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Zanuff Industries LLP, a leading manufacturer in the kitchenware industry, has unveiled ambitious plans for growth, bolstered by the strong foundation provided by its parent company, Jyoti India Kitchensink Private Limited. This strategic partnership positions Zanuff for significant expansion in the coming years. Analysts anticipate Zanuffโs growth plans to encompass several key areas: โข Market Expansion: The company is poised to broaden its reach by entering new markets both domestically and internationally. This may involve establishing new distribution channels, participating in industry trade shows, or even launching targeted marketing campaigns in specific regions. โข Product Diversification: Zanuff is expected to…
JSW Paints broke even for the first time in financial year 2024 (FY24) after entering the business in May 2019. The conglomerateโs paints business gross revenue crossed over Rs 2,000 crore in the previous financial year while its Ebidta (earnings before interest, depreciation, tax and amortisation) margin came in at 3 per cent (approximately 67 crore). It also targets a 2.5 times revenue growth as it targets its revenue to reach Rs 5,000 crore by FY26. The company said that the rise in gross revenues was supported by a significant ramp-up in both decorative paints and industrial coatings businesses. Parth…
India’s highway construction slowed in the past two months as national elections started, stalling land acquisition approvals. About 483 km of national highways were constructed in April and 600 km built till May 20, data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways of India showed. The pace of road construction in the first two months of FY25 was the slowest since the pandemic, according to the data seen in the media reports. “Highway construction has fallen due to a slowdown in land clearance after the Model Code of Conduct kicked in and voting began on April 19,” a senior…
Ikea collaborated with Woodgreen Pets Charity recently to launch their pet collection ‘Utsadd’. This new collection offers a range of objects for cats and dogs imagined for ‘eating, sleeping, playing, and hiding’, and developed in collaboration with a team of veterinarians and pet experts. Cats and dogs which need to be rescued for re-settlement model this new collection. The Utsรฅdd range all pets essentials: in the 29-piece collection that includes striped bowls, a rattan dog bed and cushion, a tepee-like cat house and a series of soft dogs toys as well as a scratching board for cats. Each of the…
LAPP India, a leading supplier of cable and connectivity solutions for the transmission of data, signal and power, will be showcasing their products and solutions at ELASIA 2024, India’s premier electrical and electronics exhibition. The event will be held from May 24th to 26th, 2024, at the BIEC – Bangalore International Exhibition Centre. LAPP India will be highlighting a diverse range of products, including their well-known brands รLFLEXยฎ – Power & Control Cables, UNITRONICยฎ- Data & Communication Cables, ETHERLINEยฎ – Industrial Ethernet Cables and a range of accessories like glands, conduits, and connectors. One showcase will also be the newly…
Roadway Solutions India Infra, an infrastructure development company based in Pune, has been declared as the lowest bidder in two substantial infrastructure projects valued at Rs 4900 crore. These projects, commissioned by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), mark a significant milestone in the companyโs ongoing expansion and commitment to developing robust infrastructure across the nation. The newly secured projects include: Construction of access controlled Pune ring road in Pune district Package PRR E4 starting from Lonikand on EPC mode valued at Rs 2251 crore. Construction of access controlled expressway connector to Hindu Hrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg…
Signaling a shared commitment towards carbon neutrality, Dow Chemical International Private Limited (Dow India), and Glass Wall Systems India signed an agreement for Dow to supply DOWSILโข Facade Sealants from Dow’s Decarbiaโข portfolio of reduced-carbon solutions, for Glass Wall System’s curtain wall system. A first-of-its-kind global initiative, this collaboration demonstrates an unwavering dedication from organizations in the building and infrastructure industry to reduce embodied carbon in building materials. Dow’s carbon neutral silicone sealants for building faรงades, verified through PAS 2060 Standard(1), have the unique advantage of a lower embodied carbon footprint due to Dow’s investments in the decarbonization of its…
Lucent Lighting has completed a lighting installation for The Boathouse Cafe, a new independent cafรฉ on the banks of the River Wey, which opened its doors last year to introduce Soulspace, an independent membersโ club, coworking space, event hire area and cafรฉ. The Boathouse features beautiful, sustainable design from the Interior Design agency Raw Clay that uses natural materials and responsible sourcing, taking inspiration from the river. Lighting Design studio Mistry Lighting created a lighting scheme which encompasses the entire building, featuring architectural lighting, hospitality lighting and commercial lighting. Mistry Lighting specified elegant lighting solutions from Lucent Lighting to meet…