India
CMRL Pushes for Airport-Kilambakkam, Poonamallee-Parandur Projects
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is advancing the much-anticipated Airport-Kilambakkam and Poonamallee-Parandur metro projects, addressing critical transit needs in Chennai. The detailed project...
India to Launch Green Steel Star Ratings for Sustainable Infrastructure
India’s Ministry of Steel (MoS) has introduced a star-rating system to define and promote the production of green steel, a key initiative for...
Chennai’s Real Estate Transforms with Surge in Plotted Developments
Chennai’s real estate market is witnessing a significant transformation, with plotted developments gaining popularity. Abandoned industrial campuses and joint-family properties are being repurposed...
Labour Costs Surge 25%, Driving Construction Expenses Up 11% in 2024
Construction costs surged by 11% year-on-year in 2024, driven by a staggering 25% rise in labour costs, according to a Colliers India report....
Century Real Estate Plans 8 Housing Projects Across 55 Acres in Bengaluru
Century Real Estate is set to launch eight housing projects across over 55 acres in Bengaluru within the next 18 months. These projects,...
Tamil Nadu’s Revenue from Property Registrations Sees a Significant Increase with Revised Guideline Values
Tamil Nadu’s recent guideline value revision has led to a remarkable revenue boost for the state’s registration department. The revenue collection between April...
Cement Giants Raise Prices to Offset Margin Pressure Amid Modest Demand Revival
Cement companies are raising prices in an effort to protect their profit margins after a weak September quarter. Prices have increased by ₹8...
Chennai Scrap Market Holds Firm Amid Limited Supply and Lower Steel Demand
The Chennai ferrous scrap market remains cautious as supply constraints and moderate demand continue to impact price trends. According to BigMint’s latest assessment,...
India Strengthens Critical Minerals Strategy through Pact with IEA
The Ministry of Mines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Energy Agency (IEA) to boost India’s critical mineral sector....
Illegal Sand Mining Threatens Injambakkam Dunes Despite Coastal Regulation
Illegal sand mining is reportedly destroying sand dunes along Injambakkam beach, near VGP theme park, in violation of coastal regulation zone (CRZ) rules....
