Infrastructure
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India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Consequently, the need for infrastructure facilities is ever growing, across sectors. The development of adequate infrastructure has been identified as the most critical prerequisite for sustaining the current growth momentum of the economy and to ensure inclusiveness of the growth process. The Eleventh Five Year Plan envisages a total investment of US$ 514 billion in infrastructure sector for bridging the infrastructure deficit and for sustaining a growth momentum of 9 per cent per annum. This ambitious target requires 30 per cent of the total investment, i.e. US$ 154.17 billion, through private sector participation. Over a period of time, the Government of India has taken several initiatives to accommodate and accelerate private investments in the infrastructure sector. These include sector specific policies, providing incentives and tax holidays to attract private investments, permission of 100% FDI in the infrastructure sector, special provision of Viability Gap Funding (VGF) and PPP approach. While infrastructure development is one of the top priorities of the nation, the pace of growth in infrastructure has not been commensurate to the demands and it continues to pose a major bottleneck and a challenge for the country. Through its National Council on Infrastructure and Sectoral Committees, CII is deeply engaged in building a robust infrastructure sector; and in addressing specific issues on behalf of the industry with regard to specific areas of Roads & Highways; Airports & Aviation; Railways; Ports & Shipping; and Urban Infrastructure & Housing. CII Infrastructure Division engages the central & state governments; the industry and other stakeholders to work towards making Public Private Partnerships – PPPs – as one of the important ways to increasing investments in Indian infrastructure.
 
 
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Law must have two faces
The law for land acquisition must be fair and balanced towards all interests, and should promote competitiveness of the Indian economy. This column by Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII offers some solutions from the industry perspective. The article was published in the Indian Express on 27 April, 2013.
 
Let's crank up investments
CII President Mr Adi Godrej talks about the unfinished reform agenda and the need to revive savings and investments in this column in the Hindu Business Line on 11 March, 2013.
 
Reigniting Bonds Of Friendship
The India-ASEAN Car Rally highlights the evolving partnership potential of the two sides. Indian industry must take advantage of the regional FTAs for cooperation in manufacturing, services, and infrastructure. This column by Mr Adi B Godrej, President, CII, appeared in the Times of India on 24 December 2012.
 
CII National Conference on Emerging Opportunities
Presentations Of the CII National Conference on Emerging Opportunities for the Capital Goods Industry 26th November 2012, Hotel Lalit, New Delhi.
 
We Need a Better Land Law
The bill on land acquisition and resettlement and rehabilitation is welcome. It must enable government to acquire land for development, balance compensation for affected families with costs, and look into land zoning. This column by Mr Adi Godrej, President, CII, appeared in the Economic Times on 27 November 2012.
 
Necessary For Growth
A body such as the National Investment Board is an absolute necessity if India is to rapidly scale up its infrastructure. CII has estimated that fast-tracking of some 50 large projects could unlock demand for as many as 100 industry sectors up and down the value chain. This article by Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII, appeared in the Hindu Business Line on 13 October 2012 as part of a debate.
 
Can the Investment Board Help Clearances?
Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII, makes the case for a National Investment Board to fast-track large projects for clearances, implementation and monitoring in this article which appeared as part of a debate in the Economic Times on 3 October 2012.
 
Consumer Guide to Property Purchase
Developers and buyers are two sides of the same coin. However, in the Indian markets, for various reasons pertaining to lack of regulation, structured market practices, mandatory statistical back-up etc, the positions have very often not been symbiotic. However, the consumer gets the real estate products because of the developer and vice-versa. So what can CII Real estate, an industry body do to bridge this gap? We thought deeply and decided that mandatory or otherwise, the first step towards bridging this gap was to make more information available to consumers to serve as a guide during the most important and probably the most expensive buy of your life. This document is a step in this direction. Read this document that is backed by real-time information gathered by our members from different segments of the real estate space. These are online annexures that add depth to the printed document you have received. We would welcome feedback and queries. These would be answered by our industry experts to the best of our abilities. Together we can make a difference.
 
