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Executive Summary - Primer on Project Development Funds
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Introduction - Primer on Project Development Funds
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Funding - Primer on Project Development Funds
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Operational Considerations - Primer on Project Development Funds
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India Ratings Rates National Highways Infra Trust’s Proposed Zero-Coupon Bond ‘IND AAA’/Stable; Affirms Existing Ratings
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On 8 October 2021, India’s Cabinet approved the sale of 100% equity in Air India to Talace Pvt Ltd, a Tata Sons subsidiary, for an Enterprise Value of ₹18,000 crore. The bid includes Air India’s…
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