Industry experts deliberate on AI-ready infrastructure, sustainability and investment at the AI-Powered Data Centre Conference 2026 in Mumbai. Mumbai, 22 July 2026: As artificial intelligence reshapes global digital infrastructure, industry leaders gathered in Mumbai today at the AI-Powered Data Centre Conference 2026 to discuss how India can build the capacity, technology and ecosystem required to...
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Airports at Scale
Indiaās aviation push moves from expansion to execution discipline Indiaās aviation sector is entering a decisive phase ā one where ambition is no longer defined by the number of airports being announced but by the systemās ability to deliver, sustain and monetise them. At the Infrastructure Today Airports Conclave held on March 12, 2026, at...
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RAHSTA Roundtable Sets Agenda for Smarter, Safer Highways
Held on 12 March 2026 at Courtyard by Marriott, Mumbai, alongside the Infrastructure Today Airport Conclave, the RAHSTA Roundtable brought together stakeholders from across the highways and infrastructure ecosystem to shape the agenda for the 16th RAHSTA 2026, scheduled for 8ā9 July 2026 at the Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai. The session focused on key industry...
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Driving Sustainability Through Innovation
The 15th Cement Expo 2025 will spotlight Indiaās cement industryās growth, innovation, and sustainability, showcasing cutting-edge solutions for a greener future. The cement industry in India, the second-largest in the world, is on the cusp of remarkable growth as it continues its transition toward sustainability, innovation, and expansion. TheĀ 15th Cement Expo 2025,Ā scheduled forĀ November 12-13, 2025,Ā at...
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Jayesh Ranjan & Cement Expo Forum Leaders converge in Hyderabad
Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Special Chief Secretary for ITE&C and Industries & Commerce Departments, Government of Telangana, to be the Guest of Honour at the Cement Expo Forum 2025, which will be held alongside Indian Cement Review Awards and Conference on March 5-6, 2025 at Taj Krishna, Hyderabad Highlight of the Forum will be Fireside Chat,...
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RAHSTA to submit policy recommendations to NHAI
RASHTA Expo 2024 and 10th India Construction Festival (ICF) receive grand reception from infrastructure industry 10th India Construction Festival 2024 awards over 75 companies from infrastructure industry At the 14th RAHSTA Expo ā Indiaās first indoor trade fair for the construction equipment technology – more than 100 companies showcase their latest technologies, products and solutions...
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Are Projects facing a 90 percent barrier?
How come we manage to plan such that we always have projects that are 90% complete questionsĀ PRATAP PADODE, Founder & President, FIRST Construction CouncilĀ We know that we lose nearly Rs 1 trillion a year on account of delays in projects. But keeping mega projects lingering on and on is a complete financial disaster. As...
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RAHSTA Forum sets the stage for groundbreaking discussions in roads infra
Mumbai, August 30, 2024 ā The second RAHSTA Forum 2024, held on August 30 at Hotel Sahara Star, has successfully set the stage for the highly anticipated RAHSTA Expo 2024. This prelude event brought together industry leaders, innovators, and key stakeholders to engage in insightful discussions, setting the tone for what promises to be a...
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Land Pooling Sinks under Flip Flops!
Did you know that 66% of the litigation in India is land or property related? PRATAP PADODE, Founder, FIRST Construction Council sheds light on one BIG risk that is holding private capital back from making commitments Land and property deals mean that big money is involved. However, try visiting a land or property registration office...
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Gods or Demi-Gods cannot prevent a stampede
Despite having the credit of hosting the worldās largest event, the Kumbh Mela, systems failure can mar celebrations in India writes PRATAP PADODE, President, FIRST Construction Council Last week two events grabbed headlines for almost opposite reasons: The Victory Lap celebrations of the Indian Cricket Team in Mumbai and their drive from Mumbaiās Marine Drive...