The Union Budget 2025 has sent industry leaders into a huddle, sparking discussions on key economic strategies, particularly the role of infrastructure spending, innovation funding, and tax reforms. Vinayak Chatterjee, Chairman of CII Infrastructure Council and Founder-Managing Trustee of The Infravision Foundation, observes a significant shift in the government’s infrastructure spending approach. He said the […]
Budget 2025: Government likely to front-load capex for infrastructure, healthcare, and EV sectors – CNBC TV18
As the Union Budget 2025 approaches, sources have revealed that the government plans to front-load capital expenditure (capex) with a sharp focus on infrastructure development, healthcare, and the electric vehicle (EV) sector. The government’s strategy hinges on the belief that such investment will generate employment opportunities and, in turn, boost consumption. The budget is expected […]
Pune property registrations drop 11% in November 2024: Report – CNBC TV18
Registration of properties in Pune fell 11% year-on-year in November to 13,371 units despite strong demand, according to Knight Frank India. In a statement on Saturday, (December 14) real estate consultant Knight Frank India said Pune recorded 13,371 property registrations in November 2024, generating ₹475 crore in revenue for the state exchequer. As many as […]
India adopts ‘balanced’ approach to West Asia conflict, says Jaishankar in Bahrain – CNBC TV18
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said India’s approach to the conflict that has been going on in West Asia since last year is “balanced” as it looks at the issues in all their complexities and also has a “fundamental commitment to justice and equity”. Jaishankar, 69, also reiterated that India supports a two-state […]
IBLA 2024: Nitin Gadkari bets on agriculture and infrastructure to overcome GDP slowdown – CNBC TV18
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Saturday, December 7, 2024, stressed the critical role of agriculture and private sector participation in revitalizing economic growth. His remarks came days after the recent data on the Indian economy showed the GDP growth for the July-September quarter of FY25 slowing down to 5.4%, its […]
Watch | ‘Vision is key, you can donate eyes but not vision’, says Gadkari at IBLA 2024 – CNBC TV18
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari highlighted the importance of visionary leadership in shaping India’s growth story, speaking at CNBC TV18’s Indian Business Leader Awards (IBLA) 2024. Responding to a question about how his leadership style has evolved, Gadkari remarked, “For every leader, vision is very important. You can donate eyes, but […]
ICRA expects strong cement demand recovery in the second half – CNBC TV18
Ashish Modani, Senior Vice President and Group Head of Corporate Ratings at ICRA expects significant improvement in cement demand in the second half of 2024-25 (FY25). In an interview with CNBC-TV18, he said better rural cash flows driven by a healthy monsoon, strong kharif output, robust reservoir levels, and potential ramp-up in infrastructure activity in […]
Mark Mobius believes these sectors are ready for big investment boom – CNBC TV18
Mark Mobius, Chairman of Mobius Emerging Opportunities Fund, continues to express strong confidence in India’s economic potential. Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Mobius identified real estate as one of the most exciting sectors in India. The rising demand for affordable housing among middle- and lower-income groups is creating significant opportunities. With the country’s population expanding, urbanisation accelerating, […]
NDA 3.0 completes 100 days: ₹15 lakh crore investment push sets stage for economic growth – CNBC TV18
The NDA government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has completed the first 100 days of its third consecutive term. During this period, the government has set the tone for its tenure by announcing several significant investment and policy decisions aimed at economic growth, job creation, and social welfare. With investment commitments totalling ₹15 lakh […]
Billionaire Shapoor Mistry’s unit Afcons Infrastructure gets SEBI nod for ₹7,000 crore IPO – CNBC TV18
Afcons Infrastructure Limited, the flagship infrastructure arm of billionaire Shapoor Mistry’s Shapoorji Pallonji Group, has received final approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its ₹7,000 crore initial public offering (IPO). The announcement confirms an exclusive report on the same by CNBC-TV18. Afcons Infrastructure had filed its IPO application on March […]