Construction materials
Zydex Paints Partners with Germany’s KEIMFARBEN to Introduce 20-Year Silicate Mineral Paint Technology in India
Zydex Paints has partnered with Germany's KEIMFARBEN GmbH to introduce silicate mineral paint technology in India with a minimum 20-year warranty. The collaboration...
Tamil Nadu Plans to Reopen 10–12 River Sand Quarries After 2.5 Years to Ease Construction Material Shortage
Tamil Nadu plans to reopen 10–12 river sand quarries after nearly 2.5 years to improve construction sand availability, stabilise prices and reduce dependence...
TMT Rebar Prices Fall to Six-Month Low as Monsoon Slows Construction Activity
TMT rebar prices in India have dropped to a six-month low of ₹50,000 per tonne as weak demand, high inventories and the monsoon...
India’s Stainless Steel Industry Seeks National Policy to Boost Manufacturing and Reduce Import Dependence
India's stainless steel industry has called for a National Stainless Steel Policy and a National Anti-Corrosion Policy to strengthen domestic manufacturing, reduce imports,...
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....
Steel Exchange India Secures APCRDA Approval for Simhadri TMT Bars in Amaravati Projects
Steel Exchange India has received vendor approval from APCRDA to supply Simhadri TMT bars for ongoing and upcoming construction projects in Amaravati, strengthening...
Stone Quarry Association Denies Increase in M-Sand, P-Sand and Gravel Prices in Tamil Nadu
The Stone Quarry, Crusher and Lorry Owners' Association has dismissed allegations of rising prices for M-sand, P-sand and gravel in Tamil Nadu, stating...
India’s Cement Production Could Rise 400% by 2047 as Construction Sector Powers Economic Growth
India’s cement production is projected to increase four-fold by 2047, driven by rapid infrastructure development and urbanisation. Industry experts stress the need for...
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...
