Building Materials
Steel Prices Rise 12.3% While Cement Remains Stable Under India’s Revised WPI Series
India’s revised Wholesale Price Index data for May 2026 highlights strong growth in steel, fabricated metals and mining sectors, while cement and other...
Nippon Paint Targets ₹6,000 Crore India Revenue by 2029, Plans Major Manufacturing Expansion
Nippon Paint plans to double its India revenue to ₹6,000 crore by 2029 while expanding its manufacturing footprint from seven to 15 factories....
Ambuja Cements Retains 119 Million Tonne Capacity Target, Focuses on Improving Plant Utilisation
Ambuja Cements has reaffirmed its target of reaching 119 million tonnes of production capacity by the end of FY27 while shifting its focus...
Fuel Price Hike May Increase Cost Pressure On Cement Sector
India’s latest fuel price hike is expected to increase freight and logistics costs across industries, with the cement sector likely to face the...
Adani Group’s Ambuja Cements Reports Steady FY26 Growth with Strong Q4 Performance
Adani Group’s Ambuja Cements posts steady FY26 growth with a strong Q4 surge, driven by higher volumes, improved income and expansion-led consolidation strategy.
UltraTech Cement reports strong FY26 performance with 36% profit growth and expansion plans
UltraTech Cement posts 36 percent profit growth in FY26 with strong revenue, rising volumes, and aggressive capacity expansion plans to reach over 240...
Jindal Stainless Enters Retail Market with Premium Infinity Rebar Launch
Jindal Stainless Limited expands into the retail construction sector with the launch of Jindal Infinity rebars offering superior corrosion resistance and long term...
India Cement Prices Rise as Global Energy Costs Climb Higher
India sees a significant rise in cement prices as global energy disruptions and rising logistics costs force manufacturers to adjust their rates to...
West Asia conflict pushes steel, aluminium prices up 20–25%, raises construction cost concerns
The prolonged conflict in West Asia has triggered a sharp 20–25% rise in steel and aluminium prices, increasing cost pressure on India’s construction...
Cement companies plan price hike from April 5 as fuel costs surge
India’s cement manufacturers are preparing to raise prices from April 5 as fuel and packaging costs rise sharply, putting pressure on margins despite...
