Searched for
GST IMPACT ON CEMENT ACTIVITY
UAE turns desert sand into construction bricks using a new method developed by scientists that doesn't need additional heat to harden and could reduce cement importsResearchers in the UAE have developed construction bricks using abundant desert sand and alkali-activated binders instead of conventional P...
Cement prices likely to stay range-bound through September as post-monsoon demand recovery key: ReportCement prices are expected to stay stable through September as demand remains weak. Companies are focusing on maintaining current price lev...
BSE, NSE impose over Rs 59 lakh penalty on NTPC, SJVN, REC for non-complianceThe BSE and NSE have imposed financial penalties exceeding Rs 59 lakh on three public sector power companies: NTPC, REC, and SJVN. The fine...
M&A deals double, but execution holds the key for investors: Crisil RatingsIndia Inc’s annual M&A volumes have more than doubled since fiscal 2017 as companies pursue faster growth, market expansion and new capabil...
NASA mixed cement aboard the space station; it hardened with strange stripes and highly porous structures that may affect its strengthAstronauts on the International Space Station conducted a unique experiment blending cement in microgravity. This innovative study seeks to...
New mines law seeks to bring tax uniformityA new Mines and Minerals Act, 2026, aims to standardize mining taxation across India. This legislation seeks to bring uniformity and predic...
South Africa’s cricket fever pays off as SA20 Season 4 generates $406 million GDP boostHaving achieved its most robust economic performance yet, South Africa's SA20 League has injected $406 million into the country's gross dom...
Q1 earnings show resilience, but downside risks still loom. HSBC explains whyIndian companies delivered better-than-expected Q1FY27 earnings, with around 70% of firms meeting or beating HSBC’s estimates. Mid- and sma...
NU Vista receives ₹15.41 crore Show Cause Notice for input tax credit irregularitiesCement firm NU Vista received a ₹15.41 crore notice alleging input tax credit irregularities. The notice covers four fiscal years from 2020...
Stocks in news: TCS, ICICI Bank, Hindustan Copper and Piramal FinanceThe Indian equity markets experienced a downturn today, with the Nifty50 index finishing slightly above 24,200. Traders brace for heightene...
In 2019, Sydney replaced part of a busy road with concrete made from industrial waste. Five years later, the experiment had a surprising resultA road trial in Sydney tested the durability of concrete created from industrial waste, revealing impressive results. The geopolymer concre...
The 'trustworthy' changes in the lives of India's middle classDigital payments and tax reforms have significantly altered middle-class spending habits. GST has streamlined consumption taxes, impacting ...
ET World Leaders Forum: Corporate India bullish on country's growth story, says Kumar Mangalam BirlaAditya Birla Group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla said India Inc’s confidence in the country’s growth prospects remains strong, with compani...
- AI capex slowdown could derail India's cyclical recovery, weigh on growth: Nuvama
Any slowdown in the global artificial intelligence (AI) capital expenditure boom could pose a significant risk to India's ongoing cyclical ...
GST registration for big businesses: Centre, states work on uniform documents for faster approvalsIn a bid to enhance efficiency, tax authorities are crafting standardized guidelines for GST registration applications. This effort targets...
July core growth down to 5.4% as iron ore, power lose steamIndia’s core sector growth slowed to 5.4% in July from 6% in June, with weaker iron ore, steel and electricity output and contractions in f...
India’s infrastructure output grows 5.4% in July, down from revised 6% in JuneIndia's infrastructure output grew 5.4% year-on-year in July 2026. This growth moderated from the revised 6% expansion recorded in June. Th...
Kanpur guard earning Rs 10,000 got a Rs 3 crore GST notice last year, lost his job, still running from pillar to postKanpur security guard Om Shukla, who earns Rs 10,000 a month, says he was wrongly issued a Rs 3 crore GST recovery notice over a firm calle...
GST cuts shield Indian carmakers from commodity price shockGoods and services tax cuts offer carmakers a crucial buffer against rising commodity prices. Companies are employing various strategies to...
Blood donation camps don’t qualify for GST exemption, Gujarat AAR rulesGujarat's AAR ruled blood donation camps are not charitable for GST exemption. Yoga camps, however, were deemed charitable activities and e...