May 2013: Preparing Ratnagiri District Tourism Plan

Capital Sevices Ltd. Nagpur is entrusted with the work of preparation of District Tourism Plans for 13 districts of Maharashtra State by Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation. Ratnagiri is among one of the district for which aXYKno has already submitted the draft report to the District Planning Committee for review. A stakeholders workshop is also being conducted at Ratnagiri on 16th May 2013 to brief the outcome of the report and seek the feedback of all the stakeholders.

MAY-2013 -- Presentation to District Collector, Ratnagiri for Preparation of District Tourism Plan

June-2015 -SAIL appoints aXYKno Capital as its Advisor for fast-tracking its raw material security

SAIL, a Maharatna PSU, has invited International Competitive Bids for selection of Mine Developer Cum Operator(MDO) for development of its 511 Million Tonnes iron ore deposit, Rowghat, which is the lifeline for the Bhilai Steel Plant.aXYKno Capital Services Limited, a leading sector focused advisory company has been advising SAIL on its critical raw material security,the goal is to make the process world class and bring best players to the table and also to reduce the risk arising out of raw material security, and increase the profitability.

Earlier the bids of Coking Coal asset – Tasra found good interest from the bidders, and the project is under development stage.

Chiria Deposit, which is the largest iron ore deposit in Asia containing around 1700 Million Tonnes and would also hit the market soon for identifying a competent Mine Developer cum Operator through an international completive bidding process.

Feb-2015 - aXYKno Capital leads the charts for advising on Coal Auctioning through Competitive Bidding

The makeover process of the Surat railway station began on Wednesday with the visit of a four-member team of experts to the city.

The team from a'XYKno Capital Services Limited which is the consultant for the project was led by its co-founder and director K Vishwnath. The firm was appointed by the Indian Railways Station Development Corporation ( IRSDC) and has been given task to prepare the final ground for implementation of Rs 5,000 crore Surat railway station makeover project. This will be country's first model railway station as per international standards.

The four member team collected traffic data, land use pattern around the present railway station, plots near railway station and information on other mass transport modes to be integrated and interlinked in the redeveloped of Surat station.

June-2015 - aXYKno Capital leads the charts for advising on Coal Auctioning through Competitive Bidding

‘The Modi Government has pushed the much needed reforms in the coal sector,by launching the Coal Auctioning process, which saw huge participation by more than 306 players from the Power,Cement,Steel and Iron sectors.

The bids could garner Rs 3.35 Lakh crores, which would be adding to the kitty of coal rich states like Odhisha,Jharkand,Madhya Pradesh,Chattisgarh etc.

a’XYKno focus on sectors like Resources, Energy,infra,Road,Retail,E-Commerce for project Advisory and is sector agnostic in its Investment Banking activities.

June-2015 -SAIL appoints aXYKno Capital as its Advisor for fast-tracking its raw material security

SAIL, a Maharatna PSU, has invited International Competitive Bids for selection of Mine Developer Cum Operator(MDO) for development of its 511 Million Tonnes iron ore deposit, Rowghat, which is the lifeline for the Bhilai Steel Plant.aXYKno Capital Services Limited, a leading sector focused advisory company has been advising SAIL on its critical raw material security,the goal is to make the process world class and bring best players to the table and also to reduce the risk arising out of raw material security, and increase the profitability.

Earlier the bids of Coking Coal asset – Tasra found good interest from the bidders, and the project is under development stage.

Chiria Deposit, which is the largest iron ore deposit in Asia containing around 1700 Million Tonnes and would also hit the market soon for identifying a competent Mine Developer cum Operator through an international completive bidding process.

Oct-2013 - GVMC appoints agency to ground PPP projects

The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation has appointed Nagpur-based Axikno Agencies to help take forward its projects being taken up in Public-Private Partnership mode, GVMC Commissioner M V Satyanarayana said.

