Why Mixed Use Developments?
Mixed-use development is in a broad sense — any urban, suburban or village development, or even a single building, that blends a combination of residential, commercial, cultural, institutional, or industrial uses, where those functions
A Paradigm Shift SEZ Sector Shows Green Shoots
The recent policy initiatives of the government to boost the sagging interest of developers in special economic zones (SEZs) have started showing green shoots of a resounding revival. In a changed scenario
BKT: Builds Global Empire via Quality Consciousness
Balkrishna Industries, or rather BKT, as we fondly prefer to call it! Well, the name evokes grandeur, quality, innovation, success, and above all, a long lasting legacy! However, when we delve into the script of this
OTR Tires Never Tire
Steve Jobs, the doyen of entrepreneurship once remarked, "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower." This timeless quote is universally applicable to all industry segments, and for the past few years or so
Construction Equipment Financing Sector: Despite Odds Staying Afloat
Perhaps, what makes Construction and Infrastructure unique is the symbiotic nature of these sectors wherein fortunes of all the stakeholders are intertwined. If one flourishes, the others also reap rewards, and if one
Litigations and Disputes in Construction Industry
Disputes in construction industry are increasing very fast. Improper specifications are one of the main reasons for it. If standard specifications are prepared at National level, this problem
Development of Urban Infrastructure for Economic Growth
With a population that has been mounting at an unprecedented rate, coupled with the swift pace of urbanisation (considering the rural-urban migration), lack of infrastructure that has hit
Shifting Gears: Indian Road Sector on Make-over Drive
Stung by the lackluster performance of the Indian road sector in the last fiscal, which led to the dwindling down of GDP growth to the lowest in a decade, the Central government has initiated multi-prong measures
Why Mixed Use Developments?
Mixed-use development is in a broad sense — any urban, suburban or village development, or even a single building, that blends a combination of residential, commercial, cultural, institutional, or industrial uses, where those functions are
Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill 2013
The Union Cabinet has approved the Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Bill, for setting up a Regulatory Authority to ensure transparency in the real estate sector and ensure speedy resolution
Tier II & III Cities - Growth Engines for the Future
As one witnesses a saturation in the economic growth and construction opportunities of the major cities of India, concurrently a number of tier II and III cities have been found to deliver a successful economic
Renewable Energy - A Growing Necessity!
The recent news of a solar-powered airplane between San Francisco and Phoenix that completed its journey in 18 hours and 18 minutes without a drop of fuel was captivating. The plane, a test model for a more advanced aircraft
There’s Light at the End of the Tunnel!
Triumph and tribulation are integral parts of our lives. But the Indian Power Sector has lately witnessed too much of the latter. On the one hand there is the Centre's growing thrust on pushing the power generation
Recession Touches Tailspin in Real Estate
A series of initiatives currently underway to bring the real estate sector back on the track have not just pushed the pace of project announcements, price correction and absorption level in the housing
Shriram Equipment Finance Co. Ltd. - Makes It Happen
Shriram Equipment Finance Company limited (SEFC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Shriram Transport Finance Company Limited (STFC), which is the largest NBFC in country with assets under management
BRAVING THE WAY
With future demand continuing to be characterized by evolving complexities, amidst persisting demand retrogression, crawler cranes manufacturers in India brace up for future showdown as overall
Equipment Industry: Current Scenario And Emerging Trends
The ongoing bout of slowdown has pushed the construction equipment industry a bit on a slippery slope across the globe. As a result of which the prevailing uncertainties on the global economic horizon
Combating The Manpower Crunch!
First the good news – India's Construction Sector is booming and the demand for real estate as a result of unprecedented urbanization is growing at an enviable rate. The bad news – the realty and
The Bumpy Road Industry In India
India has the second largest road network in the world and is bound to require huge investments in the coming years. The road network comprises of national and state highways, major district
Indian Power Sector in Transition Mode
Beyond doubt, it needs to be reinstated that the government, the power project developers and the other stakeholders in the Indian power sector will have to address numerous issues through concerted
The State of Real Estate
A few years back the Real estate in India boomed and how! CREDAI, apex body of developers in the country with over 8,000 members notes that the Real estate emerged as the popular sector for private equity funds who invested
Budget 2012 - 13 : Focuses on Infra Development and Funding
Defying inflationary pressures and euro zone crisis, the Finance Minister in his Budget proposals has attempted to steer the economy out of recessionary slumber. To give infrastructure the much
Confronting Issues: 12fth Plan Infrastructure Development
The government has targeted a mammoth capital investment of $1 trillion for the development of infrastructure sector. However, before channelizing the investment for the infrastructure development
Modern and Bold Designs of Airports in India
Designing an airport is a complex task - while symbolically the designs need to embody the city's and country's identity by acting as the first and last handshake; the key factors of the sensitive nature and security concerns of airports also
BKT: One-stop-shop for Off-highway Tyres Solutions
After successfully scripting a sales network across 120 countries around the globe, Balkrishna Industries Limited (BKT) is currently not only one amongst the top notched off-highway tyres solution providers but also
Metro Rail Transport System in India
Growing cities, growing population and growing traffic has invariably called for a shift from private modes of conveyance to public transport. A glance at the world's developing nations indicates that well
Sustainability Initiatives of India - Maintaining 8% + GDP
India's construction sector is assessed at Rs.4000 billion or $100 billion dollars. As a result of government spending, private investment as well as foreign direct investment, has made India ranks
Need of Industry Status to Construction
Construction engineering is inter related complex of operations whereby civil engineering structures are constructed or erected. The end product of any construction is finished structure for its functional use. Construction processes
Budget–2011-12 : Marshals Resources for Massive Infra Build–up
Pulling out all stops and launching a slew of measures matching infrastructure to the targeted GDP growth rate, the government in its current Budget proposals fired all cylinders blasting financial bottlenecks hampering free
Going Global: Airport Infra Offers Huge Business Vistas
Having witnessed a whopping $9 billion investment in the past decade, Indian aviation sector is awaiting a further investment booster worth $30 billion, meant mainly catering to the targeted 350 million flyers per annum by the turn of
