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Being the second largest network of road in the world, the Indian road sector has gained momentum with the governmetn's focus on breathing a new life in the sector through its reforms and policy measures. The announcement of Bharat Mala project, intentions of awarding 10,000 km of road projects this fiscal and announcement of new models will attract road developers after a lull in the sector.
The road infrastructure in place is the key to revival of economy. Any nation cannot tread the path of growth without proper connectivity. Having the potential for enhancing trade, the road network is necessary for the economic growth.

The government has given priority to Agriculture and its allied industry and has allocated approximately Rs 2.83 lakh crore for agriculture and allied activities, irrigation and rural development. The government has envisioned setting up of agriculture warehouses, cold chain linkages, reefer van facilities, doubling the farmer’s income, introducing Kisan Rail and Krishi Udaan, increasing funds for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and one-product one-district scheme for better marketing and export of horticultural crops. With the world economy in slowdown and the medical fraternity in an all out war to eliminate Coronavirus, going Back to Basics seems to be the best bet presently for the country.  Union Budget is always a mixed bag of hits and misses. Some cheers it while other wants more. As always we have covered budget reaction of doyens of infrastructure and construction industry in the Cover Story. The doyens here while expressing their thoughts have also suggested policy measures for growth. 

In our Feature section we feature the new poster boy of investors – the Logistics and Warehousing sector. The feature addresses the warehousing and logistics challenges and discusses in detail how Budget 2020 is providing the much-needed oxygen through monetary support and supportive policy measures. Leading experts in warehousing and logistics have penned their view on this sector.  The next Feature we have covered in this edition is on the Cement sector. Being a core sector of the economy, an increase or decrease in cement consumption, indicates the health of the economy. The feature tracks the demand, production and consumption of cement and takes a peek into strategies, capacities and expansion plans of the cement companies. 

On the technology front which is rapidly changing for the better, we have showcased products that are delivering the best results.  In addition to these, there are regular interesting reads - Case Study, News, Communication Features and more.


we present our cover story “Coal Mining Horizon for 2020” which highlights on how the future ready mining polices will usher in a new horizon for the mining sector. This edition also covers a feature on outlook for construction equipment titled “Prospects & Perfections 2020”. The feature lists out various projects in pipeline in 2020 and how with the help of technology, construction equipment industry can leverage on the various opportunities. The feature on Commercial real estate, which is the only industry that survived economic downturn, takes down memory lane and forecast how in 2020 commercial projects will shape up. 

There is a full-fledged report on Excon 2019. The report describes in details the minute happenings at the premier construction equipment exhibition – the product launches, the seminars and conferences and all that, that makes Excon the biggest exhibition in South Asia. Then there are informative articles on power transmission and distribution, waste management and budget expectations.




EPC World through its year ending December edition brings to you an all-round outlook of the infra-constructional sectors powering the economy. Through an exclusive Cover Story dedicated towards on crafting outlook for 2020 in a nutshell we bring to you the projections estimated by the economic sectors. 
 The edition featuring an all-round sector outlook also draws out infrastructure segment's future growth prospects as per the expert opinions and analytical data.
 Through an interactive section dedicated towards the CE and CV industry, a clear picture of the future prospects is being outlined. Another related segment is the equipment financing – which is much on demand and is on a constant shift owing to the demand dynamics. As each growth in the need for infrastructure will lead more opportunities for the equipment and commercial vehicle industry, it also opens new doors of investment for the financiers to chip in their funding mantras. Benefiting the sentiments is the arrival of South Asia’s largest construction equipment industry tradeshow Excon 2019. A quick sneak peak is attempted to give our readers an understanding about the strategies and key attractions planned by the industry stakeholders to tap in the evolving opportunities.

In this Edition, the Lead Story presents the larger picture of how the mining sector is shaping up in the country – the shortcomings, the policies and regulation, and what is ailing the industry. On the technology front, the edition enlightens how mining equipment and trucks with hi-performance technologies and increased automation is enabling the mining industry to excavate and extract ores economical and timely.
The Edition also presents an overview on two very important sectors depending on Mining – the Power and the Steel sectors. The Reports on these two sectors include the latest trends, technologies, policies and regulations, revival plans, challenges and the way forwards. It also presents the only sector which is defying the odds and is emerging as the hottest destination to invest - the Commercial Real Estate. We hope like always you will enjoy your read.


The November 2019 edition presents government’s initiatives for rural roads which are smoothly transiting rural livelihoods and alleviating poverty among rural remote communities. In the last few years, we are also witnessing a shift in government’s initiatives for waste and water management. Unlike roads and highways, renewable energy, power and T&D, urban development and real estate; waste and water management remained a poor cousin when it came to funding waste and water projects. Drought in some places and flood in the rest has made the government to sit up and take notice of the catastrophe which will befall if water is not managed wisely and properly. On the waste management front spreading awareness and initiatives are not suffices. Policies have to be tweaked to bring in more investments for waste and water management. This edition also features interesting articles on latest technologies, latest happenings, interviews, etc.

The September 2019 edition of EPC World focuses on renewable energy, metals and minerals and logistics along with regular features and interviews. 

The August 2019 edition of EPC World is a special edition on the Port sector. It gives an in-depth analysis of the happenings in port sector including Sagarmala and Inland Waterways projects. The article also features the development in Port material handling equipment including technological development - IoT, AI, Cloud Computing, wireless communication. In addition to port sector, it also brings out a latest report on the Power sector, Apart from these there are our regular features - interviews, articles , news, and interesting stories.