Addressing media here on Thursday he said that the agency working in the PPP cell would help prepare the detailed project report and follow it up with different Government departments and also help follow up on the execution of the project. The GVMC has selected the Axikno Agencies after following a tendering process. The agreement has been signed for one year.

The agency would be paid on performance and is expected to take up preparation of three DPRs in a month and then follow them up with the Government departments in Hyderabad as required. The agency which has rich experience in similar projects in Punjab has the expertise in urban planning, structural engineering, legal and finance fields which will ensure that comprehensive project report is prepared and finalised.

The agency would also be involved in pre tender process, helping the civic body draw up a detailed request for proposal, evaluate the expression of interest and shortlist the investors for the project, among others, the Commissioner explained. Instead of appointing a separate consultant for each project having one consultant on board would hasten the process, he said.

The GVMC proposes to take up 15 projects in the PPP mode and these would be handled by the consultants, he said. The consultant would also study all the available land owned by the civic body and draw up the best use options for them. The GVMC would then be able to take an informed decision on the subject, Mr Satyanarayana said.

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Dec 2009: State seeks help of financial consultants for bis projects

Jun 2008: PPP model rings In cash for State Mining Corp

Dec 2008: Scaling Up INDIA Inc!

List Of Coal Mines for Commercial Mining

SN.	Coal Mine	Act	State	Category	district	Geological Block Area (Sq.Km)	Geological Reserves (MT)	Target/ Peak Rated capaity (Mty)	Method of Working (OC/UG)
1	Bander	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Maharashtra	Fully Explored	Chandrapur	17.4	126.105	2	Opencast
2	Brahmadiha	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Jharkhand	Fully Explored	Giridh	0.87	5	0.15	Open Cast
3	Chakla	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Jharkhand	Fully Explored	Latehar	8.63	76.053	5.3	Open Cast
4	Chendipada	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Odisha Fully Explored	Angul	8.16	558.985	40 Open Cast
5	Chendipada-II	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Odisha	Fully Explored	Angul	18.99	1350
6	Chitarpur	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Jharkhand	Fully Explored	Latehar	5.6	174.62	3.45	UnderGround/Open Cast
7	Choritand Tiliaya	CM(SP) Act, 2015	harkhand	Fully Explored Bokaro	2.49	97.035	0.78	Open Cast
8	Fatehpur East	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Chhattisgarh	Fully Explored	Raigarh	18.05	297.84	10	Open Cast
9	Gare-Palma-IV/1	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Chhattisgarh	Fully Explored	Raigarh	8.35	159.444	6	Open Cast
10	Gare-Palma-IV/7	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Chhattisgarh	Fully Explored	Raigarh	4.82	239.045	1.2	UnderGround/Open Cast
11	Gondulpara	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Jharkhand Fully Explored	Hazaribagh	4.1	221.28	4	Open Cast
12	Gotitoria (East)	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Madhya Pradesh	Fully Explored	Narsighpur	1.12	5.146	0.3	Open Cast
13	Gotitoria (West)	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Madhya Pradesh	Fully Explored	Narsighpur	2.04	5.259
14	Mahanadi	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Odisha	Fully Explored	Angul	31.49	1993.522	30	Open Cast
15	Machhakata	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Odisha	Fully Explored	Angul	20.33	1400.65
16	Madanpur (North)	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Chhattisgarh	Fully Explored	Korba	21.03	185.38	4.1	Open Cast
