Why Building A House In 2026 Will Get Costlier Despite GST Cuts And Lower Cement Prices

Why Building A House In 2026 Will Get Costlier Despite GST Cuts And Lower Cement Prices

Last Updated:March 25, 2026, 11:08 IST Despite GST cuts on cement and key materials, rising labour costs and global price pressures are pushing construction expenses higher, adding to the burden on homebuyers in 2026 Compared to 2025, the construction sector is seeing mixed trends. While prices of cement, steel and diesel dipped slightly (1-6%), key…

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Pamban Bridge Gets Conditional Nod Even As Safety Commissioner Calls It ‘Bad Example of Constructing An Important Structure’ – News18

Pamban Bridge Gets Conditional Nod Even As Safety Commissioner Calls It ‘Bad Example of Constructing An Important Structure’ – News18

Last Updated:November 28, 2024, 01:59 IST While authorising the bridge’s commercial use for passenger trains, the Commissioner of Railway Safety imposed specific stipulations that must be met before operations commence The report meticulously documents violations, ranging from non-standard design approaches to substandard welding techniques that could reduce the bridge’s stress-carrying capacity by 36%. Representational image/News18…

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