India's Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation rate for September reached 5.49 per cent from 3.65 per cent in August, reflecting an uptick primarily due to higher food prices
A press release from the ministry said, "Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has put in public domain the Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024 for inviting comments/suggestions of general public and the stakeholders, as part of pre-legislative consultation process."
This marks a slowdown following a compound annual growth rate of around 11 per cent between fiscals 2022 and 2024. Despite the tempered growth, the operating profitability of cement companies is anticipated to remain stable at Rs 975-1,000 per tonne, which is above the decadal average of Rs
In terms of the overall WPI, the index for all commodities reached 154.6 in September 2024, registering a modest monthly increase of 0.06 per cent from the 154.5 recorded in August.
The infrastructure and construction sector experienced a notable shift, with a major surge in power projects helping to offset an overall decline in new investments in September.
Every time Babar has failed with the bat after that, the scrutiny surrounding his form has grown. On a flat pitch against England, he looked out of form, managing just 35 runs in two innings.
As the earnings season begins and companies start reporting their financial results, the Nifty 50 index is projected to deliver a revenue growth of 4.5 per cent for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2025 (FY25), according to a report by Axis Securities.
India's mining and construction equipment (MCE) industry is poised for significant growth, with localisation levels expected to increase to 70-80 per cent in the next 5-7 years, highlighted ICRA in a report.
India's net direct tax collection for the financial year 2024-25 has seen a significant surge, with an increase of 18.35 per cent to almost Rs 11.26 lakh crore year on year, as of 10 October, the data from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) shows.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) once again reconstituted its selection committee on Friday when they suffered a thumping defeat against England in the Multan Test.
The total registered home sales value surged by 10 per cent, reaching an impressive Rs. 48,409 crore, reflecting a growing demand for residential properties in the region.