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Housing ministry issues advisory to State RERAs to give project extension due to West Asia crisisThe Ministry of Housing has advised State RERAs to grant developers a four-month extension. This advisory addresses disruptions in global s...
The New Oil? Why the world is chasing copperCopper has emerged as a strategic commodity powering the global shift towards clean energy, electric vehicles and digital infrastructure. W...
Accounting fraud: Every time, the same queue. The company, the auditor, and shareholders at the endBy the time a “going-concern” paragraph appears in an audit report, the trouble is usually several quarters old. The earlier signals are el...
Freight woes threaten fresh supply crunch in Manipur as transporters stay awayTransport operators are avoiding Manipur due to high costs and long travel times. Essential goods face shortages as highway conditions wors...
US semiconductor boom faces worker shortage amid race with ChinaUS China semiconductor race: A significant skilled worker shortage could delay new US semiconductor plant construction. This talent crunch ...
Man sells property for Rs 48 lakh, constructs a new house but faces delay, income tax dept denies Section 54 claim; he fights and wins case in ITAT ChennaiA Chennai resident successfully reclaimed his Section 54 tax exemption after a three-year construction delay on his new home, initially den...
Explained: Why aluminium is emerging as manufacturers' preferred alternative to copperRecord copper prices are accelerating manufacturers' shift toward aluminium, driven by lower costs and lighter weight. Automakers are expan...
Catch 'em before they fall: India's new climate safety netIndian cities face a dual threat of extreme heat and torrential monsoons, severely impacting informal workers. Traditional insurance and go...
This new building method can deliver a full house in just 5 days, no bricks requiredA Home Built in Just Five Days? It sounds like something from the future, but it's already happening. Recycled plastic is being turned into...
Realtors eye margin relief as US-Iran peace deal raises hopes of lower fuel costsA potential peace deal between the US and Iran offers hope for India's real estate and construction sectors. Developers are watching oil pr...
Why Saudi Arabia imports sand despite being covered by desertDespite vast desert landscapes, Saudi Arabia imports construction-grade sand due to its smooth, wind-shaped grains being unsuitable for con...
Strait of Hormuz reopening to ease oil supply risks for India as US-Iran reach truce dealA "toll free" reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, promises significant relief for India's crude oil...
War and AI force India Inc to rethink huge office dealsLarge office leasing deals in India are experiencing extended closing times as companies adopt a cautious approach to expansion amid geopol...
Iran war puts Bangladesh’s nascent industrial dreams at riskBangladesh's economic growth is threatened by an energy shortage, leaving new industrial facilities idle. The country faces painful impacts...
PMK urges Centre, state govts to take measures to control construction material costsPMK founder Dr S Ramadoss has urged the central and Tamil Nadu governments to control rising construction material costs. He stated that pr...
PCB makers seek 50% price hike as Iran war crushes supply chainsDomestic PCB manufacturers are demanding a 45-50% price increase and duty exemptions for imported components due to escalating production c...
SpaceX, OpenAI windfall fuels bets on next-wave Asian AI winnersAnticipating significant capital raises from tech giants like SpaceX and OpenAI, investors are shifting focus to Asian supply chain compani...
Construction costs up 25% since global conflicts began, developers flag material shortages: CREDAIConstruction costs have surged over 25 percent due to global conflicts. Supply chain issues, labor shortages, and rising material prices ar...
This Gujarat couple turns factory waste into affordable construction bricks that stay cooler in summer and absorb pollutionIn Gujarat, a startup named Co2ncrete is tackling India's housing shortage and industrial waste by building prefabricated homes from factor...
Bullock carts make a comeback in Jharkhand’s Hazaribag as fuel crisis disrupts transport and raises faresBullock carts are making a comeback in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district. Fuel supply disruptions are impacting diesel vehicle movement. This ...