Bhubaneswar smart city: Focus on sustainability

Shaping India’s Infra Revolution

bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2024, held at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida, showcased India's evolving construction and infrastructure landscape, reinforcing its role as a hub for innovative technologies and sustainable practices. The event, themed Banayenge Viksit Bharat, emphasized India’s vision of building an advanced, greener, and more efficient infrastructure ecosystem.Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari’s keynote address set the tone, stressing the importance of sustainability in infrastructure development. He highlighted how embracing cutting-edge technologie..

Technology is redefining how real estate is bought, sold, and experienced

Real estate in India is fragmented, with many challenges. When Kanika Gupta co-founded Square Yards, the journey was tough due to a lack of infrastructure and transparency. Focusing on NRI clients, Gupta addressed key issues like access to reliable information and asset management. This customer-first approach, supported by a data-driven strategy, allowed the company to thrive in a competitive space.The real estate market has evolved significantly, with regulatory changes like RERA increasing transparency. Square Yards embraced technology early, using innovations such as PropVR, a 3D-visualisa..

HMRTC to Extend Metro from Gurugram to Jhajjar

The Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation (HMRTC) is progressing with plans to extend the Gurugram Metro from Basai to Bhadsa in Jhajjar, with the ridership survey expected to be completed by the end of January, according to HMRTC officials. In March, the authority had requested Railway India Technical and Engineering Services (RITES) to conduct a ridership survey, which will play a crucial role in finalising the project. The proposed route, covering 23.1 km from Basai to Bhadsa, will alleviate heavy traffic on this stretch. The ridership survey will determine whether the extension should p..