Government may lift price cap on cancer drugs making them costlier by up to 50%India's government is taking emergency steps to ensure cancer patients get vital drugs. Cisplatin and carboplatin, crucial chemotherapy age...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
Karnataka seeks fast-track central clearance for Rs 13,549-crore Bengaluru mobility projectsKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to expedite approvals for infrastructure projects worth Rs...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
Is AI research entering a new phase?AI research platforms are evolving beyond simple question-and-answer interactions. New capabilities are enabling these tools to discover so...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
144 years later, GaudÃ's masterpiece Sagrada FamÃlia finally reaches its full height: Why has the world’s most famous church taken so long to build and how much did it cost?Barcelona's Sagrada Familia has reached a historic milestone. After 144 years, the final major tower, the Tower of Jesus Christ, is complet...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
PMK urges Centre, state govts to take measures to control construction material costsPMK founder Dr S Ramadoss has urged the central and Tamil Nadu governments to control rising construction material costs. He stated that pr...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Packaging firms remain upbeat on FY27 growth despite raw material volatility amid West Asia crisisDespite these disruptions, companies like EPL Ltd, Uflex, and TCPL Packaging remain optimistic about FY27 growth, driven by strong domestic...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Regulator, cos discuss price hike for some cancer drugsIndia's drug pricing authority may soon approve a price hike for vital platinum-based cancer medicines. These drugs, including carboplatin ...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
Zinc prices at multi-year highs: What’s driving the rally and what lies ahead?Zinc prices have climbed to multi-year highs as tight global inventories, rising production costs, and supply disruptions fuel a strong ral...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Haircuts, shaves to cost more in Mumbai, Pune and other Maharashtra cities; Check new rates announced by barber communityBarbers in Maharashtra have increased service charges by 20%, with a standard haircut now costing Rs 180. This mid-term revision, unusual f...
06 Jun, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
Small packs make big gains as budgets shrink and costs riseWith inflation on the rise, Indian shoppers are favoring compact product packaging. This shift not only reflects changing consumer habits b...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Cement firms do well amid strain, but face capacity testCement companies saw strong volume growth in Q4 FY26, fueled by construction and government spending. Despite rising costs impacting margin...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.01 AM IST
80% of Indian small businesses grew in 2025, surpassing Asia-Pacific average of 63%: CPA Australia SurveyRising costs remained the main challenge for such businesses in 2025, says the survey.
04 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
PCB makers seek 50% price hike as Iran war crushes supply chainsDomestic PCB manufacturers are demanding a 45-50% price increase and duty exemptions for imported components due to escalating production c...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
MSMEs to bear bigger hit than large firms from West Asia conflict: CrisilThe ongoing crisis in West Asia has struck a harsh chord for Indian small enterprises, leaving them vulnerable to significant setbacks. Ant...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Higher petrol, diesel prices threaten to rekindle inflation pressures: ReportFuel prices are rising in India. This will increase transport and manufacturing costs. These higher costs will likely lead to more inflatio...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
SAIL sees limited steel price impact from Iran conflictSAIL anticipates a minor effect on its steel prices due to the West Asia crisis. The company is arranging new shipping paths to ensure a st...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Construction costs up 25% since global conflicts began, developers flag material shortages: CREDAIConstruction costs have surged over 25 percent due to global conflicts. Supply chain issues, labor shortages, and rising material prices ar...
27 May, 2026, 09.26 AM IST