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Results preview: Cement companies may report profit boost amid price gains

Cement prices rose 6% YoY in Q1 FY26 while moderate volume growth and soft fuel costs are expected to aid profitability despite seasonal monsoon impact

Earnings recovery critical for market rerating, says Sailesh Raj Bhan

Equity markets have spent nearly nine months consolidating since June 2024, says Bhan

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The Foxconn order, to send back Chinese workers from India's iPhone plants, is among the many steps taken by China to hit India's growing export-oriented manufacturing sector

Leadership 'crisis' hits Tata Digital amid multiple top-level exits

Amreesh Kher's exit adds to CEO vacuum at Tata Digital amid employee concerns

Steep car discounts mark H1, two-wheeler sales hold firm in rural India

Passenger vehicle makers are offering deep discounts to clear unsold 2024 stock, while two-wheeler companies stay cautious amid steady demand and manageable inventories

Sunil Mittal, Warburg Pincus eye 49% in Haier India at steep discount

Haier's Chinese parent may offload 49% in Indian arm at ₹6,000 crore, far below its initial $2 bn ask; deal includes brand fees, staff equity, and a planned IPO within 2 years

At 90, Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama's succession test begins

The Indian government joins the Tibetan spiritual leader's birthday celebrations amid growing scrutiny over his succession and Beijing exerting pressure to control the reincarnation process

AGR dues: Vodafone Idea unlikely to get further relief or payment extension

"There may be some payment terms being proposed (by the company), but the question remains whether they'll be able to honour those payments," the official added

Consumer protection: Expert opinion crucial for replacing defective vehicle

Any defect identified by the expert would have to be rectified within one month, failing which compensation of ₹5,000 per day would be payable

Car price inflation may moderate 4.5% over 5 years as tech improves

While average selling prices rose 7.6% between 2019 and 2024 due to premiumisation and regulation costs, they are expected to rise more moderately at 4.5% CAGR till 2029

Hydrocarbon exploration auctions: ONGC may tie up with Petrobras, BP, RIL

ONGC targets full sweep of 25 blocks in country's largest exploration round

A true crisis of the commons: Climate change demands global consensus

In the IAEA report on Iran in May, its director-general flagged concerns of his inspectors on certain issues, including what it describes as the "rapid accumulation of enriched uranium"

Choking China+1? Chinese govt actions against Apple, Foxconn won't deliver

The Chinese elite has traditionally had a lofty disdain for India. You could argue that being five times bigger is a vast degree of superiority

Off the road: Vehicle pollution needs structured solutions, policy action

The proposed CAFE norms also show that addressing the problem needs a better approach

Waiting for India-US deal: The trade outlook remains uncertain amid delays

Nearly half of India's population depend directly or indirectly on agriculture for livelihood. There are also concerns in India about genetically modified food items that the US wants to push

Jane Street fallout: High-frequency trading, quant firms under lens

Sebi aims to stay proactive as firms expand in India

EC's voter verification drive stirs political pot ahead of Bihar polls

While the poll body insists its drive will ensure integrity of electoral rolls, the Opposition alleges it will disenfranchise millions from marginalised sections. Archis Mohan explains

Global companies keen on partnering NTPC for mega nuclear project

NTPC has secured most approvals, led by environment and forest nods, to proceed with construction of the country's newest nuclear-fired plant in Rajasthan

Gig work a challenge for sustained earnings and skill enhancement: Study

The study by the labour ministry-affiliated VV Giri National Labour Institute (VVGNLI) focused on the current scenario of gig workers and their socio-demographic

Urban consumption not growing as anticipated: CII President Rajiv Memani

Memani talked about issues ranging from India-US FTA to India's complex relationship with China and the labour code implementation