Insights & Media

Budget 2026-27 Boost: Cement Sector Poised for Massive Growth

Following the February 2026 Union Budget, effective capital expenditure for FY27 has been pushed to β‚Ή17.1 trillion, translating into high single-digit growth in cement demand volumes, led by higher spending on roads and railways.

Published By: Business Standard
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Budget 2026: Roads and Highways Allocation Reaches β‚Ή3.10 Lakh Crore

The Union Budget 2026 reinforces the government's commitment to world-class infrastructure, delivering a massive capital outlay specifically designed to accelerate expressway development and high-speed corridor execution.

Published By: The Economic Times
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India Ready Mix Concrete Market to Reach New Heights by 2029

The Indian Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) market is forecast to increase significantly, driven by a strict preference for automated batching convenience, consistency, and efficiency in large-scale infrastructure projects.

Published By: Technavio
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Cement Demand Set to Double Over the Next Decade

Propelled by aggressive highway network expansion and nationwide urbanization, India's base cement volumes are projected to scale from current levels to an unprecedented 638 million tons by 2031.

Published By: Realty
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India Plans $125 Billion Push for High-Speed Road Networks

Strategic initiatives are underway to rapidly expand India's access-controlled road network. This historic investment aims to drastically reduce nationwide logistics costs and improve freight efficiency.

Published By: Bloomberg
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10 Mega Projects Redefining Indian Infrastructure

An official overview of the flagship national corridors and the integration of the PM Gati Shakti master plan, which are collectively reshaping India's logistics and transportation backbone.

Published By: Invest India
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MoRTH Year End Review: Expanding the National Highway Network

The latest official government release detailing the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways' achievements, including major project execution milestones, daily construction rates, and Bharatmala progress.

Published By: PIB (Press Information Bureau)
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Pioneering Clean and Green Highways with Bio-Bitumen

Sustainability in infrastructure took a major leap forward in 2026 with the introduction of indigenous bio-bitumen and advanced concrete methodologies, paving the way for highly durable, eco-friendly road networks across the nation.

Published By: Firstpost
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Digital Reboot: Transforming the Indian Construction Landscape

As project scales increase, adopting robust ERP systems is no longer optional. Embedding digital workflows into project delivery ensures optimized resource utilization, precise material management (like GRN tracking), and scalable profitability.

Published By: Hindustan Times
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Properties of High-Strength Concrete with Reduced Portland Cement

An analysis of modern ready-mix concrete (RMC) facilities modernizing their production processes to lower carbon footprints while meeting the stringent demands of high-strength concrete (HSC) for heavy infrastructure.

Published By: Taylor & Francis Engineering
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Smart Construction: India's Shift Towards Digitisation

Advanced technologies, including AI, predictive analytics, and digital project planning, are becoming the new standard on Indian construction sites, helping leading contractors overcome productivity barriers.

Published By: KPMG
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Navigating Digital Transformation in Construction

Forward-looking infrastructure firms are increasingly leveraging cloud collaboration and Building Information Modeling (BIM) to streamline complex site operations, mitigate risks, and enhance overall build quality.

Published By: Autodesk
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