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           Give us an understanding about the company’s approach
           towards adopting best construction practices and technologies
           that has contributed in strengthening its footprint in India?
           I would like to go back to the rock bottom i.e. the construction
           equipment which is the most important factor in delivering top
           quality projects on time. We have exclusively partnered with
           Schwing Stetter India for our equipment requirement. We have
           recently purchased the largest slip form paving package in
           the country which paves 16 meters in a single pass, top quality
           batching plants etc. Apart from the machines ,we also invest a
           lot on top quality man power so that the advanced machines
           can be operated to the best of its capacity in order to deliver top
           quality projects to our esteemed clients. So in short the quality   As a contractor  tell us of the crucial challenges faced by players
           of your machine and your man power is the base for any good   like you while executing projects in India? Is there a concern
           construction project.                               on smooth availability of financial resources and what is the
                                                               company’s approach in funding projects?
           What is the reason you have exclusively tied up with Schwing   I wouldn’t say challenges but sometimes we do come across
           Stetter                                             minor speed bumps. With regards to funding of projects we
           Quality and the support we have received from Schwing Stetter   are very conservative and do not cross our boundaries to get a
           is far superior, we do not have to worry about spare parts which   project. We aim to always fund our company internally before
           we may require or any trouble shooting to be done at site or   resorting to external lending.
           during transport even to the remotest location, in fact one of our
           large format batching plants, a 160 cu.m/hour r situated at the    Which mode of project execution -- EPC/BOT/BOOT/DBFOT – can
           Samrruddhi Expressway project nearby Shiridi went astray and the   be considered as a favorable approach for road projects in
           same was replaced even without my knowledge. We are small   India?
           clients of Schwing Stetter but the top management along with its   EPC would be my 1st choice but from a government or clients
           team are always available at any given point of time. Also Schwing   point of view BOOT would be the preferred choice.
           Stetter have a very consultative approach wherein they customize
           their equipment according to our needs and requirement.  Future outlook for the industry and from a company perspective
                                                               The industry on the whole is on a fast forward when it comes to
           Give us a critical assessment on the technology trends driving   infrastructure development. The government has clear plans
           the construction practices in India?                and the MORTH under the able leadership of Honourable
           India is briming with technology which is no way inferior to countries   Sh. Nitin Gadkari is playing a great role in India’s infrastructure
           like China and Europe. Lot of advancements have happened   development. He inspires and we aspire.
           in the last 5 years, technology is accessible to all. Technology is   With regards to Sakshi Resources in the next five years, we will be
           driving the economy forward and helping the industry to optimize   expanding to UK and other African countries and would only be
           its resources which in turn helps the profitability of the company   doing niche jobs and would definitely play a major role in building
           and boosts the economy of the country.              a New India.


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