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JSW ONE EXPANDS PRIVATE BRAND PORTFOLIO WITH THE construction industry, urban expansion, ongoing infrastructure
LAUNCH OF JSW ONE CONCRETE projects, and government-led initiatives. With our increased scale
JSW One Platforms, the B2B e-commerce arm of the JSW Group, in the Indian B2B industry and our expertise
has launched JSW One Concrete, a ready-mix concrete solution in delivering quality, reliability, and on-time
tailored to address the growing needs of the construction sector. delivery, JSW One Concrete complements
This addition strengthens JSW One’s private brand portfolio and our existing offerings and supports our vision
underscores its focus on addressing challenges such as quality, of building a comprehensive, value-driven
consistency, and delivery efficiency in construction materials. platform for industrial and construction
Initially launched in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, JSW One materials.”
Concrete aims to expand into the top 20 ready-mix concrete- JSW One Concrete is built on the promise
supplying cities by FY 2027, which collectively account for ~50% of quality and on-time in-full (OTIF) service delivery, ensuring
of India’s total RMC market share. Designed for contractors, contractors and builders can meet tight deadlines without
builders, developers, architects, structural engineers, and project compromising standards.
management consultants, the product ensures a targeted rollout By leveraging JSW Group’s in-house capabilities, including cement,
with plans for phased scaling across the country. GGBS, and chemical admixtures, the product ensures reliability
Gaurav Sachdeva, CEO, JSW One Platforms, said, “The demand and consistency, addressing trust issues that often impact the
for concrete in India is rising quickly, fuelled by the country’s growing industry.

INTERARCH TO BOOST CAPACITY WITH PHASE 2 EXPANSION Led by Engr. M. Rajan, a highly experienced structural engineer,
IN ANDHRA PRADESH AND KICHHA PLANT UPGRADE the centre will focus on providing value-engineered solutions
Interarch Building Products Limited a leader in the Pre-Engineered for heavy industries, high-rise structures, commercial buildings,
Buildings (PEB) and steel structure industry, has announced the and data centres. The R&D centre’s goal is to reduce project
commencement of Phase 2 construction at its South India timelines by up to 30% and enhance the capabilities of Interarch’s
manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh. This expansion follows engineering teams across India.
the successful ramp-up of Phase 1 in September 2024 and is Commenting on the developments, Arvind Nanda, Managing
expected to be operational by April 2025. Phase 2 will replicate the Director, Interarch Building Products Ltd., said, “The Phase 2
capacity of Phase 1, further strengthening Interarch’s production expansion and Kichha plant upgrade are
capabilities in the region. critical milestones in our growth journey,
In addition to the Andhra Pradesh expansion, Interarch is also positioning us to meet the increasing
upgrading its North India manufacturing facility in Kichha, demand for high-quality sustainable
Uttarakhand. This marks the second-largest expansion for the building solutions. Our aim for 2025 is to
Kichha plant since its 2021 upgrade. The enhancement will enable surpass an installed capacity of 200,000
the plant to handle multi-story buildings and heavy steel structures, metric tons annually.”
adding 20,000 metric tons of capacity. This upgrade will play a Gautam Suri, Whole Time Director, Interarch, added, “The
key role in supporting Interarch’s growing presence in the Indian launch of our R&D and Innovation Centre
market. With both expansions slated for completion by April 2025, in Chennai demonstrates our commitment
Interarch’s total installed capacity is expected to exceed 200,000 to innovation. We are focused on delivering
metric tons annually. cutting-edge solutions for industries such as
Interarch is also launching a dedicated Research and heavy industries, high-rise buildings, and
Development (R&D) and Innovation Centre in Chennai, aimed at data centres, setting new standards in the
advancing engineering design and manufacturing efficiencies. PEB sector.”

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