Reliance Infra completes sale of Delhi-Agra Toll Road

GST Cuts Brighten Outlook for Real Estate Sector

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council’s decision to rationalise rates on key construction materials has sparked optimism across India’s real estate sector, with industry leaders calling it a landmark reform that will ease cost pressures, strengthen affordability, and stimulate fresh demand. “The new GST reform marks a critical turning point for India’s real estate industry. By streamlining the tax structure and lowering GST on essential construction materials like cement, marble, granite, and bricks, we will see a significant reduction in input costs. For developers, this trans..

TIKIDAN Launches M.A.D and Impactodan for Advanced Noise Control

TIKIDAN, a leading construction materials brand with over six decades of legacy, has introduced two advanced acoustic insulation systems — M.A.D and Impactodan — to address urban noise challenges and enhance indoor comfort. Designed for floors, walls and ceilings, the sheet-based solutions absorb low-frequency, airborne and impact noise, helping to reduce sound, vibrations and footfall disturbances across residential, commercial and institutional spaces. Made from specialised polymer materials, the products are lightweight, easy to install, and adaptable to varied surface areas. M.A.D ser..

Bluebeam Acquires Firmus AI to Boost Risk Detection in AEC Workflows

Bluebeam, a leading developer of solutions for architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) professionals and part of the Nemetschek Group, has acquired Firmus AI, a pioneer in AI-based design review and risk analysis. The acquisition will embed Firmus’ intelligence into Bluebeam’s PDF review workflows, enabling early detection of design risks, cross-discipline coordination issues, scope gaps, and drawing-set comparisons. These capabilities will support project teams in estimation, bidding, preconstruction and procurement, improving both efficiency and financial risk mitigation.&n..