Construction materials
UltraTech becomes world’s largest cement company by sales volume, excluding China
UltraTech Cement, the Aditya Birla Group’s flagship, has achieved a global milestone by emerging as the world’s largest cement company by sales volume...
India’s Steel Demand to Rise 9% Annually in 2025 and 2026: World Steel Association
India’s steel demand is projected to surge by 9% in both 2025 and 2026, supported by strong infrastructure and housing growth, according to...
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...
UCCIL Warns 30% Export Duty on Low-Grade Iron Ore Could Hit Industry and State Revenues
UCCIL warns that the 30% export duty on low-grade iron ore could reduce production, hurt domestic prices, and cost mining states over ₹16,200...
M-Sand and Black Stone Prices Beyond Control: Mineral Resources Department Responds in High Court
M-Sand prices in Tamil Nadu continue to rise as black stone crushing and production costs soar. In a High Court case, the Mineral...
UltraTech Sets ₹10,000 Cr Capex for FY26, Eyes 200 MTPA Milestone Amid Cement Boom
UltraTech Cement moves for a massive expansion with ₹10,000 crore capital expenditure for FY26 to consolidate the existing production capacity and improve the...
JSW Steel Urges Higher Import Safeguard Duty as Steel Influx Rises
JSW Steel has called for stronger import safeguards to protect India’s steel industry from a fresh wave of cheap overseas supplies. Jayant Acharya,...
Thanjavur Tipper Lorry Owners Protest Against Permit Delays for Gravel Sand Transportation
Tipper lorry owners in Thanjavur staged a protest over delayed transport permits for gravel sand. They accused the Mines Department of inaction, saying...
CCI Seeks Financial and Tax Records from Cement Majors in ONGC Bid Rigging Probe
The Competition Commission of India has asked UltraTech, Dalmia Cement, Shree Digvijay, and Sunrise Enterprises to submit financial and tax records in a...
Cement Stocks Hit 52-Week Highs Amid Strong Sector Outlook Despite Market Weakness
Shares of top cement companies, including UltraTech, Ramco, Dalmia Bharat, and JK Lakshmi Cement, surged to 52-week highs on Wednesday, bucking the broader...
