Construction in India
Year: 2026
Construction in India
Construction in India
On Solid Ground: Construction equipment market shows resilience amid changing dynamics
Infrastructure development is one of the key drivers of the economy, relying on a vast fleet of construction machinery to turn blueprints into reality. From the initial ground preparation and deep excavation to the precise […]
Urban Transportation
Views of Dr Vikas Kumar: “Delhi Metro’s impact extends well beyond mobility”
India is undergoing rapid urban transformation. With the urban population projected to reach nearly 600 million by 2030, pressure on cities to deliver efficient infrastructure, mobility and services is growing at an unprecedented scale. Urbanisation, […]
logistics
Big Shift: Evolving logistics supply chain models
While the world was still grappling with Covid-19 pandemic-induced disruptions in 2021, India’s logistics sector was quietly recalibrating itself. It operated behind the scenes and continued to move raw materials, finished goods, food, fuel and […]
Railways
Ministry of Railways prepares DPR for two rail projects in Jammu and Kashmir
The Ministry of Railways (MoR) has prepared the detailed project report (DPR) for the Qazigund-Srinagar-Budgam New Rail Line Project and Baramulla-Uri New Rail Line Project. Qazigund-Srinagar-Budgam New Rail Line Project involves construction of 118 km […]
Urban Infrastructure
Tunnel boring machine Noyyal achieves breakthrough under Chennai Metro Rail Phase II Project
Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Noyyal achieved breakthrough at Mandaveli station for package TU-02 under the Chennai Metro Rail Phase II Project on February 7, 2026. It was commissioned at Greenways station in September 2023 and […]
Roads and Bridges
NHAI’s Indora-Dighori flyover progresses at rapid pace
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is constructing the Indora-Dighori flyover near Nagpur on National Highway‑7, which is set to become India’s longest state‑of‑the‑art flyover once completed. The project has already recorded more than […]
Power
Volks Energie completes Ni-Cd battery upgrade project for Powergrid
Volks Energie has completed a multi-location battery replacement project for Powergrid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid), covering the dismantling of existing valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery banks and the installation, testing, and commissioning of new Ni-Cd […]
Power
Bondada Engineering commissions 69.51 MWp of solar projects across Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu
Bondada Engineering Limited has commissioned 69.51 MWp of solar power projects executed for Paradigm IT, Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited and NLC India Limited across multiple locations in Hingoli, Achalpur, Bhusawal and Vaijapur in […]
Telecom
SEPC secures Rs 3.14 billion TCIL contract for smart prepaid metering project in Punjab
SEPC has secured an order worth Rs 3.14 billion from Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL) for the implementation of a smart prepaid metering project in Punjab (central zone) under the centre’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme […]
Roads & Bridges
Roads & Bridges
Ports & Shipping
Driving Maritime Growth: Automation transforms cargo and container operations
Indian ports are increasingly deploying advanced equipment and automated systems to enhance yard efficiency, reduce emissions and support the rapid expansion of cargo and container handling capacity. Driven by rising trade volumes, the need to […]
Ports & Shipping
Port Reforms: Best practices to enhance the ease of doing business
The Indian maritime sector, which handles around 95 per cent of the country’s trade by volume and 70 per cent by value, has been undergoing rapid transformation to improve operational efficiency, cost competitiveness and ease […]
Airports
Runway Realities: Need to prioritise airside infrastructure
In the aviation ecosystem, the most critical component remains largely invisible to passengers. While terminals, lounges and retail spaces dominate public perception and political narratives, the true state of Indian aviation is demonstrated through its […]
Oil & Gas
Views of Suresh P. Manglani: “The gas sector in India has seen a monumental transformation over the years”
Gas is emerging as a critical component of the energy mix in the country. Government initiatives, regulatory reforms and significant investment in infrastructure have notably promoted its use over the years. The sector is seeing […]
Oil & Gas
Towards a Circular Economy: CBG emerges as a critical component in the waste-to-energy ecosystem
Compressed biogas (CBG) has steadily gained an important role in India’s energy mix. With a growing emphasis on adopting circular economy practices and accelerating the transition towards cleaner and more sustainable energy sources, CBG has […]
Oil & Gas
Demand Uptick: Industry perspective on key trends in the green hydrogen space
Driven by global demand, government incentives and technological progress, India is poised to emerge as a key player in the green hydrogen space, not only as a user of green hydrogen, but also as an […]
Editorial
January 2025
Construction accounts for 9 per cent of our GDP, being the largest employer outside of agriculture. The sector is also the largest consumer of steel, cement, copper, etc. The last few budgets have supported the […]