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Cement prices likely to rise sharply in early 2026 despite capacity additi
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The cement industry is likely to witness a round of sharp price hikes in the first quarter of calendar year 2026, supported by seasonally strong demand and a delayed impact of large capacity additions, according to a report by HSBC Global Investment Research.
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Air conditioners price likely to rise 7-8% this season due to new star rat
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Consumers planning to purchase room air conditioners (RACs) may have to prepare for higher prices from this year, as the industry is expected to implement price hikes of 7-8 per cent on new models starting January 2026, according to a report by Equirus.
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100% hike in financial assistance under schemes of Dept of Ex-Servicemen W
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The increased assistance is being provided under schemes implemented by the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare through the Kendriya Sainik Board.
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Pakistan: Government inefficiency sparks province-wide bakery shutdown in
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Bakers in Peshawar have begun an indefinite strike against a ban on flour transport from Punjab and delays in issuing new price lists. The Nanbai Association says soaring flour prices and administrative action have made business unsustainable and demands immediate government intervention.
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West Bengal: ASHA workers protest for allowance hike in Kolkata
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
ASHA workers from West Bengal staged a protest in front of the Swasthya Bhawan in Salt Lake on Wednesday to press for their demands, including a hike in the allowances. The police were deployed to stop them by barricading the road.
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Samsung signals Galaxy S26 price hikes amid surging AI chip costs
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Ahead of the Galaxy S26 launch scheduled for next month, Samsung Electronics signaled that price increases for its upcoming flagship smartphones may be unavoidable as global semiconductor costs surge and internal divisions face mounting margin pressure.
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Road construction execution declines 12% YoY; Toll sector maintains stabil
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
M Rajashekar Reddy, Assistant Vice President & Sector Head, ICRA Ltd, said, "The outlook on the toll road sector remains stable, paving the way for sustained growth. On the back of benign WPI inflation, the inflation-linked toll rate hike is projected at around 3.2% for newer projects and 1.
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"Direct blow to common man": Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah corners Centre on s
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Oil marketing companies have raised the price of the 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder by Rs 111, effective immediately. Following this revision, the retail sale price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi now stands at Rs 1,691.50
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Commercial LPG cylinder costlier by Rs 111 from January 1, domestic prices
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The price of commercial LPG cylinders has been increased with effect from Thursday, January 1, bringing some cost pressure for hotels, restaurants and other commercial users at the start of the new year.
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Cigarette, gutkha prices set to rise as Centre sharply hikes excise duties
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Cigarettes and other tobacco products are set to become significantly more expensive from February 1, 2026, after the Centre announced a steep hike in excise duties, citing rising public health costs, and long-standing revenue leakages in the sector.
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From bonhomie to brinkmanship: India-US relations face test in Trump 2.0 e
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India-US relations in 2025 were marked by mixed signals, with public warmth between leaders overshadowed by rising trade disputes, tariff hikes, and disagreements over mediation claims, even as both sides continued strategic engagement and described the partnership as "special."
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Indian Railways rationalises fare structure; marginal hike from December 2
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Under the revised fare structure, there is no change in fares for suburban services and Season Tickets, including both suburban and non-suburban routes.
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