When transformation is the mantra, information is power. For over 20 years, ASAPP Info Global Group has reflected IndiaÕs transformation, echoed its aspirations, addressed its challenges and predicted its potential across economically crucial sectors like construction, infrastructure, power, real estate, manufacturing, automobile and textiles. A true thought leader, ASAPP Info Global Group has radically transformed the B2B universe with its dynamic offerings in the print, Web and events space. Its array of award-winning, industry-leading, special-interest publications include CONSTRUCTION WORLD, INFRASTRUCTURE TODAY, CW INTERIORS, EQUIPMENT INDIA, POWER TODAY, INDIAN CEMENT REVIEW, SOLAR TODAY, INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS FINDER, AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS FINDER and THE INDIAN TEXTILE JOURNAL. The holistic reach of these leading B2B publications, which provide the most authentic, timely and comprehensive information, touches seven countries. Going beyond print, the Group provides a 360¡ information experience through a host of activities. For instance, the GroupÕs bouquet of industry recognition awards include the CONSTRUCTION WORLD ANNUAL AWARDS for construction, equipment and building material companies; the CWAB AWARDS for top architects and builders; INFRASTRUCTURE TODAY AWARDS that recognise excellence across infrastructure sectors; POWER TODAY AWARDS; INDIAN CEMENT REVIEW AWARDS; EQUIPMENT INDIA AWARDS; SOLAR TODAY AWARDS; and IPF ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARDS. Other offerings include conferences, seminars and trade expos on various sectors with ASAPP CONFERENCES; over 12 industry portals and 40 newsletters as well as comprehensive research with the GroupÕs online division ASAPP INFOTECH; directory services across sectors with INFOBANK; and an online platform to connect users with architects, interior designers, product vendors and interior trends with DEZIGNGENIE.COM. Indeed, ASAPP Info Global Group is not just future-friendly but future-ready. SMART CITIES COUNCIL INDIA is a consortium of Smart City stakeholders that acts as an advisor and market accelerator, promoting the GovernmentÕs move to smart, sustainable cities by providing stakeholders relevant information and latest updates, gathering and disseminating resources, collating industry data, and showcasing achievements in this segment. WhatÕs more, well before corporate social responsibility became a buzzword for India Inc, ASAPP Global Group realised its responsibility to the greater community and initiated FIRST -Foundation of Infrastructure Research Studies Training - a not-for-profit trust, in 2003. With the objective to impart vocational training to meet industrial demands, FIRST, in partnership with the Maharashtra State Government, has adopted an ITI at Belapur in Navi Mumbai, and is in the process of establishing an Infrastructure Management Institute. Further, FIRST INFOCENTRE publishes sectoral research reports and newsletters that provide credible and timely information to access business opportunities. Indeed, ASAPP Info Global Group, a true pioneer, has established its leadership across the gamut of operations - its huge and coveted customer base spanning industry sectors, geography and decision-making levels and numerous national and international awards and accolades are testament to this. The journey, however, has just begun. With its finger on the pulse of the industry and eagle eye on policies and their implementation, its commitment to providing intelligent products and services that enhance opportunities and enrich businesses and professionals, and its mission to help power the growth of India, ASAPP Info Global Group remains resolute in its mandate to ask and answer; probe and provide; inform and inspire.