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L&T Secures Rs 5,000–10,000 Crore Orders for Mega Projects in Bengaluru and Mumbai
Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T), one of India’s leading engineering and construction majors, has announced that its Buildings & Factories vertical has bagged...
Escorts Kubota Construction Equipment Sales Decline 19% in September, Recovery Expected with Festive Season Boost
Escorts Kubota’s construction equipment sales fell 19% in September 2025 to 413 units, hit by monsoon disruptions and project delays. Festive demand and...
Hyderabad–Vijayawada NH-65 Eight-Lane Expansion to Begin in February 2026
The eight-lane expansion of Hyderabad–Vijayawada NH-65 begins February 2026, cutting travel time to 2 hours with 17 flyovers at accident-prone spots.
Illegal Dumping of Construction Waste in Chennai Raises Concerns
Chennai residents raise concerns over poor management of construction debris, citing illegal dumping, unofficial charges, and weak enforcement by GCC.
VOC Port Registers 212% Growth in Construction Cargo Handling, Boosts Maldives Trade
VOC Port handles 5,48,994 tonnes of construction materials till Aug 2025, recording 212% growth and strengthening trade with the Maldives.
GST Cut on Cement Brings Little Relief as Prices Drop Marginally
Despite the GST cut on cement from 28% to 18%, consumers saw little relief as prices dropped by only ₹5 per 50-kg bag....
Housing Sales Decline 9% in Q3 2025, Chennai Defies Trend with 33% Growth
Housing sales fell 9% in Q3 2025 across India’s top cities, but Chennai defied the slowdown with 33% growth, driven by rising demand...
TN Launches Rs 45.21 Crore Upskilling Programme for 50,000 Construction Workers
Tamil Nadu has launched a Rs 45.21 crore upskilling programme for 50,000 construction workers, focusing on modern technologies, safety, and health practices to...
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.
