As urbanisation strengthens its foothold in India, the housing shortage problem becomes more prominent. The rural poor flocking to Tier-I cities and Tier-II cities turning home to many MNCs have propelled the floating population in India. Rental housing, and not house purchase, is the only solution to this problem.

After the successful launch of high-end non-metallic uPVC, CPVC pipes and specialty wires and cables, CRI steps into complete wastewater solutions with Italian technology.

The civil wing will be strengthened in order to strengthen the State Cooperative Housing Federation, Minister for Cooperatives (Independent Charge) reportedly said. Further, the country's first building material bank will be developed in Bhopal.

Henkel Adhesives Technologies India (Henkel India), a fully-owned subsidiary of Henkel AG & Co KGaA, a solution provider for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, has expanded the capabilities of its Pune Innovation Centre with two dedicated laboratories – one for Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and the other for Acoustic and NVH.

The government is all set to announce a new housing policy that plans to provide extra FSI and other physical and financial incentives in an attempt to achieve its goal of constructing 1.1 million houses in Greater Mumbai.

Supreme Industries has added an innovative product range to its kitty with SAFEGARD ready-made septic tanks. This complements its existing portfolio of ´Nu-Drain´ underground drainage system.

Demand for earthmoving machines is poised to grow and shift from backhoe loaders toward new bestsellers. The Indian construction equipment industry, currently worth $2.8 billion, is expected to grow to $5 billion by 2019-20, according to the Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers' Association (ICEMA).

With the consumption of steel in construction and infrastructure growing, opportunities exist for buyers to enter into contracts with steel companies to cope better through the price rise.

Hiten D Jangla, Founder, Debris Chutes India LLP, has to his credit over three decades of experience in the steel and speciality lubricants industry.