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Dec 19, 2025


GST 2.0 in Effect From September 22: Air Conditioners Among Many Other Appliances Get Cheaper
GST 2.0 INDIA: India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) system has been simplified under GST 2.0, effective September 22, with three main...
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Sep 21, 20251 min read


Eastside Kitchen & Bath Unveils New Brand and Website
Eastside Kitchen & Bath UNITED STATES: Eastside Kitchen & Bath has launched a new brand identity and website, reflecting its mission to...
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Sep 21, 20251 min read


Pakistan, Uzbekistan to Jointly Manufacture Solar Water Heaters
Pakistan, Uzbekistan to Jointly Manufacture Solar Water Heaters Pakistan and Uzbekistan: Pakistan and Uzbekistan are considering joint...
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Sep 18, 20251 min read


Himacs Sinks and Basins Gain SCS Certification
HIMACS SPAIN: The full range of Himacs basins and sinks, designed and produced by Lx Hausys, has obtained SCS certification, confirming...
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Sep 18, 20251 min read


Waters Baths of Ashbourne Appoints Paul Harris as First Head of Sales for UK and Ireland
Waters Baths of Ashbourne Appoints Paul Harris as First Head of Sales for UK and Ireland UK and Ireland: Waters Baths of Ashbourne has...
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Sep 18, 20251 min read


India and UAE to Finalise Local Currency Trade and Payment System Integration
India and UAE to Finalise Local Currency Trade and Payment System Integration India/UAE: India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set...
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Sep 18, 20251 min read


Daikin India Opens Nairobi Office, Aims to Lead Kenya’s AC Market
Daikin India Opens Nairobi Office, Aims to Lead Kenya’s AC Market India: Daikin Air Conditioning India Pvt. Ltd. (DAIPL), a fully owned...
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Sep 18, 20251 min read


Portugal Secures EUR 1.34B EIB Funding for 12,000 Affordable Homes
Portugal Secures EUR 1.34B EIB Funding for 12,000 Affordable Homes Portugal: Portugal secures EUR 1.34 billion in European Investment...
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Sep 18, 20251 min read


Lucent Building Supply Opens Showroom for Heat Pumps in Albany
Lucent Building Supply Opens Showroom For Heat Pumps in Albany USA: Lucent Building Supply has opened a new 1,200-square-foot showroom at...
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Sep 18, 20251 min read


Ariston Opens USD 20 Million Water Heater Plant in Egypt
Ariston Opens USD 20 Million Water Heater Plant in Egypt Egypt: Ariston Group has inaugurated a new water heater factory in 6th of...
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Sep 18, 20251 min read


Air-conditioner makers begin pre-booking ahead of GST rate cut
Air-conditioner makers begin pre-booking ahead of GST rate cut India: Manufacturers and dealers of room air-conditioners in India have...
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Sep 18, 20251 min read


Ace Hardware Partners with DoorDash for Nationwide Delivery in the US
Ace Hardware Partners with DoorDash for Nationwide Delivery in the US USA: Ace Hardware has entered into a partnership with DoorDash to...
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Sep 18, 20251 min read


B&Q plans to cut more than 650 jobs in UK restructuring
B&Q plans to cut more than 650 jobs in UK restructuring UK: B&Q has announced proposals to remove 672 job roles across its 318 stores and...
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Sep 18, 20251 min read


Adeo Introduces Professional Brand Megabud in Ukraine
Adeo Ukraine: French DIY group Adeo has launched a professional format brand called Megabud in Ukraine. The first Megabud store opened in...
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Sep 17, 20251 min read


LG Advances HVAC Research by Collaborating with Universities Globally
LG South Korea: LG Electronics has launched joint research initiatives with several universities globally to enhance efficiency and...
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Sep 17, 20251 min read


LIXIL to Standardize Use of “PremiAL” Recycled Low-Carbon Aluminum Across All Products
Use of “PremiAL” Recycled Low-Carbon Aluminum Japan – LIXIL Corporation, a leading maker of pioneering water and housing products, has...
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Sep 17, 20252 min read


Xiaomi Targets Growth in China’s Air Conditioner Market
Xiaomi Targets Growth in China’s Air Conditioner Market China: Goldman Sachs anticipates that Xiaomi is launching a new phase of...
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Sep 17, 20252 min read


Indian Government Reopens PLI Scheme for White Goods, Boosting AC and Appliance Stocks
Indian Government Reopens PLI Scheme for White Goods, Boosting AC and Appliance Stocks India: Shares of air-conditioner and consumer...
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Sep 17, 20251 min read


RAK Ceramics Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
RAK Ceramics Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results UAE: RAK Ceramics PJSC announced its financial results for the second quarter ending 30...
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Sep 17, 20251 min read


India’s Luxury Housing Boom Drives Surge in Demand for Premium Home Products
India’s Luxury Housing Boom Drives Surge in Demand for Premium Home Products India: India’s luxury real estate sector is witnessing...
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Sep 17, 20251 min read
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