The Potential of Plastic
Plastic roads have gained attention as a promising solution to two critical issues: enhancing road infrastructure and managing waste. However, despite growing support, their implementation is still inconsistent. At the conclusion of the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign in 2024, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the need for mandatory use of plastic waste in highway construction, with 80 lakh tonne already repurposed for National Highways between New Delhi and Mumbai. That said, concerns about their technical feasibility and environmental impact continue to comp..
BEML is targeting a Rs 180 billion order book by the end of FY25
A key player in heavy equipment for defence, rail, metro and mining, BEML is shaping India’s infrastructure growth. Shantanu Roy, Chairman & Managing Director, speaks to PRATAP PADODE, Founder & Editor-inChief, CW, on order books, revenue and future expectations. Which sectors do you see driving BEML's future growth, given its diverse revenue streams? There is a growing demand in the rolling stock market, which encompasses various types of rail and metro vehicles. The sector presents tremendous opportunities, with ongoing projects like the Vande Bharat train..
GNFZ Conference Drives India’s Net Zero Transition
The Global Network for Zero (GNFZ), the world’s leading independent net zero certification body, successfully hosted the Net Zero Deep Dive Conference 2025 at ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru. The event brought together over 300 industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts to advance India’s net zero goals.With the theme “Net Zero – From Aspiration to Action,” discussions focused on practical decarbonisation strategies, addressing regulatory challenges, financing needs, and technology adoption. With 70 per cent of India’s urban infrastructure yet to be built by 2047, the event..
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