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PPPs accelerate road growth “Over the past decade, India’s road sector has experienced a significant transformation, fuelled by strong government backing and a surge in private-sector investment,” according to Anshumali Srivastava, Chief General Manager – Tech, NHAI. Speakin...

PPPs accelerate road growth “Over the past decade, India’s road sector has experienced a significant transformation, fuelled by strong government backing and a surge in private-sector investment,” according to Anshumali Srivastava, Chief General Manager – Tech, NHAI. Speaking about evolution of the sector since 2014, Srivastava highlighted how the shift from solely budgetary support to PPP models has been a gamechanger. Despite increased government spending, he said the sector still has an appetite for further investment, with private players stepping in to fill the gap. The reason for road accidents is faster roads “While India’s road infrastructure has significantly improved with high-quality construction and advanced geometric designs, there has been an unintended rise in accidents,” said Dr Tom V Mathew, Professor and Head of Civil Engineering, IIT Bombay. He emphasised that the new roads offer smoother driving conditions and higher speeds. But this increase in speed has led to a surge in accidents, not due to construction or design flaws but because drivers are unused to improved infrastructure. “The issue lies in driving behaviour and habits, which haven’t adapted to higher speeds enabled by new roads.” Leveraging technology for ambitious targets “As India’s infrastructure projects grow more ambitious, meeting tight construction deadlines has become increasingly critical,” said Nirmalaya Chatterjee, Country Vice President (Indian Subcontinent) Nemetschek Group. “We cannot double our workforce or contractors to match these targets. The solution is how effectively we can leverage technology to enhance efficiency and productivity,” he added, highlighting the vital role of digital tools in meeting India’s infrastructure demands. Cement targets net zero, doubling production “India’s cement and concrete production is set to double or even triple by 2070,” Kaustubh Phadke, India Head, Global Cement & Concrete Association (GCCA), said, emphasising the industry’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by that same year. “As India’s demand for construction materials continues to surge, GCCA is aligning with the country’s ambitious sustainability goals.” He added, “We are striving to reach net-zero emissions in concrete production by 2050, while also supporting India’s broader net-zero target by 2070 and the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.” “We are here as builders to introduce all the technologies given by all the members of the dais,” said Aniruddha Nakhawa, Structural Consultants and Project Engineers, Builders Association of India (BAI). “One of our builders from Gujarat has set a world record for construction of a 100-km road in 100 hours.” The way ahead The discussion emphasised how these innovations are driving smarter, more sustainable road development across India, aligning with the country’s broader ambitions for economic growth and infrastructure modernisation.

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Real Estate

Mahindra Lifespaces Bags Rs 12.5 billion Redevelopment in Mulund

Mahindra Lifespace Developers (MLDL), the real estate and infrastructure development arm of the Mahindra Group, has been appointed as the preferred developer for the redevelopment of a premium housing society in Mulund (West), Mumbai. The project will be developed across a 3.08-acre land parcel, with an estimated development value of approximately Rs 12.5 billion. Strategically located, the site enjoys proximity to major connectivity points—just 1.4 km from the upcoming Mumbai Metro Line 5 and 0.8 km from the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road. It also offers seamless access to the Eastern Expre..

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Infrastructure Urban

Snowman Adds Warehouses in Kolkata and Krishnapatnam

Snowman Logistics, India’s leading integrated temperature-controlled logistics company, has announced the commencement of operations at its two new state-of-the-art, owned cold storage facilities in Kolkata and Krishnapatnam. With these additions, the company’s total pallet capacity has reached 1,50,754, spanning 43 warehouses in 20 cities across the country. The newly operational Kolkata facility offers a storage capacity of 5,630 pallets, while the Krishnapatnam facility holds 3,927 pallets. These warehouses are equipped with advanced automation and infrastructure designed to enhanc..

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Resources

Noesis Enables IHCL Hotel Deal in Udupi–Manipal Corridor

NOESIS Capital Advisors, India’s leading hotel investment advisory firm, has successfully facilitated a landmark hospitality transaction in the Udupi–Manipal region of Karnataka. The deal involves the acquisition of a nearly completed, 130-key upscale hotel that will operate under one of the premium brands of IHCL, reinforcing NOESIS’ position as a preferred partner for strategic hospitality transactions across India. Strategically located on the Udupi–Manipal Highway, the 1.03-acre property will cater to business travellers, pilgrims and families visiting Manipal University. With..

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