Care Ratings: India’s steel production growth by 141.7% in April 2021
This translates into a 20.6% m-o-m fall. Steel production in April 2021 was the lowest since June 2020. Similarly, production of finished steel also reduced to 7 mt in April 2021 from 9.1 mt a month earlier. Consumption too fell by 25.7% m-o-m. The rising Coronavirus cases across the country, labour exodus and the diversion of liquid oxygen to hospitals for covid patients have impacted steel production during the month.
Integrated steel producers have their own captive oxygen plants for steelmaking. The rising coronavirus cases in the country and the shortage of oxygen cylinders has necessitated some industries including steel and oil to divert liquid oxygen to the hospitals for covid patients. Steel mills producing steel through Blast Furnace/Basic Oxygen Furnace route are giving priority to supplying liquid oxygen for medical aid. As per the Ministry of Steel, both public and private sector steel plants have ramped up daily production capacities, including through diverting liquid nitrogen and argon production capacity towards production of additional quantities of Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO).
Ajmera Realty launches tree drive on Environment Day
Ajmera Realty & Infra India marked World Environment Day with a large-scale tree plantation initiative—Plant-with-Purpose—across its projects in Mumbai and Bangalore. The drive was inaugurated at Ajmera Manhattan and Ajmera Greenfinity in Wadala, with senior company officials and residents in attendance. The campaign encourages residents to embrace eco-conscious, self-reliant lifestyles by growing useful plants and trees within their communities. Horticulture expert Devendra Bhekar guided residents on creating and maintaining green spaces. Ajmera Realty planted over 500 trees..
Twaron®-reinforced tyre powers Brunel’s solar race car
Teijin Aramid’s Twaron® with circular content will debut in Bridgestone’s race tyres for the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, supporting the Brunel Solar Team’s Nuna 13 car. This marks the first use of the recycled-content aramid in a high-performance race tyre. The Twaron®-reinforced belts help enhance durability, reduce rolling resistance, and maintain lightweight strength—critical for the 3,000-km solar race across Australia. Bridgestone combines this with ENLITENTM tech and other recycled inputs to maximise environmental and performance outcomes. Teijin Aramid, a..
Kamdhenu Paints launches new wood coating range
Kamdhenu Paints has launched a comprehensive premium wood coating range designed for both interior and exterior applications. The collection includes high-performance solutions like Kamwood 2K PU for a rich matt or high-gloss finish, Kamwood 1K PU for clarity and stain protection, and the Kamwood Melamyne system for a smooth, durable finish. Also featured are Kamwood Wood Stains, which enhance wood grains with vibrant colour, and NC Sanding Sealer for high-build grain filling. The range is supported by Kamwood Thinners for ease of application and optimal finish. Saurabh Agarwal, MD, ..
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