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Hafele opens design studio in Mysore with Mahendra Hardware

Hafele has expanded its presence in Karnataka by launching a new Design Studio in Mysore in partnership with Mahendra Hardware Ceramiccs. Located on Vinoba Road, the studio showcases Hafele’s premium interior and architectural solutions for homeowners, architects, and designers. The state-of-the-art facility features a wide range of products, including kitchen and wardrobe hardware, home appliances, lighting, surfaces, and digital locks. It offers an experiential platform tailored to modern Indian living, focusing on space optimisation, multifunctionality, and smart technology. The..

Star Housing, Vastu partner to empower 5,000+ first-time buyers

Star Housing Finance has launched a co-lending partnership with Vastu Housing Finance Corporation to support over 5,000 first-time homebuyers, primarily in semi-urban and rural regions of India. Under the alliance, Star HFL will originate, underwrite, and service loans, while Vastu HFC will provide capital, co-underwriting support, and its technology and risk-sharing framework. The goal is to scale affordable housing finance across underserved segments, especially EWS and LIG borrowers. “This collaboration strengthens our reach and impact,” said Kalpesh Dave, CEO, Star HFL. Vastu..

India can cut 8 gigatons of building emissions by 2050: NIUA-RMI

India could reduce up to 8 gigatons of carbon emissions from its building sector by 2050 through high-impact, low-carbon strategies, according to a new report launched by the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) and the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI). Titled Build Right for the First Time, the report was released during the “Heat Resilient and Low Carbon Housing in India” convening in New Delhi. It defines net-zero carbon buildings and outlines five strategic interventions that could be implemented at a modest cost premium of Rs 4,566 per sq m. India’s urban population is..