Page 170 - Press Trust Of India/1000

Cement majors post double-digit volume growth in Q3, eye price recovery

The companies remain optimistic of further improvement in demand and prices in the coming months, aided by benign inflation, supportive tax rationalisation measures and healthy infra-led growth

Negotiating trade deals from a position of strength, says Piyush Goyal

Goyal said India would face no difficulty in purchasing goods worth $500 billion from the United States over the next five years under a proposed bilateral trade pact

PM protected interest of farmers, workers: BJP chief on India-US trade deal

The Modi government "diplomatically and patiently" made a trade deal with the US, said the BJP president

India-US trade deal: Industry awaits clarity on agri products tariff cuts

What remains unclear is whether American soybean oil will be allowed on a quota basis with nil basic customs duty, and whether the 6.5 per cent agri and education cess will be exempted

After 11 years, law ministry hikes fees for govt advocates across courts

Law Ministry raises fees for central govt advocates after 11 years; Group A to get ₹21,600 per day, Groups B and C ₹14,400 per day for regular appeals and defended petitions

PSU banks profit to cross ₹2 trn milestone in FY26: DFS Secy Nagaraju

Stressing that the Indian banking sector is in good shape, he said credit growth of PSBs is at 12 per cent this year, which is tremendously "good"

L&T plans 32 MW data centre capacity by March-end, eyes electrolyser orders

In the semiconductor business, L&T is focusing on design-led chips and engaging with multiple customers, with most spending being expensed through the profit and loss account

Govt's FY27 capex to focus on highways, rail, metros: Expenditure Secy

The government has budgeted total expenditure in 2026-27 at over ₹53.47 trillion, of which about ₹12.22 trillion is projected to be the capital expenditure

I-T dept invites stakeholder views on draft rules under new Income Tax Act

As part of a wider consultative process, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) invites inputs and suggestions from stakeholders in the four major categories

Delhi 5-star hotel room prices surge as AI summit sparks record demand

The Summit has garnered strong interest from the global community, with over 35,000 registrations received ahead of the event

Union Budget reflects PM Modi's push to end 'policy ping-pong': FM

Framed as the first Budget of a new five-year fiscal cycle and the second quarter of the 21st century, it prioritises capital expenditure, infrastructure expansion and structural reforms

Govt to constitute high-level committee on banking soon: FM Sitharaman

We want the committee to tell us what kind of things we need to do so that banking is made available for funding Viksit Bharat, said FM

India's young and old increasingly embracing dining, travelling alone

Cafes, restaurants, boutique hotels and even travel apps are noticing the shift with spaces and services increasingly designed to cater to solo patrons

Inflation data, Q3 earnings likely to drive stock markets this week

Besides, geopolitical developments and Q3 earnings will also guide market movement during the week

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shines in ICC U-19 World Cup Team of the Tournament

The 14-year-old Sooryavanshi, who scored a majestic 175 from 80 balls in the final against England and was subsequently crowned Player of the Tournament

T20 WC: Siraj backs Ranji Trophy basics as blueprint for T20I bowling

Siraj, who came into the squad as a last-minute replacement for an injured Harshit Rana, said he did not think he would get into the playing XI immediately

J&K earns ₹2,152 crore from liquor shop auctions in two financial years

The government stated that no new JKEL-2 liquor licences are proposed to be issued in the next financial year

T20 WC: Axar Patel reflects on unexpected assistance from Mumbai surface

Despite the batting collapse on a tricky pitch, Axar said the team was confident of putting a competitive total on board

Sun Pharma to maintain disciplined approach for acquisitions: Chairman

Dilip Shanghvi said that the firm will maintain a disciplined approach when it comes to acquisitions in order to allow the business to grow organically while remaining attractive for shareholders

Triumphs and tragedies: The extraordinary journey of India's first railway

However, this historic milestone achieved by the then-East Indian Railway (EIR) was preceded by a series of unfortunate events that delayed its arrival on the country's landscape