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Asset Monetization Strategy

The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has outlined a structured framework to monetize public assets and increase public-private participation (PPP) for the development of road infrastructure in India. This strategy aims to unlock the value of existing infrastructure and support the financing of new projects. What is Asset Monetization? Asset monetization refers to unlocking the economic value of underutilized public assets to create new revenue sources. It does not necessarily involve the disinvestment of these assets, but rather their efficient use to generate funds. It’s also known as capital recycling, where the capital raised from the monetization is reinvested…

29 August, 2025 Investment Models

Special Economic Zones (SEZ)

Special Economic Zones (SEZ) About Special Economic Zones (SEZ) The 1st Export Processing Zone (EPZ) was set up in 1959 at Shannon, in Ireland. India realised how effective EPZ is in promoting Exports. India was inspired by China for the setting up of SEZ. Asia’s First EPZ was set up in Kandla in 1965. India 1st introduced the concept of SEZ in the EXIM policy 2000. SEZ Act, 2005 is an umbrella legal framework for SEZ. SEZ refers to a specially demarcated territory usually known as ‘deemed foreign territory with Tax holidays, exemption from duties for export and import, World-level economic and social infrastructure for exports along with Facilities like cheap labour, strategic location and market access. The Center gives SEZs, Special tax incentives for foreign investments…

11 December, 2021 Investment Models

Investments in India

Investments in India Why in News India has attracted a total FDI inflow of US$ 72.12 billion during April to January 2021. It is the highest ever for the first ten months of a financial year and 15% higher as compared to the first ten months of 2019-20 (US$ 62.72 billion). Japan has been leading the list of investor countries to invest in India with 29.09% of the total FDI Equity inflows during January 2021, followed by Singapore (25.46%) and the U.S.A. (12.06%). In terms of top investor countries, ‘Singapore’ is at the apex with 30.28% of the total FDI…

11 April, 2021 Investment Models

Proposal for Setting up of “Development Finance Institution Approved

Proposal for Setting up of “Development Finance Institution Approved The Union Cabinet approved a bill to set up a Development Finance Institution(DFI). It will be called National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID). About National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID): Initially, the Government of India will own it with a 100% stake. They will gradually bring it down to 26% in a few years. It will provide finance for social and economic infrastructure projects identified under the National Infrastructure Pipeline(NIP). A professional board with at least 50% of the members as non-official directors. The capital infusion by…

18 March, 2021 Investment Models

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