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Union minister Nitin Gadkari unveils futuristic roadmap Union minister Nitin Gadkari has outlined a bold vision to transform India’s transport landscape, with a focus on electric rapid mass transport, hyperloop corridors in urban centres, and ropeway and cable-car connectivity in remote regions. In an interview with news agency PTI, Gadkari said the government is working…

Six of India’s ten most valued companies collectively lost Rs 70,325.5 crore in market valuation last week, led by HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, as domestic equities slipped amid global uncertainty and investor caution.The BSE Sensex dropped by 626.01 points or 0.74 per cent during the week, weighed down by sustained foreign portfolio investor (FPI)…

Retail inflation is expected to remain comfortably within the Reserve Bank of India‘s (RBI) projections for the first quarter of FY26, supported by a favourable base effect and continued deflation in essential food items, according to a recent report by Bank of Baroda. As per news agency ANI, the central bank’s policy outlook currently pegs…

This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. Strong real estate activity backed by government housing schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is expected to keep cement demand buoyant in FY26, said a report by Axis Securities. The report projects a 7-8 per cent growth in cement demand this fiscal,…

The Centre has directed states and local authorities to take strict action against manufacturers and sellers of sub-standard helmets in a bid to enhance road safety for India’s over 21 crore two-wheeler users. In a statement issued Saturday, the department of consumer affairs, along with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), urged consumers to ensure…

Local gold prices in India are expected to remain firm in the second half of 2025, with a possible rise towards the psychological Rs 1,00,000 mark per 10 grams, according to a report by ICICI Bank Global Markets. Currently, the yellow metal is hovering in the Rs 96,500–Rs 98,500 range. “Local gold prices are expected…

India has officially reserved its right to impose retaliatory duties on the United States for placing a 25 per cent tariff on imports of Indian auto parts. However, an official has clarified that this step will not impact ongoing talks for a trade deal between the two countries, and is a procedural move under the…

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey Capital markets regulator Sebi stepped up surveillance for the stock market and warned that any kind of manipulation will not be tolerated. Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey made this clear on Saturday, a day after the regulator passed an interim order against US-based hedge fund Jane Street Group.Pandey said monitoring…

Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday raised concern over the growing number of poor people in the country, saying that wealth was increasingly being concentrated in the hands of a few. Speaking at an event in Nagpur, the road transport and highways minister stressed the need for decentralisation of wealth and inclusive economic growth. “Slowly…

Saudi Arabia, Russia, and six other key members of the OPEC+ group have announced rising oil production by 548,000 barrels per day (bpd) in August, more than what analysts had predicted. Experts were expecting the group to stick to an increase of 411,000 bpd, which had been the monthly target for May, June and July….