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Hans India
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Hans India
Bentley Systems' digital twins to accelerate infrastructure growth
Hyderabad: Bentley Systems, into infrastructure engineering software, hosted its flagship Innovation Day —Hyderabad, bringing together senior stakeholders from government agencies, engineering firms, and infrastructure consultancies to highlight the transformative impact of digital twins on India's infrastructure landscape. The full-day event highlighted Bentley's cutting-edge technologies for transportation and water infrastructure, emphasising how digital twins—virtual replicas of physical infrastructure—are driving real-time decision-making, enhancing operational efficiency, and enabling sustainable development. Through a combination of live demonstrations, case studies, and interactive sessions, Bentley showcased its commitment to advancing India's digital infrastructure journey in alignment with national programs like Gati Shakti, Smart Cities, and the Jal Jeevan Mission. In recent years, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have made significant strides in multi-sector infrastructure development. Andhra Pradesh is expanding regional connectivity through new railways, highways, ports, and airports, while Telangana focuses on urban modernisation, road development, and industrial zone creation. Bentley's technologies are playing a pivotal role in these initiatives by offering scalable digital solutions tailored to both public and private sector needs. 'Innovation Day is not just an event—it's a platform to bring together leaders shaping the future of infrastructure,' said Kamalakannan Thiruvadi, Regional Executive – South Asia, Bentley Systems. 'As India scales its ambition in digital delivery, Bentley is proud to support this journey through technologies that make infrastructure more intelligent, interconnected, and resilient.' The event featured a keynote by Abhishek Sinha, Solution Architect at Bentley, who outlined how Bentley's solutions address modern infrastructure challenges across the asset lifecycle—from design and construction to operation and maintenance. Topics included subsurface modeling, stormwater management, 4D/5D visualisation, and the integration of AI, geospatial intelligence, IoT, and Python scripting within Bentley's digital twin platforms.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Bentley Systems' Innovation Day—Hyderabad Spotlights the Power of Digital Twins to Advance India's Infrastructure
Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, successfully concluded its Innovation Day—Hyderabad on July 17, 2025. The full-day event brought together senior leaders from government agencies, engineering firms, and infrastructure consultancies to explore how digital twins and open, integrated digital delivery are transforming the way India designs, builds, and manages infrastructure. The event focused on Bentley's industry-leading capabilities in transportation and water infrastructure, showcasing how digital twin technology is enabling real-time decision-making, operational resilience, and long-term sustainability. The diverse agenda reflected Bentley's commitment to helping infrastructure stakeholders accelerate their digital maturity through automation, AI integration, geospatial intelligence, and collaborative digital workflows. Over the past year, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have made notable progress in infrastructure development across transportation, urban planning, industrial growth, and energy sectors. Andhra Pradesh has focused on enhancing regional connectivity through new railways, ports, highways, and airport projects, while also advancing metro systems and industrial parks to support economic expansion. In Telangana, infrastructure efforts have centered on road development, and urban modernization. Major upgrades in Hyderabad's transport network, including metro expansion and new flyovers, have complemented the state's push for the creation of new industrial zones. Enabling India's Infrastructure Vision Through Digital Leadership Bentley Innovation Day—Hyderabad reinforced the company's strategic role in India's digital infrastructure evolution. Through live demonstrations, local case studies, and interactive knowledge-sharing, attendees saw firsthand how Bentley is enabling: · Real-time visibility across infrastructure assets · Cost-effective operations and predictive maintenance · Scalable solutions for government missions and private sector innovation As India pushes forward under national programs like Gati Shakti, Smart Cities, and Jal Jeevan Mission, Bentley is equipping engineers, planners, and public agencies with the digital tools and insights needed to deliver projects that are sustainable, resilient, and future-ready. Both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are actively pursuing integrated, multi-sector development to strengthen connectivity, attract investment, and drive long-term regional growth—contributing to the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Aligned with this vision, Bentley Systems is committed to supporting resilient infrastructure and enabling inclusive, sustainable development across the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana region. Event Highlights and Key Sessions The day began with a welcome address by Kamalakannan Thiruvadi, Regional Executive – South Asia, Bentley Systems, that set the tone for industry transformation by highlighting Bentley's longstanding partnership with India's infrastructure ecosystem: 'Innovation Day is not just an event—it's a platform to bring together leaders shaping the future of infrastructure. As India scales its ambition in digital delivery, Bentley is proud to support this journey through technologies that make infrastructure more intelligent, interconnected, and resilient.' Abhishek Sinha, Solution Architect at Bentley, delivered the keynote, illustrating how Bentley addresses modern infrastructure challenges from design to operations. He highlighted cutting-edge capabilities including: · Subsurface modeling and structural engineering · Stormwater and wastewater network management · 4D/5D construction visualization · Next-generation solutions including AI, 3D Geospatial, Python integration, IoT, and Digital Twin applications User Success Stories: Digital Twins in Action In a session led by Amit Shrivastava, Senior Director, Solution Engineering, attendees heard firsthand how Indian organizations are leveraging Bentley's digital twin technology: · NHAI's live digital twin platform for highway project management · Orange City Water's integration of SCADA and GIS to optimize Nagpur's water system Bentley Technology in Action · Geospatial Intelligence and Infrastructure Delivery: Bentley team members demonstrated how the company's geospatially-enabled digital twins—powered by the iTwin Platform—enable smarter, faster decisions across the infrastructure lifecycle. · Integrated Workflows for Linear Infrastructure Projects:This session featured Bentley's Open applications and digital collaboration platforms, with insights from Prithviraj Singh of Arth Design Build. It also included a spotlight on workflow automation from Jacobs' engineering leads, Pradeep Devarabhotla and Sowmen Pradhan, focused on highways and rail. · Empowering Resilient Water Infrastructure: Biswajit Saha of GKW Consult GmbH explored how Bentley's OpenFlows drives performance in water networks—aligned with India's Smart Cities Mission and sustainable utility management. · Next-Gen Structural and Geotechnical Solutions: This session explored automation across PLAXIS, and Leapfrog. Tadepalli Prasanth of SECMEC Consultants shared unique challenges and digital solutions in the cement industry, further illustrating the breadth of Bentley's engineering applications. Reflecting on the event, Thiruvadi concluded,' India's infrastructure ambitions demand more than physical assets — they require a digital foundation that scales. The power of technology to accelerate project delivery, upskill the workforce, and drive data-driven decision-making is key to unlocking a more self-reliant, sustainable, and future-ready India. Bentley is proud to support this transformation, helping empower engineers and organizations shaping India's leadership on a global stage.'
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Business Standard
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Why is Axis Securities bullish on Greenply Ind, Cera? Shares rally up to 7%
Axis Securities on Greenply Industries, Cera Sanitaryware: Shares of building materials companies Greenply Industries and Cera Sanitaryware were in focus on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, after domestic brokerage firm Axis Securities initiated coverage on both with a 'Buy' rating. The stocks rallied up to 7 per cent in intraday trade on the BSE following the development. Greenply Industries shares jumped as much as 5.49 per cent to an intraday high of ₹320.95 apiece, while Cera Sanitaryware share price gained 6.74 per cent to hit an intraday high ₹6,945.75 per share. Axis Securities has set target prices of ₹385 and ₹8,500 on Greenply Industries and Cera Sanitaryware respectively, implying a potential upside of 26 per cent and 31 per cent from current market levels. Axis Securities expects India's building materials sector to benefit from a revival in real estate demand beginning FY26, which typically follows a 1.5-2-year lag from the start of a real estate upcycle. 'The Building Products sector in India is poised for a strong demand revival from FY26, aligning with the typical 1.5-2-year lag following a real estate upcycle,' the brokerage said. It noted that while FY25 saw softness due to election-related liquidity issues, ongoing government initiatives like PMAY, Jal Jeevan Mission, and Smart Cities are already boosting demand across categories. 'For example, the ₹27,500 Cr allocation to PMAY-Urban in CY21–22 led to an average revenue growth of 57 per cent for companies like Cera, Kajaria, and Astral by CY23,' it added. Rising incomes, urbanisation driving upgrades India's improving income dynamics are another key growth lever, Axis Securities pointed out. 'India's rising per capita income, up about 14 per cent in FY24 to ₹1.96 lakh, and a shift towards a predominantly middle and upper-middle-class population… is significantly transforming home improvement spending,' the brokerage said. It highlighted that dual-income households, growing urbanisation in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, and higher financial stability are fuelling demand for renovations, premium fittings, and lifestyle upgrades-particularly in kitchens and bathrooms. 'Demand for branded fittings, designer sanitaryware, vitrified tiles, and luxury bathroom products has surged, with metro cities witnessing 2x Y-o-Y growth in smart sanitaryware sales,' Axis Securities said. Formalisation of the Industry The brokerage also sees tailwinds from the rapid formalisation of India's building materials industry, driven by GST, RERA, and new BIS quality control norms. 'Organised players are steadily gaining market share… the organised segment-growing at about 9 per cent annually – is positioned to dominate,' it said, citing rising consumer preference for branded and quality-certified products. Changing home preferences Post-Covid Axis Securities noted a post-Covid shift toward home-centric lifestyles and wellness-oriented upgrades such as home gyms, smart furniture, and spa-inspired bathrooms. 'With property prices rising, many homeowners are choosing to upgrade their current homes rather than relocate, fueling personalised renovations featuring unique layouts and culturally nuanced decor. From smart TVs and ACs to intelligent sanitaryware, Indian homes are increasingly integrating style, functionality, and technology,' the brokerage said. Greenply: MDF growth, hardware foray For Greenply Industries, Axis Securities expects a Revenue/Ebitda/PAT CAGR of 12 per cent/20 per cent/40 per cent over FY24-27. 'Greenply Industries is well-positioned to capitalise on structural shifts and regulatory reforms in the Indian wood panel and interior solutions market,' it said. It added that Greenply's MDF plant in Vadodara, which became operational in May 2023, achieved 75 per cent utilisation in FY25 and is targeting 85-90 per cent by FY26. The company is also expanding into furniture hardware via a ₹100 crore JV with Samet, aiming for ₹125-150 crore in revenue by FY27. 'The mandatory implementation of BIS norms is accelerating formalisation in the ₹20,000 crore plywood industry… enabling branded, compliant manufacturers like Greenply to consolidate market share,' the note said. Cera: Premiumisation play For Cera Sanitaryware, Axis forecasts a Revenue/Ebitda/PAT CAGR of 10 per cent/9 per cent/9 per cent from FY24-27. 'Cera is leveraging premiumisation trends in India's bathware segment as bathrooms increasingly transform into lifestyle-centric spaces,' it said. The brokerage noted that while near-term retail demand remains subdued, a recovery is likely by Q2FY26. The relaunch of its Senator brand and expansion of its Luxe line are expected to drive revenue growth. Cera is also focused on real estate projects (38 per cent of revenue) and Tier 2/3 markets. 'Targeting ₹2,700 crore in revenue by FY27, the company is investing in innovation, high-margin segments, and capacity expansion to maintain its growth trajectory,' Axis Securities said.
