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Saint-Gobain Targets 100 Plants in India Within Five Years
Saint-Gobain plans to expand its India manufacturing footprint to at least 100 plants over the next five years, backed by investments in sustainable...
India Plans $1.2 Billion Incentive Scheme to Boost Advanced Construction Equipment Manufacturing
India is preparing a $1.2-billion incentive scheme to boost domestic manufacturing of advanced construction equipment, including TBMs, firefighting systems and elevators.
JSW Cement Q1 FY27 Profit Rises to ₹160.64 Crore as Revenue Jumps 21.6%
JSW Cement reported a consolidated net profit of ₹160.64 crore in Q1 FY27, while revenue from operations rose 21.6% year-on-year to ₹1,896.41 crore.
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...
JSW Steel’s Crude Steel Production Rises 15% in May on Strong Performance from Dolvi and JVML
JSW Steel reported a 15% year-on-year increase in crude steel production to 22.93 lakh tonnes in May 2026, supported by full-capacity operations at...
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...
India’s Industrial Output Rises 4.9% in April as Manufacturing Growth Accelerates Under New IIP Series
India’s industrial output grew 4.9% in April under the revised IIP series, led by strong manufacturing growth of 6.2% and a sharp rise...
Freight Cost Surge Becomes Major Challenge For India’s Steel Industry, Says Tata Steel Official
Tata Steel said global freight costs have risen 28 to 30 percent due to geopolitical tensions, increasing logistics pressure on India’s steel industry...
Andhra Pradesh Revives Welfare Schemes For Construction Workers
Andhra Pradesh has revived key welfare schemes for construction workers, including marriage assistance, maternity benefit, death compensation, funeral aid and health screening support.
India’s Core Sector Growth Eases To 1.7% In April As Cement And Steel Stay Strong
India’s core sector growth eased to 1.7% in April 2026, with cement, steel and electricity supporting output while five key sectors recorded contraction.
