Rajnikant Lad

Nov 4, 2024 | elevatorworld.com | Rajnikant Lad |Subramania Bharathiyar |Sheetal Patil |Agnes Xavier

images by Gagandeep KaurIn recent years, India’s real estate and infrastructure sectors have witnessed unprecedented growth. As cities expand vertically to accommodate the increasing urban population, the demand for advanced vertical-transportation (VT) solutions, including elevators, escalators and moving walks, has surged.

Nov 4, 2024 | elevatorworld.com | Rajnikant Lad |Bülent Yılmaz |Angie Baldwin |Malini Saba

The “Made in India” initiative launched by the Indian government in 2014 has been a pivotal force in transforming India into a global manufacturing hub. While this initiative has impacted various sectors, the vertical-transportation (VT) industry —encompassing elevators, escalators and related technologies — has seen significant strides. The initiative is bringing significant momentum to the VT sector, aligning seamlessly with the broader Atmanirbhar Bharat mission (Self-reliant India campaign).

Sep 30, 2024 | elevatorworld.com | Shem Oirere |Rajnikant Lad |Carmen Maldacena |Ricia Sturgeon-Hendrick

images courtesy of SHoP Architects When your author initially reached out to Rick Barker, co-founder and principal at Barker Mohandas Vertical Transportation Consultants, to get the details about the vertical-transportation (VT) system serving the new Hudson’s Detroit mixed-use development, designed by SHoP Architects and developed by Bedrock on the site of the former Hudson’s Department Store in the heart of downtown Detroit, General Motors (GM) had just signed on as the development’s anchor...

Aug 4, 2024 | elevatorworld.com | Jason Halligan |Rajnikant Lad |GMV India |Sheetal Patil

The first two central governments with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the helm were characterized by a sustained emphasis on boosting housing and infrastructure supported by policies that accelerated the pace of their development. There was a substantial increase in the number of high-rise buildings, airports, metros, railway stations and tourist attractions.

Aug 4, 2024 | elevatorworld.com | Sheetal Patil |Subramania Bharathiyar |GMV India |Rajnikant Lad

SP: What are your first-hand impressions of the vertical-transportation (VT) industry in India: the leading lift brands, component manufacturers, types of lifts being installed, etc.? MB: The VT industry in India is evolving rapidly with a mix of both international and domestic lift brands competing in the market. There is a growing presence of advanced technologies and innovation in the types of lifts being installed, catering to the diverse needs of buildings in the country.