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TREESCAPES 2026 by CIFOR-ICRAF and ICAR Marks the First South Asian Congre
Updated : 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 23: In a bid to amplify agroforestry's contribution in India, the Centre for International Forestry Research - International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is all set to hos
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India Aviation Sector: ICRA maintains a stable growth outlook despite rece
Updated : 2 months ago IST
ICRA has maintained its stable outlook on the Indian aviation industry, even as it navigates a challenging period marked by operational disruptions and revised growth projections. While the industry is expected to face a significant net loss of Rs. 170-180 billion in FY2026, the outlook rema
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Centre likely to prioritise debt consolidation, capex push in Budget 2026:
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The government is likely to prioritise medium-term debt consolidation while sustaining a strong push for capital expenditure in the upcoming Union Budget for 2026-27, according to pre-Budget expectations outlined by rating agency ICRA.
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Domestic travel and business tourism to drive Indian hospitality revenues
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Indian hospitality industry is expected to sustain its revenue growth in FY2026, maintaining momentum despite the high base recorded in FY2025. According to an ICRA report, this growth trajectory finds support from domestic leisure travel, demand from meetings, incentives, conferences
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Road construction execution declines 12% YoY; Toll sector maintains stabil
Updated : 2 months, 3 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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Domestic natural gas consumption to surge by 3–4% in FY27 by expansion of
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The domestic natural gas consumption is expected to rebound and grow by 3-4 per cent year-on-year in FY2027 after witnessing a phase of near-term moderation in FY2026, according to a report by ICRA.
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ICRA projects fertiliser subsidy outlay at Rs 1.9 lakh crore for FY27
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Government of India's total fertilizer subsidy outlay is projected to remain substantial at approximately Rs 1.9 lakh crore for FY27, according to the rating agency ICRA. This forecast highlights a major fiscal commitment intended to maintain the affordability and availability of fertili
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Cement volumes to grow 6-7% in FY27; industry to add 85-90 MTPA capacity:
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India's cement industry is expected to witness steady growth in the coming years, with cement volumes projected to expand by 6-7 per cent in FY27, supported by sustained demand from the housing and infrastructure sectors, according to a report by rating agency ICRA.
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Domestic air traffic growth will be at 0-3% in FY26, down from earlier pro
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India's domestic air passenger traffic is expected to grow at a slower pace of 0-3 per cent in FY2026, sharply lower than the earlier projection of 4-6 per cent, due to multiple disruptions during the year, according to a report by ICRA.
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Proposed IBC amendments positive but miss real estate sector reforms: ICRA
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The proposed amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) are encouraging. They could help improve recovery rates and reduce resolution timelines. Still, credit rating agency ICRA noted that the changes do not address long-standing structural issues in the real estate sector, which
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InvITs, REITs distributions saw sharp surge in Q2 FY26 on strong asset per
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
India's Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) reported robust growth in distributions during the second quarter of FY2026, supported by strong operating performance across asset classes such as roads, power and energy, commercial real estate, tel
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ICRA flags margin pressure for steelmakers despite 8% demand growth in FY2
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Domestic steel demand is expected to remain healthy at around 8 per cent in FY2026; however, continued weakness in steel prices is likely to keep operating margins of steel producers under pressure, according to a report by rating agency ICRA.
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