In 2020, Southwest University researchers treated rice husks with acid and burned them into ash; replacing 10% of cement with the ash increased compressive strength by 16.22% after 56 daysChinese researchers have found a way to strengthen cement using burnt rice husks. This agricultural waste, when treated and added, signific...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Beyond the fuel bill: Why MSMEs and businesses need to rethink energy resilienceAs geopolitical uncertainty and energy price volatility reshape business priorities, Aditi Bhosale Walunj explains why companies, particula...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
US economic activity rises modestly, inflation pressures persist: Fed Beige BookRecent reports indicate a modest growth in US economic activity alongside slight increases in employment figures. However, moderate price r...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Lumino Industries shares soar 40% from IPO price after strong market debut. Should you buy or wait?Lumino Industries shares extended their strong debut gains, rising another 4% after listing at a 34% premium to the IPO price. While analys...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Inox Wind shares rise 2% after bagging Rs 755 crore turnkey order from Indian OilInox Wind shares rose nearly 2% after securing a ₹755-crore, 100 MW turnkey order from Indian Oil Corporation. The project includes turbine...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Engineering the future of global pipeline infrastructure: How India's SSEGPL is powering the next generation of energy projectsShree Shakti Engineering (SSEGPL) has evolved into a specialised manufacturer and exporter of pipeline construction equipment. Its portfoli...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Auto industry must focus on design, domestic value addition for e-mobility transition: H D KumaraswamyUnion Minister H D Kumaraswamy urged the automotive industry to prioritize design and domestic value addition. He emphasized that India's e...
02 Sep, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
India is world’s best location to set up data centres, $200 billion opportunity: Piyush GoyalIndia is identified as the world's premier location for establishing data centers. This sector presents a significant economic opportunity,...
02 Sep, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
7.8% slam dunk! 'Dead' economy proved to be quite alive and kickingIndia’s GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 FY27, beating RBI’s 7% forecast and the 7.1% Reuters poll median despite an oil shock, geopolitical tensions an...
01 Sep, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
DEE Development Engineers eyes global partner for nuclear piping space JV: ChairmanDDEL is the leading industrial pipe fabrication player in India and among the top five globally. It welds steel, stainless steel and other ...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
India’s growth beat suggests economy on cusp of investment boomIndia's economy grew at a brisk 7.8% pace in the recent quarter. Manufacturing, construction, and services sectors drove this strong econom...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
China factory output falls second straight monthThe manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) stood at 49.8 in August, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, remaining below...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
Global Market: China, Hong Kong stocks slip as weak economic data and property overhaul weighChinese and Hong Kong stocks declined as weak economic data highlighted a fragile recovery, while new measures to reform China’s housing pr...
31 Aug, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
First drones, now missiles. The spending is certain, who gets the maximum is not: 14 stocks from the defence ecosystemThe defence sector’s positives are well known. But there are some unknowns. For “security reasons” we will never know how or why orders are...
30 Aug, 2026, 05.58 AM IST
Industrial output grows 6.7% in JulyIndia's industrial output saw a 6.7% growth in July. Manufacturing output increased by 7.3% year-on-year during the same period. Electricit...
28 Aug, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
L&T partners with French firm to market specialised road construction equipment in IndiaLarsen & Toubro has joined forces with FAYAT Road Equipment to promote BOMAG machinery within India. This partnership not only expands the ...
26 Aug, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Steel, bitumen, geopolitics could slow India’s construction boom: ICEMA Vice PresidentIndia's construction equipment industry anticipates single-digit growth this financial year. Rising steel and bitumen prices are significan...
23 Aug, 2026, 03.14 PM IST