Elections are not won or lost by expounding on such macro-economic matters. For the aam admi, what matters in manifestos are promises that will improve their quality of life, notes Vinayak Chatterjee.

7 key areas that the Budget must address to re-energise the infrastructure sector, suggests Vinayak Chatterjee.

Can the newly-minted Jal Shakti ministry bring water to some 19 crore Indian households that have never had taps or heard the sound of flowing water, wonders Vinayak Chatterjee.

Stepped up public expenditure must be accompanied by focused policies, advises Vinayak Chatterjee.

Indian roads are far more unsafe than its railways. A sense of urgency is required to tackle India's embarrassing record on road safety.

Yes. Whilst public expenditure is kicking in, the key reason is the decline in private investment

It is a national economic problem and one that requires a political solution hand in hand with a clear government commitment to stand behind core national assets, says Vinayak Chatterjee.

There are both positive and negative impacts of the tax, but the net result for India's infrastructure sector is advantageous, says Vinayak Chatterjee.

Power plant load factors are at historic lows of around 60 per cent.

Sensex, Nifty under pressure on weak global cues.

Private sector firms need to be re-engaged for better infra planning.

Infra sector is neglected by the Modi govt.

Smart cities must be very well equipped with technology and security systems alike.

The real estate Bill will stamp out illegal practices prevalent in the industry.

The nation wants an ex-ante body for endorsing "public purpose" during land acquistion process.

Modi govt must bring about reforms to kick-start big-ticket infra projects.

Experts are upbeat about developing smart cities in India.

If nothing is done, the country is set to become 83 per cent energy-import-dependent by 2040.

From Kudankulam to the Land Bill, the author takes the Twitter route to capture the infra action of 2013.