Does India have the 2nd largest road network in the world?
Here are some truths…Pratap Padode, President, FIRST Construction Council unravels some disturbing facts…
Recently there was a lot of chest thumping around India having the second longest road network in the world. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari informed the Lok Sabha that India had the second largest road network in the world, with about 63.32 lakh km of roads as of March 2019. I dug further and found an update from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways that India has about 66.71 lakh km of road network, which is the second largest in the world. True. But the categories..
RAHSTA Expo 2024 launched
“The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has constructed 12,349 km of national highways in 2023-24 - the second highest achievement! In 2020-21 a record 13,327 kms were constructed, the highest so far. The experience of a well-constructed road is no accident but a badly constructed one can cause many,” said Pratap Padode, Founder, FIRST Construction Council (FCC), at the launch of a road show - 14th Roads and Highways Sustainable Technologies and Advancement [RAHSTA] Expo, which will be held from 9-10 October 2024 at Jio Convention Ce..
RAHSTA to showcase cutting-edge road construction tech, says NCC Director
Rs.50 Mn Budget No Guarantee for Luxury Housing in NCR
Despite a budget of ?50 million , luxury housing in the National Capital Region (NCR) may not be easily attainable as prices continue to soar to new highs. The real estate market in the NCR region is witnessing unprecedented price escalations, making luxury accommodations increasingly out of reach for many prospective buyers.
The surge in prices is attributed to various factors, including increasing land costs, construction expenses, and high demand for premium properties in prime locations. Developers are capitalising on the growing demand for luxury housing, leading to a significant u..
India's Office Leasing Demand Set to Exceed 70 Million Sq Ft in 2024
India's office leasing demand is projected to surpass 70 million square feet in 2024, reflecting a significant uptick in commercial real estate activity. The country's commercial office market continues to exhibit resilience and growth despite challenges posed by the global economic landscape.
Several factors are driving the surge in office leasing demand, including the expansion plans of multinational corporations, the emergence of startups, and the increasing adoption of flexible workspace solutions. As businesses strive to adapt to evolving work models and capitalise on emerging oppo..