Ferguson UNITED STATES: Ferguson, America’s leading plumbing distributor, reported robust demand from infrastructure and municipal projects even as a sluggish housing market and margin pressures weighed on overall returns. For the year ending October 9, 2025, Ferguson’s net sales reached US$30.8 billion, up 3.8% from the previous year, with organic growth of 3.2% and acquisitions contributing 1%. Q4 saw Waterworks sales rise 12% and HVAC sales 5%, reflecting strong non-reside

Japan JAPAN: The Bank of Japan kept its policy rate steady at 0.5% on Friday, following a 7-2 majority vote, with dissenters proposing a...

India And Israel Sign Bilateral Investment Agreement India/Israel: India and Israel have signed a Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) in...

Villeroy & Boch Reports First-Half 2025 Revenue Growth UK: Villeroy & Boch reported a 12.1 percent increase in revenue for the first half...

Geberit SWITZERLAND: Building materials supplier Geberit reported weaker-than-expected Q2 earnings as Europe’s construction sector...

Kohler INDIA: Kohler’s India export plans face uncertainty as proposed 25% US tariffs on Indian electronics, including its products,...

Roca Group Acquires Majority Stake in Antonio Lupi Design to Strengthen Premium Brand Portfolio Spain: Roca Group has acquired a majority...

Lennox UNITED STATES: Lennox International Inc. (NYSE: LII) saw its share price rise 4.05% in pre-market trading after announcing strong...

Olimpia Splendid Perfromance in 2024 ITALY: Olimpia Splendid closed the 2024 fiscal year with stable revenues of €113 million, slightly...

Al-Futtaim to Acquire 49.95% Stake in Cenomi Retail Saudi Arabia: Al-Futtaim, a private business group based in the United Arab Emirates,...

US DIY Giant Home Depot to Acquire GMS in USD 5.5 Billion Deal USA: US DIY Giant Home Depot has agreed to acquire building products...

Australia: Reece Limited has issued its trading update for the financial year 2025, reporting continued pressures across its key markets...

Johnson Controls-Hitachi Reports Rise in Quarterly and Annual Profit India: Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning India reported a...

Villeroy & Boch Reports 33.2% Revenue Growth in Q1 2025 Following Ideal Standard Acquisition Germany: Villeroy & Boch recorded a 33.2%...

Victorian Plumbing Reports Strong Half-Year Results, Plans Homewares Launch Under MFI Brand UK: Victorian Plumbing Group has reported...

Blue Star Reports Rise in Quarterly and Annual Profit India: Blue Star Ltd reported a 21.47% increase in consolidated net profit for the...

Voltas Reports Rise in Profit for March Quarter and FY25 India: Voltas reported a net profit of INR 236 crore (USD 28.3 million) for the...

Carrier Reports Q1 2025 Results with Higher Earnings and Margin Expansion USA: Carrier Global Corporation reported net sales of USD 5,218...

Beijer Ref Reports Q1 2025 Sales and Profit Growth Sweden: Beijer Ref reported net sales of S EK 8,898 million (USD 832 million / EUR 777...

LG Electronics Halts IPO Plans for Its India Unit India: LG Electronics has temporarily halted its initial public offering (IPO) plans...