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India’s Central Public Works Department lifts ban on use of timber in building construction

06-07-2020
India, Ban, Timber, Construction

After over 25 years, the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) in India has ended a ban on the use of timber in its construction projects. This comes after the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) asked for the ban to be lifted to spur the economy, create jobs and encourage farmers to plant more trees. The use of timber in …

India government to consider investing US$10 to $11 billion to boost domestic production of furniture

09-06-2020
India, government, investment, furniture production

The government of India is considering proposals to invest US$16 to $17 billion to boost domestic production of various consumer items, including furniture, air conditioners and its components, and leather footwear. This is to reduce import dependence and increase exports, other measures may include duty hikes, reported Times of India on 3rd of …

Indian government introduces 20 trillion rupee (US$264bn) stimulus package

26-05-2020
India, stimulus package, restriction on movement, coronavirus

The Indian government imposed restrictions on movement until 17 May. However, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade identified some sectors where limited activity should be allowed and these include timber, plywood and wood-based industries as they provide packaging material to drug and food companies. The lockdown has …

India: Exports in March contracted by 35%

14-05-2020
India, manufacturing, exports, housing, impact, coronavirus, pandemic, lockdown

After 30 days of the 40-day lockdown to control the spread of coronavirus, the two western states of Maharashtra and Gujarat have so far accounted for more than half of the nationwide infections and almost 80% of the fatalities, reported ITTO. Manufacturing at 4-month low While the manufacturing sector was largely unaffected by the impact of …

India to investigate alleged dumping of MDF from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia

29-04-2020
India, Greenply, Greenpanel, Century Plyboards, MDF, fibreboards, anti-dumping, furniture, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia

Greenply Industries, Greenpanel Industries and Century Plyboards have filed application to commerce ministry's probing arm DGTR to start anti-dumping investigation on imports of "plain medium density fibre board of thickness less than 6 mm" imported from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, reported India’s Economic …

India's increased import duty an issue for Ikea

17-03-2020
Indian, import duties, furniture, IKEA

In the latest budget the Indian government increased import duties on furniture from the present 20% to 25%, a move aimed at supporting domestic SME furniture makers, reported ITTO. It has been reported that an executive of Ikea, which has stores in India, met with the government to explain the increase will impact its business which is centred …

Indian state of Gujarat to build more particleboard plants in 2020

06-02-2020
India, Gujarat, particleboard, manufacturing, new plants

Due to a perceived increase in availability of raw wood materials from local sawmills, the Indian state of Gujarat is expected to build more particleboard plants this year. Gujarat is a pioneer in particleboard manufacturing and holds major market share in the country, reported Ply Reporter. There are currently more than two dozen lines producing …

India government may impose curbs on furniture imports to bolster local manufacturing

04-02-2020
India, curbs, furniture imports, China, domestic manufacturing, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade

The government is likely to impose restrictions on furniture imports in bid to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce inbound shipments of non-essential items, an official said. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has suggested to its commerce counterpart to put the restrictions, reported Business Standard from New …

India's American hardwood lumber and veneer imports on track to have a record year

17-01-2020
Furniture market, India, AHEC, hardwood lumber, veneer, exports, red oak, INDIAWOOD, furniture manufacturing

A booming furniture market is expected to drive up demand for American hardwoods in India this year, according to the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), the leading international trade association for the American hardwood industry. With the total value of American hardwood lumber and veneer exports to India reaching USD 5.272 million in the …

The Outdoor Classroom in Pune, India / Studio Inifinity

13-01-2020
Kindergarten, India, timber, wood, design, material, aesthetics, child-centric approach

The client approached architect firm Studio Infinity with a requirement to design a pre-primary school for about 80-100 students on a site, which was part of a commercial building abutting a large residential colony. The client (already having two operational schools) gave a very clear brief for this new addition. She wanted a school that will …

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