Produced by the National Council of Applied Economic Research in New Delhi. Provides an overview of the need for improvement of the infrastructure in India and makes recommendations for achieving this goal. Discusses the question of commercialization, investments required (1996-2006), the role of the capital market, necessary regulatory frameworks, and fiscal issues. Examines the urban infrastructure as well as other elements such as power, telecommunications, roads, industrial parks and ports. Includes a table of abbreviations and acronyms used in the report.

An in-depth examination of the commercialization of infrastructure improvement in India. Studies the impact of the infrastructure on growth and development, new approaches to infrastructure development, and regulatory design. Examines the question of public and private investment in the improvement of the infrastructure and partnerships between the two. Discusses investment and financing, funding sources, the necessary regulatory frameworks, the need for a new approach and goals of regulation, and fiscal benefits and tax issues. Charts and tables. Bibliography.

Report of the Expert Group on the Commercialisation of Infrastructure Projects.

Report of the Expert Group on the Commercialisation of Infrastructure Projects.