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Smartworld Developers launches a ₹3,000 crore mixed-use project in Noida's Sector 98 on a six-acre plot acquired for ₹414 crore. It will feature branded residences and retail, with a ₹2,000 crore investment, aiming for a four-year completion.

JK Lakshmi Cement invests ₹18.16 billion to expand its Chhattisgarh plant, boosting clinker production by 2.31 MTPA and cement grinding by 1.2 MTPA. This aims to meet Eastern and Central Indian demand with sustainable, energy-efficient technologies.

Shalimar Paints launched a durable, luxury eco-friendly interior/exterior range in Mumbai. Featuring low VOCs, it resists coastal challenges, meeting urban demand for sustainable, high-performance coatings in India's growing premium market.

Odisha plans statewide collectorates construction to modernize government offices, boost district real estate, and stimulate local construction. The project emphasizes sustainable design, efficient urban planning, and enhanced citizen services, creating economic activity and employment.

Mother India Forming will showcase its steel cold-roll forming expertise at EXCON 2025 in Bengaluru, demonstrating advanced, sustainable components for construction, mining, and renewable energy. This highlights India's growing precision manufacturing capabilities.

India, led by Nippon Paint Holdings, is rapidly adopting sustainable thermal coatings across industries. These coatings reduce energy consumption, improve indoor comfort, and mitigate pollutants, driving a shift towards greener, healthier buildings and sustainable urban planning.

Zinc prices showed mild correction across global exchanges amid profit booking, even as inventories remain tight. Chinese mine shutdowns and falling SHFE stocks support supply-tightness sentiment. Mixed macro cues, rising LME stocks, and uneven refined output keep upside capped. Market bias remains cautiously bullish, with strong support at ₹298–300/kg.

Structural steel prices remain steady with a mildly positive trend in primary mills, supported by active replenishment in several regions. The secondary market stays firm to bullish due to tight supply in Raipur, Gobindgarh, and Durgapur. Liquidity has improved post-festive season, keeping trade flow strong despite limited credit availability.

Mumbai's Worli premium property values now rival Lower Manhattan, fueled by local wealth. Over 20 transactions exceeded Rs 100 crore in 3 years. Rs 19,000 crore in projects are underway.

SEBI approved NHAI’s Raajmarg InvIT, boosting highway asset monetisation. It aims for public participation, building on ₹48,995 Cr from TOT and ₹43,638 Cr from private InvITs, deepening infrastructure investment.