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29 announcements across our advisory practice — filter by category to browse the full archive.
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January 2024Government AdvisoryNMC Seeks Private Help to Create World-Class Education Hub
Nagpur Municipal Corporation sought private-sector partnership to develop a world-class education hub, with aXYKno completing the financial appraisal for the project.
October 2022Renewable EnergySterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Bags ₹2,212 Crore Order from NTPC REL
NTPC REL issued a Letter of Award to Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy for what is described as India's largest solar park project.
October 2022RailwaysSouthern Railway Appoints Consultant for Chengannur Station DPR
Southern Railway engaged a consultant to prepare the Detailed Project Report for the redevelopment of Chengannur railway station.
February 2021Policy & RegulationsDraft Additional Amendments Proposed to the MMDR Act, 1957
A policy analysis of the proposed additional amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, and their implications for mineral development.
October 2020Coal SectorAnalysis of Bids Opened Under Commercial Coal Mining
An analytical review of the competitive bidding outcomes from India's commercial coal mining auctions.
September 2020MiningProposed Reforms in the Indian Mining Industry
An exploration of regulatory and operational reforms proposed for India's mining sector.
August 2020Coal SectorKey Announcements in Commercial Mining of Coal in India
A summary of the government's key policy announcements affecting the commercial coal mining sector.
July 2020RailwaysPrivate Investment & Participation for Running Passenger Trains Over the Indian Railways Network
An analysis of private sector participation opportunities in operating passenger train services across the Indian Railways network.
June 2020Coal SectorCommercial Coal Mining Creates Excitement Among Indian & Global Players
A report on the strong market response and investor interest generated by India's commercial coal mining opportunities.
June 2020Coal SectorNarendra Modi Launches Auction Process for 41 Coal Blocks for Commercial Mining
The Prime Minister launched the competitive bidding process for the commercial development of 41 coal blocks across India.
May 2018Corporate NewsaXYKno Recognised as a Globalscope Partner
aXYKno's inclusion as a member of the international Globalscope Partners network, extending its global advisory reach.
September 2016Coal SectorState Government Engages aXYKno to Survey Mahajanwadi Coal Block
A state government contracted aXYKno for geological survey and assessment work on the Mahajanwadi coal block.
June 2016Government AdvisoryNMC Starts Process for First Skill Development University
Nagpur Municipal Corporation initiated the process to establish the region's first dedicated skill development university.
June 2015Coal SectoraXYKno Capital Leads the Charts for Advising on Coal Auctioning Through Competitive Bidding
The government's coal auctioning initiative raised over ₹3.35 lakh crore from more than 306 participating organisations across the power, cement and steel sectors, benefiting coal-rich states including Odisha, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
June 2015MiningSAIL Appoints aXYKno Capital as Advisor for Raw Material Security
Steel Authority of India Limited engaged aXYKno to fast-track its raw material security strategy, covering the Rowghat iron ore deposit (511 MT reserves), the Tasra coking coal asset and the Chiria deposit (1,700 MT reserves) — described as Asia's largest iron ore deposit.
February 2015RailwaysMakeover of Surat Railway Station Begins
Implementation commenced on the ₹5,000 crore redevelopment of Surat railway station, envisioned as India's first model railway station built to international standards, with a four-member expert team assessing traffic, land use and transportation integration.
October 2013Government AdvisoryGVMC Appoints Agency to Ground PPP Projects
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation engaged aXYKno to prepare detailed project reports and coordinate with government bodies across a consortium of 15 planned PPP projects.
June 2013Coal SectorPPP in Coal – The Big Thing
A publication analysing public-private partnership frameworks for the development of India's coal sector.
May 2013TourismPreparing the Ratnagiri District Tourism Plan
Engaged by the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation, aXYKno developed a district tourism strategy for Ratnagiri as part of a broader plan spanning 13 Maharashtra districts.
September 2011MiningSAIL Scouts for a Foreign Company to Operate Chiria Mines
A strategic initiative to identify an international operator for the Chiria iron ore deposit, one of Asia's largest.
September 2011Corporate NewsEvaluating Projects: Why Experts Are Vital
Expert commentary on the importance of rigorous project evaluation methodology in large-scale infrastructure and resource projects.
December 2009Investment BankingState Seeks Help of Financial Consultants for BIS Projects
A state government engaged financial advisory services to support major infrastructure initiatives under its BIS project pipeline.
September 2009Coal SectorExploring Coal to Meet India's Growing Power Requirements
Industry commentary on the need for continued coal exploration to meet India's rising national energy demand.
September 2009Investment BankingCity-Based CAs Get a Smaller Pie of Debt Syndication Business
Market analysis on debt syndication activity and the growing competition among professional advisory services.
June 2009Policy & RegulationsWhy Is the Coal Ministry Sitting Idle on 47 Blocks?
A critical analysis questioning the pace of government progress on the allocation and development of 47 coal blocks.
May 2009EnergyOnly a PPP Model Can Rescue the Power Sector, Say Experts
Industry experts advocate for public-private partnership structures as the path forward for India's power infrastructure.
March 2009Policy & RegulationsWe Need India-Centric Solutions With Robust PPP Models
Commentary on the need for contextually appropriate, India-centric approaches to infrastructure development and PPP structuring.
December 2008Corporate NewsScaling Up India Inc!
An analysis of industrial growth and expansion strategies driving India's corporate sector forward.
June 2008MiningPPP Model Brings Cash In for State Mining Corp
A case study demonstrating the financial benefits realised through public-private partnership implementation in state-run mining operations.