Proposed anti-dumping duty by USA could derail ceramic tiles exports in FY25: ICRA

Rating agency ICRA highlighted that the domestic market, which accounts for around 64% of the Indian ceramic tiles industry’s revenues, continues to witness resilient real estate demand, auguring well for the sector. However, the export market has started showing signs of a slowdown. The demand slowdown from the USA is visible in the current fiscal, … Read more

Government to double defect liability period for EPC contracts to 10 years: Nitin Gadkari

Union minister Nitin Gadkari has said the government has decided to double the 'defect liability period' to 10 years for contractors of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects. Currently, under EPC projects, the responsibility for maintenance of national highways lies with the government after the defect liability period (5 years) is over. Gadkari said ‘The … Read more

Government working tirelessly to create conducive innovation ecosystem for startups: Minister

 The government has been working tirelessly under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to create an ecosystem that is conducive to growth of businesses and, in particular, startupsj Speaking at an event during the ‘ITU-WTSA 2024’ in the national capital, the minister said “we are at a pivotal point where emerging technologies are converging … Read more

Mankind Pharma completes acquisition of BSV for Rs 13,768 crore

Mankind Pharma on Wednesday said it has completed the acquisition of Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited (BSV) for Rs 13,768 crore.  The acquisition will position Mankind Pharma as a market leader in the Indian women's health and fertility drug market, alongside access to other high entry barrier products in critical care segment with established complex … Read more

Indian shares set to open marginally higher

 Indian shares will likely open marginally higher on Thursday, after three sessions of losses on persistent foreign outflows and dull earnings, while consumer major Hindustan Unilever may drop on smaller-than-expected September quarter profit. The Gift Nifty was trading at 24,540.5 as of 08:01 a.m. IST, indicating that the benchmark Nifty 50 will open slightly above … Read more

Asia shares fall on US election anxiety; Tesla earnings provide some cheer

Asian shares fell on Thursday, while the dollar held near three-month highs and U.S. yields rose as uncertainty over the U.S. election outcome kept markets on edge, though Tesla's forecast-topping earnings provided some comfort for investors. The combination of higher U.S. Treasury yields, U.S. election uncertainty and growing bets the Federal Reserve may be more … Read more