Sterlite Power commissions 400 kV transmission line in Gujarat four months ahead of schedule

India is shifting from buying to leasing forklifts

- Rushabh Vora, Co-Founder and Managing Director, SILA SILA, India’s leading real-estate platform, has forayed into electric material handling equipment (MHE) rental solutions through a strategic partnership with Nilkamal, marking its expansion into the manufacturing and warehousing sectors. With over 15 years of operational expertise, a workforce of 30,000+, including 1,000+ trained equipment operators and operations spanning 125+ cities, SILA is well-positioned to transform how Indian businesses approach logistics and equipment management. Founded in 2010 by brothers Rushabh and Sahil..

How green is your concrete?

India’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 and reducing the carbon intensity by 45 per cent by 2030 is gradually impacting every industry including construction, where resource-efficient development has been thrust into the spotlight. According to Shekhar Patel, President, CREDAI, rapid urbanisation and expanding infrastructure reinforce the urgency to adopt climate-conscious construction practices. One such practice is the adoption of green concrete for being a vital enabler of low-carbon construction. But what exactly is green concrete, what sort of projects has it been us..

We are confident that MoRTH will exceed expectations

India is accelerating its highway development with a sharper focus on execution speed, private participation, and quality. Shri Ajay Tamta, Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways of India, in an exclusive interview with Pratap Padode, Editor-in-Chief, Construction World, shares the Ministry's priorities and reform strategies. Excerpts from the conversation:In recent years, MoRTH has missed its annual road construction targets. How does the Ministry plan to make up for the backlog in awarding contracts and project execution?In recent years, the Ministry of Road Transpo..