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Ageing CBD offices emerge as next growth play for developers, investors

With land scarce in CBDs and demand for grade A offices strong, developers, investors are increasingly redeveloping ageing office stock to unlock value, improve sustainability, boost long-term returns

Telecom industry wants another technology evaluation of D2M broadcasting

Telecom players have claimed that D2M broadcasting has direct implications for spectrum bands identified for existing and future 5G use

NCCCL bags ₹112.5 crore construction contract from Lodha Developers

Construction at the Alibaug site is expected to commence around mid-January 2026, with an estimated execution period of approximately 24 months

No shortage of urea in state: Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Meena

The agriculture minister's statement came after former chief minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot criticised the state government for its failure to provide fertilisers to farmers on time

From delivery to discovery: How quick commerce is becoming a branding tool

For the startup behind the product, that single impulse-led trial captured what quick commerce platforms are increasingly enabling: compressing the distance between discovery and repeat purchase

Highway sector at crossroads as low central awards boost state role: Ind-Ra

The rating agency further said that although state awards have come to the rescue, the sector is likely to witness subdued revenue and margins

COAI raises red flags over Prasar Bharati's direct-to-mobile tech test

The direct-to-mobile broadcast service technology, if successful, will enable direct transmission of live TV channels on mobile phones without cellular connectivity

Trai slaps ₹150 crore penalty on telcos for failing to curb spam calls

The ₹150 crore penalty imposed for three years beginning 2020, however, has been challenged by telecom operators

UP govt plans to develop 3,000 sq km land flanking Yamuna Expressway

The expressway's robust connectivity with Delhi, Agra and the NCR has augmented its investment quotient for the manufacturing, services and logistics sectors

Morbi ceramic hub to be showcased as special zone at VGRC Kutch-Saurashtra

Morbi district has emerged as a key pillar of India's ceramic economy, accounting for nearly 90% of Gujarat's total ceramic production and ranking second globally

IIT Guwahati scientists develop catalyst to convert CO2 into methanol fuel

The effort is aimed at addressing one of the most essential challenges -- meeting rising energy needs without further harming the environment

India's urea imports jump over twofold to 7.17 MT in Apr-Nov: FAI

In November alone, urea imports rose 68.4 per cent to 1.31 MT, compared to 0.78 MT in November 2024

Net office leasing rises 25% to 61.4 mn sq ft in top 8 cities: Report

Delhi-NCR witnessed a sharp growth of 82 per cent in net office leasing to 10.9 million sq ft during 2025 from 6 million sq ft in the preceding year

India's LNG-powered trucks and fuel retail underperformed in 2025

India's private sector may lead the charge for more retail outlets of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in 2026 but it remains a niche business

Q3FY26 results preview: IT companies' growth likely to remain muted

Management commentary on AI-led demand to be watched closely

Apparel brands advanced year-end festival sales to clear winter stocks

As inventory piles up, brands are expected to launch spring-summer collections around Republic Day

Payment delays, stricter policy cloud alcoholic beverage outlook

Payment delays in Telangana and Maharashtra's new MML policy are straining liquor makers' cash flows, disrupting IMFL sales, and forcing companies to rethink pricing and portfolios

US-Venezuela conflict unlikely to affect India trade: GTRI report

India's exports to Venezuela were modest at $ 95.3 million, led by pharmaceuticals worth $ 41.4 million

Unsold homes rise 4% in 2025 across top 7 cities as supply outpaces demand

Housing sales in the top 7 cities fell 14 per cent annually to 3,95,625 units last year, while new supply rose 2 per cent to 4,19,170 units

Mandatory CSR spending by firms can lead to low investor confidence: Study

The study affirmed that there is a positive correlation between CSR expenditure on alleviating poverty and the implied cost of equity (CoE) for the Indian companies