Paint prices may rise 2–5% in April if crude cost remains high

Paint prices in India could increase by 2 to 5 per cent in April if crude oil prices continue to remain at current...

Mercedes-Benz expands presence in Bengaluru

The luxury automotive landscape in India is witnessing a significant shift as younger professionals increasingly...

Crude Oil to remain under pressure in 2026

According to government data, during 2024-25 (April-March) India imported around 300 million metric tonnes of crude...

ICRA flags margin pressure for steelmakers despite 8% demand grow

Domestic steel demand is expected to remain healthy at around 8 per cent in FY2026; however, continued weakness in...

Cement prices to remain soft as rising supply

Cement prices are expected to remain under pressure in the coming months as rising supply and a surge in capacity...

GDP growth numbers for first half of FY26 expected at 7.6%

The domestic GDP growth in the first half of the current financial year, FY26, is expected to come in at 7.6 per...

Crude oil prices surge as US shutdown ends, experts bearish

US senators on Sunday reached a bipartisan deal to reopen the government after a record 40-day shutdown. The...

Enrty of uxury hotel in India to remain constrained: Report

The supply of luxury hotels in India is expected to remain constrained due to several high barriers to entry,...

Rural, urban housing and infrastructure to drive cement demand

Capacity additions in the Indian cement sector are likely to pick up across regions starting in the last quarter...

GST rationalisation to boost consumer sentiment and drive demand

The government's recent decision to rationalise Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates is likely to ramp up domestic...

Cement sector to see tepid Q2FY26 volumes, price gains offer reli

India's cement sector is expected to witness subdued volume growth in the second quarter of Financial Year 2026...

Cement prices to go up with 7-8% expected revival in volume

Cement prices in the country are expected to see a strong revival in the second half of FY26, with volumes likely to...