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Brigade Enterprises forays into Coimbatore housing, eyes ₹600 cr revenue

Realty firm Brigade Enterprises Ltd on Monday said it has launched its first housing project in Coimbatore for sale and expects a total revenue of Rs 600 crore from this upcoming property.

Adani urges India's rating agencies to broaden lens on infrastructure risk

The remarks come as India accelerates investment in ports, renewable energy, power transmission, digital infrastructure and manufacturing as it seeks to build a more developed economy by 2047.

Investments by PE/VC funds jump to $4.1 billion in July: Report

Private equity and venture capital funds' investments in India increased 3 per cent year-on-year to USD 4.1 billion in July, as per a report released on Monday.

Keep global outlook, stay rooted in our culture: Prez Murmu to NIFT grads

The President said that in this endeavour, students should maintain "a global outlook while remaining firmly connected to their roots and the core values of our culture".

Centre's FY27 fiscal deficit touches 26.8% of full year target at end July

In absolute terms, the fiscal deficit, or gap between the government's expenditure and revenue, was Rs 4,55,144 crore in the April-July period of the 2026-27 fiscal year

8 of 19 services sub-sectors post double-digit growth in June: MoSPI

The index of services production released on Monday for the third time on a trial basis showed eight of 19 service categories recorded double-digit growth in June this year.

Reforms, agile economic management bearing fruit: FM on 7.8% Q1 GDP growth

Nirmala Sitharaman said the reforms undertaken by the NDA government, together with an agile management of the economy, are bearing results, with real GDP growth coming in at 7.8% in April-June

India bloomed, doomsayers doomed: PM Modi on 7.8% GDP growth in Q1

The prime minister said that India's exemplary GDP growth during Q1 of FY 2026-27 is a "herculean feat"

SLC hopeful of retaining ICC Women's Champions Trophy hosting rights

The six-team T20 tournament, scheduled to be held in February 2027, is likely to be moved out of Sri Lanka due to government interference in the administration of SLC

South Eastern Coalfields, Mahanadi Coalfields IPO by year-end: CIL CMD

CIL Chairman and MD B Sairam said IPOs of two of its largest subsidiaries, South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL) and Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL), will be completed within the current financial year

Indian paddler Ankur bags maiden WTT title and doubles gold in Czechia

The world number 78 overcame third-seed Slovenian Deni Kozul 3-1 (9-11, 11-4, 11-5, 11-6) in the singles final to cap a remarkable campaign

Govt considering easing FDI norms in defence sector for overseas investors

The government is considering liberalisation of foreign direct investment (FDI) norms in the defence sector to further attract overseas investors, an official said on Monday.

Gujarat extends ban on sale of gutkha, paan masala till September 2027

The Gujarat government extended its ban on the manufacture, sale, storage and distribution of gutkha and tobacco-based paan masala until September 12, 2027

J&K MBBS, BDS interns begin indefinite strike, seek stipend hike to ₹30K

According to comparative figures displayed by the interns, Odisha tops the list with a monthly stipend of ₹44,319, followed by West Bengal at ₹43,099 and Assam at ₹35,000

Ex-mill sugar prices fall 30% to ₹47 per kg but retail rates yet to decline

Ex-mill sugar prices have dropped from ₹67 to ₹47 per kg after government measures, but retailers are holding on to costlier stocks, delaying a fall in retail prices

IOC boosted LPG output by 30% amid Iran war, refineries ran over capacity

Indian Oil ramped up LPG production and diversified crude sourcing as disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz threatened India's energy supplies amid the West Asia conflict

Nepal Army rescues 3 Indians from flood-hit Rasuwa village: Indian envoy

Three Indian nationals and a Nepali citizen were rescued from Chilime village in Rasuwa as the death toll from Nepal's flash floods crossed 900

Maharashtra govt approves recruitment of 5,012 assistant professors

The state government approved 5,012 assistant professor posts in non-government aided colleges, with mandatory CCTV recording of interviews to ensure transparency in recruitment

Expect everyone to act responsibly: SC refuses to ban CJP's march on Sep 5

The Supreme Court said protesters and law enforcement must maintain peace and follow the law, while directing the petitioner to approach its high-powered panel on Neet protests

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces hike in milk procurement price by ₹3 to ₹44

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced a second hike in Aavin milk procurement prices this month, raising the rate to ₹44 a litre to support dairy farmers