Tech paves the future

Vishwesh Rai, General Manager / Fayat Road Equipment - Sales India, discuss technology transforming India’s paving industry

- Vishwesh Rai

The demand for asphalt plants and pavers in India is growing right now.

Here's what's driving it: The government's massive infrastructure push through programs like Bharatmala Pariyojana is creating highways and expressway projects that need quality paving equipment. Plus, with rapid urbanization and smart city development, we're seeing huge investments in urban road networks. Rural connectivity is another big factor - schemes like PMGSY are connecting remote villages, which means more road projects across the country. And don't forget about the industrial expansion - new corridors, airports, and ports all need heavy-duty asphalt pavements. Some specific factors I've observed include major connectivity projects for district roads, extensive resurfacing and strengthening of existing infrastructure, and ambitious expansion projects that are converting two-lane roads into four or even six-lane highways. All of these initiatives are creating substantial demand for asphalt mixing plants and related equipment.

Which infrastructure segments (highways, expressways, urban roads, rural connectivity, etc.) are driving this demand the most?