Suno Sabki, Chuno Apni.
Chat with us

Saurav Agarwal

Founder & Chartered Accountant at Desi Machines
504 articles (395 blogs, 109 guides) Writing for Desi Machines since 2025
Saurav Agarwal is a Chartered Accountant and the founder of DesiMachines. He writes on the money side of owning machines: equipment finance, loans and leasing, GST, depreciation and total cost of ownership, alongside the market forces that move Indian infrastructure. He turns dealer quotes, bank terms and spec sheets into buying decisions contractors and fleet owners can act on.

Writes about

Articles by Saurav — page 20

Guide GGBS in Concrete: Full Form, IS Code and Replacement Limit

GGBS in Concrete: Full Form, IS Code and Replacement Limit

GGBS is ground granulated blast furnace slag: the glassy material that forms alongside molten iron in a blast…

Guide Curing Compound for Concrete: Types, Coverage per Litre and How to Apply It

Curing Compound for Concrete: Types, Coverage per Litre and How to Apply It

One litre of curing compound covers roughly 3.5 to 5 square metres (about 38 to 54 sq ft)…

Blog Construction Business Ideas in India: 10 Options Built Around Machines

Construction Business Ideas in India: 10 Options Built Around Machines

Ten construction business ideas in India that make money from machines or the work around them, from a…

Blog JCB Spare Parts Business: Investment, Stock and Margin

JCB Spare Parts Business: Investment, Stock and Margin

A parts counter for backhoe and excavator owners is a stock-and-credit business. What a JCB spare parts business…

Blog Lump Sum Contract: Who Carries the Risk and How You Get Paid

Lump Sum Contract: Who Carries the Risk and How You Get Paid

One fixed price for a defined job. What a lump sum contract means under the central Works Manual,…

Blog Single Bid Tender: Will It Be Accepted or Retendered?

Single Bid Tender: Will It Be Accepted or Retendered?

Only one bid came in, or only yours survived the technical round. What the central Works Manual actually…

Blog Engine Overhaul Cost: Rebuild It, Replace It, or Sell the Machine

Engine Overhaul Cost: Rebuild It, Replace It, or Sell the Machine

The overhaul quote is the least useful number in this decision. What a top overhaul and a major…

Blog RMC Plant Business: The Investment, the Margin and What Actually Decides It

RMC Plant Business: The Investment, the Margin and What Actually Decides It

A ready-mix plant earns on cubic metres delivered, not cubic metres installed. The fleet you have to buy…

Blog Construction and Demolition Waste Rules: What a Contractor Must Actually Do

Construction and Demolition Waste Rules: What a Contractor Must Actually Do

The 2016 rules put the debris on the person who created it. The 20-tonne threshold that changes everything,…

Blog Additional Performance Security: What Bidding Low Really Costs You

Additional Performance Security: What Bidding Low Really Costs You

Quote far enough below the estimate and the department asks for a second deposit on top of performance…

Guide Crane Wire Rope Specification: Size, Construction, Grade and Discard Limits

Crane Wire Rope Specification: Size, Construction, Grade and Discard Limits

Thirty-eight of the 68 pick and carry cranes listed on DesiMachines publish a hoist rope size, and every…

Guide Cement Price in India: What Sets the Per-Bag Rate

Cement Price in India: What Sets the Per-Bag Rate

Six things set the price of a 50 kg cement bag in India, and the brand printed on…

Languages
  • English
  • Hindi
More from Desi Machines

Machines by type

Not sure which machine? Try the machine finder →
Tata Hitachi EX 210LC PrimeJCB NXT 215 LC Fuel MasterVolvo EC210XCMG XE210iTata Hitachi EX 210 Infra Super+ SeriesXCMG XE215i-KLCAll 313 excavator models →
JCB 3DXJCB 3DX PlusBull SD76 BS5 Super SmartBULL CH76 ChallengerE-Kubota BLX75CAT 424All 51 backhoe loader models →
SEM 917FXCMG GR1705BEML BG405AKomatsu GD535-6BEML BG825Mahindra G75 SmartAll 42 motor grader models →
Cat 988KHindustan 2021EJCB 440-5Liugong 818NLiugong 838H MAXACE ALN 300All 54 wheel loader models →
Escorts F23ACE F150ACE 14XWEscorts HYDRA 14Indo Power 14TIndo Power 16TAll 68 crane models →
AJAX ARGO 4500AJAX ARGO 2000Tata Signa 2830.K 8 Cum REPTO RMCSchwing Stetter SLM 4600Fiori DBS 4300Ashok Leyland AVTR 2820 6×4 RMCAll 79 concrete mixer models →
L&T 491JCB VMT330L&T 1190Escorts EC 5250HAMM HC 119iACE ASD 115All 45 compactor models →
Bobcat S450Bobcat S70JCB SSL 135ACE SS75JCB SSL 155Bull AV490All 11 skid steer loader models →
AJAX ASP 3009AJAX ASP 4011Aquarius 1003 EAquarius 1400 HPDPutzmeister BSA 1405 D ClassicPutzmeister BSA 1407 D ClassicAll 66 concrete pump models →
JCB 530-110ACE AT 30SANY STH634AMANITOU MRT-X 1645MANITOU MRT-X 2570SANY STH1056AAll 13 telehandler models →
BEML BD50BEML BD65-1Cat D10Cat D6R2CASE 1150LCASE 1650LAll 41 dozer models →

Disclaimer: *All logos, trademarks, brand names, images, videos, documents, and product information displayed on DesiMachines are the property of their respective owners. DesiMachines is an independent aggregator working with OEMs, authorised dealers, channel partners, and publicly available sources. Display of any brand or content does not imply partnership or endorsement. Product details, specifications, prices, and availability are indicative and subject to change. Users should verify final details with the respective dealer or seller. DesiMachines is not liable for any inaccuracies or decisions made based on the information provided.

!

Let's get started

Disclaimer

Desi Machines is a platform where you can see and compare construction equipment. It showcases images, brochures, features, technical specifications, brand details & dealer information. All these are taken from respective brand websites, brochures, and other public resources. We do not claim ownership of these materials and strive to ensure their accuracy. However, the disparity may happen and we advise users to verify directly with respective brands and dealers. Desi Machines is not liable for any inaccuracies or reliance on the information provided. Use of this website is at your own discretion.

Read the full disclaimer

Compare