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NHAI’s Move to End Arbitration for Major Disputes: Reform or Reversal?

Summary: The recent circular published by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways in respect of dispute resolution process under the EPC, BoT and HAM projects, marks a significant policy shift with clear and direct implications for road developers and investors in the infrastructure sector developing road projects.Continue Reading NHAI’s Move to End Arbitration for Major Disputes: Reform or Reversal?

Turning Up The Heat: India’s First National Geothermal Energy Policy Unveiled

Summary: This article introduces India’s first national geothermal energy policy, marking a strategic leap in diversifying renewable energy sources. The policy adds immense value by unlocking geothermal’s potential for power, heating, cooling, and industrial use, with support from global standards, fiscal incentives, and oil-gas sector synergies.Continue Reading Turning Up The Heat: India’s First National Geothermal Energy Policy Unveiled

Semiconductor Revolution: Setting up Semiconductor fabs in India

Semiconductors play a crucial role in modern technology, from enabling cell phones, to electric vehicles, to defence equipment and medical devices. The rising need for Internet of Things (IoT), AI integration, data and wireless communication has sparked increased demand for semiconductors worldwide, the market for which is expected to exceed $1 trillion by 2030 globally. India is taking strategic steps to become a major player in the semiconductor sector and has introduced ambitious schemes and incentive programmes to draw investment into semiconductor manufacturing in India. This article briefly discusses India’s semiconductor policy landscape and explores key considerations in setting up of semiconductor fabs in India.Continue Reading Semiconductor Revolution: Setting up Semiconductor fabs in India