17	Marki Barka	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Madhya Pradesh	Fully Explored	Singrauli	6.9	72.054	1	Underground
18	Marki Mangli-II	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Maharashtra	Fully Explored	Yavatmal	3.4	11.54	0.3	Open Cast
19	Morga II	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Chhattisgarh	Partially Explored Korba	26.54	350.7	10	Open Cast
20	North Dhadu	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Jharkhand	Fully Explored	Latehar	11.33	923.945	8.15	Open Cast
21	Radhikapur (East)	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Odisha	Fully Explored	Angul	10.16	176.33	5	Open Cast
22	Radhikapur (West)	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Odisha	Fully Explored	Angul	10.29	312.036	6	UnderGround/Open Cast
23	Rajhara North (Central & Eastern)	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Jharkhand	Fully Explored	Palamu	1.09	22.5	0.75	Open Cast
24	Sayang	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Chhattisgarh	Partially Explored	Korba & Raigarh	12.51	150	4	Open Cast
25	Seregarha	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Jharkhand	Fully Explored	Latehar	3.7	187.29	4	Open Cast
26	Sahapur East	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Madhya Pradesh	Fully Explored	Shahdol & Umaria	6.59	63.363	0.7 Underground
27	Sahapur West	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Madhya Pradesh	Fully Explored	Shahdol & Umaria	6.19	52.679	0.6	Underground
28	Shankarpur Bhatgaon II Extn.	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Chhattisgarh	Fully Explored	Surguja	33.77	80.639	2	UnderGround/Open Cast
29	Sondhia	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Chhattisgarh	Fully Explored	Surguja	10.74	50.18	1	UnderGround/Open Cast
30	"Takli-Jena-Bellora (North) & Takli- Jena-Bellora (South)"	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Maharashtra	Fully Explored	Chandrapur	9.36	117.26	1.5	UnderGround/Open Cast
31	Thesgora-B/ Rudrapuri	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Madhya Pradesh	Fully Explored	Chindwara	5.25	45.04	1	Open Cast
32	Urtan North	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Madhya Pradesh	Fully Explored	Annupur	4.77	69.823	0.6	Open Cast
33	Urma Paharitola	CM(SP) Act, 2015	Jharkhand	Partially Explored	Dumka & Pakur	9.76	579.3	10 UnderGround/Open Cast
34	Bandha	MMDR Act, 1957 Madhya Pradesh	Partially Explored	Sidhi	18.44	441.5	5	Underground
35	Brahmanbil & Kardabahal	MMDR Act, 1957	Odisha	Fully Explored	Angul	9.87	1066.64	25 UnderGround/Open Cast
36	Dhirauli	MMDR Act, 1957	Madhya Pradesh	Fully Explored	Singrauli	26.72	586.39	3	Underground
37	Kuraloi (A) North	MMDR Act, 1957	Odisha	Fully Explored	Jharsuguda	9.63	1680.226	8	Open Cast
38	Marwatola Sector-VI & Sector-VII	MMDR Act, 1957	Madhya Pradesh	Fully Explored	Shahdol	22.17	345.19	4 Open Cast
39	Morga South	MMDR Act, 1957	Chhattisgarh	Fully Explored	Korba	21.92	432.5416	6	Open Cast
40	Phuljhari (East & West)	MMDR Act, 1957	Odisha Fully	Explored	Angul	9.44	2210.837	10	Open Cast
41	Urtan	MMDR Act, 1957	Madhya Pradesh	Fully Explored	Shahdol	3.69	55.391	0.65	Underground

April 2013: PPP in Coal: Firing the Growth Engine

Shri. Naresh Nautiyal- Director, presented a technical paper entitled ´PPP in Coal: Firing the Growth Engine´ during the International Conference & Expo on Coal Beneficiation, held at New Delhi on 18th & 19th April 2013. The conference was organized by Coal Preparation Society of India. The delegates from Australia, Ukraine, South Africa and India, from Coal Sector discussed the challenges faced in the domain of Coal Beneficiation and exchanged information regarding new emerging practises.

The Natural Resource & Energy Group of interacted on the forum with the experts and foreign delegates on the coal scenario in India amd implementation of PPP Model to boost country´s coal production.

Oct 2023: #SMR (Small Modular Reactors) – #Clean #Energy transition from Conventional sources.

