CRISIL estimated that India needs an expected spend of around Rs 3000 crore per day, over next 5 years for its infrastructure build-out. Conventional credit ecosystems are simply not in a position to provide funding of such magnitude. That's why we believe innovative mechanisms will need to come into play and ensure that one of the pillars of sustainable economic growth - infrastructure - is readied soon.
The forum provided an opportunity to policy makers, sector leaders and other stakeholders to discuss and analyse alternative sources of financing as well as address the specific issues and challenges in transport, power and urban infrastructure through breakout sessions.