Galvanised roofing sheets took over from asbestos for offering better resistance against corrosion, galvalume took over galvanised sheets for the same reason and, today, aluminium sheets have become more popular than galvalume, according to Vikram Sharma, Deputy General Manager-Marketing, Jindal Aluminium.

Three Indian cities – Panaji, Pune and Rajkot – have been selected as national finalists in the 2017-2018 edition of WWF’s One Planet City Challenge (OPCC). These are among the 40 finalists out of the 118 cities across 23 countries that participated in the global challenge this year.

2017 has been an action-packed year, not just for the real estate sector but for the entire nation. While the structural changes and policy reforms (demonetisation, RERA and GST) shook up the economy, it imbibed financial discipline, accountability and transparency across various sectors. As per the statistics released by Economic Survey, the Indian economy is expected to grow at 7-7.5 per cent in 2018-19, eclipsing China to become the fastest growing economy.

The Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) project has now shifted into high gear as land allocations begin in smart cities that are taking shape on the ground, promising massive investments and job opportunities, and driving the Make in India mission.

According to JLL India research, industrial investments into Tamil Nadu have regained an upward curve despite ongoing political uncertainties in the state.

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport committee has planned to appoint a service provider to implement an Intelligent Transport Management System (ITMS) for its bus transport system. Reports suggest that the development of the system will require nine months and another three for trials and testing.

In order to enable affordable housing for lower income groups (LIG), the Punjab Government has cleared the way for the notification of the Affordable Colony policy, 2018. This is also to keep a check on the increase in a number of unauthorised colonies.

The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) has reportedly announced its plans to tender 3 GW of renewable energy capacity.

The India solar industry continued its recording-breaking year with a cumulative 7,149 MW installed at the end of Q3 2017. A total of 2,247 MW was installed in during the period, up 300 MW from the 1,947 MW installed during Q2 2017, according to the latest India Solar Market Update by Mercom India Research. Cumulative solar installations in India stood at 17 GW at the end of the third quarter.