Getting Growth Back
The article dwells upon the immediate steps to get growth back include further reduction in interest rates by 100 bps, deregulating oil prices, progress on disinvestment, fast-tracking major infra projects, and encouraging FDI. Tax reforms will also boost growth in the medium term. This article by Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General (CII) was published in The Hindu on 30 April, 2012.
 
Hope Springs Eternal
West Bengal, historically at the forefront of India’s industrial growth and social change, enjoys major benefits of outstanding natural and human resources. With a strong industrial base, it can transform into a manufacturing and employment-generating hub of eastern India and emerge as a central player in India’s vibrant growth story, given the right investment climate and proactive policies. This article by Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General (CII) was published in The Times of India, Kolkata on 4 April, 2012.
 
Expenditure Cuts Needed
Just as the government is making efforts at enhancing revenue collection, there must be measures to control expenses. Subsidies must be controlled, and an empowered body created to monitor expenditure. Measures aimed at revival in growth and moderation in inflation must be strengthened. This article by Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General (CII) was published in the Guest Column of The Economic Times on Friday, 23 March, 2012.
 
Pragmatic & Certainly A Step Ahead
The Budget is pragmatic and addresses key supply bottlenecks. Agriculture, social sector and infrastructure expenditure has been increased which will boost the economy.
 
Best Time For A Bold Budget
Raising excise duties to pre-stimulus levels would adversely impact demand, inflation and investor plans. The Budget should desist from increasing excise from present 10% to 12%, especially since GST would be ready by next year.
 
Go Full Steam Ahead
Opinion piece in Times of India of 2 March 2012 by the Director General, CII. It stresses that fiscal deficit and private corporate investments, growth drivers for the economy, need to be critically addressed in the forthcoming Budget.
 
Budget must spur private investment
The fiscal deficit has limited the government's ability to rev up a slowing economy. Hence, the Budget should focus on encouraging private participation in key sectors, such as infrastructure, education and healthcare. This article by Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General (CII) was published in The Hindu Business Line on 1 March, 2012.
 
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CII News Update
 
 
 
PM to Inaugurate CII’s Annual Session on 3 April 2013
The Annual General Meeting and National Conference of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will be held on 3rd and 4th April 2013 at New Delhi. The two-day event would have a galaxy of speakers deliberating on a range of issues that are of importance to India and Indian Industry at the presen.....
 
 
 
Continuous Change and Improvement is the key driver for overall growth of an Organisation – Dr Kumar
Continuous Change and Improvement is the key driver for overall growth of the Organisation said by Dr Krishan Kumar, Former Director, Maruti Centre of Excellence (MACE) in his special address at the 4th Lean Six Sigma Summit organized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII ) NR in New Delhi, toda.....
 
CII, USIBC & GoUP brainstorm on Investment Opportunities in Uttar Pradesh
CII in association with US India Business Council (USIBC) and Govt. of Uttar Pradesh organised a Business Summit -“Destination Uttar Pradesh - Investing in Future” 13 March’13 at Vivanta By Taj, Lucknow. The broad focus of the Round Table was to deliberate on UP – US business opportunities. The di.....
 
G-20 Should Work for Recapitalisation of Multilateral Development Banks : Montek at CII
New Delhi 13th March, “The G-20 countries should look for ways for recapitalizing Multilateral Development Banks. At present the World Bank lending for infrastructure development is too miniscule,” said Dr, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission of India, at CII organised Ind.....
 
 
 
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CII Awards & Recognitions
 
CII-EXIM Bank Award for Business Excellence
CII and Export Import Bank of India have, in 1994, jointly established the CII-EXIM Bank Award for Business Excellence, with the aim of enhancing the Competitiveness of India Inc. The Award is based on the internationally recognized EFQM Excellence Model.
 
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Rajesh Menon
[Deputy Director General]
Confederation of Indian Industry
CII Central Office
Mantosh Sondhi Centre
23 Institutional Area
Lodi Road
New Delhi-110003
Delhi
India
Phone : 91-11-24629994 - 7
Fax :91-11-24682229
Email : rajesh.menon@cii.in

 
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