Infra 2017

Budget 2017: Telecom cos should get incentivised deduction for R&D expenses incurred

Telecom companies are required to invest in R&D in new technologies to remain relevant at the very least

Govt has kept the promise on roads and highways but sector needs more funds

Budget should also propose setting up of logistics parks along national highway corridors linking ports and manufacturing hubs, setting up of bus ports with better facilities requires be given priority

Budget 2017: Govt may cut personal income, corporate tax rates to boost economy

Among the measures expected, the finance minister may look at putting in more cash in the hands of individuals by reducing the personal income tax slabs

Higher budgetary allocation to railways, roads, ports can kickstart the ailing investment cycle

Infra sector expects some more innovative project models like the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) which was taken up in roads sector which can result in better risk sharing and attract participation

Smart Cities need access to external funding; here's how Arun Jaitley can do it in budget

The total investment required as per the Smart City proposals of 60 cities is estimated at Rs 1.34 lakh crore or approximately $20 billion

Logistics push: Budget should focus on port connectivity and warehouse consolidation for higher growth

GST would bring about consolidation of warehouses which would now be set up closer to the area of consumption

What logistics and warehousing sector expect from this Budget; here are the 10 key points

A systemic focused allocation or sops in the Budget 2017 is necessary and vital to keep up the pace of growth in logistics infrastructure

Railway accidents: Here's how last year's budget may have compromised on safety

The railways has also failed to fill the crucial posts for safety staff across the country, which is a serious cause of concern and highlights a clear case of neglect and apathy

Railways may create Rs 6.7 trillion business opportunity in 5 years, says report

The business opportunities could be the largest compared to rest of the world except China and would be more than 2.5 times the capital expenditure seen in five fiscals to 2015

Budget wishlist: Stable fiscal regime in oil & natural gas needed to attract investments

For India’s energy security, it is critical that we incentivise investment in the entire value chain of oil and gas sector including pipelines, CGD network and LNG.