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Hindalco eyes Rs 1,000 cr revenue by FY29

Hindalco Indiustries, the metals arm of Aditya Birla Group, is eyeing a Rs 1,000 crore of revenue by fiscal year 2029 with the launch of its Eternia experience centre in New Delhi on Thursday.Eternia is among the fastest-growing players in the system aluminium windows segment, recording nearly 65% CAGR growth over the last three years, the company said. The revenue target would largely be driven by rapid category growth, an expanding nationwide partner network, and strengthened manufacturing capabilities.The windows and façade segment in India represents an estimated ₹40,000 crore market opportunity and remains largely unorganised, with premium segments growing at nearly 15% CAGR, Hindalco said in a regulatory filing, citing rising demand for high-performance, design-led offerings."The building and construction sector is a critical pillar of India’s growth story, and we see significant opportunity in delivering high-performance, system-driven solutions to this evolving market," said Satish Pai, Managing Director.The Eternia brand has positioned Hindalco to move up the value chain, from aluminium production to engineered building solutions. The metals major manufactures and distributes products through facilities located at Renukoot, Silvassa, Kuppam, and Alupuram.The company has also built a manufacturing hub in Bilaspur, Gurugram, spanning 120,00 sq. ft. and a capacity to produce up to 250,000 sq. ft. of windows per month. The facility, Hindalco said, is strategically located to serve the rapidly growing North Indian market and improve delivery speed and responsiveness.The Gurugram facility also houses a R&D centre for ongoing product development and testing, along with a training centre.

Rolls-Royce eyes India engine MRO facility

India eyes Myanmar rare earths

New Delhi: Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing's ongoing India trip could open a major opportunity for New Delhi to harness rare earths from the neighbouring Southeast Asian country which to date are being extracted by China.Myanmar's Kachin and Shan states have massive deposits of rare earth elements including dysprosium and terbium used for permanent magnets for EVs, wind turbines, and defence items. The issue of India harnessing rare earths from Myanmar will figure prominently on the agenda of the meeting between PM Narendra Modi and the visiting President here on Monday. The visiting leader will also address a business forum here.Also Read: NSA Ajit Doval calls on Myanmar President on his maiden visitCurrently, Myanmar's northern neighbour China has been extracting rare earths from the Kachin state, but the visit has provided an opportunity to push its initiative, according to a person familiar with the issue. The Myanmar Army has stepped up its offensive in the border areas which have rare earth deposits, but rebel groups have major influence there.India-Myanmar bilateral trade has expanded over the years, with annual trade growing 23% to touch $2.15 billion in FY25-Myanmar exports totalled $1.53 billion and Indian exports were at $614.3 million. In particular, pulses exports, comprising about 77% of Myanmar's exports to India, increased by 29% in FY25. India is the fourth-largest trading partner of Myanmar.Also Read: Myanmar President Aung Hlaing begins India visitThe rupee-kyat settlement has also been functional since January 2024. The scope for further expanding bilateral trade is significant, particularly if Myanmar could increase fuel and pharmaceutical imports from India under the rupee-kyat mechanism and against its beans and pulses exports in rupees. Indian-made medicines are widely used in Myanmar due to their affordability and quality.As per the Government of Myanmar's statistics, India is presently the eleventh-largest investor with an approved investment of US$782.821 million by 39 Indian enterprises, out of the total estimated investments of US$96.05 billion from 53 countries (as on 31st March, 2025).

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IPL: Will Buttler improve his modest record?

Ahmedabad: As the Gujarat Titans (GT) lock horns with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), all eyes will be on veteran batter Jos Buttler to bring his big-match experience to the pitch.Buttler, who has enjoyed a fine season with GT, is the most explosive out of the team's ever-reliable top-three of skipper Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and him. However, the English veteran has a very modest record in T20 tournament finals.Catch IPL live action hereIn eight T20 final appearances, Buttler has made just 167 runs at an average of 20.67 and a strike rate of 128.46, with best score of 39.However, Buttler faces a favourable match-up against RCB, having made 678 runs in 19 matches and innings at an average of 48.43 and a strike rate of almost 163, with two centuries and three fifties and best score of 106*.In 16 matches this season, Buttler has scored 507 runs at an average of 39.00 and a strike rate of 157.45, with four fifties and best score of 60. Squads: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Venkatesh Iyer, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, Romario Shepherd, Suyash Sharma, Kanishk Chouhan, Abhinandan Singh, Jordan Cox, Philip Salt, Richard Gleeson, Swapnil Singh, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Mangesh Yadav, Satvik DeswalAlso read: GT vs RCB in IPL 2026 Final: Two teams, two T20 philosophies, one championship Gujarat Titans Squad: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Nishant Sindhu, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Glenn Phillips, Anuj Rawat, Kumar Kushagra, Arshad Khan, Luke Wood, Connor Esterhuizen, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Shahrukh Khan, Kulwant Khejroliya, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar, Ashok Sharma.