#SMR (Small Modular Reactors) – #Clean #Energy transition from Conventional sources India has set a target of nuclear power capacity of 63 GW by 2032. Presently, with installed nuclear capacity 7380MW, is the fifth largest source after Coal, Gas, Hydro, Wind and Solar. Small Modular Reactor (SMR), is a proposed class of nuclear fission reactors, smaller than conventional nuclear reactors up to 300 megawatts of electricity, which can be built in a location, shipped, commissioned and put to generation at a remote location. It is compact, ‘modular’, flexible, cost effective, and can be off-grid or have grid-support. SMRs might hold the key for India’s massive infrastructure development needs.

Some of the key Challenges include, #Technology – Development and adoption of appropriate Technology suited to India. Post sanctions, India can now adopt, tie-up, co-develop Technology. Several SMR Technologies are in development or in operation across the world like Light water reactors (LWRs), High-temperature gas-cooled reactors (HTGRs), Molten salt reactors (MSRs), Sodium-cooled fast reactors (SFRs). Regulation - Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) is India's nuclear regulatory authority and responsible for all nuclear and radiation-related activities in the country. Licensing and Approval Process - A clear and streamlined licensing and approval process specific to SMRs, including procedures for site selection, design approval, construction, commissioning, operation, and decommissioning of SMRs. #Safety and #Security Regulations - Stringent, and adequate safety and security regulations to ensure the safe operation of SMRs, including reactor design, emergency response, radiation protection, and physical security. #Environmental Impact Assessment - Regulations requiring comprehensive environmental impact assessments (EIAs) for SMR projects. Fuel Management - Management of nuclear fuel, including procurement, handling, storage, and disposal with respect to unique aspects of SMR fuel cycles. Waste Management - Handling, storage, and disposal of radioactive waste generated by SMRs. #Emergency #Response and Preparedness - Emergency response plans, including communication, evacuation, and coordination with local authorities. Periodic Reviews and #Inspections - Regular reviews and inspections by the regulatory authority to ensure compliance with safety and security regulations. Liability and Insurance - Establishing liability and insurance frameworks is essential to address potential accidents and their consequences. #Research and #Development - Encouraging research and development, #MakeinIndia initiatives in the field of SMRs and advanced nuclear technologies can help improve regulatory standards and ensure that they keep pace with technological advancements.

#CAPEX and #Financing - Impetus is needed from the Government to push through necessary #regulations #guidelines #policy #framework #transparency #vision for #development and easier adoption of technology. India had developed indigenous nuclear power programme like pressurized heavy water reactor (by NPCIL with DAE), when the world had sanctioned against India, and is now developing and exploring other technologies like as high-temperature gas-cooled reactors (HTGRs), molten salt reactors (MSRs), and sodium-cooled fast reactors (SFRs), which have higher efficiency, safety, and sustainability features, which will help India in exploiting thorium, a far safer option than uranium. To begin with, and giving impetus to the sector, opening it by allowing, at least, by forming Joint Ventures between NPCIL with PSUs like NTPC, State Gencos, NLC and other Gencos can give an impetus to faster development and implementation. Formation of #Joint #Ventures between public sectors (to begin with), can bring in necessary #funds #finance and help in demonstration of #capability, and subsequent allowance of #private sector through #PPP mode.

Jan 2013: presents Coal Bidding Model to the Planning Commission.

delivered a presentation to the Planning Commission suggesting pioneered case-study models for implementation of PPP in Competitive Bidding of Natural Resources, for providing much needed impetus to Natural Resource Sector of the country.

August 2011: Successfully Concludes bidding for Mahatamil Collieris.

Mahatamil Collieries Ltd, a Joint Venture of Maharashtra State Mining Corporation (77%) and Tamil Nadu Electricity Board(26%) , awarded LoA for its Gare Pelma II Coal block to the Consortium of Lanco & Massey Energy. a’XYKno was the sole Transaction Advisor for the Selection of MDO for Gare Pelma II, one of the biggest coal blocks in India with reserves to the tune of 768 MT.

Selection was done through International Competitive Bidding wherein 32 bids from top Corporate houses in India and abroad, were received.

