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DRA Launches – Inara – Luxury Villa Projects in Chennai with an Investment of Rs. 100 Crores

DRA Launches – Inara – Luxury Villa Projects in Chennai with an Investment of Rs. 100 Crores

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Friday, Mar 07, 2025 16:03:06 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (NewsVoir)      •  Located in Navallur, the residential community comprises 118  luxury 3,4 & 5 BHK independent villas with exclusive land ownership. •  Sprawled across 6 acres of land, DRA Inara boasts of 50+ thoughtfully designed amenities with 3BHK homes starting at Rs. 1.70 crores. DRA, the pride of Chennai’s real estate, today announced the launch of its first-ever  luxury independent villa community- DRA Inara, in the city. The project boasts of 118 exquisite luxury units with complete and exclusive land ownership, a first-of-its-kind offering in the Chennai real estate market. With a significant investment of Rs. 100 Crores, DRA Inara is located in Navalur, one of the fastest growing micro-markets on Chennai’s IT c...
INDIAWOOD 2025: 25 Years of Driving Innovation in Woodworking & Furniture Manufacturing

INDIAWOOD 2025: 25 Years of Driving Innovation in Woodworking & Furniture Manufacturing

Architecture, Business & Finance, LIFE & ARTS, Lifestyle, News
NEW DELHI, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking a quarter-century of industry advancements & growth, INDIAWOOD 2025, the leading trade fair for woodworking and furniture manufacturing, will take place from March 6-9, 2025, at India Expo Mart & Centre (IEML), Greater Noida, Delhi NCR. As part of NuernbergMesse global woodworking portfolio, this milestone edition reflects India's emergence as a manufacturing powerhouse and a key global player in the furniture and woodworking industry. INDIAWOOD's 25-Year Legacy: From Local Showcase to Global Influence Since its inception, INDIAWOOD has shaped the industry's growth, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, technology leaders, and professionals on a single platform. Over the past two and a half decades, it has played a pivo...
BBMP to remove unauthorized OFCs in the month of March:

BBMP to remove unauthorized OFCs in the month of March:

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Bengaluru: Mar. 04: The "Unauthorized OFC Removal Drive—March 2025" has been set up by the BBMP in its limit, and the removal process has begun. The Chief Commissioner has issued a circular regarding the removal of OFCs installed illegally from 3rd March 2025 in the BBMP limit. Accordingly, OFCs installed illegally on the roads within the ward limits of all 8 zones of the city have to be removed, and the entire responsibility for this has been given to the Assistant Engineers (AE) and Junior Engineers (JE) of the wards. The Assistant Executive Engineers (AEE) have been instructed to supervise the process of the OFC removal drive. The unauthorized installation of cables on trees and electric poles in the zone limits, which are visible above the ground level, also spoils the beau...
Bosch Power Tools Launches New Hand Tools Range; Also Expands the Portfolio with Advanced Industrial Tools

Bosch Power Tools Launches New Hand Tools Range; Also Expands the Portfolio with Advanced Industrial Tools

Home Improvement, Lifestyle, News
The new range of tools aim to enhance safety, productivity, and precision across industries Bengaluru, Karnataka, India: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 5:46PM IST (12:16PM GMT) Bosch Limited, a leading global supplier of technology and services announces the launch of its latest Hand Tools for professionals and artisans, along with advanced Industrial Tools designed to simplify assembly line operations. The new offerings are engineered to enhance efficiency, precision, and user experience for industrial and professional applications. “At Bosch, we are dedicated to empowering professionals and artisans with tools that provide exceptional performance, durability, and safety. We are expanding our range of hand tools, designed with exceptional user ergonomics to meet the demands of high-voltage ...
Identity Cards for Street Vendors should be distributed quickly -Tushar Giri Nath

Identity Cards for Street Vendors should be distributed quickly -Tushar Giri Nath

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Bengaluru: March 03: BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath, instructed the officers to hand out identity cards to the street vendors identified through a survey in the BBMP limit. Addressing a meeting held at the BBMP head office today on various issues within the BBMP limit, he said that about 27,000 street vendors have been identified in all 8 zones under the BBMP limit and it was directed to distribute identity cards to all of them as soon as possible. The format of the identity cards for street vendors should be finalized and all of them should be given identity cards. After that, he directed that street vendors should be allowed to do business in the vending zones. Conduct the survey quickly: The BBMP is conducting a zone-wise survey to identify out-of-school childre...
Of Gross Office Leasing in last 2 Yrs, GCCs share at 37%, Bengaluru tops with 24 mn sq. ft.

