India’s paints industry set to touch $16.5 billion by 2030

IANS | December 16, 2025 11:56 AM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) India’s paints and coatings industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4 per cent till 2030, reaching nearly $16.5 billion in the next five years, up from $9.6 billion in 2024, a report said on Tuesday.

Venkatesh Iyer smashes timely 70 off 43 in SMAT on IPL 2026 auction day

IANS | December 16, 2025 11:46 AM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer delivered a timely reminder of his credentials with a polished 70 off 43 deliveries for Madhya Pradesh in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2025 Super League Group A fixture against Punjab at the DY Patil Academy, Ambi, Pune, on Tuesday.

Gross office absorption in India to cross 80 million sq ft in 2025, GCCs lead

IANS | December 16, 2025 11:39 AM

Mumbai, Dec 16 (IANS) Gross office absorption in India is expected to cross 80 million square feet in 2025, reaffirming the country's position as a global talent and enterprise hub, a report said on Tuesday, adding that global capability centre (GCC) expansion, in particular, emerged as a powerful driver, consolidating India’s role in the global value chain.

'What's the problem': Pappu Yadav on slogans against PM at Cong rally

IANS | December 16, 2025 11:37 AM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Purnea MP Pappu Yadav on Tuesday said that there was nothing wrong in the derogatory remarks that were raised against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Congress protest rally, as the slogans "came out of anger" and politicians "should be ready to face criticism".