Infrastructure

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....

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,...