Cement volume set to rise to 450MT by FY25 with rising infrastructure

Carrier Japan’s USX Heat Pump Featured in WIPO’s Green Technology Book

Carrier Japan’s air-cooled modular chiller and heat pump series, Universal Smart X (USX), has been featured in the EXPO 2025 Special Edition of the Green Technology Book, published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Unveiled at EXPO 2025 Osaka, the publication highlights more than 200 impactful energy innovations from across the Asia-Pacific region, showcasing technologies that advance global sustainability. Carrier Japan is part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.“Being featured in WIPO’s Green Tec..

Beyond Basics: Unique Ideas for Using Distemper Paint Colours in Your Home

Rohit and Nisha had just moved into their first rented apartment in Pune. The place had everything they wanted. Great sunlight, a tiny balcony, and affordable rent. But the walls? A dull, ugly and patchy beige that made even their colourful paintings look tired. “Let’s colour the walls,” Nisha said enthusiastically. Rohit looked at her with a calculator in hand. “You mean spend half our salary on emulsions?”Just then, their neighbour popped in and said, “I have been using distemper paint on walls for years. It is affordable, looks good, and you can wipe it clean when your friends s..

REC Approves Rs 75 billifor Brookfield’s Hybrid Energy Project

The Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) Ltd, a Maharatna non-banking finance company, has sanctioned Rs 75 billion for Brookfield’s 1,040 MW hybrid renewable energy project in Kurnool district — its largest-ever funding to a private-sector venture.Developed by Evren, a joint venture between Brookfield (51.49 per cent) and Axis Energy, the Rs 99.1 billion project integrates 640 MW of wind and 400 MW of solar power with battery storage. It is India’s first Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project featuring state-level grid connectivity and a dedicated power purchase agreem..