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MORBI (India), April 1 -- Blazing-hot kilns in India's US$6.5 billion (RM26.2 billion) ceramics manufacturing hub employing hundreds of thousands of people have gone cold, shut down in an energy crunch caused by the Middle East war. At a cavernous facility in Morbi, in India's western Gujarat state, a 200-metre-long propane-powered kiln that normally fires clay nonstop is silent. It is one of hundreds of plants supplying homeware tiles across the world that have been forced to suspend operation ...Read More >
Rajamahendravaram: A sharp increase in the prices of cement, steel and other construction materials is adversely affecting the construction sector across the combined East Godavari district. The surge in costs is being linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has disrupted supply chains and impacted the availability of key industrial inputs. With gas supplies to industries facing interruptions, production of essential materials such as steel and cement has been affected, leading to a ...Read More >
Hundreds of ceramics manufacturing plants in India have shut down due to an energy crunch caused by the Middle East war Blazing-hot kilns in India's $6.5 billion ceramics manufacturing hub employing hundreds of thousands of people have gone cold, shut down in an energy crunch caused by the Middle East war. At a cavernous facility in Morbi, in India's western Gujarat state, a 200-metre-long propane-powered kiln that normally fires clay nonstop is silent. It is one of hundreds of plants supplyin ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) If a live-in couple considers their relationship as a "stable union", they should be treated as "married" for the 16th Census, according to the FAQ section on the self-enumeration portal. The portal, opened for people opting for self-enumeration, will be available for both phases of the Census -- 'Houselisting and Housing Census' and 'Population Enumeration'. It has an FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section to help people answer the queries in the Census. One such FA ...Read More >
NewsVoir Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 23: Renowned for trust and design excellence, DRA Homes, the fast-emerging Indian real estate pride brand from Chennai, today announced the launch of DRA iHEART - Chennai's first branded sea-view residences in Navalur on OMR. Spanning 3.42 acres with 271 thoughtfully designed homes along the main road, iHEART sets a new standard in living. The project integrates over 650 carefully selected premium-standard products - from foundation materials such ...Read More >
New Delhi: Tiger Global-backed construction material supply firm Infra.Market has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) worth between Rs 4,500 crore and Rs 5,500 crore with market regulator Sebi using the confidential pre-filing route, market sources said on Wednesday. The proposed IPO would be a combination of a fresh issue of shares and an Offer for Sale (OFS) by existing shareholders, they added. The filing has been made under Sebi's confidential or pre-filing route, which allows compa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Tiger Global-backed construction material supply firm Infra.Market has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) worth between Rs 4,500 crore and Rs 5,500 crore with market regulator Sebi using the confidential pre-filing route, market sources said on Wednesday. The proposed IPO would be a combination of a fresh issue of shares and an Offer for Sale (OFS) by existing shareholders, they added. The filing has been made under Sebi's confidential or pre-filing route, which ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 15: Following weeks of disruption on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, the summer capital is reeling under an acute petrol shortage. Commuters said that scores of petrol pumps across Srinagar remained closed since Sunday, displaying handwritten notices reading "No Petrol". Long queues amid a shortage of petrol were witnessed in the city centre, Hazratbal, Downtown, and other areas outside some petrol pumps since Sunday. Commuters and residents said that they are facing mountin ...Read More >
Somany Ceramics acquires majority stake in Durabuild, entering the booming construction chemicals market. New Delhi [India], July 17: Somany Ceramics Ltd., one of India's most respected names in building materials, has acquired a majority stake in Durabuild, a Delhi-based manufacturer of construction chemicals, marking its strategic entry into the rapidly expanding construction chemicals market. Also Read | Odisha: 1 Worker Killed, 2 Injured in Accident at Rayagada Railway Station Yard. Found ...Read More >
