Caterpillar Celebrates 100 Years, Highlights Team India’s Role

21 Apr 2025 CW Team

Caterpillar Inc. celebrates its 100th anniversary, with the company acknowledging the significant role of its Indian operations, which have spanned over 50 years. Known for its construction and mining equipment, Caterpillar has contributed to India’s industrial and infrastructural progress, from the Bhakra Nangal Dam to the Purvanchal Expressway and the Atal Tunnel. Bhuvan Anandakrishnan, India Country Manager at Caterpillar, expressed, "Innovation and customer-centricity have driven our success. As we mark 100 years globally and over 50 in India, we recognise that our people are at the heart of these achievements." Caterpillar continues to support India’s industrial aspirations with cutting-edge technology and a skilled workforce, remaining committed to the country’s growth. To further strengthen the future workforce, the company has pledged $100 million over five years to equip individuals with the skills needed for a rapidly transforming digital world. As India rises as a global manufacturing hub, Caterpillar stands firm in its dedication to shaping a sustainable, efficient future.

Infrastructure Transport

01 Jun 2026

MMRDA advances 250 m on Orange Gate–Marine Drive tunnel

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has completed 250 m of underground tunnelling for the Orange Gate–Marine Drive Urban Road Tunnel using India’s largest slurry shield tunnel boring machine (TBM) deployed for an urban road project.The project involves twin tunnels extending over 7 km beneath critical transport corridors, including Central Railway, Western Railway and Metro Line 3. The work requires high-precision engineering to navigate densely developed urban infrastructure.Once completed, the tunnel is expected to reduce travel time between Orange Gate and Marin..

Hindustan Zinc Pays Rs 188.46 Billion in FY26

Hindustan Zinc contributed Rs 188.46 billion to the public exchequer in FY 2025-26, according to its 9th Tax Transparency Report. The contribution, equivalent to 46 per cent of the company’s revenue, included direct and indirect taxes, government royalties, dividends to the Government of India, withholding taxes and other statutory levies.The company’s five-year cumulative contribution to the exchequer stood at Rs 915.72 billion. In FY26, Hindustan Zinc reported revenue of Rs 408.44 billion, EBITDA of Rs 221.62 billion and profit after tax of Rs 138.32 billion. It also achieved its highest..

World of Concrete India 2026 Opens in Mumbai

Informa Markets in India will host the 12th edition of World of Concrete India 2026 from 3–5 June 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The specialised B2B exhibition will bring together manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, developers, architects, consultants, infrastructure companies, project leaders and government stakeholders.The event is expected to feature over 350 brands and more than 18,000 trade professionals. It will cover concrete and cement, dry mortar, precast technologies, formwork, construction chemicals, industrial and commercial flooring, scaffolding, safety solutio..