Materials
How Building Material Companies Are Growing Despite a Slow Housing Market
India’s housing market may be slowing, but several leading building-material companies are continuing to report strong sales and profit growth. The latest quarterly results...
NCB and UltraTech Cement Join Hands to Strengthen Construction Sector Skills
The National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UltraTech Cement Limited to strengthen skill development...
India’s Building Materials and Interiors Industry Comes Together at MATECIA 2026
MATECIA Exhibition 2026 has been inaugurated at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, bringing together India’s building materials, architecture, furniture and interior design communities on a national...
Walplast Strengthens Construction Materials Portfolio with Vura Acquisition
Walplast Products Pvt. Ltd. has strengthened its position in India’s building materials sector by acquiring a majority stake in Vura Bau Chemie LLP. The...
India’s Waterproofing Industry Nears Rs 150 Billion Milestone
India’s waterproofing industry is approaching a significant milestone, with the market nearing Rs 150 billion and expected to cross the $2 billion mark. The...
Rice Husk to Floor Boards: A Sustainable Shift in Construction Materials
India’s construction industry is increasingly looking beyond conventional materials as the demand for sustainable and durable alternatives grows. One Chennai-based innovation is showing how...
HomeRun Secures $12 Million to Expand 60-Minute Construction Material Deliveries
Bengaluru-based construction quick-commerce startup HomeRun has raised $12 million in a fresh funding round led by Nexus Venture Partners, with participation from existing investors...
Kerala Seeks Smooth Supply of Construction Materials from Tamil Nadu
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has urged his Tamil Nadu counterpart to ease restrictions affecting the transport of construction materials between the two neighbouring...
Fixxly Raises $5.5 Million to Transform Construction Material Deliveries with AI
Construction technology startup Fixxly has secured $5.5 million in seed funding in a round led by Accel, Fireside Ventures and Lightspeed India Partners. The...
Fixxly Bets on Quick Commerce for Builders, Contractors and Repair Professionals
India’s construction sector is witnessing a new wave of digital transformation as quick commerce expands beyond groceries. Bengaluru-based startup Fixxly is building an on-demand...