New Delhi : Somany Ceramics Ltd., one of India's most respected names in building materials, has acquired a majority stake in Durabuild, a Delhi-based manufacturer of construction chemicals, marking its strategic entry into the rapidly expanding construction chemicals market. Founded in 1998 by the late Dr. Dhananjoy Ghanti, a pioneer widely regarded as India's first construction chemical chemist and currently spearheaded by Mr Rudrabir Ghanti, Durabuild brings with it a strong legacy of R&D-dr ...Read More >
Jaipur: Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) approved infrastructure projects worth Rs 526 crore at its Project Executive Committee (PWC) meeting held Thursday. Several key infrastructure and public utility proposals received administrative and financial endorsement during the session.Among approved projects, Rs 40.17 crore was sanctioned to widen high-level bridge near Vidya Ashram School. To enhance heritage tourism, Rs 5.5 crore was allocated for tourism development at the Govind Dev Ji temple. ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Infra.Market secured $150 million as debt from Mars Growth Capital, a joint venture between MUFG Bank and AI-based private credit firm Liquidity.The deal includes a five-year extension of its existing $100 million facility and an additional $50 million credit line. This is the company's second fundraising this year, following a $125 million equity round. Founded in 2016, Infra.Market operates a tech-enabled building materials platform that caters to institutional and retail buyers. Th ...Read More >
Mumbai: MARS Growth Capital has infused an additional $50 million in Infra.Market and extended the term of its existing financing of $100 million by five years as the building materials platform prepares for an initial public offering later this year. MARS, a joint venture between private credit firm Liquidity and MUFG Bank, has invested about $150 million in the IPO-bound company with this transaction, Infra.Market said in a statement on Monday. The first tranche of $100 million, which had ...Read More >
Bangalore : Today, Dyson announced the results of its first Global Wet Cleaning Study, to investigate wet cleaning habits and behaviours, frustrations people face with their wet cleaning tools, and why our best intention might not be delivering the hygienic homes we expect. The global study uncovers that despite frequent cleaning by Indian households, current tools and habits could be making homes less hygienic, not cleaner. The study finds that hard floors dominate Indian homes, with 94.5% of ...Read More >
THRISSUR: In a tragic incident, three migrant workers died after the old building they were residing in collapsed amid heavy rain on June 27 in Thrissur. The incident happened at around 6 am when the migrant labourers were getting ready for work at the construction site. The deceased has been identified as Rahul, Rupel and Ali, from West Bengal. A total of 17 migrant labourers were residing in the building. In the wake of heavy rain, the middle portion of the old house, with clay tiles on its ...Read More >
Nilambur: A night-time fishing trip turned into a harrowing ordeal for five cousins in the remote hamlet of Vellakkatta near Nilambur, after a 14-year-old boy was electrocuted by a live snare wire illegally set across a stream to trap wild boars. But amid the chaos and grief, the sheer courage and presence of mind of the other boys saved two lives, one of them unconscious, the other moments from death. Ananthu, also known as Jithu, a Class X student at Christ King Higher Secondary School in Man ...Read More >
Investing.com -- Analysts at RBC Capital Markets in a note dated Monday have provided updated ratings of five key players in the UK housebuilding sector as part of its 2025 UK Housebuilder preview. The analysts reflect on a broad spectrum of adjustments, market challenges, and changes in valuations for these companies: Crest Nicholson (LON:CRST), Gleeson (LON:GLEG), Barratt and Redrow (LON:RDW), Vistry (LON:VTYV), and Persimmon (LON:PSN). Crest Nicholson has been upgraded to "sector perform" f ...Read More >
Shakhrisabz, a historic city in the Kashkadarya region of Uzbekistan, has steadily been making its mark as a must-visit destination for those interested in exploring the country's rich cultural heritage. Known for its connection to the legendary conqueror Amir Timur (also known as Tamerlane), Shakhrisabz is not only a significant historical site but also an extraordinary place to witness the timeless beauty of Timurid architecture. As more travelers seek unique destinations beyond the usual tour ...Read More >
Hard water stains can be a persistent problem in bathrooms and kitchens, leaving unsightly marks on glass, faucets, tiles, and other surfaces. These stains are caused by high mineral content, primarily calcium and magnesium, which can build up over time and be difficult to remove with basic cleaning methods. Fortunately, there are several effective and simple techniques to tackle these stains and restore shine to your surfaces. Here's a detailed guide on how to remove hard water stains easily. ...Read More >
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