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In 2026, Utah began recycling 35 miles of US 50 in place instead of hauling away the old road; the method reuses 90% of the material and is expected to save $5 millionIn Utah, a groundbreaking road restoration initiative is underway on US Route 50, employing cold in-place recycling. This innovative method...03 Nov, 2026, 05.30 PM IST- No water to sow, no respite at the grocery store: India's prolonged food inflation worryIndian farmers face challenges in sowing winter crops amid dwindling water supplies from a weak monsoon. Amarsingh Gushinge's village exper...03 Nov, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
- Marico profit jumps 31%, flags rising input costs amid West Asia woesMarico has reported a 13% increase in consolidated revenue, driven by strong volume growth in India and international markets. The company ...03 Nov, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
- Reliance Industries eyes growth boost from O2C, retail and Jio businessesReliance Industries has reported a significant growth in revenue and profits for the September quarter. The oil-to-chemicals segment has le...02 Nov, 2026, 06.43 AM IST
- Indian households shifting spending towards non-food items, services as consumption patterns evolve: ReportIndian household consumption is likely to become increasingly diversified, with spending gradually moving beyond food essentials towards no...31 Oct, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
- India lifted 496 million people out of poverty between 2011 and 2023, says World BankBetween 2011 and 2023, India successfully elevated about 496 million people from poverty, showcasing a significant reduction in those livin...30 Oct, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
- India records one of the fastest poverty declines in the world, poverty down from 27.1% to 2.6%: World BankIndia has seen a significant decline in poverty, with the rate dropping from 27.1 percent to 2.6 percent. Approximately 496 million people ...30 Oct, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
- HUL shares rise 3% after Q2 results. Jefferies, Nomura cut target price but forecast 29% upside potentialHindustan Unilever shares rose on Thursday after the FMCG major reported a 4% year-on-year increase in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 2,790 crore...29 Oct, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
- Festive demand, capex to fuel India’s industrial growth in H2 FY27 despite risks: ReportFestive demand and sustained public capital expenditure are expected to support India's industrial activity in the second half of FY27, alt...29 Oct, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
- HUL sales rise 15% to hit 14-quarter high, but inflation clouds demand outlookHindustan Unilever posted a turnover of ₹18,071 crore for the September quarter, highlighting a 15% rise. Even with a price increase of 7.5...29 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
- Brands need to shift to ‘Bharat-first’ strategy as digital usage growsTo effectively connect with rural customers, brands should embrace a 'Bharat-first' advertising philosophy. Digital channels are increasing...28 Oct, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
- West Asia crisis so far may cost govt Rs 1.35 lakh crore, spending cuts unlikely: ICRA Chief Economist Aditi NayarThe West Asia crisis may impose a fiscal burden of approximately Rs 1.35 lakh crore on India. Government spending has generally remained be...27 Oct, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
- NBFCs curb fresh loans in rural markets as weak monsoon raises repayment risksIndia's leading non-bank lenders like Shriram Finance and Bajaj Finance are limiting new lending in drought-affected regions. The lenders a...27 Oct, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
- Second-largest salt producer state ranks last in usage of iodised salt; children lose up to 15 IQ points due to iodine deficiencyTamil Nadu, India's second-largest salt producer, has the lowest share of households using adequately iodised salt, with just 62% meeting t...27 Oct, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
- India’s consumption story holds appeal, but investors are spending lessIndia's consumer and retail sector saw a 58% decline in deal value during the September quarter. The first nine months of 2026 recorded 353...26 Oct, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
- Indians develop a taste for dark chocolate as household demand jumps 45%Households in India are increasingly purchasing dark chocolate, with a significant rise in demand over recent years. Urban consumers accoun...24 Oct, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
- From free ration to school uniforms, in-kind welfare moves nearly 22 crore Indians to a higher consumption bracketA recent study indicates that nearly 22 crore Indians benefit from free goods and services provided by the government. This includes foodgr...20 Oct, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
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