Economy & Market

InfraNirbhar: Webinar series by CW and Swarajya

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4 years ago

July 1, 2021

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Addressing the nation on the 74th Independence Day from Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ambitious Rs 100 lakh crore national infrastructure pipeline (NIP) to provide new direction to the overall infrastructure development of the country.

Prime Minister Modi has identified infrastructure as a key element of India’s quest for Atmanirbhar ??ntent, inclusion, investment, infrastructure and innovation??hese five things are important to speed up India?? development and make it ??tmanirbhar?? You will get a glimpse of these in the bold decisions recently taken by us??he said.

Swarajya, one of India’s leading print cum digital outlet and Construction World, India?? premier and largest circulated construction business magazine, have both been in the forefront of chronicling developments in Indian infrastructure. Both publications enjoy a great degree of traction among policy makers, analysts and subject matter commentators.

As part of our continued commitment to highlight the progress and challenges in the infrastructure domain, Swarajya and Construction World is organising a multi-part webinar series ‘Infranirbhar Bharat’ on the theme of Indian infrastructure beginning February 22.

Curated by the editorial leadership of Swarajya and Construction World, the webinar series will comprise sessions on themes related to infrastructure (rail, road, metro, urbanisation, national infrastructure pipeline, high speed rails etc). Each session will be a keynote address by a policymaker followed by a 30-45 minute discussion featuring key influencers, commentators, subject matter experts and leading thinkers.

The inaugural webinar will feature a keynote on ??he vision and roadmap for Indian metro systems??by Union Minister for Housing, Urban Development And Civil Aviation, Hardeep S Puri.

The inaugural session will be moderated by Aashish Chandorkar, noted policy commentator and author.

Concrete

Nuvoco Vistas expands with second RMX plant in Nagpur

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4 hours ago

March 17, 2025

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Nuvoco Vistas Corp has expanded its footprint in Maharashtra with the inauguration of its second Ready-Mix Concrete (RMX) plant in Nagpur. Strategically positioned on Kamptee Road, Nagpur-II enhances the company’s reach in key markets, reinforcing its commitment to delivering high-quality concrete solutions for industrial, commercial, and residential projects.
Located just 27 km from Nuvoco’s existing Nagpur-I Mihan plant, the new facility benefits from excellent connectivity via the Srinagar-Kanyakumari Highway, ensuring seamless access to Nagpur city, Koradi and Bhandara Road. Its proximity to key industrial areas like Panchgaon and Hingna further strengthens raw material supply, boosting operational efficiency.
With a production capacity of 90 Cum/hour, Nagpur-II features a Twin Shaft Mixer capable of producing a diverse range of concrete grades, including Nuvoco’s signature brands like XCON, CONCRETO, ECODURE, ARTISTE, and INSTAMIX.
Commenting on the launch, Prashant Jha, Chief of Ready-Mix Concrete at Nuvoco, said that Nagpur-II has strengthened their presence in Maharashtra, allowing them to meet growing construction demands with improved efficiency, faster deliveries, and enhanced support for large-scale infrastructure and commercial projects.

Concrete

UltraTech expands Karur plant

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5 hours ago

March 17, 2025

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UltraTech Cement has commissioned 0.6Mt/yr of new cement grinding capacity at its Karur grinding plant in Tamil Nadu. The expansion follows the commissioning of a 2.7Mt/yr greenfield grinding unit at the site in April 2024. The plant’s total capacity is now 3.3Mt/yr. The additional capacity will reportedly help UltraTech to meet the rising demand for composite cement in South India and improve its blended cement ratio. The producer’s domestic grey cement capacity now stands at 167Mt/yr and its global capacity at 172Mt/yr.

Concrete

Ambuja Cements supports local entrepreneurship

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5 hours ago

March 17, 2025

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Ambuja Cements is fostering economic empowerment in Bhatapara through the ‘Lakhpati Didi’ initiative, which supports rural women in achieving financial independence. Aligning with the Ministry of Rural Development’s goal to help self-help group (SHG) members earn Rs.1 lakh annually, Ambuja Cements’ CSR team has empowered 188 women entrepreneurs through training and enterprise support.
Women like Kuleshwari Verma, a fancy store owner earning Rs.3.75 lakh annually, and Kusum Patel, a vegetable cultivator earning Rs.1.1 lakh per year, have transformed their livelihoods through this program. Over 11,500 women across Ambuja Cements’ CSR locations have benefited from skill development initiatives, enabling them to start businesses in tailoring, agriculture, and retail.