Building Materials
Cement Prices Plunge in South India, But Rebound Expected in Q1
South Indian cement prices fell sharply at a glance in March and at a bigger pinch than other regions owing to year-end volume pressures...
HIL Rebrands as BirlaNu, Increases AAC Block Capacity in Chennai
HIL, a business leader in building materials and one of the members of the $3 billion CK Birla Group, is rebranding itself as...
Tamil Nadu’s Limestone Tax to Rise Cement Prices, Hit Ramco and Dalmia Bharat
The Tamil Nadu government’s proposal to impose an additional ₹160 per tonne tax on limestone mining is likely to affect cement makers in...
Cement Prices Rise in Southern India, Despite YoY Decline
In recent weeks, prices for cement in Southern India have witnessed an increase of ₹30-40 per 50 kg bag. The hike comes despite...
HomeRun Revolutionizes Construction Supply with 60-Minute Delivery in Bengaluru
ProjectHero, a construction tech startup that raised $3.6 million from Ankur Capital, Omidyar Network, and Titan Capital, has launched HomeRun, a quick commerce...
South India Leads Cement Price Increases as Demand for Real Estate and Infrastructure Expands
Cement dealers in India have started hiking prices this December after months of flat prices, that squeezed margins and hurt bottomlines for manufacturers....
Cement Prices Rise in December, But Dealers Concerned About Sustainability Amid Low Demand
Cement prices have surged in December, with an average increase of ₹5 per bag, reaching ₹342 across India. This rise is particularly notable...
NCB Signs MoUs to Propel Decarbonization and Technology Advancements in Cement Industry
The National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, signed two significant Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs)...
Construction Costs Surge by 39% in Big Cities, Impacting Housing Projects
The cost of construction for housing projects in major Indian cities has surged by 39% over the past four years, now averaging Rs...
Ramco Industries Approves Rs 160-Cr Investment in Ramco Cements
Ramco Industries Board has greenlit an investment of up to Rs 160 crore in The Ramco Cements (TRCL) shares in multiple tranches. As...
