Housing Sales Forecasted to Drop 2% in Top 9 Cities

24 Jun 2024 CW Team

In a significant development for Maharashtra's automotive sector, Mercedes-Benz has revealed plans to invest ?30 billion in the state. This investment aims to bolster local manufacturing capabilities and enhance production capacities at its facilities. The announcement was made by the state's Industries Minister, highlighting the strategic importance of Maharashtra as a hub for automotive manufacturing and innovation. The investment by Mercedes-Benz is expected to create employment opportunities and stimulate economic growth in the region. It underscores the company's commitment to expanding its footprint in India and leveraging local resources and talent. This move also aligns with broader efforts to strengthen the automotive manufacturing ecosystem in Maharashtra, fostering a conducive environment for industrial development. The investment comes at a crucial time as the automotive industry navigates through evolving market dynamics and technological advancements. It signals confidence in India's market potential and underscores Mercedes-Benz's long-term vision for sustainable growth and innovation in the country.

Real Estate

08 May 2026

Integrated Waterproofing Strategies

Waterproofing buildings used to be an annual pre-monsoon affair but the evolution of real-estate development has changed that approach. In new developments, developers are weaving waterproofing solutions into both the design and construction phases, an approach that Nikhil Madan, Managing Director, Mahima Group, says, “is all about ensuring lasting durability [of the building] and keeping lifecycle risks including water seepage and extensive maintenance to a minimum.”Watertight by designAluminium formwork systems aren’t commonly thought of as a waterproofing tool but at the Mahima Group,..

GROHE Showcases Water-Led Design At Milan

GROHE unveiled its GROHE SPA Aqua Sanctuary at Milan Design Week 2026, transforming Piccolo Teatro Studio Melato into an immersive showcase of water, design and wellbeing. Built on the philosophy of ‘Wellbeing Through Water’, the installation reimagined bathrooms as holistic spaces for relaxation, rejuvenation and self-care.The Aqua Sanctuary was presented through three interconnected sanctums. The first showcased the 3D-printed GROHE SPA AquaTree shower and faucet, highlighting bespoke innovation and biophilic design. The second featured the Atrio Private Collection and GROHE SPA x Buster..

Rahee Group Expands Rail Manufacturing Capacity

Rahee Group has outlined a multi-year investment roadmap to expand its operational footprint and strengthen manufacturing capabilities for India’s growing railway and urban transit sector. The Group is expanding in Odisha with a new Track Component Casting Unit, for which the groundbreaking ceremony was held on 8 April 2026 in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.The Group’s flagship EPC arm, Rahee Infratech Ltd, continues to focus on complex rail infrastructure projects, including track systems, bridges, viaducts and ballastless infrastructure. Its wholly owned subsidi..