July 2010: serves as Knowledge Partner of Indian Power Conference, New Delhi

Indian Power Conference, organized by mjunction and Infraline Energy covered a gamut of issues on India´s energy needs focusing on India´s Current power scenario- Strategies to overcome deficit, deliberation on ensuring India´s energy security for the long term future. Report Card - 11th Five year plan target, Alternative modes of Power generation Solar, Wind, Hydropower, critical issues related on the Financing of Power Projects and the emerging opportunity.

The Event was attended by high-powered delegates from the Power Sector.

Mr. R. Ramakrishnan, CEO of Capital Services Limited highlighted the Financing Investment opportunities in the Power Sector through PPP, in the Panel discussion.

August 2009: serves as a knowledge partner for International Conference India Coal - 2009.

India Coal 2009 Conference covered all aspects of Indian Coal Sector from exploration to consumption across various sectors, deliberation on Emerging Opportunities, Technologies & challenges in Indian Coal Sector and features how to ensure India´s energy security as we embark on a high growth trajectory for the Indian economy. The Event was attended by renowned Indian and International Speakers.

In a panel discussion, Mr. R. Ramakrishnan, CEO Capital Services Limited highlighted the fact about opportunities in Coal Mining in Public Private Partnership Mode and also various key Issues in Coal Mining Industry.

Mr. Naresh Nautiyal, Director have also highlighted the fact and figures about Exploration of Coal and demand/supply scenario of Coal in India.

Oct, 2008: Successfully Concludes bidding for Madhya Pradesh State Mining Corporation (MPSMC) through innovative international competitive bidding.

Madhya Pradesh State Mining Corporation (MPSMC) was allotted 6 Coal Blocks under Government Dispensation route in 2006. LoA was awarded to ACC for 4 Coal Blocks and one each to Monnet Ispat and Jaypee Group. The model was developed within the PPP framework for the six coal blocks.

accomplished the following milestones as a transaction advisor to MPSMC

1. Project structuring under the PPP framework to fund the project and create a win-win situation possible de-allocation.
2. Linking Cash Flows to actual production and so the payment was not upfront but the returns were calculated in such a way so as to increase revenue earnings for the State.
3. Implementation of Build Own Operate’ (BOO) model, wherein all activities like exploration, development, operation and post operation including mine closure has to be undertaken by the Joint Venture partner.

The bidding was a huge success with more than 232 bids sold and 152 bids submitted with global and Indian players joining-in. The result being - MPSMC earning profit before tax of around Rs 850 crores annually for the mine life besides fast-tracking the development of the coal blocks.

Aug, 2008: Pioneering PPP model in Coal Sector, designed by brings MSMC cash registers.

Maharashtra State Mining Corporation (MSMC) was allotted 3 Coal Blocks under Government Dispensation route in 2006. MSMC has awarded LoA to Gupta Coal for Warora Coal Block and Sunil Hitech Engineers Ltd for Adkoli Coal Block.

was the sole transaction advisory for the projects and despite major hurdles took the projects towards finalization through its robust and innovative model. a’XYKno accomplished the following milestones as a transaction advisor to MSMC

1. Structured a robust PPP framework which was one of its kinds in India, keeping the regulatory compliances intact.
2. Joint Venture strategy was adopted this was inline with the existing mining regulation and conditions of the allotment letter.
3. Project was based on ‘Build Own Operate’ (BOO) model, wherein all activities like exploration, development, operation and post operation including mine closure has to be undertaken by the Joint Venture partner.
4. Upfront money payment terms by Selected Bidder to MSMC on per tonne of coal. MSMC would also get share in the profit from sale of coal as per the equity holding in the Joint Venture Company.

The bidding was a huge success with more than 163 bids sold and 152 bids submitted with global and Indian players joining-in. MSMC gained windfall profits after conduction of bidding process with Rs 200 Crore revenue generation in form of upfront Sweat equity.