trouble in view?   view in browser   India Infrastructure Newsletter       Infrastructure Development- Fulfilling the USD 5 Tn Economy Vision         The infrastructure sector in India is one of the key drivers of the economy. Due to the scale of its impact, this sector commands considerable attention from the Government and has witnessed numerous reforms aimed at boosting demand and ensuring economic growth. In recent years, the Government has undertaken significant reforms to accelerate construction of roads, redevelopment of existing railway stations, building of economic & freight corridors, and development of new airports. All these activities have had a positive catalytic effect on the economy in terms of growth, jobs and investments.     Further, GoI constituted a task force for the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP)- an investment plan unveiled by the central government for enhancing infrastructure in identified sectors across the country and for improving the quality of life for all citizens. The task force submitted its final report on NIP to the Hon’ble Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman. The report projects a total infrastructure investment of INR 111 lakh Cr during FY 2020-25. The report also suggests innovative means of financing NIP through Corporate Bond markets. The efficient execution of NIP projects will aid in strengthening the Indian economy and will provide the much needed boost to employment in the country.     As the Government works towards economic resurgence, focus and efforts of revival have to shift towards sectors such as infrastructure that provide greater job creation opportunity in the country. In this edition we look at infrastructure development amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.             Sector Highlights   NIP task force panel projects INR 111 Lakh Cr infra investments for the year 2020-25   SEBI to consider buyback option for InvIT   Covid crisis: What India can do to reverse economic decline   Modi 2.0: Shorn of investments, infrastructure sector at a crossroads   FDI in India jumps 13% to record USD 49.98 Bn in 2019-20   CBDT sets a minimum fee for managers of India-based offshore funds       Telecom Infrastructure   India needs to spend INR 1 lakh Cr on digital infrastructure: Sterlite's Agarwal   With KKR Deal, Asia’s Richest Man Raises More Than USD 10 Bn In A Month For Jio Platforms   Incentives & Infrastructure: What Government can do   Google and Microsoft reportedly considering stakes in telecom firms in India after Facebook deal   Telecom gear makers seek consultation on proposed production-linked incentive scheme   Next Capital-backed Vestaspace to launch constellation of 35+ satellites       Road & Highways   USD 575 Bn investment opportunity in transport infra in next 5 yrs: Kearney   States should come forward with INR 20 lakh Cr to battle COVID-19 disruptions: Nitin Gadkari   NHAI capable of raising requisite funds from market   COVID-19 pandemic may be good news for India’s economy       Power & Energy Infrastructure   INR 50k-crore investment in coal infra   NTPC keen to buy majority stake in Reliance Group's Delhi power distribution units   Power Grid to file draft papers for USD 1 Bn InvIT   Senvion India set to be taken over by Saudi’s Alfanar   India preparing to invite bids for the global solar power grid programme   SoftBank Looks To Raise USD 750 Mn For Cleantech Projects In India, US   Companies evince interest in Mahindra Susten’s solar assets   Petronas eyeing India's ACME Solar assets worth INR 450-500 Cr         Latest News   Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala said to be in talks to invest USD 1 bn in Reliance’s Jio Platforms   Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank approves $500 million loan to support India’s Covid-19 operations   Big companies to get bigger after Covid: BofA Securities   Indian Railways Ties Up with New Strategic Partners to Execute Solar Projects   USD 575 Bn investment opportunity in transport infra in next 5 yrs: Kearney       Contact Us Financial Investors Initiative is a team set up with the objective of facilitating greater allocation of capital to India by Limited Partners and increased deployment by General Partners. The team works with investors to identify investment opportunities, undertake policy advocacy, and facilitate resolution of issues at different stages of investment. financial.investments@investindia.org.in   Invest India Vigyan Bhavan Annexe, First Floor Maulana Azad Rd, South Block, Man Singh Road Area New Delhi, Delhi 110011 To unsubscribe to the newsletter, click here.