Build Connect 2026 to Focus on Dealer–Distributor Network as Steel and Construction Sector Scales Up

# Trade-led steel distribution expected to rise from 50 million tonnes in FY25 to nearly 70 million tonnes by 2030 as industry capacity expands India’s steel and construction materials sector is entering a phase of accelerated expansion, supported by rising production capacities and sustained domestic demand. According to BigMint, India’s steel production crossed 160 million tonnes in CY25, with installed capacity expected to move towards 300 million tonnes by 2030. Cement capacities are also expanding in parallel, driven by continued momentum in infrastructure development and housing. As capacity expansion gathers…

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​Neokred CEO Rohith Reji Secures Back-to-Back Forbes 30 Under 30 Wins, Cementing Status as a Fintech Disruptor

Rohith Reji, Co-founder & CEO of Neokred, has been featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 India 2026 list in the Finance & Fintech category.  This marks a rare, consecutive recognition for the young tech leader, following his inclusion in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list in 2025. The recognition highlights Reji’s pivotal role in architecting India’s next-generation Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and establishing Neokred as a formidable force in the B2B financial middleware space.  Architecting the Rails of Modern Finance Since its inception in 2019, Neokred has pivoted from a…

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SVC Bank Enters Landmark 120th Year: Blending a Century of Cooperative Trust with Future-Ready Digital Innovation

SVC Bank, formerly known as The Shamrao Vithal Co-operative Bank Ltd, a multi-state scheduled bank in India, commemorated its Foundation Day, marking the milestone of entering its 120th year of commitment to ethical banking, customer centricity, and inclusive financial growth. Founded in 1906, the Bank has consistently upheld the cooperative spirit while evolving with changing times to meet the financial needs of individuals, businesses, and communities. On this occasion, the Bank reflected on its history of service while reaffirming its focus on governance, digital initiatives, and customer experience. Over the years, SVC…

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Municipal Elections & Union Budget – And the Future of Pune Real Estate

– by Anil Pharande, Chairman – Pharande Spaces The elections for the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal (PCMC) governments that are happening right now are not just about politics in those cities. They're about the infrastructure, the cost of housing, and the future liveability of two cities that have become magnets for millions of Indians looking for jobs, homes, and a better quality of life. At the same time, with the Union Budget just weeks away, real estate industry stakeholders are waiting to see if the government finally puts affordable housing…

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