Business & Innovation

 India is building infrastructure at a rapid pace, from highways and metro networks to industrial parks, airports, logistics facilities and urban infrastructure. However, completing construction does not mean an infrastructure project has reached the end of its journey. The operational phase can last for decades, making maintenance and asset management essential. What Happens After Construction? Once an infrastructure project becomes operational, owners need to continuously monitor its condition and performance. Depending on the type of infrastructure, this can include: Routine inspections Preventive maintenance Equipment monitoring Structural assessments Repairs Technology upgrades Capacity improvements Long-term renewal planning Without a structured approach, maintenance can become reactive and expensive. Why Lifecycle Management Matters Lifecycle management considers an infrastructure asset from its initial planning stage through construction, operation, maintenance and eventual...

India's manufacturing sector is entering an important phase of development, and infrastructure is playing a central role. Factories need more than industrial land. They need roads, railways, ports, logistics facilities, reliable energy, digital connectivity, skilled workers and access to markets. This is where industrial corridors in India are becoming increasingly important. What Is an Industrial Corridor? An industrial corridor is a planned economic region where manufacturing and supporting infrastructure are developed around major transportation networks. It can bring together: Industrial parks Manufacturing clusters Highways Railways Freight networks Logistics hubs Ports Warehousing Power infrastructure Digital connectivity The goal is to create an environment where businesses can operate more efficiently. Why Are Industrial Corridors Important? Manufacturing competitiveness depends heavily on supply-chain efficiency. If raw materials take too long to reach a factory or finish...

Dubai property has attracted growing interest from Indian investors, but buying a property overseas involves more than choosing a location and arranging the purchase. For Indian residents, one of the important areas to understand is the process of transferring funds from India to Dubai. Understanding the LRS Framework The Reserve Bank of India's Liberalised Remittance Scheme, commonly called LRS, allows eligible resident individuals to make permitted foreign exchange remittances. The current limit is USD 250,000 per financial year for each resident individual , subject to the applicable rules. The RBI framework includes the purchase of immovable property outside India among permitted capital-account transactions. This makes LRS an important consideration for an Indian resident planning to purchase Dubai property using funds held in India. What Should Buyers Prepare? Before making a payment, it is sensible to prepare the relevant property and banking documents. Depending on the tran...