Founded in 1986, Siddha Group has designed and built residential and commercial units and townships in Kolkata, Jaipur and Bengaluru. With the aim to deliver high-design material and construction excellence within committed timeframes at competitive prices, the company has several awards and certifications to its credit.

ANUJA ABRAHAM examines the inevitability of the price hike in construction materials, the factors at play and probable solutions. Lately, money's been too tight to mention. The cost of construction materials has been spiralling out of control.

Rising steel prices are compelling users to become more discerning about products and methods. And, in turn, manufacturers are focusing on product innovations and value-added services

The state government reduced the entry tax on iron ore, pig iron and steel scrap purchased from outside the state to 0.5 per cent from 1 per cent in the budget for 2013-14.