Infrastructure

Siemens Powers India’s Smart Future With nearly 160 years of heritage in India, Siemens Limited is redefining the country’s infrastructure transformation through its Smart Infrastructure division. In an exclusive conversation with Subhajit Roy, Robert H.K. Demann, Head – Smart Infrastructure, Siemens Limited, shed light on how the company is redefining innovation by shifting the focus from simply "Make in India" to also "Design in India" spanning a wider spectrum of...

MMRDA secures ₹ 4.07 lakh crore loan to boost Mumbai's Infrastructure In a significant boost to Mumbai’s infrastructure ambitions, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has secured non-binding lines of credit totaling ₹4.07 lakh crore (approximately $48 billion) from major Indian financial institutions. The funding will fast-track transformative infrastructure projects across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The credit agreements were formalized during the India Global Forum in Mumbai, with Maharashtra...

SANY Unveils India’s First Hybrid 100-Tonne Mining Dump Truck SANY, a global leader in construction, mining, logistics, and energy equipment, has introduced India’s first hybrid off-highway 100-tonne mining dump truck, manufactured locally at its Pune facility. Engineered to deliver exceptional power, efficiency, and operator safety, the SKT130S is equipped with a high-performance 925 kW rated power engine that generates an impressive 3200 Nm of torque, ensuring superior durability in challenging mining...

Maharashtra invites developers to develop 3,360 acres of MSRTC land bank Government to fast-track MSRDC Bus Depots Developments across District, Taluka & Rural Levels: Pratap Sarnaik, Maharashtra Transport Minister Mumbai, February 11: Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced that the State’s MSRTC’s bus depots will be taken on a fast-track mode and developed across District, Taluka and Rural areas level and for the entire development, the Government would float about 150...

Construction Equipment Manufacturing aligning with Viksit Bharat@2047 targets “Resilience of local manufacturing supply chains is extremely relevant today as we aim to curb imports and achieve more than 50% indigenisation of components across the board, in the true spirit of Make in India,” said Vijay Mittal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, addressing the 3rd Construction Equipment Manufacturing and Supply Chain Summit as the Chief Guest. The Summit...

SANY India expands Pune facility; boosts production capacity SANY India, a leading manufacturer of construction equipment, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art factory at its sprawling 90-acre manufacturing facility in Pune. This expansion is a significant stride in enhancing production capacity and localized manufacturing in India. Further reinforcing SANY`s commitment to the Indian market and developing India as a global sourcing hub. Designed with advanced, process-driven manufacturing methodologies, the new facility is a...

Schwing Stetter India announces 20% revenue growth in 2025 Schwing Stetter India, a leading manufacturer of concrete construction equipment in India, announced a 20% revenue growth target for 2025 during its participation in bauma CONEXPO 2024 in New Delhi. The company showcased over 45 advanced machines, including 25% new products - launched crushers (under the material handling category) and upgraded models across construction equipment, concreting, and batching plants at Hall...

SANY India Redefines Development with Revolutionary Equipment as ‘Chariots of Development’ at bauma CONEXPO SANY India, a leading manufacturer of construction equipment, have inaugurated its stall at the Bauma Conexpo 2024. With the theme ‘Chariots of Development,’ SANY India emphasizes its commitment to contributing to India’s ambitious vision of Viksit Bharat at 2047 and further driving the infrastructure growth and development. The product showcase celebrates the pivotal role of construction equipment...

Deutsche Messe, German Hydrogen Assoc. invite entries for H2Eco Award In the run-up to HANNOVER MESSE 2025, Deutsche Messe AG and the German Hydrogen Association (DWV) are now jointly inviting entries for the H2Eco Award. This is set for presentation on 1 April 2025 on the stage of the Public Forum Hydrogen + Fuel Cells EUROPE during the world's leading trade fair for industry. The closing date for companies and...

Primarc & RDB Group to buy DLF Techpark 1 in Kolkata for Rs. 638 Cr Primarc & RDB Group announced that their affiliate, RDB Primarc Techno Park LLP, has executed definitive agreements to purchase the business undertaking of DLF Techpark 1 from DLF Infocity Developers (Kolkata) Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of DLF Cyber City Developers Ltd. for an aggregate consideration of Rs. 638 (six hundred thirty-eight) crores approximately on...

Siemens Innovation Day 2024 Showcases Tech for India’s Digital Transformation Siemens Limited held its "Transform - Innovation Day 2024" in Mumbai today, showcasing cutting-edge technologies designed to accelerate digital transformation across the manufacturing, infrastructure, and mobility sectors. The event highlighted advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Industrial Metaverse solutions, which promise to drive significant improvements in productivity, energy efficiency, operational performance, quality, and flexibility for businesses. A central feature of the...

Hectronic launches Lubrication Management System at IMME 2024 Hectronic, a global leader providing end-to-end Advanced Fuel Management Systems, has introduced its Lubrication Management System at the recently concluded International Mining and Machinery Exhibition (IMME) 2024 in Kolkata. Organized by The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), India’s only focused trade fair for the mining industry. Hectronic is a Swiss-German company with a Head Office in Switzerland. The 60-plus-year-old ISO: 9001 certified company has...

3A Composites Expands Product Portfolio with ALUCODUAL Launch 3A Composites, renowned globally for its ALUCOBOND brand and expertise in high-quality aluminium composite materials, has introduced ALUCODUAL, an innovative engineered solid sheet for advanced architectural applications. This ‘Made in India’ product, developed at the company's Ranjangaon facility near Pune, combines pre-coated laminated aluminium with a focus on durability, flatness, and design flexibility. ALUCODUAL aims to meet the demands of facade, cladding,...

Construction Equipment Industry registers 3% growth in H1 FY25 The Indian Construction Equipment (CE) industry witnessed a 3% year-on-year (YoY) increase in sales during the first six months of the current fiscal year FY25 (April – September 2024), as compared to the same period in FY24 (April – September 2023). The industry experienced a modest 1% year-on-year growth in sales during the second quarter of FY25, touching a total of 30,686...

Fleet utilization soars to 90% amid pre-festive stocking: Shriram MobilityTruck rentals, a key barometer of goods movement remained firm in September as pre-festive stocking continued across India. Freight rates held firm without much increase as fleet utilisation levels surged to 90%, the highest in recent times from 70%, said Shriram Mobility Bulletin published by Shriram Finance Limited, the flagship company of the Shriram Group. According to the bulletin, “Truck rentals...