Eduard Fernandez
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is perceived as a reformer that helped lure foreign capital into India's infrastructure sector, but experts believe the market will remain attractive even if the incumbent PM suffers an electoral defeat.
Investment bank aims to raise capital from public and private Chinese corporates and funds of funds, but does not rule out foreign participation.
However, political risk, regulatory instability and lack of support for PPP projects are among the main concerns for those investing in region’s emerging markets.
Firm shows continued bullishness towards India market by acquiring loss-making asset that connects gas reserves off east coast with urban centres in west.
China’s Ping An Securities is helping the fund manager find anchor investors in Hong Kong and on the mainland.
Panellists debated whether foreign investment in infrastructure posed credible security risks or whether governments were exaggerating the threats.
After an unexpected feed-in-tariff cut, investors and developers ponder whether they have overlooked political risks in a seemingly promising market.
The infrastructure conglomerate emerged as the winner of a 50-year concession for six airports located in state capitals and densely-populated areas in the country.
Both companies and UK development finance institution CDC will jointly invest $330 million in Ayana Renewable Power.
The government believes worsening borrowing conditions and lower traffic on the roads offered failed to attract investor interest.