India’s cement demand set to expand at a 7–8% compound annual growth NEW DELHI: India’s cement demand is set to expand at a 7–8% compound annual growth rate over the medium term, powered by housing, infrastructure, and commercial projects, with prices expected to rebound after a sharp fall in FY25, UBS said in a report.UBS…
Gold prices expected to rise (AI-image) Gold prices may scale another record by the end of this year, with Comex futures projected to hit $3,600 per ounce, according to Ventura Securities. The brokerage attributed the rally to global economic headwinds, geopolitical risks and robust investment demand, as reported by PTI.“With inflationary pressures, a softening US…
Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) has called off its plans to launch HKS Global, an online program designed for international students unable to enter the United States, while continuing to offer an alternative enrollment pathway in Canada.The decision comes after limited student interest in the online program, officials said, but the Canadian program with the Munk…
India’s consumption story could soon receive a major boost, with a mix of tax reforms and economic measures paving the way for stronger domestic demand, according to a new Morgan Stanley report.The report, dated August 17, said an overhaul in GST rate slabs, along with support from personal income tax cuts, monetary policy easing, signs…
Thousands of Israelis took part in a nationwide strike on Sunday to show solidarity with the families of hostages held in Gaza, urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach an agreement with Hamas to end the war and secure the captives’ release. Protesters waved Israeli flags and carried photos of hostages, while whistles, horns, and…
Trump conveyed Putin’s Donetsk demand to Zelenskyy after Alaska meet, he refused, reports Reuters Source link
When Oakland resident Terrence Dwyer got a flyer advertising a solar system small enough to fit on his deck — and that plugs into a regular wall socket — he didn’t hesitate. “Absolutely, let’s do this right away,” he said.Such “plug-in” or “balcony” solar kits, long popular in Europe for their affordability and easy installation,…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday dismissed a Russian proposal to hand over the remaining territory Ukraine controls in the Donetsk region in exchange for a ceasefire, saying it would only pave the way for future war. Speaking at a press briefing in Kyiv, Zelenskyy said Russian President Vladimir Putin wants Ukraine to withdraw from…
The initial public offering (IPO) of BlueStone Jewellery and Lifestyle Ltd, which sells contemporary jewellery under its flagship brand ‘BlueStone’, was subscribed 39% on the first day of bidding on Monday.According to NSE data, the three-day issue received bids for 63,89,570 shares against 1,65,14,421 shares on offer, reported PTI. The quota for qualified institutional buyers…
China’s consumer prices held steady in July, offering brief relief to an economy struggling with deflationary pressures and weak domestic demand.According to AFP, the official data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was unchanged year-on-year, beating Bloomberg’s forecast of a 0.1% decline. However, prices fell in rural areas…