Building Materials
Cement prices likely to rise sharply in early 2026 as demand and margins recover
India’s cement sector is expected to witness sharp price increases in early 2026, driven by improving demand, seasonal construction activity and a gradual...
Fix Minimum Sand Price Before Quarry Operations Begin: Lorry Owners Association Tells Tamil Nadu Government
Tamil Nadu Sand Lorry Owners Association urges the state to fix a minimum price before reopening sand quarries, ensuring fair online sales and...
Pidilite launches Professional Solutions (PPS) to empower India’s construction and interior ecosystem
Pidilite Industries introduced Pidilite Professional Solutions (PPS) at ACETECH Bengaluru 2025, offering integrated construction and interior solutions through its “Sketch to Site” approach...
Ramco Industries to Invest Rs 180 Crore in New Fibre Cement Board Plant at Maksi, Madhya Pradesh
Ramco Industries will invest Rs 180 crore to set up a new Fibre Cement Board manufacturing plant at Maksi, Madhya Pradesh, with a...
ACC Q2 profit jumps fivefold to Rs 1,119 crore on strong cement demand and higher sales
ACC Ltd’s Q2 profit rose fivefold to Rs 1,119 crore on robust cement demand and higher sales, with revenue up 30% to Rs...
Tamil Nadu to Open Eight New Sand Quarries from November 1 to Ease Supply Shortage
The Tamil Nadu government has approved the opening of eight new sand quarries from November 1 across five districts to meet growing construction...
UltraTech Cement Approves Rs 10,255 Crore Expansion to Boost Production Capacity by 22.8 MTPA
UltraTech Cement has approved a Rs 10,255 crore investment to expand its production capacity by 22.8 MTPA, reaching 240.76 MTPA by FY28 through...
UltraTech Cement Q2 Profit Surges 75% to Rs 1,232 Crore; Approves Rs 10,255 Crore Expansion Plan
UltraTech Cement’s Q2 profit surged 75% to Rs 1,232 crore with revenue up 20%. The company approved a Rs 10,255 crore expansion plan...
Asian Paints Begins White Cement Production in UAE, Expands Global Footprint
Asian Paints has launched a 2.65 lakh tonne annual white cement facility in Fujairah, UAE, marking its global diversification into construction materials and...
Construction Material Prices Remain Stable Across South India – Weekly Update (12 October 2025)
Build Watch News presents the latest weekly construction material price report across South India. Get updated rates for cement, steel, sand, and bricks...
