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Mindspace REIT earns IGBC Green Landscape Gold Rating

Mindspace Business Parks REIT’s Mindspace Airoli East business park in Navi Mumbai has received the IGBC Green Landscape Gold Rating from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). Mindspace REIT said it is the first REIT in India to receive the distinction.The certification evaluates the design, management and ecological performance of landscaped areas, including biodiversity, resource efficiency and sustainability practices.Mindspace Airoli East has more than 60 per cent native and adaptive green cover and more than 30 per cent vegetation supporting local birds and insects. Smart landscape ..

Vertical integration gives us control over cost and delivery: Renny Strips

At bauma CONEXPO India 2026, Renny Strips showcased its green steel proposition, with a focus on lower-emission manufacturing, vertical integration and customised structural steel solutions. Managing Director Binny Gupta spoke to Kavita Parab about the company’s sustainability initiatives, including its 22MW solar plant, and its plans to expand capacity and support India’s infrastructure growth.What was Renny Strips’ focus at Bauma CONEXPO India 2026?We focused on showcasing our green steel proposition and explaining its benefits to customers, particularly in European markets. Our steel ..

Beyond Energy-Efficiency

Walk through any major Indian business district today and you will see slick, glass-clad towers shimmering under the tropical sun. Most of these structures proudly display plaque certifications: Platinum, Gold, or 5-Star ratings. They promise lower carbon footprints, reduced electricity bills and a sustainable future.Yet, behind these polished green plaques, the electricity meter tells a different story. Many of these certified structures consume massive amounts of energy to remain operational. This gap, between what a certificate says and what a building actually does, is where this critique ..