India’s residential sales rise 3 pc in Jan-June: Report

IANS | July 21, 2026 2:24 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) India’s residential market demonstrated resilience in H1 2026, with sales rising 3 per cent to 1,38,382 units, reflecting sustained buyer confidence and robust market fundamentals, a report said on Tuesday.

India can produce green jet fuel at 40 pc below global cost: Study

IANS | July 21, 2026 2:15 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) India is uniquely positioned to produce enough sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to supply global markets at costs up to 40 per cent below global benchmarks on the back of the country’s booming renewable energy sector, according to a joint study by IECC at UC Berkeley and Energy Innovation.

Govt proposes to ease rules to help small exporters

IANS | July 21, 2026 1:34 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has proposed to exempt export consignments worth up to Rs 10,000 from the requirement of obtaining a Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC), to help small exporters grow their businesses.

SBI has no plans to dilute stake in SBI Funds Management after listing: CS Setty

IANS | July 21, 2026 1:29 PM

Mumbai, July 21 (IANS) State Bank of India (SBI) has no plans to dilute its stake in SBI Funds Management following the asset management company's stock market debut, Chairman C.S. Setty said on Tuesday, adding that the public listing was aimed at giving retail investors an opportunity to participate in the company's growth.

Ather Energy shares slip 3 pc after raising Rs 1,300 crore via QIP

IANS | July 21, 2026 12:52 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Shares of Ather Energy fell about 3 per cent in early trade on Tuesday after the electric two-wheeler maker announced closing of its Rs 1,300 crore Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), which witnessed robust demand from institutional investors.