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India's housing markets see sales slowdown in Q3 2025: Housing.com
Residential sales across India's top eight housing markets stayed flat in Q3 2025 as rising land prices, construction costs, and inflation continued to weigh on affordability
 "India's housing markets see sales slowdown in Q3 2025: Housing.com")
Corporate affairs ministry reworking PM internship scheme guidelines
This comes as MCA is placing first batch of interns as it races for full roll out
 "Corporate affairs ministry reworking PM internship scheme guidelines")
Festive season, GST relief boost per-credit card spend by 15% annually
Credit card spending zoomed during the festival season, aided by a rationalisation of GST rates, with private lenders leading the way
 "Festive season, GST relief boost per-credit card spend by 15% annually")
NITI panel calls for reset of 200+ quality orders stifling factory output
High-level panel led by NITI Aayog's Rajiv Gauba proposes scrapping or easing QCOs on over 200 products to cut compliance burden and boost manufacturing competitiveness
 "NITI panel calls for reset of 200+ quality orders stifling factory output")
The slow energy switch: IOC, BPCL, HPCL need faster ride to net-zero goals
Given their outsized contribution to air pollution & net-zero targets, state-run oil firms must accelerate cuts in greenhouse gas emissions. The country's hobbling renewable projects may delay plans
 "The slow energy switch: IOC, BPCL, HPCL need faster ride to net-zero goals")
Nadar family tops philanthropy list again with ₹2,708 crore donations
HCL founder Shiv Nadar and family donated Rs 2,708 crore in 2025, topping the EdelGive Hurun list; Rohini Nilekani leads among women philanthropists with Rs 204 crore
 "Nadar family tops philanthropy list again with ₹2,708 crore donations")
Singtel likely to sell 0.8% in Bharti Airtel in ₹10,300 crore deal
The floor price has been set at Rs 2,030 per share, representing a discount of about 3.1 per cent to Airtel's Thursday closing price of Rs 2,095
 "Singtel likely to sell 0.8% in Bharti Airtel in ₹10,300 crore deal")
India may double sugar exports as ethanol diversion falls sharply
Higher exports from the world's second-largest sugar producer could pressure benchmark New York and London futures, which are hovering near five-year lows
 "India may double sugar exports as ethanol diversion falls sharply")
IBC vs PMLA: Resolution professionals hope for timely resolution
The IBBI circular allows resolution professionals to seek restitution of assets attached under PMLA, but experts say its success depends on timely court orders and clear legal backing
 "IBC vs PMLA: Resolution professionals hope for timely resolution")
Delhi HC questions Patanjali ad calling rival Chyawanprash brands 'dhoka'
Delhi HC flags Patanjali ad calling rival Chyawanprash brands "dhoka", says comparative claims are fine but disparaging others may amount to misrepresentation
 "Delhi HC questions Patanjali ad calling rival Chyawanprash brands 'dhoka'")
Rebound in US biopharma funding may boost orders, says Piramal Pharma
The drugmaker's revenue fell 9% in Q2FY26 on below-par CDMO performance; company says it faced inconsistent funding in H1FY26
 "Rebound in US biopharma funding may boost orders, says Piramal Pharma")
Google integrates its LLM Gemini with Maps for better navigation
The AI-powered update will summarise place reviews, predict parking, and issue alerts for traffic delays, accident zones, and speed limits
 "Google integrates its LLM Gemini with Maps for better navigation")
India's housing market to see 5-10% annual price rise, says report
A CII-Colliers report projects housing demand to hit 500,000 units annually by 2030 and 1 million by 2047, driven by urbanisation, income growth, and policy reforms
 "India's housing market to see 5-10% annual price rise, says report")
NCLAT declines to delete NCLT remarks on Gensol insolvency professional
The appellate tribunal upheld Gensol's insolvency admission but said remarks against insolvency professional Pulkit Gupta should not be treated as adverse findings on his conduct or integrity
 "NCLAT declines to delete NCLT remarks on Gensol insolvency professional")
Adani's Kutch Copper inks MoU with Caravel Minerals for Australia project
The partnership gives Kutch Copper access to up to 100% of output from Caravel's Western Australia project, strengthening India-Australia supply chains in critical minerals
 "Adani's Kutch Copper inks MoU with Caravel Minerals for Australia project")
NPPA fixes retail price of 28 drugs, ceiling price of six formulations
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has revised retail prices of 28 formulations and capped ceiling prices for six drugs under the National List of Essential Medicines
 "NPPA fixes retail price of 28 drugs, ceiling price of six formulations")
Housing prices to rise 5-10% annually over next few years on strong demand
Industry body CII and property consultant Colliers India released a report on Thursday titled 'Real Estate @2047
 "Housing prices to rise 5-10% annually over next few years on strong demand")
IFAT urges govt to implement social security framework for gig workers
IFAT also demanded a Gig & Platform Workers Act to be introduced in the Parliament that specifically addresses unique nature of work, challenges and social security requirements of app-based workers
 "IFAT urges govt to implement social security framework for gig workers")
From Tata Motors to Raymond: Why top Indian firms are taking demerger route
A wave of demergers is reshaping India Inc, with firms such as Tata Motors, Raymond, ITC and Aditya Birla splitting key units to unlock value and simplify structure
 "From Tata Motors to Raymond: Why top Indian firms are taking demerger route")
Overcapacity in solar manufacturing to impact firms' profitability: ICRA
India's solar module capacity is set to reach 165 GW by March 2027, creating overcapacity that could pressure smaller players' margins, ICRA said in a new report
 "Overcapacity in solar manufacturing to impact firms' profitability: ICRA")