3. Congress 2009 Manifesto - Makes intentions clear. 117 & 144 USD Billion investment for infra in 10-11 & 11-12 3 11 th Fiver Plan (2007-12) – 503 Billion 12 th Fiver Plan (20012-17) – 652 Billion
4. it’s not the availability of funds, but the availability of “viable and properly planned” projects that is the biggest hurdle. Capital is ready, willing and available 4 For FY07-12 the country may be missing this target by 25-30%
5. Shoddy workmanship (largely in public works projects), design deficiencies, idle capital and labour on site, compromises on safety, unscientific scheduling 5 Problems : Lack of Competition amongst developers & contractors
6. Public private partnerships (PPPs) are gaining in importance, and are benefiting from government support – targeted PPP participation is US$150 billion. Guidelines favour larger players, even when the project investments and execution can be easily carried out by mid-sized companies. 6 Way Forward : PPP/Multinational Operators/FDI/Investors to take control
7. 7 Challenge for MNCs: identify promising local companies, then make a case for a profitable partnership
8. 8 Opportunities for Qualified Consultancy firms Average Spending per year on Infra till 2015 – INR 750,000 Crores 1% Market Share – 7,500 Crores
9. 9 MEP Services (Power, Gas, Telecom) has a great potential – USD 50 Bn * with annual growth potential of 35-50% All big players are focusing on the road, canal, and other hard core civil works. MEP has a huge potential (60,000+ Km of power distribution line, 11,000+ KM of Gas pipeline, 100,000+ Km of optic fibre). Total Available Market is for 100,000 Crores INR) * Source: Planning Commission
