Flux-Core Wire: A Pragmatic Look at a Capex Bet

India’s infrastructure boom is creating tangible tailwinds for industrial consumables. Flux-cored welding wire, essential for efficient, high-strength welding in construction, shipbuilding, and heavy fabrication, is a direct beneficiary. However, a sound investment thesis requires looking past the generic “essential input” narrative to the harder questions of competitive advantage and execution.This…

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Beyond TiO₂: How Smart Substitution Drives Innovation and Resilience

In a world where supply chains are constantly tested, industries are looking beyond simple swaps to build real resilience. For manufacturers who have long depended on titanium dioxide (TiO₂) for whiteness and opacity, this presents a unique opportunity. The goal is no longer just to find an alternative but to…

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The Grain of Truth: How Metal Powder Microstructure is Unlocking the Next Generation of 3D Printing

For all the buzz around 3D printing complex, lightweight geometries, the conversation often skips the most critical starting point: the powder. In metal additive manufacturing (AM), the part is only as good as the powder it’s built from. It’s not just a feedstock; it’s the foundational DNA of the final…

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The New Physics of Cool: How Engineered Silicate Architecture is Redefining Coating Performance

A fundamental shift is occurring in the science of exterior coatings. Where “cool” technology once resided primarily in pigment selection, the new frontier lies in the structural engineering of the additive itself. Today’s leading formulations are no longer simple mixtures; they are precisely architected systems where particle design dictates holistic…

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Beyond Depleted Uranium: Tungsten Heavy Alloy as the Ethical, High-Performance Solution

In an era where defence technology evolves at breakneck speed, the quest for advanced materials must balance raw performance with profound responsibility. For decades, depleted uranium (DU) set the benchmark for armour-piercing penetrators, leveraging its exceptional density and pyrophoric properties. However, its legacy of radioactivity and toxic residue presents an…

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Mineral Innovation: How 20 Microns is Transforming India’s Paint Industry

The Indian paint industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, and minerals are at the heart of this change. Rising consumer expectations, stricter environmental norms, and the demand for paints that can withstand India’s diverse and challenging climate are reshaping the way paints are formulated. 20 Microns, India’s leading R&D driven…

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Innomet Advanced Materials: A Strong First Half and a Global Vision

Innomet Advanced Materials, a recently listed company on the NSE SME Exchange (INNOMET, ISIN: INE0S1D01010) reported impressive momentum in its first half (H1) results for FY26 , signaling a phase of accelerated growth and global outreach. The company, which focuses on specialty metal powders and tungsten heavy alloys (THA), reported…

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20 Microns expanded EBITDA margin in Q2 FY26

In a quarter when revenue was slightly down, 20 Microns, India’s leading R&D driven specialty industrial minerals company, reported higher profits on the back of normalisation of operating margins. Its EBITDA margin was impacted for the last few quarters due to logistics costs and was running below 13%. Improvement in…

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CL Educate Q2 FY26: DEXIT business leads EBITDA margin expansion

The Q2 results of CL Educate (BSE: 540403 | NSE: CLEDUCATE), a diversified education services company, show continued strong growth on the back of the acquisition of the digital exam business, DEXIT GLOBAL. Revenue for Q2 FY26 67% to Rs 164 crore, while EBITDA more than doubled to Rs 24…

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Innomet Advanced Materials Defence Order Book at Rs 8.1 crore

Innomet Advanced Materials Limited, our Investor Relations client listed on NSE SME exchange, recently informed the stock exchange in regard to its Order Book as on October 31, 2025: Defence Establishment Orders in THA* Vertical: Value of Rs. 8.1 crore Export Order in MP (Metal Powders) Vertical: Value of USD…

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