“FDI is going to bring competition and competition is always good as it enhances standards of products while keeping the price more competitive. In addition, aspects of quality, price, value, and hygiene will improve in the strive for greater market share,” said Stephen T Roberts, Chairman, Bentel Associates International in an interaction with Subhajit Roy
One-on-One
Infrastructure Growth to Boost Flooring Market
In an exclusive interview with Anurag More; Arjun Shahani, MD, Armstrong World Industries (India) suggests infrastructure should be hastening up, as its development will consequentially lead to growth of all other ancillaries sector
“Rising Mercury Driving Cooling Market Growth”
Achal Bakeri, CMD, Symphony reveals, “The rising mercury is a major growth driver for air-cooler manufacturers.” Due to global warming the demand for air coolers is going up considerably and new demand is emerging from even relatively colder countries like Russia and Ukraine.
Uncertainty Looms over SEZ Sector
Despite having tremendous opportunities, the SEZ sector in India is under serious stress. According to Ravindra Sannareddy, MD, Sri City, “After introduction of MAT, SEZ enquiries have fallen by more than 50 per cent and are causing uncertainty”
COMMITMENT TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY [August 2012]
Mala Singh, Founder & CEO at PEC Solutions elucidates her perception about going Green and the future ahead
Building Growth in South [August 2012]
Sanjay Raj, CEO at Golden Gate Properties speaks to Subhajit Roy about the company’s business focus in South India and its expansion plans
GLIMMER OF HOPE [June 2012]
“Additional FSI for high efficiency gold/platinum rated green buildings will be one of the most powerful incentives for all builders/developers to adopt green parameters in their projects”, opines Dr. Prem C Jain, Chairman IGBC in an interview with Subhajit Roy
Heating Water with Precision [June 2012]
Tamal Chaudhuri, Managing Director, A.O. Smith India Water Heating speaks to Subhajit Roy about the factors that aid in taking A.O. Smith to the next level
Cementing Growth [May 2012]
In an interview with Subhajit Roy; Alok Sanghi, Director of Sanghi Industries underlines the current trend, growth potentials and obstacles within Indian cement industry
The Growth Matrix [May 2012]
Singapore-based Space Matrix is one of the largest interior design and architecture firms in Asia-Pacific. Shagufta Anurag, Founder & MD unfolds her growth strategy