The July 2019 Edition of EPC World brings to the readers interesting articles and stories on Oil and gas, Lubrication, Ready Mix Concrete along with interviews of doyens in these field. The doyens have shared their expertise and anecdote in the interview. The July 2019 edition also enlightens the readers on the latest happenings in the construction and infrastructure industry.

The June 2019 (Anniversary Issue) features articles on Roads and Highways, Railways, Ports, Alternative Energy, IT in Infra, Infra Funding, Realty, Cement along with case studies, expert articles, latest happenings in infra world, Product launches and expert views and interviews of industry doyens.

The May 2019 Edition of EPC World features articles on Smart Cities, Precast Concrete, IoT in Smart Cities, Affordable housing. It also features Case studies of leading companies along with expert articles on varied subjects.

The April 2019 edition of EPC World highlights the developments and future of roads and highways, renewable energy,  PEBs, Road Construction Equipment, along with interviews of doyens of these industry. The issue regular features updates the readers on the latest happening in the infrastructure industry along with case studies, analysis, new products, etc

The March 2019 issue focuses on Urban Mass Transit. This issue also feature articles on Telematics, Commercial Real Estate, Construction Chemicals and  report on Power Sector. This edition also brings to you interesting Case Studies, Interviews of leading players in the industry, projects features, latest happenings, Book you copy today

EPC  World in this issue brings the post report of its  marquee event the EPC World Awards. Read on to know the winners who contributed to India's infrastructure in 2019. The issue also takes a closer look on the Interim Budget 2019.

The January 2019 issue of EPC World presents the Outlook of Infrastructure sectors - Energy, Construction Equipment, Realty, Steel for the year 2019 along with interviews of leading titans of these industry.

The EPC World December 2018  is a Bauma Conexpo 2018 special issue. This issue focuses on Roads and Highways, Construction Equipment, Commercial Vehicles, Equipment Finance, and RMC.

The November 2018 issue of EPC World covers Ports, TMT Rebar, Warehousing and Logistics, Compactors and Graders, and  Formwork and Scaffolding.

The October 2018 issue highlights the latest developments in Mining and Mining Equipment, Water and wastewater management, and rich articles on various topics. The issue also covers interviews of market leaders in Mining and Mining Equipment, Water and wastewater management and latest happenings.

The September 2018 edition of EPC World covers articles on Renewable Energy, RoofTop Solar, Tunnelling, Ready Mix Concrete, Green Buildings along with interviews and happenings in the construction and infrastructure industry.

This issue features Steel, Material Handling Equipment, Metals and Mining, Renewable Energy along with interviews, case studies, latest News & Products

The July 2018 issue of EPC World covers Aviation, Cement, Water and wastewater management, oil an gas, with interesting and thought provoking articles along with interviews of eminent personalities from these industries.

EPC World's June  Anniversary Special Edition will focus on bringing out the Pillars’ backing the growth saga of India’s infrastructural development - Finance, Energy, Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Roads & Highways, Railways, Ports, CE & CV, Cement, TMT & Steel, Realty along with articles and interviews of leading players from this industries.

The March 2018 issue of EPC World is an exclusive issue on Smart Cities, Security and Safety, and Wires and Cables. This issue brings out the latest developments in Smart Cities, Security and Safety, Wires and Cables along with interviews of leading players. The issue also features articles on Power T&D, Coal Mining and Realty.

This issue of EPC World features in depth analysis of Budget 2018. The issue also features interesting articles on Elevators and Escalators and on PEB industry.  You can find Budget reaction of the Top Echelons of India's industry. Plus, interviews of leading players in Elevators and Escalators and PEB industry.

The May 2017 issue of EPC World enlightens the readers on the emerging technology like mobile, cloud computing, Big Data and IoT and how they are transforming logistics and supply chain services worldwide. The issue also brings in article on Trends and Technology in mining, including IoT. The readers can also look for details on RERA Act 2016 and the New Dispute Resolution bill on infrastructure project. It also features article on precast, case study and interviews MD/CEO of leading infrastructure companies.
 


The April 2017 issue Cover Story on Road and Highways analyses the different models and future potentials of Roads and Highways Sector. The issue also covers a report on Steel Industry, the article on mines and minerals, Smart Cities and oil and gas and interesting case studies on construction designs.  


The March Issue of EPC World has come out with interesting features on Affordable Housing, it market potentials and future outlook. The issue features a special article on the latest happening in elevators and escalators and on Material Handling Equipment. Along find interesting read on oil and gas, power and mines and minerals.


Union Budget 2017-18 along with Budget 2017-18 analysis and Industry Voice. The issue also discusses key challenges in EPC sector for solar power. It also brings out how Pre Engineered Buildings are shaping up in India. Mostly importantly, this issue Covers the recent award ceremony "Honouring Excellence in Infrastructure Sector" by EPC World Media Gro

The issue brings an inclusive story on the roads and highway sector in India. It also features in-depth research reports on infra funding, construction equipment, real estate and other sectors. The highlight of the issue is the pre event coverage of bc India 2016 along with interviews, interactions, opinions of all the leading construction equipment players in India.  

The highlight of this issue is a special section on “Outlook 2017” wherein EPC World, has covered the entire gamut of what is to be expected in 2017 from the infrastructure sector.  Leading players from these sectors have given their views on how the sectors will perform in 2017. The issue also brings you a post event report on bc India 2016, along with quotes of all the leading construction equipment industry players.

The issue provides an insight into the latest developments taking place in the mining sector. It gives an in-depth researched report on the various initiatives taken by the government to spur the mining sector. The issue also highlights the changes taking place in mining equipment -how ‘Make in India’ mining equipment is driving the growth story. The issue also brings interviews of MDs/CEOs of the leading mining equipment players.

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