Digital Edition

Issue: August 2020

Desk

Unlockdown 3.0: Where the mind is without fear…
Feature

Tyres on a Roll

Tyres on a Roll

Ceramic tiles industry: China’s loss is India’s gain

Post Pandemic Hospital Design

Going the Extra Tile!

Maha Govt: Stress fund to revive stuck SRA projects

Contractors in race to construct new Parliament House

Unlockdown 3.0: Where the mind is without fear…

Top Challengers 2020

200 railway maintenance projects of critical importance completed during lockdown

Asia’s largest data centre goes live at Hiranandani Fortune City

Advancing the use of Constructible BIM on different solutions throughout the construction phase will see the biggest impact

We stayed focused on the highway sector

We have shifted our focus from large to mega projects

We went ahead and launched some of our marquee projects at a premium

The most significant business decision was getting into e-business

We continued to focus on liquidity and a strong balance sheet

We concentrated on acquiring mega challenging projects on a standalone basis

We completed our brownfield expansion of 4.2 mtpa capacity

We attempted to concentrate on the twin issues of growth and profitability

In FY2020, we had the highest-ever collections of Rs 13.68 billion in the company’s history

Introduction of a whole slew of digital solutions using frontier technologies has improved operational efficiencies across almost every aspect of our business

We always bid for a right project at a right price

We have ventured into new markets like Mumbai and the NCR

In FY2019-20, we booked our highest ever revenue since inception

We made our first major foray into BOT (toll) projects

Special Project

Deccan Pride

Cement demand to fall by 22-25% in FY2021, prices to remain stable

Kotak Special Situations Fund invests Rs.5 bn in Nirma unit

UltraTech divests entire equity in Chinese cement maker for $120 mn

Global roll-out of green concrete ECOPact

Goan firm to make microfine cement

Milagrow introduces humanoid robots to cater to healthcare, hospitality and office management industries

Magneto partnering corporates and business houses to combat spread of airborne COVID-19

Bharat Forge unveils AI-based Health Risk Monitoring System

Automated thermal scanning solutions by Embassy Services

ADDA launches new home quarantine tracker feature

Equipment Update

Eicher becomes first company to offer 100% Connected Vehicles in the commercial vehicle industry in India

Liebherr delivers its 100,000th truck mixer

Mecalac AS1600 Swing Loader Transforms Mobility

CASE releases SiteWwatch telematics platform with new design

Asia’s largest solar park commences operations in Madhya Pradesh

SECI tenders for 1,070 MW solar projects in Rajasthan

Andhra Pradesh invites private participation to set up ultra mega renewable energy parks

Tata Power to develop 225 MW hybrid renewable power project in Mumbai

NHPC signs MoU to develop 500 MW of floating solar projects in Odisha

Real Estate Update

Magicbricks’ Propindex Report Q2 reveals road to recovery for real estate

Sunteck Realty acquires 50 acre in Mumbai’s Vasai

Embassy to take control of Indiabulls Real Estate after merging 11 projects

Puravankara Group to launch 11 residential projects in FY2021

Transport Update

Cabinet may decide on second phase of airport privatisation

Tendering to begin soon for Ramayapatnam Port work in Andhra Pradesh

New broad-gauge line from Rishikesh to Karnaprayag

NHIDCL invites tender for expansion of Shillong-Dawki National Highway

NHAI floats tender for eight-lane, access-controlled e-way in Gujarat

Contracts Awarded

BAGGED IT!

From Ventilator to Victory

Infrastructure Today

Import replacement must be accorded priority: Power Minister

Asia’s Largest Solar Park Commences Operations in Central India

India-US to Expand Energy Partnership

Modi Govt Amends Public Procurement Rules to Restrict Chinese Imports

Equipment India

Pick-and-carry Cranes Continue To Excel

Mining Equipment: Emerging Opportunities

Selecting the Appropriate MEWP

First Komatsu 300T electrical shovel in India

Indian Cement Review

Cementing new identity

Harnessing the potential of the indian cement industry in ensuring sustainable management of municipal solid waste

Precast tech has a lot of potential in India

How Indian cement companies can manage the impact of COVID-19

Current Affairs

Railways receives 32 applications to redevelop four stations

Cabinet approves financing facility under Agri Infrastructure Fund

Chambal Eway Project offers huge employment potential: Gadkari

Railways receives 32 applications to redevelop four stations

Revenue of road EPC companies to de-grow 8-10 per cent this fiscal

Govt to set up stress fund to revive stuck SRA projects: Maharashtra Housing Minister

Asia’s largest data centre goes live at Hiranandani Fortune City

Welspun launches 110-acre warehousing project in Bhiwandi

RITES signs agreement for 24 per cent stake in IRSDC

Domestic road transportation: Outlook revised to negative

Communication Feature

Knowing the Tools of the Trade!

A Smart and Secure Future

We are developing applied systems for integration of AgriTECH in modern day buildings

Mammoth Milestone!

The Sustainability Drive

Milling the Way

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