Housing inventory: Unsold homes rise 4% across top cities; new supply continues to outpace demand
Unsold housing inventory in India’s top seven cities rose 4% last year, reaching over 5.76 lakh units as new supply outpaced buyer demand. Housing sales ...
Cigarette tax hike: Experts warn of surge in illicit trade; fear major revenue losses for government
Experts warn that a significant tax hike on cigarettes, coupled with a new excise duty structure, could fuel illicit trade and lead to substantial revenue ...
Insurance mis-selling: Irdai flags sharp rise in unfair practice complaints
Mis-selling remains a significant concern in India’s insurance sector, with complaints related to unfair business practices rising sharply in FY25. The regulator is urging insurers ...
Adani Group officially commences 570 MW Wangchhu hydro power project in Bhutan
Group has commenced the 570 MW Wangchhu Hydro Electricity Project in Bhutan, which was initially announced in early September 2025. The foundation stone for the ...
Trump says US to ‘run’ Venezuela, tap its crude reserves: Why it won’t matter much for India’s oil bill
US President Donald Trump has said America is taking temporary control of Venezuela, aiming to tap its vast oil reserves. Despite holding the world’s largest ...
US strikes Venezuela: Will the crisis have any ‘meaningful impact’ on India? GTRI advises caution
India’s economy and energy security remain unaffected by the Venezuelan crisis, according to GTRI. Despite past significant crude oil imports, New Delhi has drastically reduced ...
Anticipate government to go for 10% capex growth in budget: L&T CFO
Larsen & Toubro’s CFO R Shankar Raman anticipates a 10% rise in capital expenditure for FY27, expressing confidence that ample system liquidity will support government ...
Bandhan Bank loans grow 10% to Rs 1.45 lakh crore in December quarter; deposits up 11%
Bandhan Bank saw a 10 percent rise in loans and advances for the December 2025 quarter. Total deposits grew by 11.1 percent year-on-year. Retail deposits ...
‘Lot that could go wrong’: Trump plans to tap Venezuelan oil reserves — what it means
Following the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro, President Trump aims to leverage the nation’s oil infrastructure. However, analysts suggest that significant increases in crude production ...
New seats, modern washrooms & more — Here’s how Vande Bharat Sleeper looks from inside! Rail minister Vaishnaw offers a glimpse
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled the new Vande Bharat sleeper train, promising enhanced comfort for overnight journeys with upgraded amenities like improved suspension and modern ...
