ASAPP Info Global Services

What ASAPP Info Global Services does

ASAPP Info Global Services Pvt. Ltd. is a Mumbai-headquartered, privately-held B2B media and events company serving India's construction, infrastructure, engineering, and textile sectors. Founded in 1994 by Pratap Padode, the company operates a portfolio of six trade publications — including Construction World, Indian Cement Review (25 years old), Indian Textile Journal (123+ years), Equipment India, Infrastructure Today, and Products Finder — alongside five major industry events (Construction Technology Show 2026, Cement Expo 2026, RAHSTA Expo 2026, Metro Rail Conference, and Infrastructure Today Conclave). The company reaches enterprise decision-makers through a combined print-and-digital editorial, event-based, and awards platform.

The business makes money across five diversified revenue streams: recurring print and digital publication subscriptions (priced INR 2,100-16,200 per year), event revenue from delegate passes (INR 11,500-18,750 per attendee), exhibition booth sales, and sponsorship packages, advertising and digital services (banner ads, EDM, lead generation, webinars, WhatsApp broadcast), professional advisory services via the AAS sub-division (market strategy, M&A, due diligence, post-merger integration), and content production through ASAPP Studios (corporate videos, drone shoots, animation). Distribution is primarily direct B2B sales across India, with Construction World also maintaining a Gulf edition.

The underlying technology platform combines standard digital media publishing infrastructure with event-management systems and direct e-commerce for subscriptions and event registration. No proprietary software product, API, or AI/ML capability is disclosed. The go-to-market motion is event-driven and relationship-led, with notable enterprise engagements involving JSW, L&T Metro Rail, and IRB Infrastructure, alongside ecosystem partners such as FIRST Construction Council and RIB. ASAPP also operates the CONTECH Innovation League, a construction-tech startup platform connecting founders with investors and developers.

Name

ASAPP Info Global Services

Legal name

ASAPP Info Global Services Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://asappinfoglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ASAPP Info Global Services is a Mumbai-based B2B media and events company serving India's construction, infrastructure, engineering, and textile sectors through six trade publications, five major industry events, digital advertising, advisory, and content production services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

B2B trade media and events

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120), Other Services Related to Advertising (54189)

SIC

Miscellaneous Publishing (2741), Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Newsletters & Email-Based News Publishers (B2B/B2C) (MPAJADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Content Production (Video, Design, Copy, Studio) (BPAFAAAF)

Keywords

• Construction trade publications
• B2B industry media
• Infrastructure event management
• Trade magazine publishing
• Construction consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Publication Subscriptions: Revenue from magazine subscriptions across print and digital formats for Construction World, Equipment India, Indian Cement Review, Indian Textile Journal, Infrastructure Today, and Products Finder. Subscriptions are sold to industry professionals, contractors, and companies.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from exhibition booth sales, delegate passes, sponsorship packages, and conference fees for events including CTS 2026, Cement Expo, Rahsta Expo, Metro Rail Conference, and Infrastructure Today Conclave.
3. Digital Services: Revenue from banner advertising, electronic direct mail campaigns, lead generation services, webinars, VRTO, and WhatsApp broadcast services for B2B clients in the infrastructure sector.
4. Advisory Services: Revenue from consulting engagements covering market strategy, business strategy, acquisitions support, due diligence, strategic negotiations, and post-merger integration services.
5. Studio Services: Revenue from video production including corporate videos, site shoots, drone shoots, project documentation, animation, and testimonial videos for construction and infrastructure clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ASAPP Info Global Services operates a B2B media and events platform serving India's construction, infrastructure, engineering, and textile sectors. It publishes long-running trade magazines including Construction World, Indian Cement Review, Equipment India, Infrastructure Today, Products Finder, and Indian Textile Journal in print and digital formats, organizes large industry expos and conferences such as the Construction Technology Show, Cement Expo, RAHSTA Expo, Metro Rail Conference, and Infrastructure Today Conclave, delivers digital advertising and lead generation services, runs an in-house creative production studio (ASAPP Studios), and offers an advisory consulting practice covering market strategy, acquisitions, due diligence, and post-merger integration.

Product overview

ASAPP Info Global is a construction, engineering, and infrastructure business information and media company operating a platform of publications, events, digital services, studios, and advisory services. The portfolio includes print and digital publications (Construction World, Indian Textile Journal, Equipment India, Indian Cement Review, Infrastructure Today, Products Finder), major industry events (Construction Technology Show, RAHSTA Expo, Cement Expo, Infrastructure Today Conclave, Metro Rail Conference, CWAB Awards), digital marketing services (Banner Ads, EDM, Lead Generation, Webinars, WhatsApp Broadcast), creative studios (video production, drone shoots, animation), and advisory consulting (market strategy, acquisitions, due diligence). The company serves industry professionals with news, analysis, and networking opportunities across construction, infrastructure, engineering, and textiles sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AAS (Advisory Services): A sub-division of ASAPP Info Global Group focused on helping customers with business strategy, marketing strategy, acquisitions, and additional services.
• ASAPP Studios
• Construction World
• Equipment India
• Indian Cement Review
• Indian Textile Journal
• Infrastructure Today
• Products Finder
• Construction Technology Show (CTS)
• CONTECH Innovation League

