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Walplast HomeSure Posts Strong Q1 Growth Across Categories

Walplast Products reported strong year-on-year growth across key categories of its HomeSure portfolio during the April-June quarter of 2026, supported by demand for value-added construction materials and expansion of its product and distribution network.HomeSure GypEx Walbond recorded the highest growth at 157 per cent, followed by HomeSure GypEx Gypsum Plaster at 97 per cent and HomeSure TileEx Tile Adhesive at 75 per cent. Textures grew 55 per cent, while HomeSure Wall Putty and HomeSure TileEx Tile Cleaner each registered 40 per cent growth. HomeSure TileEx Cementitious Tile Grout grew 25 p..

Vedanta Deploys India’s First High-Speed Hydrostatic Drill Rig

Vedanta Limited has commissioned India’s first high-tech, high-speed hydrostatic portable drilling rig equipped with advanced safety features, strengthening its technology-led mineral exploration capabilities. The rigs have been deployed at two of the company’s exploration projects in Chhattisgarh targeting gold and critical minerals including nickel, chromium and platinum group elements (PGE).Designed for inaccessible and difficult terrain, the portable rig can drill to depths of up to 1,000 metres, compared with the typical 300–400 metre range. Its portability is expected to reduce tim..

ELAN, Marriott Sign Deal for JW Marriott Gurugram Project

ELAN Group and Marriott International have recently signed a licensing and management agreement to develop the JW Marriott Hotel Gurugram and JW Marriott Residences Gurugram at Sector 106 on Dwarka Expressway.The hotel and residences will form part of ELAN Group’s approximately 50-acre integrated township in Gurugram. ELAN Group will undertake the construction and development of both components, while Marriott Hotels India will manage the properties upon completion.JW Marriott Residences Gurugram will comprise 3, 4 and 5 BHK luxury homes. Sales and marketing of the residences will begin afte..