Safety, productivity, and less downtime determine the usage of AWPs in a project. AWPs are not only a safety related equipment, but it also enhances the productivity and speed of the project, thus contributing to the profitability of one's business.

Mining and construction activities are on a growth path in the country. New projects (big and small), demolition of old structures to reconstruct new ones and transportation of materials at construction sites, all these make the role of tipper trucks important these days.

The Central Government has asked the states to begin auction of 348 non-captive mining leases that are expiring in 2020. This shall provide enough time to the successful bidders to seek necessary clearances before commencing operations.

Construction industry is moving at a faster pace and hopefully next year will be a busy time for everybody as the road is now clear for developments. People can take full advantage of this positive situation. In the components segment, there are more electronics and automation coming in now.

Better late than never. The Central Government has finally lowered the GST rate on construction and mining equipment to 18 per cent, from 28 per cent. Though, for some 15 per cent products, GST still remains 28 per cent, according to industry sources.

Equipment working at mining sites need to perform reliably and efficiently, without major breakdown and other issues. Safe and efficient operation is imperative for mining equipment to increase productivity and safety in mining operations. Lubricants play a major role in this by minimising wear and tear of machinery parts and safeguard the equipment in the harshest conditions.

The Central Government has asked Coal India Ltd (CIL) to ramp up production and dispatch 2 million tonne per day to power sector against around 1.6 million tonne at present

Bosch Limited, a leading supplier of technology and services, posted gross sales and income from operations of Rs 2,770 crore in the first quarter of FY 2017-18, thus registering a 3.3 per cent increase over the same period of the previous year

The Central Government’s step to introduce direct port delivery (DPD) to speed up delivery of cargo containers to importers/consignees to check extra cost and time involved in the clearances is expected to impact the business of container freight stations (CFS) near the major ports of Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) and Chennai.