Minova Runaya: Addressing India’s Geotechnical Challenges
Ryan Kerr, CEO - Minova & Director - Minova Runaya, and Naivedya Agarwal, Managing Director – Runaya & Chairman – Minova Runaya, inform that they are combining local manufacturing strength with global engineering expertise with the aim of supporting contractors and project owners with reliable products and solutions that enhance safety and execution in India’s Infrastructure, Mining and Tunnelling sectors.
What types of ground-support systems are being manufactured at the company’s Bhilwara facility and what engineering principles are being followed in their design?
Ryan Kerr: The Bhilwara facility manufactures a comprehensive range of ground-support systems like rock bolts, friction bolts, self-drilling anchors (SDA), resin capsules, wire meshes, and related accessories. These systems are designed around fundamental engineering principles such as controlled load transfer, energy absorption, and compatibility with different rock mass behaviours. Rather than optimising for peak laboratory strength alone, the focus is on predictable performance under real excavation conditions, including variable rock quality, stress redistribution, and long-term deformation.
How are these products engineered to address India’s diverse geotechnical conditions, including water ingress and variable rock formations?
Ryan Kerr: India presents a wide spectrum of geotechnical challenges, from hard and brittle rock to fractured, water-bearing strata. Our products are engineered to function reliably across this range by combining appropriate material selection, surface treatments, anchorage mechanisms, and resin or grouting systems. Field experience from global markets is used to inform design choices, while local testing and site feedback help fine-tune solutions for Indian conditions. This ensures consistent behaviour even in complex or changing ground environments. After all, a ground-support system is only as good as its design, installation discipline, and field validation working together.
Safety is a critical concern in Infrastructure and Mining constructions; so how does Minova Runaya ensure safe and reliable performance onsite?
Ryan Kerr: Safety is embedded through a systems-based approach. This includes rigorous product testing, adherence to recognised quality standards, and validation through field trials. However, safety does not stop at product supply. We provide technical consultancy, onsite support during installation, and training for crews to ensure correct application. Performance monitoring and feedback loops further help identify improvement areas, enabling safer and more efficient project execution over time.How does localisation in manufacturing help support India’s infra projects in their execution?
What innovations/technological developments are being prioritised in your ground-support solutions?
Ryan Kerr: Through innovative solutions, we aim to improve installation efficiency, reduce manual handling risks, and enhance long-term performance visibility. This includes advancements in SDA anchoring design, grouting enhancement in resin chemistry, advanced installation methods, and monitoring that provide better insight into ground behaviour over time. The objective is to support safer installations, improve productivity, and enable data-informed decision-making throughout the life of an excavation.How do you see Minova Runaya supporting the evolving needs of India’s Infrastructure tunnelling and Mining sector in the coming years?
Naivedya Agarwal: As projects become deeper, larger, and more technically demanding, the role of engineered ground support will only grow. Minova Runaya is positioning itself as a long-term partner in the Infrastructure, Mining and Tunnelling sector by combining local manufacturing strength with global engineering expertise. Our focus is on supporting contractors and project owners with reliable products, strong technical backing, and solutions that enhance safety and execution certainty across the project lifecycle.
Published on:
11 February 2026
Published in: NBM&CW FEBRUARY 2026
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