Inside India's own Rome-like centuries old colosseum, known as Asia’s oldest amphitheatre; best time to visit & how to reachRang Ghar: Built in 1746 in the heart of Sivasagar, Rang Ghar is widely recognised as Asia’s oldest amphitheatre and one of the most fascin...
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Rising packaging bag costs major headwind for UltraTech Cement: OfficialUltraTech Cement is navigating rising costs for plastic packaging and fuel. These expenses are a concern for the company's target of double...
07 May, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Rain wreaks havoc in Bengaluru, kills 10Bengaluru experienced devastating rains and hailstorms on Wednesday evening, resulting in 10 fatalities. Uprooted trees, flooded roads, and...
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No electricity, no bills. Rajasthan’s 100-year-old natural cooling system is made from clay, cow dung, and grass. It can keep food fresh even in hot summersRural India once relied on ingenious natural cooling. Rajasthan's 'desi fridge' used clay, cow dung, and grass to keep food fresh without e...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Elizabeth Taylor: “If not to make the world better, what is money for?”Elizabeth Taylor’s quote, “If not to make the world better, what is money for?”, reflects her belief that wealth carries purpose beyond per...
18 Apr, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
Who was Vijaypat Singhania? Architect of Raymond’s rise, record-breaking aviator & Padma Bhushan awardeeVijaypat Singhania, the visionary behind Raymond, has passed away. He transformed the company into a renowned brand and achieved remarkable...
28 Mar, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
India-made integrated solar roofing system gets Dubai authority nodUncle's Shop Building Material Trading, one of the oldest business establishments in Dubai by the Indian-origin Bhatia family, said the pro...
09 Aug, 2022, 02.07 PM IST
Reverse migration likely to be a boon for cement roofing companiesWith demand traction, the roofing companies have started operating at full capacities.
15 Jun, 2020, 05.17 PM IST
Visaka receives global IEC certification for ATUM PV modulesATUM, which the company claims as the world’s first integrated solar roof, has passed the stringent solar PV module tests prescribed under ...
24 Jan, 2020, 08.46 AM IST
GST rate on cement, steel, pipes, roofing sheets and other building materials: Implications on housing sectorA person should keep in mind the varied GST rate applicable on inputs and accordingly make a suitable decision. For example, the GST rate v...
16 Jul, 2019, 11.21 AM IST
Multibagger! This smallcap rose 250% in 2017, is already rallying in 2018 tooThe company has been paying dividends consistently for the last 28 years.
04 Jan, 2018, 11.21 AM IST
Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting to empower individual home ownersCustomers can avail of Ambuja’s Innovative Roof Rainwater Harvesting System which is installed once the roof of their bungalow is completed.
03 Mar, 2017, 03.20 PM IST
Not bullish on cement stocks: Manish SonthaliaI am really not so bullish on cement stocks as the demand is long, the utilised capacity is very low and costs are going through the roof.
10 Dec, 2013, 10.16 AM IST
- Everest Industries Q1 net rises marginally at Rs 26.32 crore
Building solutions provider Everest Industries today posted a marginal growth in net profit for the quarter ended June 30 at Rs 26.32 crore.
24 Jul, 2012, 10.15 PM IST
- Budget 2011: ASSOCHAM for restoration of 4% excise duty on pipes and allied products
The products mentioned above fall in Chapter no. 6811 and attract a basic Excise Duty of 10% as per Union Budget 2010-2011.
08 Feb, 2011, 11.55 AM IST
- Cement prices go through the roof
Cos increase prices by Rs 10-12 per bag to offset hike in excise duty & diesel rates.
02 Mar, 2010, 12.00 AM IST
- ACC sells 8.2% to exit Everest Industries
ACC has sold off its residual 8.2% equity stake in building materials manufacturer, Everest Industries, in the secondary market.
27 Jan, 2007, 03.12 AM IST