Infrastructure

ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026 to reflect on ‘A Decade of Disruption, A Century of Change’ South Asia’s definitive thought leadership dialogue, The Times Group’s ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026 co-powered by Spark Capital and Bennett University, is back. The Summit will be held on February 13 and 14 in New Delhi, with the theme ‘A Decade of Disruption, A Century of Change’. This has been, by most...

BASF to open global Digital Hub in Hyderabad BASF plans to open a global Digital Hub in Hyderabad in the first quarter of 2026, sharpening BASF’s existing global Digital Hub network in Europe (Ludwigshafen and Madrid) and Asia Pacific (Kuala Lumpur). Digital Hubs are centers of digital expertise that deliver standardized, digital services at scale to BASF’s businesses worldwide. “With this next step in value creation in BASF’s back-end organization, we...

Why Senior Living Is the Next Big Real Estate Boom in India In this article, Anantharam Varayur, Co-founder of Manasum Senior Living, examines why purpose-built senior communities are set to become one of India’s next major real estate growth stories. Across India’s real estate market, a subtle but powerful shift is underway, driven not by first time homebuyers or speculative investors, but by an ageing generation seeking comfort, safety, and connection....

Construction Equipment Industry Sees ~10% Decline in Domestic Sales According to the latest industry data reported by ICEMA (Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association ), domestic sales of construction equipment (CE) saw a degrowth of around 10% from 89,244 units in YTD FY (Year till date of Financial Year) 2024-25 to 81,566 units in YTD FY 2025-26 (Apr –Dec 2025), reflecting slower infrastructure activity, project execution challenges, unavailability of finance and...

Best Practices While Working at Heights Kamarajan M, Head of Education at the British Safety Council, India, outlines the role of employers in reducing falls from height and presents specific best practices in the form of clear dos and don’ts that employers should follow. As the global population continues to expand, nations are allocating significant resources to the development and upkeep of infrastructure. These projects encompass many construction initiatives, including construction...

Schwing Stetter, Qucev Technologies Unveil Electric Transit Concrete Mixer Schwing Stetter India, in collaboration with Qucev Technologies, unveiled the Schwing Stetter, Battery Electric Transit Concrete Mixer (eRMC), at EXCON 2025 in Bengaluru. The 7-cubic-metre Electric Transit Mixer brings significant advancements in energy efficiency, operational savings, and lifecycle value. “With its advanced electric powertrain, industry-leading safety standards, and superior performance engineering, the model delivers compelling cost and environmental benefits for ready-mix...

UDAAN Takes Off as AJAX’s New Concreting Innovation | EXCON 2025 AJAX Engineering, a leading concreting solutions provider, has launched UDAAN its newest compact, versatile and mobile concrete mixing solution at EXCON 2025. With UDAAN, AJAX is establishing a new category in the industry widening the pathway to mechanised concreting across India’s growing construction landscape. At a time when mechanised concreting penetration in India remains comparatively low, UDAAN strengthens AJAX’s mission...

Construction Equipment Industry Boasts High Export Potential: Vimal Anand The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in partnership with the Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (ICEMA), on the sidelines of EXCON, 2025 organised a session on Export Competitiveness of CE industry during the 2nd Manufacturing Council Meeting. Speaking on the occasion, Vimal Anand, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, congratulated the CE industry as a highly promising export-driven...

Cummins India Showcases its Next-Generation Power Portfolio at EXCON 2025 Cummins in India (Cummins India), a leading provider of power technology solutions, unveiled its CPCBIV+ compliant 82.5 kVA genset at the CII EXCON 2025. The genset offers a compact footprint, superior fuel efficiency and optimized performance, delivering a smarter, cleaner power solution for the evolving needs of India’s quick-commerce, construction and infrastructure sectors. Alongside the new genset, Cummins India is...

Tata Motors launches heavy-duty, future-ready vehicles at EXCON 2025 Tata Motors unveiled a diverse portfolio of advanced solutions at EXCON 2025, South Asia’s premier construction equipment exhibition, to support the nation’s rapidly expanding infrastructure and construction sector. Reflecting its theme, ‘Productivity Unleashed’, the company introduces heavy-duty, future-ready vehicles designed to enhance operational efficiency and fleet profitability. Leading the launches is the Prima 3540.K AutoShift – Tata Motors’ most powerful tipper,...

SANY India Unveils Powerful Line-up at EXCON 2025 SANY India, a leading manufacturer of construction and heavy equipment, unveils its powerful and advanced machinery line-up at EXCON 2025. This year marks a milestone moment for SANY India as it introduces a new generation of equipment engineered for speed, sustainability, cost-efficiency and large-scale execution, in alignment with India’s national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. SANY India’s new line-up spans Excavation, Hoisting, Mining,...

Putzmeister Announces Jonty Rhodes as Brand Ambassador Putzmeister Concrete Machines, a global player in concrete pumping and construction equipment solutions, announced the onboarding of legendary South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes as its Brand Ambassador. “Recognised worldwide for his unmatched agility, precision, and performance on the field, Jonty Rhodes embodies the same values that define Putzmeister’s engineering and innovation excellence. Through this strategic partnership, Putzmeister India aims to strengthen its brand presence,...

BEML, KSOE & HSHI Join Forces to Build Next-Gen Maritime Cranes in India In a major boost to India’s maritime manufacturing ambitions, BEML Limited has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. Ltd. (KSOE) and HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI). The partnership, formalised at BEML’s Bengaluru headquarters, aims to jointly develop and produce next-generation conventional and autonomous maritime and port cranes...

Mahindra Last Mile Mobility, PNB Sign MoU for Vehicle Financing Electric commercial vehicle manufacturer Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited (MLMML) and Punjab National Bank (PNB) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for vehicle financing solutions. By enabling easier access to financing options, MLMML and PNB are poised to drive positive change and innovation in last-mile connectivity. MLMML had recently announced crossing the 3 Lakh commercial EV sales...

APAR Industries Launches “APAR Shakti” Green Wire APAR Industries Limited, a leading name in India’s electrical equipment landscape, has announced the launch of “APAR Shakti” Green Wire, a next-generation product designed to deliver high safety, eco-friendly performance, and long-term reliability. The new Green Wire embodies APAR’s core values — safety, sustainability, and superior engineering. Manufactured using 99.97% pure annealed copper and advanced HR-FRLSH (Heat Resistant, Flame Retardant, Low Smoke, Low Halogen)...