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India’s housing market sees structural shift towards premium, luxury homes: CareEdge RatingsIndia’s housing market is seeing a structural shift towards premium and luxury homes, with affordable housing losing share in new launches....
India’s E&M industry resilient on strong user engagement, ad pushIndia's entertainment and media industry will grow to $36.7 billion by 2030. Digital advertising and video OTT will lead this significant e...
In a 2025 study, researchers fired clay bricks with 10% eggshell powder; thermal conductivity was 50% lower than in untreated bricksInnovators are integrating eggshell waste into fired clay bricks, effectively reducing heat transfer in building structures. By using a 10%...
Automakers thought Canada was getting a trade deal. Then tariffs doubledAutomakers face doubled U.S. tariffs on Canadian vehicles and parts starting January 1. This move significantly increases costs for major m...
In 2025, First Solar began production at a 2.4-million-square-foot Louisiana plant. 1 year later, it can turn raw glass into 12 finished panels every minuteA massive Louisiana solar panel factory operates independently of new import tariffs. This plant produces panels using a unique cadmium tel...
In a Biosphere 2-linked Arizona study, cherry tomatoes grew beneath solar panels with 50% less irrigation; midday water stress was about 40% lower across cropsUniversity of Arizona researchers studied the effect of solar panel shade on crop growth. Their findings suggest agrivoltaic systems reduce...
Sugar prices rise by nearly Re 1 per kg to about Rs 64Sugar prices rose by nearly Re 1 per kg to Rs 63.97 in the retail market on August 25, despite recent government steps to curb the surge. T...
Starbucks announces eighth layoffs in two years. This time those who declined from Seattle to its $100 million Nashville office are losing their jobsStarbucks announces a workforce reduction, laying off 224 corporate employees in Seattle as the company shifts its focus towards its new co...
BSE shares: Prabhudas Lilladher cuts target price to Rs 4,025 as CAS hits derivatives volumesPrabhudas Lilladher retained its ‘Buy’ rating on BSE but lowered the target price to Rs 4,025 from Rs 4,850, citing a slowdown in derivativ...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Have money in FDs? Why retail investors should consider 7-7.25% bond yields: Amit SomaniHe believes the current environment offers an opportunity to lock in yields rather than wait for a marginal rise in rates, while investors ...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Bonds aren’t boring: Where Devang Shah sees the best fixed-income opportunitiesAt the same time, the RBI remains watchful of risks from geopolitics, crude oil prices and global monetary policy developments.
The UK pension pot question: Why 2026-27 is the year to decideStarting April 2027, UK pension pots will be subject to inheritance tax, prompting a reevaluation of legacy planning strategies. For Indian...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | How to invest ₹1 crore in bonds for 3 years: Vineet Agarwal’s playbookFor investors with a three-year horizon, the focus now shifts from chasing capital gains to earning steady carry while managing credit, liq...
US debt crosses $40 trillion threshold after doubling under Trump and BidenUnited States debt has now exceeded forty trillion dollars for the first time. This significant increase occurred during the presidencies o...
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra flags inflation risks; says rate recalibration needs greater clarity, MPC Minutes showRBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said greater clarity on the inflation trajectory is needed before any recalibration of the policy rate, as the...
Low-interest home loan with a fixed rate for years: Should you go for this new hybrid home loan?Kotak Mahindra Bank introduced a hybrid home loan product for borrowers. This loan allows locking EMIs at current low rates for several yea...
Latest SBI FD interest rates: State Bank of India has reduced rates by 25 bps on these fixed depositsSBI FD interest rates: The State Bank of India implemented a reduction in interest rates for select bulk term deposits. This change specifi...
- Fiscally fit: The counterintuitive move that helped India tame inflation
India's inflation between 2010 and 2016 offers a lesson in fiscal discipline. Persistent deficits eroded confidence, leading to high inflat...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Dhawal Dalal’s fixed-income playbook: Stagger bond bets, favour AAA debtWhile the near-term rate outlook remains uncertain amid global inflation and energy price risks, the fixed-income landscape continues to of...
Govt in talks with banks to cut Kisan Credit Card interest subvention by 50 basis pointsThe government is discussing a 50 basis point reduction in interest subvention for Kisan Credit Card loans. This move aims to align subsidi...