Mint
6 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Stocks to buy: Axis Securities bullish on THESE 3 stocks from building materials sector. Do you own any?
Stocks to buy: Anticipating strong demand revival in the Indian building products sector amid increasing disposable income and shift towards organised players and premiumisation, brokerage firm Axis Securities recommends three stocks to buy from the sector- Greenply Industries" https:="" market="" market-stats="">Greenply Industries, Cera Sanitaryware," https:="" market="" market-stats="">Cera Sanitaryware, and Astral. Axis Securities pointed out that the Indian building products sector is poised for a strong demand revival from FY26, aligning with the typical 1.5–2-year lag following a real estate upcycle. "Real estate absorptions rose nearly 30 per cent in FY22 and 12% in FY23, with unsold inventory reaching a 10-year low in FY24, indicating building material consumption is gaining momentum," Axis observed. Further, the brokerage firm highlighted that large-scale government initiatives, such as PMAY, Jal Jeevan Mission, and Smart Cities, have spurred demand across segments like tiles, pipes, sanitaryware, and electricals. "Infrastructure-linked spending continues to drive early-cycle demand for cement, steel, and pipes, while urban housing schemes are supporting finish material demand with a slight lag," said Axis. (This is a developing story. Please check back for fresh updates.)
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Centre to focus on cyber preparedness of cities
The cyber attacks during 'Operation Sindoor' have brought the government's focus on cyber preparedness of Indian cities. The ministry of housing and urban affairs will hold a two-day brainstorming session with states next week in this regard, people aware of the matter told ET. The aim of the meeting will be to gauge whether cities are equipped to handle cyber attacks, how technological interventions and projects planned in 100 smart cities can help states in handling cyber terrorism, and whether the special purpose vehicles (SPVs) in cities could be repurposed to handle current urban governance and challenges, the people cited earlier said. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Building Automation Systems Software Cost Might Surprise you Automation Systems | Search Ads Undo Three key brainstorming sessions have been planned by the government on July 17 and 18. For the first time since the beginning of the third term of the BJP-led NDA government, a meeting of urban development ministers will be held by Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar on July 17 to gauge the progress of flagship missions, including Swachh Bharat Mission, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and AMRUT. The conference will focus on financing of urban governance projects, challenges facing the state governments in urban development, making cities garbage-free, transport services and water security for cities. According to the sources, the main focus will be 'Making Cities Cyber Secure' on the second day of the programme. Live Events 'This is an emergency of sorts facing our cities. We need to equip them to ward off cyber attacks. This part will be anchored by ministry of electronics and information and technology and the home ministry,' a senior official, who did not wish to be named, told ET. The Smart Cities Mission , which has been wrapped up formally by the government, had seen technological interventions in 100 cities. All smart cities had established hi-tech command and control centres and several urban governance functions are being coordinated through these centres. 'These are nerve centres of a city. They are susceptible to cyber attacks but can also be used as centres to handle cyber terrorism. This is what the Centre's focus is – to equip them to handle such attacks,' the official said. The Intelligence Bureau will be conducting a training programme on 'Threat Landscape for cities' to brief the smart cities on what threats they could face. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN) will help cities understand what cyber measures they could take to protect their installations. The Indian Crime Coordination Centre will brief the cities on measures to undertake to arrest cyber attacks. Similarly, the National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre will be involved in the training programme of smart cities, the official cited earlier said. The government will also help smart cities in repurposing special purpose vehicles (SPVs) established in all cities to spearhead the Smart Cities Mission. 'The mission period may have ended but the SPVs have gathered expertise in handling big infrastructure projects. This can be channelised into handling projects even now. SPVs need to be repurposed and this is what the cities will do,' said the official.
