One of the beneficiaries is Jindal Steel and Power, which had earlier been kept out of procurement for rails
Government needs to promote electrification and charge points and make sure India has stable power supply.
Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari known for promoting innovative ideas in transportation, created a stir some time back when he pitched for 100 per cent electric mobility by 2030. In an interview with Megha Manchanda & Jyoti Mukul, he talks about the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) and electric vehicles.
'We are doing away with human interface in metering, billing, and collection.' 'That in itself will bring down losses by 50 to 60 per cent.'
The mass cycling event is all set to kick off on November 5, but looks like Indian roads, offices are not yet cycle-ready!
Data mining with the object of ensuring that resources are properly deployed to legitimate beneficiaries is a valid ground for the state to insist on the collection of authentic data
'You can never bring about a change if you only bring in outsiders. Consultants will never feel what changes are necessary and where,' says Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu.
'I have been managing people since I was very young. I really enjoy it.' 'For me, age is only a proxy for experience.'
Power Minister Piyush Goyal on the government's manufacturing push and other key issues.
Solar equipment manufacturing, however, is unlikely to pick up in India as Chinese imports are more cost-effective
Over lunch with Jyoti Mukul, Banmali Agrawala, president and CEO, GE South Asia, discusses how GE is transforming itself into a digital industrial company.
Govt to scrap 8 appellate tribunals; National Company Law Appellate Tribunal to take over Competition Appellate Tribunal's duties
The defence sector is seeing renewed interest by Indian corporates, says Jyoti Mukul
Havells will acquire the entire consumer business infrastructure, people and distribution network. Plus all intellectual property of the Lloyd brand, logo, trademark and attendant rights.
'He is positive and likes to get work done,' is how a retired bureaucrat described him. 'I assume he will push the reform agenda with strength.'
Tie-up with MBDA will have Indian partner as majority shareholder; first product likely in 2 years.
Ashley Furniture Industries, which made a debut in India last month in Bengaluru, planning to open 100 stores in India over the next few years.
BC Tripathi, who helms India's largest natural gas marketer and transporter -- GAIL, discusses last-mile connectivity to homes with Jyoti Mukul and Shine Jacob.
The new system is expected to give emphasis on various in-built credit enhancement structures.
Govt unlikely to cut excise duties to compensate for higher global prices, say analysts.
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