CONSTRUCTION QUALITY

Sanjay Gupta’s company dominates the steel tubes market in India, but he says there is still room for improvement as the country’s usage of this commodity is low when compared with other nations.

It's time to make the most out of the rainy season by reading a book on the window side, relishing chai and pakoda or going for a drive with your loved one. However, you might require a good quality raincoat to enjoy the rain to the fullest; here is...

Stocks to buy: These 269 companies delivered average one-year and two-year returns of 102.3% and 278.7%, respectively, compared to the Nifty 500 index returns of 38% and 69.3%. All returns are point-to-point and not annualised, and are based on the ...

The Haryana government's decision to allow construction of stilt plus four floors in residential sectors is set to boost housing demand in Gurgaon and curb soaring prices, experts say. The move, following a ban on fourth-floor construction last year...

Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery has announced a Rs 200 crore investment in its manufacturing plants to boost quality, innovation, and localisation. The company aims to increase localisation levels to 70% in 2-3 years. The company plans to produc...

According to Savills India, prices of premium under-construction residential properties surged up to 53% in major cities like Gurugram, Delhi, Noida, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. Gurugram led with the highest increase. North Goa also saw a 28% rise in vil...

The MP and Samajwadi Party members demand a swift completion of the investigation into the irregularities surrounding waterlogging and flooding issues. They emphasize the need for a detailed examination by the investigation committee.

Buying quality stocks should be one of the basic principles while investing in markets. But when one is buying mid-cap stocks this principle becomes even more important for multiple reasons. At this point of time, when valuations are high and small ...

An under-construction small bridge collapsed in Ghorasahan block, East Champaran district, Bihar. No casualties. Departmental inquiry initiated. District Magistrate investigating locals' objections.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the construction sites of Assam Skill University, Mangaldai Bypass, and Darrang Medical College & Hospital. He expressed concern over the slow progress of the projects and directed authorities to expe...

Cleaning Delhi’s air demands tough decisions, not just targeting farmers for stubble burning but addressing major urban sources like transport and industry, says environmentalist Sunita Narain. In a PTI interaction, Narain highlighted that despite g...

Former BCCI chief curator Daljit Singh criticizes the 'poor quality' of drop-in pitches at the T20 World Cup games in New York, including India's matches, citing safety concerns and lack of preparation.

PropTech firms have seen a significant growth in investment since FY 2011, with a total of $4.6 billion in the last 14 years. This growth is attributed to the transformative impact of technology on the real estate industry, driving efficiency and in...

The Lok Sabha elections in India, particularly Election 2024, saw a focus on quantity rather than quality. Candidates resorted to divisive issues instead of addressing citizens' needs. The democratic exercise appeared infantile, lacking in substanti...

After hitting a high of $177 million in the financial year 2022, India’s toy exports are seeing a fall. To add to the pain, imports are also rising.

India's top banks are set for asset quality improvement in the fiscal year, driven by record profits, which will enhance their balance sheets and underwriting standards. Despite a rise in HDFC Bank's nonperforming loans post-merger, all major banks ...

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) introduces comprehensive guidelines for senior citizen housing projects, covering design, accessibility, mobility, kitchens, bathrooms, green principles, lifts, ramps, safety. Developers mu...

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has proposed that realty developers provide an annual self-declaration on projects' quality assurance to ensure structural integrity, material quality, and workmanship standards. Initially ...

Allotees of DDA's luxury flat in Dwarka, Sector 19-B have raised concerns about construction quality issues such as uneven construction, rusting fittings. The DDA has also informed RERA about a potential completion extension to October 2024, causing...