Products and services

• Construction World magazine India's largest circulated construction business magazine, published in separate India and Gulf editions, providing authoritative news, analysis, and project coverage for construction industry professionals.
• Indian Textile Journal Leading textile trade monthly covering spinning, weaving, processing, dyeing and finishing, knitting, and garmenting sectors for India's textile industry.
• Equipment India Dedicated trade magazine for the infrastructure equipment industry serving contractors, manufacturers, dealers, purchasers, and end users with equipment news and market intelligence.
• Indian Cement Review Cement-industry trade publication covering the latest updates, technical articles, industry analysis, and on-site case studies for cement manufacturers and allied professionals.
• Infrastructure Today Infrastructure trade magazine covering roads, highways, airports, ports, urban development, metro rail, railways, logistics, infrastructure finance, and renewable energy in India.
• Products Finder (Industrial Products Finder) Long-running industrial new-products-news monthly showcasing industrial product launches and updates across manufacturing sectors.
• Construction Technology Show (CTS) 2026 Large-format construction technology expo held at NESCO Mumbai featuring 50+ exhibitors, 25+ speakers, and 5,000+ expected attendees across builder, infrastructure, architect, and technology innovator segments.
• RAHSTA Expo 2026 Exhibition focused on sustainable road and highway construction technologies, cutting-edge machinery, and smart practices for road infrastructure development, co-organized with FIRST Construction Council.
• Cement Expo 2026 15th edition cement-industry expo attracting 5,000+ stakeholders from quarry to construction site, with focus on sustainability, AI & IoT, green construction, and waste-to-value solutions.
• Infrastructure Today Conclave 2026 Annual infrastructure conclave covering roads, highways, airports, ports, urban development, metro rail, railways, logistics, infrastructure finance, and renewable energy under the theme 'Viksit Bharat @2047'.
• Metro Rail Conference Annual conference addressing India's metro rail expansion with over 1,000 km planned across multiple cities, bringing together metro authorities, contractors, and technology providers.
• Digital Services B2B digital advertising and marketing services including banner ads, electronic direct mail (EDM), lead generation campaigns, webinars, VRTO, and WhatsApp broadcast services for B2B clients in construction and infrastructure.
• ASAPP Studios In-house production studio delivering corporate videos, site shoots, drone shoots, project documentation, animation, product videos, and testimonial videos for construction and infrastructure clients.
• Advisory Services (AAS) Management consulting arm (AAS) offering market strategy, business strategy, acquisitions support, due diligence, strategic negotiations, post-merger integration, portfolio optimization, and digital/tech/video advisory for clients in construction and infrastructure.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• FIRST Construction CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIRST Construction Council is the organizing body for RAHSTA Expo (Roads and Highways Sustainable Technologies & Advancement), a major road construction event co-organized with ASAPP Info Global. The partnership brings together industry leaders, experts, and changemakers for sustainable road infrastructure development.
• RIBsupportingTechnology or IntegrationRIB is listed as a Technology Partner for the Construction Technology Show 2026, providing construction management and digital solutions expertise to the event ecosystem.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ITP Media Group: UAE-headquartered B2B media and events company with strong India and Middle East footprint, publishing trade titles including Construction Week. Closely comparable to ASAPP's mix of trade magazines, events, and digital services targeting construction and infrastructure verticals in the region.
• Informa plc: Global B2B events, media, and information giant that runs construction-industry events (e.g. Big 5 Construct India) and trade publishing verticals analogous to ASAPP's CTS and Cement Expo portfolios. Comparable as the dominant scaled operator in trade exhibitions + publications, though far larger and geographically diversified.
• dmg events: Major Dubai-headquartered B2B events company operating The Big 5 construction expos across the Middle East, India, and Africa. Directly comparable business model to ASAPP's CTS 2026 and Cement Expo given the construction vertical overlap and Indian/Middle East operating footprint.
• Reed Exhibitions: Global trade exhibition organizer operating hundreds of B2B events including construction-related shows. Comparable as a large-scale incumbent in the events business that ASAPP aspires to within India's construction and infrastructure vertical.

Direct peers

• ET Edge (Times Network / Bennett Coleman): The business events arm of India's largest media group that organizes leadership conferences and awards across industry verticals. Comparable to ASAPP's Infrastructure Today Conclave, Metro Rail Conference, and CWAB Awards format of high-end B2B events with corporate sponsorships.
• Cyber Media Research & Services: Indian B2B trade publishing peer with a portfolio of sector-specific magazines (Voice&Data, DataQuest, BioSpectrum) plus events and awards. Same fundamental business model as ASAPP — multiple vertical trade titles, events, and digital services targeting niche Indian B2B audiences.
• Projects Info: India-based construction project intelligence and tender-tracking platform serving infrastructure developers, contractors, and consultants. Comparable to ASAPP's industry information offerings and overlapping customer base in India's construction value chain.
• India Infrastructure Publishing: Indian trade publisher focused on infrastructure news, analysis, and project data. Direct competitor to ASAPP's Infrastructure Today magazine and Infrastructure Today Conclave in the same infrastructure sector information niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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