A total of nine Indian cities figure on the latest edition of ‘Global 300’ cities – the annual JLL ranking exercise, which represents 300 major cities that are the focus of commercial activity and interest, 40 per cent of the world’s economy, and three-quarters of global real estate investment. In an ever-changing world, more urban centres in India are rapidly emerging as players on the global stage – moving beyond the powerhouses of Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru.

Among several Asian countries, India is one of the key potential markets for building automation and control systems. Building automation (including HVAC, Lighting Control and Safety and Security Systems) market in India is poised to grow at a significant rate in the coming years.

Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company, has announced that its Renewable business registered a healthy profit while surpassing the 2,000 MW operating capacity mark with another about 500 MW under construction.

Ajmer has a vision of becoming one of India's leading tourist destinations. A good national and state highway network connects the city to other parts of Rajasthan and many important cities in India.

KSB Pumps recently inaugurated a modern manufacturing plant to address the needs of nuclear and super critical power stations in India.

HCC (Hindustan Construction Company), as a lead partner in the JV with HSEPL, has been awarded a contract on EPC basis for the construction of Parwan Gravity Dam by the Water Resources Department, Government of Rajasthan.

The IPO league is growing - and thriving. In the construction arena, whether it is companies involved in building products, building and infrastructure projects, or state-owned undertakings, the initial public offering (IPO) lane is clearly crowded.

Growing investment in India's construction sector is offering tremendous growth opportunities for the construction chemicals industry.

India saw sales of more than 500 compactors in March 2017, the highest ever in a month, according to industry sources. Further, the last fiscal turned out to be one of the finest in a long time for compactor and paver sales, all because road development topped the 20 km per day mark.