Though state-level spending continued to decline, dropping by 3.8 per cent compared to last year, a few states, including Punjab, Assam, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan, showcased resilience by recording double-digit growth in Capex during the first half of the year, highlighting regio
"While rise in prices of key construction materials was relatively modest over the last year, labour costs have been driving the overall cost of construction upward," said Badal Yagnik, Chief Executive Officer, Colliers India.
The sales value also fell 15 per cent to Rs. 15,739 crore, down from Rs. 18,505 crore in the corresponding quarter last year, indicating a yearly dip in the average home sales value by 7 per cent to Rs. 62 lakh.
Coal imports for blending purposes decreased to 9.79 MT compared to last year which was 10.70 MT indicating a decline of 8.5 per cent during the same period, the Ministry of Coal said in a release.
Speaking to ANI, Deo emphasised efforts made by the Odisha government in millet promotion, noting that the state launched the Millet Mission last year and is now hosting a two-day international conference.
Last year's singles champion and Serbian tennis legend, Novak Djokovic, will not be competing in the tournament due to an injury, which also caused him to withdraw from the Paris Masters competition. The seven-time champion in the season finale, Djokovic holds a great 37-9 win-loss record th
The Indian life insurance sector recorded a robust year-on-year (YoY) growth in new business premiums (NBPs) for October 2024, with premiums increasing by 13.16 per cent compared to the same period last year, Life Insurance Council observed in its October 2024 business report.
RCB's retention strategy is built on trust and confidence in a core that has developed a strong bond over the past two seasons and came together last year to showcase its limitless potential and deliver a historic title.
Arjun Erigaisi, participating in his first home tournament since his historic 2800 ELO Rating, beat compatriot Vidit Gujrathi after five hours of end-to-end action in the opening round of the Chennai Chess Grand Masters 2024 in Chennai on Monday to mark a positive start. Arjun will be aiming
Mohammed Shami has been dealing with an ankle injury that has kept him out of action since November last year. Despite showing positive signs of recovery, Shami has not been included in Bengal's squad for the next two matches of the Ranji Trophy, where they will face Karnataka and Madhya Pra
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Saturday issued a response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating he was pleased to clarify "misconceptions and factual errors" and shared the initiatives implemented by the Congress government since it took office in December last year.
Overall coal production in India in October has touched 84.45 million tonne, surpassing the 78.57 million tonne of the corresponding month last year, registering an increase of 7.48 per cent.