India’s manufacturing sentiment remains positive heading into the final quarter of FY26, with output holding steady and domestic demand looking supportive. The FICCI survey points to rising raw material costs, yet investment intentions stay intact, and firms are moving toward capacity expansion. Still, geopolitical tensions and labour shortages could disrupt momentum.
Construction is shedding its reputation for resisting new technology as AI startups step in to address labour shortages and speed up the sector’s digital shift. By bringing AI-powered tools to planning, execution, and operations, these startups aim to improve productivity, reduce delays, and make construction more data-driven—even in traditionally manual workflows.
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