Stile statement

27 May 2024 CW Team

India is now the world's second-largest ceramic tile producer in the world and the industry is poised for robust growth – it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.54 per cent to reach $17.36 billion by 2029. The current size of the organised sector is about Rs 72 billion while the unorganised sector accounts for nearly 60 per cent. That said, superior quality, a wide range of classic designs, competitive pricing and adoption of the latest technologies combine to make India a force to reckon with in the global ceramic market.

Demand drivers

Key demand drivers for the sector include rising urbanisation, increased construction, and renovation, rising disposable incomes and growing consumer preferences for durable, aesthetically appealing flooring options. Additionally, advancements in tile technology and the expanding availability of diverse designs also fuel market growth...

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Infrastructure Transport

01 Jun 2026

MMRDA advances 250 m on Orange Gate–Marine Drive tunnel

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has completed 250 m of underground tunnelling for the Orange Gate–Marine Drive Urban Road Tunnel using India’s largest slurry shield tunnel boring machine (TBM) deployed for an urban road project.The project involves twin tunnels extending over 7 km beneath critical transport corridors, including Central Railway, Western Railway and Metro Line 3. The work requires high-precision engineering to navigate densely developed urban infrastructure.Once completed, the tunnel is expected to reduce travel time between Orange Gate and Marin..

Hindustan Zinc Pays Rs 188.46 Billion in FY26

Hindustan Zinc contributed Rs 188.46 billion to the public exchequer in FY 2025-26, according to its 9th Tax Transparency Report. The contribution, equivalent to 46 per cent of the company’s revenue, included direct and indirect taxes, government royalties, dividends to the Government of India, withholding taxes and other statutory levies.The company’s five-year cumulative contribution to the exchequer stood at Rs 915.72 billion. In FY26, Hindustan Zinc reported revenue of Rs 408.44 billion, EBITDA of Rs 221.62 billion and profit after tax of Rs 138.32 billion. It also achieved its highest..

World of Concrete India 2026 Opens in Mumbai

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