Holcim and Lafarge announced their intention to combine the two companies through a merger of equals, unanimously approved by their board of directors and fully supported by the core shareholders of both companies.
Industry Analysis
What makes a crane efficient?
Efficiency of cranes depends on different parameters, which includes technical specification, human-machine interface and mechanical components. ACE Update highlights the factors that make cranes efficient
Telangana Bill The real estate impact
Though the future of Telanganna Bill is uncertain, the brand Hyderabad is rarely going to face any challenge as it is planned to serve as a joint capital for 10 years
PEB Industry upbeat on growth prospects
PEB industry in India poised for a sea change due to its new potential application areas in the new heavy engineering and larger infrastructure projects
Green roofs take root
The notion of green buildings and energy efficiency has brought roofing industry under the spotlight, which is pushing the industry to come up with new ideas and technology to achieve sustainability
Infra and construction likely to pull down cement demand
India Ratings maintains a stable negative outlook for cement sector for FY15 mainly on the back of slowdown in the construction and infrastructure segments
Real estate players optimistic of revival
“As per the stakeholder survey, not just supply and demand for residential property, but also price is expected to witness an upward movement during the next six months”
India: hot real estate investment despite falling economy
The real estate boom, availability of cheaper housing loans and
relaxation in FDI have made India as the most attractive investment destination for foreign investors
Paints and coatings – an industry undergoing transition
The Indian market is projected to grow significantly from EUR 3.5 billion in 2010 to EUR 22 billion by 2030, with leading players almost doubling their market share in Asia
Land Acquisition Bill: good, bad, ugly
The Lower House as well Upper House of Parliament have approved the new Land Acquisition Bill in order to protect farmers and rights of farmers