Of Gross Office Leasing in last 2 Yrs, GCCs share at 37%, Bengaluru tops with 24 mn sq. ft.

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A total of 141.43 mn sq. ft. of gross office space was leased across the top 7 cities in 2023 & 2024 together Global Capability Centres (GCCs) alone leased approx. 52.88 mn sq. ft. in the last 2 Yrs. Bengaluru’s share alone in GCC leasing comprises a significant 46% among the top 7 cities, followed by Hyderabad with 19% share or approx. 10.06 mn sq. ft. If we deep-dive, gross leasing by GCCs in 2023 across the top 7 cities stood at approx. 24.5 mn sq. ft. which increased to 28.38 mn sq. ft. in 2024, a 16% yearly jump Increased govt. support for GCCs in Tier 2 & 3 cities (announced in the Union Budget recently) to help states attract and promote GCCs will further strengthen India’s position as a global business hub Incremental hiring across GCCs is anticipated to crea...
Dubai’s Residential Real Estate Market Surges – 55% Surge in Transactions, 44% Rise in Sales Value in October-December 2024: Square Yards

Dubai’s Residential Real Estate Market Surges – 55% Surge in Transactions, 44% Rise in Sales Value in October-December 2024: Square Yards

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Dubai, UAE, February 24, 2025 – During the October–December 2024 quarter, Dubai’s residential market recorded 33,110 registered transactions, representing a 55% year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase compared to the 21,405 transactions recorded during the same period in 2023. This growth in annual activity demonstrates strong buyer interest, while the minor quarterly adjustment indicates a steady, healthy market. The registered home sales value (GTV) for the quarter reached AED 65.23 billion, marking a 44% Y-o-Y increase over the AED 45.45 billion reported in October–December 2023. Average registered home sales value also adjusted slightly, coming in at AED 1.97 million, dropping marginally by 7%. Dubai Residential Real Estate Summary – October-December 2024 Oct-Dec 2024 July-Sept...
Birla Estates secures landmark booking value of  approx INR 500cr for third consecutive time with Phase 3 of Birla Trimaya in Bengaluru

Birla Estates secures landmark booking value of approx INR 500cr for third consecutive time with Phase 3 of Birla Trimaya in Bengaluru

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Underlines project success with approximately 90% of its launched inventory till date sold out Bengaluru, February 28 2025: Birla Estates Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aditya Birla Real Estate Limited (formerly Century Textiles and Industries Limited), announces the successful launch of Birla Trimaya Phase III – The Park, the latest addition to its highly sought-after project in North Bengaluru. Within 24 hours of the launch recording an impressive booking value of approximately INR 500 crores with the sale of over 300 units, validating the positive response from luxury homebuyers in the region. With this, the cumulative booking value achieved across all launched phases is approximately INR 1,500 crores with approx. 90% of units launched till date sold out, underlining t...
Dalmia Bharat to add 6 MnTPA Cement Capacity in Maharashtra & Karnataka

Dalmia Bharat to add 6 MnTPA Cement Capacity in Maharashtra & Karnataka

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Investment in alignment with the strategic goal of becoming a PAN India company and achieving 75 MnT capacity by FY28 Increases capacity primarily to meet growing demand in Western India along with existing regions Bangalore, 28th Feb 2025 : Dalmia Bharat Limited, one of India’s leading cement companies, through its subsidiaries, has announced a strategic investment of approximately Rs 3,520 Crore in the states of Maharashtra and Karnataka. As part of this initiative, the company will establish a 3.6 MnTPA clinker unit and a 3 MnTPA grinding unit at its existing Belgaum plant, Karnataka coupled with a new greenfield split grinding unit with a capacity of 3 MnTPA in Pune, Maharashtra. The capex will be funded through a combination of debt and internal accruals. With this expansion, Da...

Ikea (IKEA INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED)

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65 lakhs along with fine in respect of business license from IKEA of Dasarahalli zone. Payment of fees: Zonal Commissioner Girish. 65 lakhs along with fine related to business license at IKEA in Dasarahalli zone. Zonal Commissioner Girish said that they have paid the fee and renewed it. Ikea (IKEA INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED) is running a business in Dasarahalli zone, on date: 13th May 2022, business license has been obtained from the Corporation and has been renewed for 05 years. Further, on 08th January 2025, the site was visited and inspected by Health Officers and Medical Officers of Health. In this case 4021 HP horse power Aerated water, Soft Drinks & Bottled Water industries are found not to be licensed. In this regard notices have been issued for a total of 05 years from 2...