UltraTech Cement Receives Rs 390 Crore GST Demand from Tax Authorities

Mumbai- UltraTech Cement Limited has received a tax demand order from the Joint Commissioner of Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) and Central Excise, Patna, seeking payment of alleged dues amounting to nearly Rs 390 crore.

In addition to…

Home Loan Disbursements in India to Touch Rs 150 Lakh Crore by 2035: Report

Mumbai: India is witnessing a historic upcycle in housing finance, with cumulative home loan disbursements projected to reach Rs 150 trillion (Rs 150 lakh crore) over the next decade, according to a new report released on Thursday.

The report…

India Touches 709 Million Active UPI QRs, Records 59.33 Billion Transactions in July–September

Mumbai: India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) continued its strong growth trajectory in the July–September period, with transaction volumes rising 33.5 per cent year-on-year to 59.33 billion transactions, while transaction value increased…

Rupee Expected to Rebound Sharply in Second Half of Next Fiscal: SBI Research

New Delhi: The Indian rupee is expected to stage a strong recovery in the second half of the next financial year, with geopolitical uncertainties—particularly delays in the India–US trade agreement—emerging as the key drivers…

India’s Fish Production Rises 38 Per Cent Under PMMSY: Minister

New Delhi- India’s fish production has increased by 38 per cent since the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) in 2020, rising from 141.60 lakh tonnes in 2019–20 to around 197.75 lakh tonnes in 2024–25,…

Rupee Depreciation Influenced by Multiple Factors, Including US Trade Pact Developments: Minister

New Delhi: The depreciation of the Indian rupee during the current financial year 2025–26 has been influenced by a combination of factors, including a widening trade deficit and developments related to India’s ongoing trade agreement negotiations…

India’s Paints Industry Set to Touch $16.5 Billion by 2030

New Delhi: India’s paints and coatings industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4 per cent through 2030, reaching nearly $16.5 billion within the next five years, up from $9.6 billion in 2024, according to a…

Wakefit Innovations Shares Slip Up to 9% After Muted Stock Market Debut

Mumbai: Shares of direct-to-consumer (D2C) home and furnishings brand Wakefit Innovations witnessed a muted debut on the stock market on Monday, slipping by as much as 9 per cent in early trade following moderate investor interest in its Rs 1,289-crore…

CII Proposes Six-Pronged Investment Roadmap for India’s Next Decade of Growth

New Delhi: Ahead of the Union Budget 2026–27, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday proposed a comprehensive six-pronged investment strategy focused on fiscal prudence, capital efficiency and strengthening investor confidence…

WPI Inflation, India–US Trade Talks, Rupee Movement Likely to Drive Markets Next Week

Mumbai: After benchmark indices ended the week on a strong note, Indian equity markets are expected to take cues next week from a combination of key domestic and global factors, including wholesale price inflation data, developments in India–US…