Cement
NGT Orders Halt on Construction Near Pallikaranai Marsh Until IMP is Finalised
The NGT has halted all construction near Pallikaranai Marshland until an Integrated Management Plan is finalised, prioritising wetland conservation and Chennai’s flood safety.
Shyam Steel Enters Decorative Paints Market with Macaw Paints Launch in West Bengal
Shyam Steel enters the decorative paints market with Macaw Paints, launched in West Bengal during Durga Puja, with Kartik Aaryan as brand ambassador.
Brigade Group to Launch Rs 1,200 Crore Residential Project in Banashankari, South Bengaluru
Brigade Group has signed a joint development agreement for a Rs 1,200 crore residential project in Banashankari, South Bengaluru. Spread over 7.5 acres,...
Cement Sector Set for Stronger Profit Margins in FY2026: ICRA
ICRA projects cement companies’ operating profit to rise by Rs 100–150/MT in FY2026, supported by strong demand, GST cuts, stable input costs, and...
GST 2.0 Reshapes Construction: Lower Costs, Affordable Housing, and Faster Project Delivery
The rollout of GST 2.0 on September 22 has reshaped India’s construction industry by reducing tax rates on cement, materials, and logistics. With...
Centre Sanctions Rs 436 Crore Elevated Corridor to Ease Traffic in Puducherry
The Central government has approved Rs 436.18 crore for a 3.877 km elevated corridor connecting Indira Gandhi Square and Rajiv Gandhi Square in...
Chennai Approves Rs 2.5 Lakh-Crore Comprehensive Mobility Plan, Boosting Transport and Real Estate
Chennai’s Rs 2.5-lakh-crore Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP), approved by CM MK Stalin, will expand metro, BRTS, and suburban rail networks over 25 years....
L&T CE and IPDD Secure Major Domestic and Global Orders
L&T CE & IPDD win multiple domestic and international contracts, strengthening their engineering leadership in mining, industrial machinery, and valves.
GST Reduction on Cement: A Game-Changer for Housing and Infrastructure
The South Indian Cement Manufacturers’ Association welcomes the GST cut on cement from 28% to 18%, a move set to lower construction costs,...
L&T Secures Major Orders Across Mining, Tyre Machinery, and Valve Segments
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has bagged significant orders in mining equipment, tyre machinery, and valve projects, boosting its domestic and global growth momentum.
