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Godrej & Boyce, the leading company under the Godrej Group, has announced the successful completion of interior work for the Mega Common Facilitation Centre (CFC) at SEEPZ, Andheri, by its business arm, Godrej Interio, Indiaโs foremost furniture solutions brand in both home and institutional sectors. Covering an extensive area of 75,000 sq.ft., this project spans six floors, showcasing state-of-the-art facilities. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Commerce, this endeavor signifies a significant step towards establishing a distinguished center equipped with advanced technology to foster innovation, design, and manufacturing within the gems and jewellery sector. Godrej Interio took charge of the comprehensive…
Otis India, a subsidiary of Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS) โ the global leader in elevators, escalators, and moving walkways manufacturing โ emerges as a key victor in Indiaโs Smart Lift and Mobility Awards 2024. Garnering accolades in various categories, Otis clinches the esteemed Project of the Year title, alongside recognition for exceptional contributions in modernization, maintenance, and sustainability efforts. Project of the Year: Statue of Unity The 135-meter-tall Statue of Unity in Gujarat, India, is the worldโs tallest statue. The two Otis SkyRiseยฎ elevators inside the statue move thousands of daily visitors to the viewing gallery. Best Modernized Elevator:…
VitrA, a leading brand in bathroom solutions from Eczacฤฑbaลฤฑ Building Products Division in Turkey, has launched the VitrA Root Flush Plates, marking the introduction of a new flush plate series. Redefining bathroom aesthetics, the Root Flush Plates boast a modern and streamlined design, featuring larger buttons for enhanced ergonomics. This extensive colour palette complements VitrA armatures, allowing customers to personalize their bathroom spaces like never before. Designed to seamlessly integrate with VitrA concealed cisterns, the Root Flush Plates ensure a swift and convenient installation process with their user-friendly assembly feature. These flush plates are not only durable but also come…
The Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, a part of MAHE, Manipal, has invited prospective students and their families for its Open House event on Thursday, March 28 from 9:30 AM to 5 PM. Attendees will have the exclusive chance to experience the world-class educational center, which boasts of an exotic context with the breathtaking backdrop of the Western Ghats. This setting provides an inspiring glimpse into the rigorous and rewarding field of architecture and design. During the Open House, visitors will enjoy personal interactions with our esteemed faculty, offering insights into the educational journey. The event will provide an…
According to HT, the real estate regulatory authority (RERA), Gurugram, revoked the registrations of five real estate projects of Mahira Infratech Private Limited on March 19 after the builder allegedly diverted the amounts deposited by homebuyers in these projects. โThe Authority, after going through the facts of the matter and details brought on record during the proceedings, is satisfied that the promoter has willfully violated various provisions under the RERA Act 2016 and Rules and Regulations. The Authority has observed that the promoter has unlawfully diverted the amounts deposited by the innocent homebuyers in all its five projects,โ it said…
A report released by the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Association of India (CREDAI) unveiled promising forecasts for the Indian real estate sector, suggesting a remarkable growth trajectory in the coming decades. According to the report titled ‘Building Viksit Bharat-Transformative Role of the Real Estate Sector in India,’ the sector is expected to soar to a market size of USD 1.3 trillion by 2034 and a staggering USD 5.17 trillion by 2047. Currently valued at INR 24 lakh crore (approximately USD 300 billion), the Indian real estate market is predominantly split between residential and commercial segments, with residential comprising 80…
SPAN FLOORS, a leading brand of wooden flooring & facades in India for luxury homes, is thrilled to announce the launch of Coswick’s Quick-ship Collection, offering high end home owners an unprecedented variety of world class engineered wooden flooring available in stock or within a period of 45 days from order. With the addition of Quick-ship Collection, customers now have access to an additional 35 new engineered floors available in 17 different colours taking the total collection to 87 beautiful engineered wood floors in straight planks, herringbone, chevron and square patterns. This revolutionary improvement majorly increases the chance of finding…
The residential sector in Noida has continued to showcase strong momentum with record-breaking sales in the calendar year 2023. A total of 14,822 flats were sold, amounting to a significant value of INR ~24,944 crore. Factors such as promising development opportunities, increased investments, improved job prospects, and the availability of high-quality housing options have all contributed to this remarkable growth. Notably, the average cost of an apartment in Noida witnessed a substantial increase from INR 1.24 crore in 2022 to INR 1.68 crore in 2023. This surge in prices further highlights the attractiveness of the Noida residential market. The Noida-Greater…