The Acromart Journal
Expert guides for contractors and homeowners across India
RERA Defect Liability Period: What Every Builder and Homebuyer Should Know
The RERA Act provides an important protection for homebuyers against certain structural defects and other specified defects in workmanship, quality and services. Learn how the five-year defect liability period works, what builders must do, what homebuyers should document and why quality construction materials matter.
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Construction Quality Comes Under Judicial Scrutiny: Why Certified Materials and Quality Control Matter
Cracks appearing on a newly constructed cement road within a short period can raise serious questions about material quality, design, workmanship, supervision and maintenance. The Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench has highlighted the importance of accountability and quality control in public infrastructure, offering important lessons for contractors, suppliers and construction material buyers.
India’s Cement Demand Remains Strong: Market Outlook for Builders, Contractors and Material Traders
India's cement market continues to benefit from infrastructure spending, housing construction and real estate activity. With cement production reported at 42.8 million tonnes in April 2026 and industry expectations of around 7–8% volume growth in FY27, builders, contractors and material traders need to understand demand, pricing, supply and procurement trends.
PMAY Housing Construction Crosses Major Milestone: How Government Housing Schemes Are Driving Building Material Demand
PMAY housing construction continues to support India's residential construction ecosystem. With 99.25 lakh PMAY-Urban houses reported completed and 3.13 crore PMAY-Gramin houses completed out of 3.91 crore sanctioned houses, government-led housing is generating demand across cement, steel, bricks, blocks, plumbing, sanitaryware, doors, windows and electrical materials.
Government Digitises PMGSY Road Construction Process: How Digital Monitoring Could Transform Rural Road Procurement
The Government of India is strengthening the digital monitoring of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) road construction. Discover how digital project monitoring, quality tracking and transparent procurement can improve rural road development and create opportunities for construction material suppliers through Acromart.
Howrah–Chennai Railway Corridor Expansion to Boost Construction Demand
Railway infrastructure expansion along the Howrah–Chennai corridor is creating potential opportunities across India's construction supply chain. Explore how third- and fourth-line projects can influence demand for TMT steel, cement, concrete, aggregates, railway construction materials, electrical systems, engineering products and construction equipment.
NH-22 Four-Laning Project in Bihar: ₹3,590.73 Crore Investment and Construction Material Demand
The ₹3,590.73 crore NH-22 four-laning project in Bihar is set to strengthen road connectivity toward the Nepal border. Explore the project, its potential impact on regional connectivity, and the major construction materials required for highway development, from aggregates and bitumen to cement, TMT steel, concrete, pipes and road safety products.