
24 Aug, 2021, 01.34 PM IST
Govt to formulate streamlined approval process for PPP projects, core infra asset monetisationThe new policy for appraisal and approval of PPP proposals and monetisation of core infrastructure assets, including through InvITs, is aim...
28 Jun, 2021, 09.24 PM IST
Infra development through PPP to spur growth, create job; Projects worth Rs 27,514 cr in FY20 till dateInfrastructure development through pubic-private partnership spurs economic growth besides crating jobs and a related committee has approve...
02 Feb, 2020, 12.50 PM IST
Private sector favours Kelkar panel report to boost PPP in infrastructureThe sector, largely driven by government expenditure, has seen private players shying away owing to a number of regulatory loopholes, inclu...
23 May, 2019, 01.03 PM IST
Infrastructure boost: Budget 2016 good opportunity to announce implementation measuresThe Kelkar Committee, set up to revitalize the PPP model, has built on these, and made several recommendations to create a strong instituti...
18 Feb, 2016, 04.06 PM IST
Government plans fresh impetus to 'public-private partnership' to push growthThe government plans to give a fresh impetus to public-private partnership by overhauling the framework for such projects.
14 Aug, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
Economic Survey 2013: Flexibility needed in PPP arrangement to rebid projectsCalling for caution against PPPs, Economic Survey said there should be flexibility in arrangements in order to recall contracts from underp...
27 Feb, 2013, 05.47 PM IST
Gujarat has a strong system to enable PPP projectsTerming Gujarat govt as fiscally credible, London's financial district lauds the state's performance in implementing PPP projects.
18 Sep, 2012, 01.34 PM IST
- ADB to provide $240 mn loan for infra financing
India will get a $240 million soft loan from ADB for development of infrastructure projects in different states through public-private part...
21 Mar, 2012, 09.43 PM IST
- Planning Commission against CAG scrutiny of PPP projects
A bill seeking to allow CAG to scrutinise PPP projects besides regulators like SEBI, TRAI and IRDA, is in consideration.
12 Sep, 2011, 04.53 PM IST
- New policy on public private partnership in infrastructure, social sectors soon
A policy framework for public private partnership (PPP) in infrastructure and social sectors, such as health and education, is on the anvil.
12 May, 2011, 01.21 AM IST
- Pvt cos outside RTI purview: Planning Commission
The Planning Commission has rejected the Central Information Commission's suggestion to bring public-private agreements (PPP) under the amb...
04 Mar, 2011, 05.04 AM IST
- Equal infra JVs between govt, private cos may now be history
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation will also come under the scrutiny of the new guidelines, as it is also a 50:50 joint venture between the c...
10 Aug, 2009, 12.39 AM IST
- Pharma PSUs exceed Q1 sales target by 20%
State-owned pharmaceutical companies have overshot their sales target for the first quarter by 20%, thanks to the fund infusion and mandato...
04 Sep, 2008, 01.01 AM IST
- 'Onus of infra development in states on Centre'
The onus lies primarily with the central government and not through the public-private partnership mode, says Jairam Ramesh.
19 Dec, 2007, 10.38 PM IST
- Centre may use PPP model for core facilities in mining
After its success in road and port projects, the government plans to introduce the public-private partnership (PPP) model for the developme...
29 Jan, 2007, 01.50 AM IST
- Tighter purchase policy for PSUs
Acceding to industry demand, the government has made few changes in the purchase preference policy(PPP) for central PSUs. In the modified f...
27 Jun, 2002, 02.59 AM IST