Interviews

'We have been actively involved in nation-building programmes,' says MD, IL&FS Transportation Networks

01 Feb 2018

Over the years, this powerhouse has emerged as a leading surface transportation infrastructure company and is widely recognised as the pioneer of public partnership in India's surface transportation sector.

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Our steady growth can be attributed to our franchise business model, says CMD,Kamdhenu

01 Feb 2018

India's steel industry is set to gain momentum with government initiatives that will boost construction activity, thereby increasing demand. 'We anticipate demand of 10 crore tonne of TMT bars in the coming years to construct 2 crore dwellings under the government's Housing for All by 2022 scheme,' says Satish Kumar Agarwal, Chairman & Managing Director, Kamdhenu.

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We do not just sell a product but an entire system

01 Jul 2017

Having initiated operations in India in October 2013, USG Boral operates across the Indian subcontinent, including Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The JV company has a rich legacy of innovation that includes the invention of the first plaster board and first mineral fibre acoustical ceiling tile; the gypsum plaster board is its mainstream product.

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We have the largest service portfolio, with about 70,000-odd units

01 Jul 2017

Otis is among the world's leading manufacturer and maintainer of people movers, offering products - elevators, escalators and moving walkways - in over 200 countries and territories.

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'We will develop 7,000 affordable homes and 7-8 million sq ft of commercial projects,' says P Ravindra Pai, MD, Century Real Estate

01 Mar 2018

With over 3,000 acre in its land bank and a development portfolio of over 20 million sq ft, Century Real Estate is among the largest owners of real estate in Bengaluru. And now, the company has mega plans to venture into the affordable housing segment along with developing 7-8 million sq ft of commercial projects.

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We will increase capacity at Dolvi from 1 mtpa to 2.2 mtpa by 2018

01 Nov 2017

This time last year, JSW Cement launched its 'Concreel HD' in India's southern markets. Now, the company has begun its retail foray in western India, having commenced the manufacture of Concreel HD at its Dolvi unit in Maharashtra, which will be marketed through 1,000 retail outlets.

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Honeywell looks at new business lines, SMEs for India expansion

01 Nov 2017

Honeywell Automation India (HAIL) is looking to create a new class of consumers by offering cost-effective technologies to SMEs spread across the country's mofussil towns and cities.

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India is doing great work with advancing technology, say Dr Sean Tompkins, Chief Executive, and Chris Brooke, President Elect, RICS.

01 Dec 2018

RICS is a global professional body promoting and enforcing the highest international standards in the valuation, management and development of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure.

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We are an R&D and innovation-focused company

01 May 2017

Philips has been revolutionising lighting for over 125 years. The company has been among the pioneers in the world, changing development of electric light and LED, and is now leading the way in intelligent lighting systems.

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RERA has been the biggest reform

01 May 2017

Real estate had been witnessing a slowdown for the past three years, and the slowdown induced by demonetisation halted many deals. According to experts, about 15-30 per cent of transaction value in various markets used to be in black money. Today, there is a general anticipation of the removal of 20-30 per cent of cash dealings from the transaction process.

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Smart building technology contributes to workplace strategy

01 May 2017

Organisations now understand that smart workspaces can be a powerful tool to support employees to achieve better productivity and performance. 'An office space should be well-equipped to improve efficiency, simplicity, safety and security,' says Shabbir Kanchwala, Senior Vice President, K Raheja Corp, as he elaborates further.

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We are on schedule and expect to complete some projects ahead of time

01 May 2017

The Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) is among the major infrastructure projects in India. Planning is complete for eight zones - there have been huge regional plans, with the smallest being at 84 sq km and the largest at 920 sq km, bigger than Singapore!

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