The dredging industry has received increased government attention in the past one-two years. One of the major initiatives has been the new guidelines released by the Ministry of Shipping for dredging projects at major ports […]
Inland water transport (IWT) has become a key focus area of the government in recent times. Several initiatives are being undertaken to promote the growth of the sector, which, in turn have led to increased […]
The dredging industry in India has witnessed significant growth momentum in recent times. A well-defined contract with a clear allocation of risks and responsibilities for all stakeholders is a must for industry growth. In the […]
Survey and investigation works form an important component of a dredging project, both at ports and inland waterways. However, they are often overlooked by project implementing agencies. According to industry experts, not even 1 per […]
The dredging industry generates a large quantum of dredged material each year, which needs to be properly handled, treated and disposed of. This material can be disposed of in open waters, depending on its pollutant […]
The equipment needs of the Indian dredging market have largely been met by foreign suppliers. Netherlands-based IHC Merwede is a leading supplier of dredging equipment in the country. The company has supplied over 100 dredgers […]
The Indian pump industry contributes significantly to the country’s growth given its role as a basic equipment in almost every sphere including infrastructure and agriculture. The Indian pump market can be segregated on the basis […]
Pumps and pumping systems are an integral part of activities undertaken in agriculture, onshore and offshore production of oil and natural gas, petroleum refining, mining, power generation, and public water supply and sanitation. The power […]
Pumps find applications in the domestic, commercial, industrial and agricultural sectors and in the provision of municipal water and wastewater services. Thus, owing to their utility in a wide range of applications across sectors, these […]
Tunnel development in India has accelerated over the past decade or so. This is driven by increased investments in the hydropower, railway, road and highway, metro rail, and water and sewerage sectors. According to India […]
Mechanised techniques are gradually replacing traditional or non-mechanised methods of tunnel construction in the country. Advanced, technology-driven, efficient and cost-effective methods of tunnelling are being deployed in almost all infrastructure sectors. However, despite the advances […]
With significant momentum in the infrastructure space, developers increasingly need to execute tunnelling projects. Tunnels are required to be constructed across various projects in the railway, road, metro, water supply and sewerage sectors. While several […]
In a country like India, the level of infrastructure development varies significantly across states. On one end of the spectrum there are states such as the seven sisters in the Northeast that are less developed, […]
The tunnelling sector in India is currently served by both domestic and foreign players. Most of the contractors have a presence in all key tunnelling segments – hydropower, railways, metro rail, roads and highways, irrigation, […]
According to India Infrastructure Research, the Indian tunnelling equipment market (comprising completed and ongoing projects) is estimated to be worth Rs 400 billion-Rs 700 billion. This cost varies with the type of tunnelling method used […]
Materials used in tunnel construction vary significantly with the type of tunnelling method or technique deployed. Generally, non-mechanised techniques such as drill-and-blast entail a higher material cost as compared to mechanised techniques. The different types […]
While significant progress has been made in the Indian tunnelling sector in recent times, several issues continue to impede growth. Three key issues – geological complexities, poor contracting practices and safety issues – plague project […]
Tunnel construction in India has picked up pace in recent years with greater impetus being given by the government to key infrastructure sectors such as hydropower, railway, road, metro rail and irrigation, water supply and […]
Maharashtra, the second largest state in India in terms of population and geographical area, has strong macroeconomic fundamentals that have enabled the state to become one of the top investment destinations in the country. The […]
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