Infrastructure

BKT Tyres launches ‘Jurrat’ TVC during Men’s T20 League 2026 Link to the Television Commercial: https://youtu.be/OdM8vQ7WboI Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), a global leader in the Off-Highway tyre market with a recent entry into India’s consumer segment, today announced that its brand BKT Tyres has launched a new campaign, ‘Jurrat’, marking a strategic push into India’s rapidly evolving two-wheeler segment. Featuring the brand ambassador Ranveer Singh, the high-energy TVC debuted on 3...

ABB powers smart, energy-efficient systems at Noida International Airport ABB has implemented an advanced power distribution and water management automation solution at India’s newest international airport. Noida International Airport (NIA) in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, aims to improve regional connectivity and ease congestion in nearby Delhi from April. Designed to support 12 million annual passenger journeys in its initial phase, the airport needs a reliable, energy efficient and future-proofed power distribution and...

Team Marksmen Network’s Datacentre & Cloud Conclave 2026 Chennai highlights digital future The Data Centre and Cloud Infrastructure Conclave 2026, Chennai, organised by Team Marksmen Network, successfully concluded on March 18th in Chennai. The event marked a definitive shift from conventional technology infrastructure thinking to a future-ready, intelligent, and sustainable digital ecosystem, which ensures cloud scalability, AI-driven operations, and resilient data centre architectures that are no longer optional but foundational to...

BKT Tyres Scores Big with 8 IPL Team Partnerships Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), a global leader in the Off-Highway tyre market with a recent entry into India’s consumer segment, today announced that its brand BKT Tyres will continue its long-term partnerships with teams in India’s premier men’s T20 cricket league for the upcoming season. The addition of Royal Challengers Bengaluru this year expands BKT’s association to eight out of ten...

How AI is Rewiring Long-Term Infrastructure Investing Authored by CA Ashok Purohit, Manager at NPV Associates LLP, article explores artificial intelligence is transforming long-term infrastructure investing. It highlights the shift from passive management to data-driven strategies, emphasizing real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and AI-led decision-making as tools for managing risk, optimizing performance, and ensuring resilient, future-ready investment outcomes. Introduction: The End of the "Set and Forget" Era For decades, infrastructure was the "sleepy"...

Battling Dust Hazards in India’s Construction Sector By Kamarajan M, Senior Head - Education, British Safety Council India India's construction industry is a burgeoning sector projected to reach INR 36.58 trillion by 2028. It currently contributes 8% to GDP and employs over 40 million people, according to the India Construction Industry Report 2024. However, rapid construction growth seems to have significantly increased dust pollution. According to a CEEW (Council on Energy, Environment,...

SANY India Powers First-Ever All-Women Excavator Training Batch at National Academy of Construction, AP In a landmark step towards gender inclusion and skill development in India’s construction sector, SANY India has enabled the first-ever all-women batch of excavator operators at the National Academy of Construction (NAC), Andhra Pradesh. The pioneering batch of 22 women trainees successfully completed their certification this month, aligning with International Women’s Day and reinforcing the programme’s...

BKT Enters India Consumer Tyre Market With On-Highway Tyre Portfolio Launches Two-Wheeler and Medium & Heavy Commercial Tyre Range, marking a pivotal step in BKT’s long‑term growth roadmap for the Indian market  Balkrishna Industries Limited (BKT), a global leader in the Off‑Highway Tyre (OHT) segment, today announced its landmark entry into India’s consumer tyre market with the launch of its On‑Highway portfolio. Marking a strategic expansion beyond its OHT leadership, BKT...

ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026 Positions India at the Centre of Global Economic Dialogue The 10th edition of the ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026 concluded after two days of high-impact deliberations, positioning India at the centre of global economic and strategic conversations. Held under the theme “A Decade of Disruption. A Century of Change,” the summit brought together 1300+ delegates, including policymakers, global business leaders, economists, investors and...

IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026: Exhibitor Registrations Promise Increased Internationality and Many Newcomers Halls already partially overbooked – nearly a quarter of participants attending for the first time – suppliers once again strongly represented – industry giants celebrate their comeback From September 15 to 20, companies from the commercial vehicle, transport, and logistics sectors will present their innovative transport and logistics solutions at IAA TRANSPORTATION in Hannover. An initial look at the companies...

Putzmeister Strengthens Customer Connect Across Punjab with Multi-City Roadshow Punjab, India | February 16, 2026: Building on its strong and consistent presence in North India, Putzmeister India is taking its customer engagement deeper across Punjab with a multi-city roadshow from 16th to 24th February, covering major construction centres in the region. The roadshow will kick off in the Tricity region (Chandigarh–Mohali–Panchkula) from 16th to 18th, followed by Ludhiana (19th), Jalandhar (20th),...

Putzmeister Goa Marathon Draws 3,000+, Blends Fitness with Social Impact The Putzmeister Goa Marathon 2026 concluded on a high note at Miramar Beach, bringing together more than 3,000 runners and spectators in a vibrant display of endurance, community spirit, and social responsibility. The event saw enthusiastic participation from students, working professionals, families, corporate teams, and fitness enthusiasts, turning the coastal stretch into a celebration of collective energy and purpose. Employees and...

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....