India has seen significant growth in its road network over the last five years, as the government has given priority to this sector. For the financial year 2022-23, the Central budget allocated more than Rs 2.70 trillion to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).
India currently has one of the largest road networks in the world, spanning over 5.8 million km. Of this, around 2% are National Highways, 3% are State Highways and the rest are part of the district and rural road network. Over 64.5% of all goods and 90% of passenger traffic move by road.
The government has identified various economic corridors help transform India’s economy. The importance attached to the sector is also evinced by the fact that it accounts for approximately 18% of the National Infrastructure Pipeline. Various state governments are also developing critical road corridors as a catalyst of economic development.
Lately the focus has been on road safety, green initiatives, digital transformation and augmentation of funding sources.
JIO Convention Centre Mumbai
50 Speakers
8th & 9th July 2026
10.00 AM – 5.30 PM
20 Sponsors
Infrastructure sector is a key driver for the Indian economy. Massive investments have been made in the construction industry by both public and private enterprises in recent years. India plans to spend US$ 1.4 trillion on infrastructure during 2019-23 to have a sustainable development of the country. The Government has suggested investment of Rs. 5,000,000 crore (US$ 750 billion) for railways infrastructure from 2018-30.
India and Japan have joined hands for infrastructure development in India’s Northeast states and are also setting up an India-Japan Coordination Forum for Development of Northeast to undertake strategic infrastructure projects for the region
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India
Maharashtra
RAHSTA EXPO Committee
Govt of Maharashtra
Highways Infrastructure Trust
CLSA Ltd
CRISIL Limited
Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA)
Highways Infrastructure Trust
KPMG
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya
Volvo Construction Equipment
International Road Federation (IRF) (IC)
Honeywell
CSIR - Central Road Research Institute (CRRI)
L&T Construction
TATA Hitachi Construction Machinery Company Ltd
National Disaster Management Authority
IIT Bombay
Central Road Research Institute
Udvik Infrastructure Advisors LLP
Dareesoft Inc.
RTDT Laboratories AG (Switzerland)
CRISIL Limited
Graphias Solutions
Dineshchandra R Agarwal Infracom
Aeroscan Technology
L&T
RDC Concrete
Zydex Industries Pvt Ltd
Invest India
CARE Ratings Limited
Ammann India
KPMG
Bertling Logistics India
Terex India
LiuGong India
Bonfiglioli India
Inncircles
KPMG India
| TIME | SESSION |
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| 10:00 - 10:25 am |
Inaugural KeynoteIndia’s Highways at an Inflection Point: From Expansion to Value Creation India’s road sector is entering a decisive phase – where scale alone is no longer enough. As fiscal pressures rise and project complexity increases, the focus is shifting from rapid expansion to long-term value, efficiency, and asset performance.
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| 10:25 - 11:15 am | PANEL DISCUSSIONFinancing Roads & Highways in a Capital-Constrained Era With capital becoming more selective and risks more visible, financing India’s highways is undergoing a structural reset. This session brings together investors, developers and policymakers to examine what will be the next wave of funding.
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| 11:15 - 12:05 pm |
Contractors’ Perspective: Execution Realities, Risks & the Quality Imperative Behind every project milestone lies a complex web of execution challenges. As projects become more demanding and margins tighter, contractors are being forced to rethink risk, quality and participation strategies.
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| 12:05 - 12:25 pm |
Opening Ceremony (VIP window)
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| 12:25 - 12:30 pm |
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| 12:30 - 12:30 pm | Networking Lunch & Delegate Transition |
| 03:00 - 03:45 pm | Registration for Awards |
| 04:00 - 07:30 pm | RAHSTA Awards & Construction World Most Admired Brands Awards(Including RAHSTA Awards – Sustainable Roads, Smart Highways, Safety & Innovation) |
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| 09:30 - 10:00 am |
Global KeynoteGlobal Roads & Highways: What India Must Adopt – Not Reinvent As one of the fastest-growing infrastructure markets, India has the opportunity to leapfrog by adopting proven global practices rather than reinventing them.
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| 10:00 - 11:15 am |
Panel Discussion 1Designing Roads for Sustainability, Durability & Climate Resilience The future of road infrastructure lies in building assets that last longer, perform better, and withstand climate stress – while optimising lifecycle costs.
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| 11:15 - 11:30 am | Tea Break |
| 11:30 - 12:45 pm |
Panel Discussion 2Bridges & Tunnels: Complex Engineering, Safety & Future Readiness As India moves toward more complex and high-value infrastructure, bridges and tunnels are becoming critical to connectivity – but also to risk.
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| 12:45 - 01:45 pm | Networking Lunch |
| 01:45 - 03:00 pm |
Panel Discussion 3Technology as a Risk-Mitigation Tool for Developers & Investors Technology is no longer optional – it is central to reducing risk, improving asset performance, and building investor confidence.
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| 03:00 - 03:15 pm | Coffee Break |
| 03:15 - 04:30 pm |
Panel Discussion 4Construction Equipment & Technology: Driving Productivity Under Pressure With tighter margins and rising expectations, construction efficiency is under scrutiny. Equipment innovation and workforce capability will define project outcomes.
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| 04:30 - 05:30 pm |
Rebuilding Confidence in India’s Roads & Highways A decisive dialogue bringing together key stakeholders to address the sector’s most pressing structural challenges. Outcome-driven discussion on:
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| 05:30 - 06:00 pm |
Conference Closing
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