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01 Feb 2013 Editorial Team

Raghavan Ramaswamy, President, Sandvik Construction, India, has been associated with the company since 1997 when he worked for one of its dealerships in the Middle East. He currently heads the sales of Sandvik Construction Equipment in India. Some of his remarkable achievements include setting up a Greenfield plant in Dubai. He is currently involved in a project with a Swedish client. A firm believer in hard work, Ramaswamy is exploring opportunities of becoming a consultant to corporates in the next 10 years.

Infrastructure Energy

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Infrastructure Urban

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Infrastructure Energy

25 Jun 2025

NTPC Commissions Full 245 MW Nokh Solar Unit In Rajasthan

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