Century Plyboards has projected over 15% revenue growth for the current fiscal year, driven by robust demand across its plywood, MDF, and laminates segments, alongside improved operational efficiencies and expanding market share in India's building materials sector.

India's building materials sector is set for a strong H2 FY26 recovery, with Century Plyboards, Cera Sanitaryware, and Kajaria Ceramics emerging as top stocks to watch as housing demand revives and urbanisation accelerates.

Berger Paints India reported a 23% decline in Q2 FY26 net profit to ₹206.4 crore, attributing the drop to prolonged monsoon conditions that dampened demand for paints and coatings across multiple markets despite managing modest revenue growth.

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India's construction sector is witnessing a paradigm shift as warehousing evolves from basic storage to a strategic asset, driven by rising costs, sustainability demands, and complex supply chains that are reshaping how projects are planned and executed.

India faces a severe affordable housing crisis with shortages projected to reach 30 million units by 2030, as supply-demand gaps widen due to weak private investment and regulatory challenges.

After strong increase in the previous two fiscal years, construction equipment sales were unchanged in the first quarter. Road building project awards slowed and elections lowered demand, causing this stalemate.

Over the last two years, India's real estate business has seen record sales, increasing demand for construction and sales skills. Since competent workers are scarce, consultancy companies and developers are hiring new graduates from business schools.

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