Focus Jul 01, 2015 Funding Dichotomy The population surge, rapid urbanisation, and the consequent congestion have time and again fuelled the ´need for speed´. Mass rapid transit system like the metro rail has dawned as a panacea in this regard.
Focus Oct 01, 2014 Water use patterns will lead to a severe crisis by 2050 Rishabh Sethi, Chief Operating Officer, SPML Infra Limited, shares his views on the huge scope of growth in the country for water recycling and purification of drinking water, and his company´s upcoming projects in this space.
Cover Story Sep 01, 2014 The long & short of FDI in infrastructure Though the new government is trying to open up India´s infrastructure space for foreign investment, certain deterrents unique to each sector still exist, which may delay fund inflows. Well-developed infrastructure is very important for the progress of an economy.
Interview Sep 01, 2014 Mutual benefits China´s interest in supporting development of the infrastructure sector in India will lead to a win-win situation for both the economies, says Prabodh Thakker, President, Indian Merchant´s Chamber. Excerpts China is keen to finance India´s infra development plan.
Feature Jun 01, 2014 Water: The challenge to India's development It is now becoming paramount for the nation to invest in infrastructure, maintenance, revamp the effectiveness of water utilities and plan for a 24/7 safe water delivery strategy in all cities
Report Jun 01, 2014 Opportunities galore at bright Istanbul Rapid pace of urbanisation has made Istanbul a land of opportunities for Siemens that is playing a key role in various growth sectors. Hopping across continents is a daily affair for the people of Istanbul, be it for work or leisure
Bankers Talk Apr 01, 2014 Our assistance purely depends on the bilateral relationship The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is cautious to comment on the progress of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). The DMIC project being a greenfield, that has taken a long time and faced land-acquisition delays, has made JICA alter their strategy for other projects in the country especially on Chennai-Bengaluru-Industrial Corridor (CBIC).
Report Dec 01, 2013 2nd India Construction Festival 2013 - Move over, policy paralysis Amid top domain experts, decision makers and policy enablers, this mega event brought to the fore the pressing challenges facing the sector and offered many practical remedies, report MANAS R BASTIA and Shriyal Sethumadhavan.
Focus Nov 01, 2013 A catalyst for change While the industry grapples with challenges like escalating project costs and prolonged construction periods, emerging technologies can redefine the Indian construction industry and take it to the next level globally. Technology is emerging as a catalyst for change, writes Garima P.