India’s aviation push moves from expansion to execution discipline India’s aviation sector is entering a decisive phase – one where ambition is no longer defined by the number of airports being announced but by the system’s 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 8–9 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 India’s cement industry’s 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. The 15th Cement Expo 2025, scheduled for November 12-13, 2025, 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 – India’s 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 questions PRATAP PADODE, Founder & President, FIRST Construction Council 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 – 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 world’s 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 Mumbai’s Marine Drive...
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Road construction leaders launch RAHSTA Expo 2024 in Delhi
14th RAHSTA (Roads and Highways Sustainable Technologies & Advancement) Expo – India’s biggest road exhibition – will be held as a part 10th India Construction Festival 2024 at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai, from October 9-10, 2024. April 10, 2024, Delhi “The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways have constructed 12,349 km of national highways in...