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Worst may be over for Asian Paints, but prospects still far from bright
Volume growth in low double digits and lower raw material costs lifted margins for Asian Paints, though management remains cautious amid intense rivalry and extended monsoon impact
 "Worst may be over for Asian Paints, but prospects still far from bright")
Household Income Survey: Getting responses to hard questions won't be easy
There is also a logistical challenge relating to the time of the day when the households should be visited
 "Household Income Survey: Getting responses to hard questions won't be easy")
DHL group to invest €1 billion across India units over five years
DHL Group plans to deploy EUR 1 billion in India over CY26-30, expanding warehouses, logistics hubs, automation, & green infrastructure as the country's fast-growing market boosts long-term confidence
 "DHL group to invest €1 billion across India units over five years")
Andhra eyeing investments worth ₹40 trn by 2029: N Chandrababu Naidu
Naidu outlines a tech-driven roadmap for the state - from AI data centers and quantum computing to green hydrogen and MSME-led industrial growth
 "Andhra eyeing investments worth ₹40 trn by 2029: N Chandrababu Naidu")
Flexicap funds, commodity ETFs emerge as new investor favourites
Smallcap, midcap funds see decline in interest
 "Flexicap funds, commodity ETFs emerge as new investor favourites")
Flexicap funds, commodity ETFs emerge as new investor favourites
Smallcap, midcap funds see decline in interest
 "Flexicap funds, commodity ETFs emerge as new investor favourites")
Low prices dampen sentiment in rabi sowing season despite good outlook
Things are in place for a good rabi harvest. But farmers must contend with poor prices for their kharif harvest. And that may have a knock-on effect on rabi prices in a vicious cycle
 "Low prices dampen sentiment in rabi sowing season despite good outlook")
Waiting for a reboot: Bengaluru's transport woes and the path to solutions
The third of a six-part series looks at Bengaluru's transport challenges and the way forward to resolve some of them
 "Waiting for a reboot: Bengaluru's transport woes and the path to solutions")
Rich IPO valuations: Track post-listing performance before investing
Better price points, aligned to fundamentals, tend to emerge once the initial hype fades
 "Rich IPO valuations: Track post-listing performance before investing")
IT recovery key for Info Edge as Q2 growth lags on weak hiring trends
Recruitment gains in non-tech, real estate, matrimony cushion impact of weak tech hiring
 "IT recovery key for Info Edge as Q2 growth lags on weak hiring trends")
Air India's losses 'dragged' down net profit in H1: Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines reported a 67.8% drop in H1 profit, citing Air India's losses and lower interest income as key factors
 "Air India's losses 'dragged' down net profit in H1: Singapore Airlines")
Billionaire Ranjan Pai's Manipal Group eyes Byju's parent in insolvency bid
The education and healthcare major has filed an EOI to join the resolution process for Think & Learn
 "Billionaire Ranjan Pai's Manipal Group eyes Byju's parent in insolvency bid")
India's warehousing sector sees absorption rebound on demand resurgence
Key micro-markets saw an increase in leasing activity, with e-commerce and 3PL players gaining momentum
 "India's warehousing sector sees absorption rebound on demand resurgence")
Mumbai to launch first residential drone-enabled deliveries in early 2026
SkyeAir and Siddha Sejal Group will introduce Mumbai's first drone-powered residential delivery service in early 2026, offering faster access to essentials, packages, and e-commerce orders
 "Mumbai to launch first residential drone-enabled deliveries in early 2026")
ONGC's KG basin crude output dips to 28K bpd; peak gas expected by mid-2026
ONGC now expects peak gas production of 10 mmscmd from KG-98/2 by mid-2026, even as crude output declines to 28,000 bpd, prompting well interventions and BP-led technical support
 "ONGC's KG basin crude output dips to 28K bpd; peak gas expected by mid-2026")
Registering property does not prove ownership, verify title before purchase
Lawful possession and an unbroken, valid chain of documents are other pre-requisites before registering a property, else ownership may not be guaranteed
 "Registering property does not prove ownership, verify title before purchase")
India's used car mkt hits 5.9 mn units as SUVs, premium models fuel growth
India's pre-owned car market is expanding fast as buyers prioritise SUVs, safer models, trusted brands, and certified dealers - signalling a shift from affordability to aspiration in FY25
 "India's used car mkt hits 5.9 mn units as SUVs, premium models fuel growth")
Chhattisgarh govt starts biggest copper concentrate export to China
Equipped with the latest cargo handling systems, rail connectivity, and multimodal integration, the facility enables industries to access global markets
 "Chhattisgarh govt starts biggest copper concentrate export to China")
MSMEs in Uttar Pradesh seek trade partners in Africa, Latin America
The Indian Industries Association (IIA) will host International Tourism & Hospitality Expo (ITH Expo 2025) in Varanasi from December 18 to19
 "MSMEs in Uttar Pradesh seek trade partners in Africa, Latin America")
'Everyone from outside is struck by Bihar's rural road connectivity'
In an exclusive interview with Aditi Phadnis, Bihar's Road and Infrastructre as well as Urban Development Minister Nitin Nabin enumerates the developmental strides the state has taken
 "'Everyone from outside is struck by Bihar's rural road connectivity'")