The cement demand in September remained below the market expectations due to heavy monsoons and region-specific challenges which impacted both trade and non-trade demand, highlighted a report by Axis securities.
While segments like value retail, jewellery, and luggage are poised to deliver strong growth, the footwear and quick service restaurant (QSR) sectors faced significant demand challenges due to factors such as heavy rainfall and weaker out-of-home consumption.
The Indian stock market has been experiencing heavy selling pressure since the beginning of October, driven by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) pulling out large sums.
Clashes between police and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activists continued at Islamabad's D-Chowk on Saturday. Heavy rainfall diminished the impact of police tear gas, allowing a surge of protesters to advance towards D-Chowk, according to a report by the Express Tribune.
People can be seen relocating to safe places due to floods caused by heavy water discharge from the Kosi Barrage in Birpur by relentless rainfall in the catchment areas of Nepal. Some rivers are at or above danger levels in many bordering districts.
Amid the heavy flood situations, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday left to inspect the flood-affected areas and check the relief work being carried out in the state, as per a release.
The Ministry of National Health Services and Regulations of Pakistan has issued an urgent advisory, warning of increased risk of dengue transmission due to heavy rainfall in the country.
Union Minister of Heavy Industries of Government of India & JDS leader H.D.Kumaraswamy criticised K C Venugopal on the issue of Vizag steel plant contract workers reinstatement within 48 hours of termination.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has issued warnings of possible heavy rainfall across various locations in Bagmati and Koshi urging people to exercise caution while travelling.
As several parts of Bihar are grappling with severe flooding due to heavy discharge of water from the Kosi Barrage in Birpur, Union Minister and BJP leader Nityanand Rai assured that the central government has made avail 'all possible help for Bihar'.
The company reported total sales of 2,15,034 vehicles, reflecting a 12 per cent decline compared to 2,43,024 units sold during the same period last year. The drop in sales was attributed to underperformance in both the commercial vehicle (CV) and passenger vehicle (PV) segments.