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Adani’s ACC Ltd clocks 346 pc jump in net profit in Q3, logs highest ever volume

IANS | January 28, 2026 3:49 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 28 (IANS) Cement major ACC Limited, part of the diversified Adani Portfolio, on Wednesday reported a standout performance for the quarter ended December 31 (Q3 FY26), with profit after tax (PAT) surging by 346 per cent (normalised basis) at Rs 380 crore year-on-year, with highest-ever quarterly revenue at Rs 6,483 crore -- up by 22 per cent.

Budget 2026 likely to focus on bolstering defence, critical minerals, power, infra

IANS | January 28, 2026 3:21 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The Union Budget 2026 will place greater emphasis on sectors like defence, critical minerals, power, electronics, infra and higher growth in affordable housing, a report said on Wednesday, adding that policymakers balance growth priorities with fiscal discipline amid global uncertainty.

'Trump's trade war speeded up historic India-EU free trade pact'

IANS | January 28, 2026 3:10 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The tariff turmoil unleashed by US President Donald Trump as part of his "America First" trade policy has been an important factor in speeding up the historic free trade agreement just concluded between India and the European Union, according to reports in the western media.

Govt may go for 10 per cent capex hike in Union Budget 2026-27: SBI report

IANS | January 28, 2026 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The government's capex (capital expenditure) may cross Rs 12 lakh crore in the forthcoming Union Budget for 2026-27, which would represent an increase of around 10 per cent over the corresponding figure of the previous financial year, according to an SBI report released on Wednesday.

India’s mergers and acquisitions deal value rises 42 pc to $113 billion in 2025

IANS | January 28, 2026 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) India’s strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deal value rose 42 per cent (year-on-year) to $113 billion in 2025, a new report showed on Wednesday.

India–EU trade pact opens golden export window for textiles, chemicals: Industry leader

IANS | January 28, 2026 2:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) An industry leader on Wednesday welcomed the India–European Union trade agreement, calling it a transformative opportunity for the textile, chemical and pharma-linked industries, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership seen as central to unlocking long-term growth and global competitiveness.

India’s retail leasing hits record-high as supply jumps 268 pc in 2025

IANS | January 28, 2026 2:04 PM

Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) The real estate leasing by retail firms across India’s top cities touched a record high of around 8.9 million sq. ft. in 2025 while total supply was about 4.3 million sq. ft., 268 per cent higher than in 2024, a report said on Wednesday.

Global investors to deploy $144 billion in 2026 as India strengthens position in real estate sector

IANS | January 28, 2026 1:53 PM

Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Global institutional investors are set to deploy $144 billion into commercial real estate in 2026, marking a clear rebound in investment activity, and India is emerging as an increasingly relevant destination for global capital seeking scale, income visibility and long-term growth, a report showed on Wednesday.

Gold, silver prices touch new highs amid sharp decline in US dollar

IANS | January 28, 2026 12:57 PM

Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Gold and silver prices continue to scale record highs on Wednesday, amid strong buying demand, weakening dollar, and rising geopolitical tensions, raising safe haven demand.

Gautam Adani expresses grief over passing of Ajit Pawar

IANS | January 28, 2026 12:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Wednesday expressed grief over the passing of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash in Baramati.

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Adani’s ACC Ltd clocks 346 pc jump in net profit in Q3, logs highest ever volume

Budget 2026 likely to focus on bolstering defence, critical minerals, power, infra

'Trump's trade war speeded up historic India-EU free trade pact'

Govt may go for 10 per cent capex hike in Union Budget 2026-27: SBI report

India’s mergers and acquisitions deal value rises 42 pc to $113 billion in 2025

India–EU trade pact opens golden export window for textiles, chemicals: Industry leader

India’s retail leasing hits record-high as supply jumps 268 pc in 2025

Global investors to deploy $144 billion in 2026 as India strengthens position in real estate sector

Gold, silver prices touch new highs amid sharp decline in US dollar

Gautam Adani expresses grief over passing of Ajit Pawar

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