Evolution of Smart Cities

Abnormally high home prices have weakened residential demand over the last two quarters, with a significant 23% decline in housing sales during January-March quarter of 2025. This, along with the slowdown in infrastructure development, is casting

With its presentation of the mega INR 1 trillion Delhi state budget for 2025-26, the government in Delhi is focusing on reviving and rejuvenating the current flagging social and physical infrastructure to boost urban development.

Global Construction costs are set to rise by up to 7% amidst uncertainty in 2025. Organizations can mitigate the cost increases and capitalize on emerging opportunities, as per Currie & Brown’s report, ‘Building a Resilient Future: Adapting to Uncertainty in 2025’.

India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) expects the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) sector to achieve revenue growth of 10%-12% yoy in FY26, following a lower 8%-10% growth rate in FY25 (FY24: 10%-12%). This will also be

Though this year's Budget continued to be positive and progressive for the growth of infrastructure and real estate sectors, more policy initiatives are required to sustain the growth of real estate, particularly residential real estate

The government's substantial investments in mega infrastructure projects, including highways, railways, power, and defence, are set to drive economic growth in FY 2025-26 and beyond.

The construction industry stands at a critical juncture where innovative strategies and sustainable practices can significantly enhance its efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and improve overall productivity.

Anushree Harde and Akshaya Paul, Research Associates at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), share why India needs to fully realize the potential of rental housing and why it requires a supportive regulatory framework that

The significant decline in India's public and private sector Capital Expenditures (CapEx) in 2024 has necessitated a considerable increase in the CapEx in 2025 to give the necessary impetus to infrastructure development.

Despite macro-economic challenges and global headwinds, the real estate sector in 2024 has showed great resilience, and building on the strong foundation of 2023, the best performing year across asset classes, it is turning out to be

This report by CRISIL provides an overview of both conventional and modern construction systems used in the domestic real estate industry and discusses current trends and future outlooks. It explores modern construction systems, examines

This report, crafted to outline a forward-looking vision for India’s mining industry, provides strategic recommendations for policy reform, regulatory compliance, and economic growth, positioning India as a leader in the global mining

“The mining industry is evolving rapidly, and we're leading this transformation by collaborating with customers to drive sustainable mining practices. Key trends shaping the industry include safety, operational excellence, and data-driven

The flagship programme of the Central Government-Assets Monetization through disinvestment of public sector undertakings has entered a slow lane as the Centre is reworking its disinvestment strategy in the changed scenario.

Dr. Neelima Satyam, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Indore, presents an overview of the research done on landslides across various regions of India in order to come up with forecasting, modeling, and early warning

Researchers from the Geo-Disaster Prevention Laboratory at the National Institute of Technology, Karnataka have pioneered a range of innovative reinforcement techniques to fortify breakwaters against tsunami-induced forces and minimize

Failure of foundations may occur due to poor soil conditions, improper drainage, changes in the water table, tree roots, construction errors, weather conditions or expansive soils. Signs of foundation must be studied closely by structural

The Gleeds India Biannual Construction Market Report gives a comprehensive view of current market trends and detailed cost dynamics analysis supported by market survey with insights into the realities of the construction industry.

The infrastructure sector, headed to reach USD 322.27 billion by 2029, with a funding push of Rs 11.1 trillion in the FY25 interim Budget, needs to follow a major transition path, focusing not just on sustainable and energy efficient projects