Shaping India’s Infra Revolution

27 Dec 2024 CW Team

bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2024, held at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida, showcased India's evolving construction and infrastructure landscape, reinforcing its role as a hub for innovative technologies and sustainable practices. The event, themed Banayenge Viksit Bharat, emphasized India’s vision of building an advanced, greener, and more efficient infrastructure ecosystem.

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari’s keynote address set the tone, stressing the importance of sustainability in infrastructure development. He highlighted how embracing cutting-edge technologies could address challenges like urbanization and climate change, aligning with India’s long-term growth objectives.

The expo served as a platform for showcasing technological advancements in the construction industry. Beyond the display of state-of-the-art machinery, over 30 knowledge-sharing sessions, in partnership with organizations like the Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association (ICEMA) and the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), delved into groundbreaking topics. Discussions on advanced recycling methods, the use of waste materials in road construction, and innovations in demolition technologies highlighted the sector’s ongoing transformation.

A key focus of the exhibition was the growing demand for energy-efficient machinery and alternative fuels. Electric and hybrid machines were on display, reflecting the industry's shift toward environmentally friendly solutions. This adoption is crucial for India’s goal of reducing its carbon footprint while ensuring sustainable infrastructure development, positioning the nation as a leader in construction innovation.

Infrastructure Urban

17 Sep 2025

DCPC Prepares for Special Campaign 5.0 with Focus on E-Waste

The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, is gearing up for Special Campaign 5.0, to be held from 2nd to 31st October 2025. The initiative will focus on e-waste disposal as per MoEFCC’s E-Waste Management Rules 2022, space optimisation, and enhancing workplace efficiency across field offices.Special Campaign 4.0, conducted between October 2023 and October 2024, delivered notable results in record management, grievance redressal, scrap disposal, and cleanliness drives.Key outcomes of Special Campaign 4.0Records management: 2,443 physical fil..

BlackRock India Leases 1.4 Lakh Sq Ft in Bengaluru

BlackRock Services India, the domestic arm of global asset manager BlackRock, has leased 1.4 lakh sq ft of office space at IndiQube Symphony in Bengaluru, according to Propstack data. The 10-year deal is valued at around Rs 4.10 billion.The lease, among the largest transactions in India’s co-working sector, highlights the growing preference of global institutions for flexible office providers. The agreement, commencing October 1, 2025, covers ground plus five floors in KNG Tower 1 at Ashoknagar, MG Road — one of Bengaluru’s prime commercial hubs.As per the lease document, BlackRock will ..

L&T Bags Rs 25–50 Bn Order for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Track Works

Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) Transportation Infrastructure business has secured an order valued between Rs 25 crore and Rs 50 billion from the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor.The contract, Package T1, involves the design, supply, construction, testing, and commissioning of 156 route km of high-speed ballastless track on a Design-Build Lump Sum Price basis. The stretch runs from Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex to Zaroli village in Gujarat and includes 21 km of underground track and 135 km of elevated viaduct.Se..