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More than half of Concrete Show India booked

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14 years ago

February 29, 2012

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Concrete Show India 2012 was a grand mix of international and Indian exhibitors. The show proved to be an effective forum for global professionals to interact on a common platform and develop business leadsConcrete Show India 2012 was held at the MMRDA Grounds, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai from 23 – 25 February 2012. A mix of international and Indian exhibitors have re-booked their participation in the next Concrete Show India 2014 following this year’s inaugural event, and others new to the exhibition are following suit as both buyers and suppliers described the event as highly successful and the essential networking platform for the concrete industry. Concrete Show India 2012 welcomed over 150 exhibitors from around the globe, representing 13 countries and over 6000 industry professionals. Sany, Lafarge, Ultratech, Toyota, Liebherr, Heidelberg, Hess Group, Adeka India, Atlas Copco India were just some of the leading names present at Concrete Show India 2012 showcasing a wide range of products and services.Ground breaking discussion at the conference programme, held alongside the exhibition, was led by Shri. C. Kandasamy, Director General (Road Development) and Special Secretary to Government of India at Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. The most influential experts in the industry gathered to discuss topical issues and key trends in the market including ‘ Infrastructure development in India compared to China’, ‘construction technology in India’ and the ‘global perspective on the Indian Concrete Industry’.Summing up the three days of intense networking opportunities, Sanjeev Khaira, Managing Director, UBM India, said that the standard of the Concrete Show India 2012 had been very high and marked a new era for the concrete industry. ‘Early bookings clearly demonstrate that our exhibitors feel that their interests are being served. The show offers valuable access to insider knowledge on the construction industry for professionals working in India and abroad. It is our aim to drive more value and ensure a maximum return on investment for those attending the event.’Sponsors of the event, SANY Heavy Industry India Pvt, were extremely pleased with the event. Yogesh Ahire, Market Analyst said that the company had ‘gained a lot from their participation with regard to enhancement of SANY as a brand name and greater business development opportunities. Our top management too, is overwhelmed with the response and the way the exhibition has been organised.’ Rajesh Mehta, Executive Director, Liladhar Pasoo, was at the show to generate more leads and felt that the quality of the visitor audience was high. ‘In the last three months I have been to four exhibitions and this show is clearly number one’.

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Niraj Cement JV Wins Railway and Metro Contracts

Two orders worth over Rs 1.64 billion boost infrastructure portfolio

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3 days ago

December 11, 2025

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Niraj Cement Structurals (JV) has secured two major contracts from the Northeast Frontier Railway (NF Railway) and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), strengthening its position in large-scale infrastructure development.

The first contract, valued at Rs 815.2 million, has been awarded by NF Railway. It involves the construction of multiple-span 12.20-metre PSC slab underpasses, a major bridge (No. 727), retaining and guide walls, embankments and one minor bridge along the proposed UP and Down line near Deepor Beel. The project covers Km 163/00 to 164/200 between Azara and Kamakhya stations and forms part of the New Bongaigaon–Goalpara Town–Kamakhya (NBQ–GLPT–KYQ) railway doubling programme.

The second contract, worth Rs 826.6 million, has been awarded by MMRDA for constructing a foot overbridge (FOB) equipped with a travellator to improve connectivity between the SGMC monorail station and the Mahalaxmi metro and suburban railway stations.

The two projects underscore the company’s technical capabilities in both transportation infrastructure and environmentally sensitive construction, further strengthening its portfolio in key railway and urban mobility developments.

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Peddapalli MP Seeks Clear Timelines for Rs 42.10 Bn Projects

Peddapalli MP Gaddam Vamshi Krishna has urged the Union Government to specify execution timelines for major infrastructure projects worth Rs 42.10 billion in his constituency.

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3 days ago

December 11, 2025

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Peddapalli MP Gaddam Vamshi Krishna has called on the Centre to provide definitive timelines for a series of sanctioned infrastructure works that he said are essential for the region’s economic progress. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, he stressed that many approved projects remain stalled without clear implementation schedules, limiting their potential impact on connectivity and employment.

A key pending work is the Peddapalli–Manuguru Railway Line, a 137 km stretch linking Peddapalli with Manuguru in Bhadradri Kothagudem district. Although the line has received required approvals and special project status, the execution schedule has not yet been announced. The project is expected to support freight efficiency, improve coal logistics, and strengthen local job creation.

Extending his appeal beyond physical infrastructure, the MP urged the Centre to consider including Peddapalli in the India Semiconductor Mission, citing the district’s industrial ecosystem, skilled workforce, and readiness to support advanced manufacturing.

By pressing for structured timelines, Krishna emphasised the need for coordinated planning and timely execution to advance the constituency’s long-term development goals.

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IndiaAI, Gujarat Govt Host Regional Conclave Ahead of 2026 AI Summit

A regional pre-summit event in Gandhinagar recently gathered leaders to advance AI for good governance.

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3 days ago

December 11, 2025

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The IndiaAI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, along with the Government of Gujarat and IIT Gandhinagar, convened a Regional Pre-Summit Event at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar. The initiative is part of the build-up to the India–AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled for 15–20 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

The conclave brought together senior policymakers, technology leaders, researchers and industry practitioners to examine how AI can accelerate economic, digital and social transformation across sectors. The programme focused on the overarching theme of ‘AI for Good Governance: Empowering India’s Digital Future’.

The inaugural session featured key dignitaries including Bhupendrabhai Rajnikant Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat; Harsh Rameshbhai Sanghavi, Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat; Arjunbhai Devabhai Modhwadia, Minister for Science & Technology, Government of Gujarat; Manoj Kumar Das, Chief Secretary, Government of Gujarat; Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, MeitY and Director General, NIC; and Ponugumatla Bharathi, Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, Government of Gujarat.

High-impact keynote sessions led by national and global experts from MeitY, Bhashini, Google Cloud, Microsoft, IBM Research, NVIDIA, Oracle and AWS examined themes including AI in governance, public service delivery, urban development, rural transformation, healthcare, agriculture, fintech and multilingual accessibility enabled through Bhashini.
Delegates also visited an Experience Zone curated by IndiaAI and DST Gujarat, which showcased AI solutions across governance, agriculture, health and industry.

By convening government, industry and academic stakeholders, the conclave aimed to strengthen India’s AI ecosystem through frameworks that prioritise trust, scalability and public interest. Insights generated from the event will contribute directly to the agenda and outcomes of the India–AI Impact Summit 2026.