Property trends: Listed realtors clock Rs 92,500cr sales in H1; Prestige leads sales; top 5 developers contribute 70%

[ad_1] India’s 28 major listed real estate developers recorded combined sales bookings of nearly Rs 92,500 crore in the first half of the current financial year, driven by continued demand for residential properties and a preference for branded developers, PTI reported.According to regulatory filings, total sales bookings stood at Rs 92,437 crore in April–September of…

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Stock market outlook: Macros in focus as GDP, IIP data due this week; Analysts flag volatility ahead of derivatives expiry

[ad_1] India’s equity markets are expected to see heightened volatility this week, driven by key domestic macroeconomic data releases, global market cues and foreign investor activity, analysts said. “This week, volatility may increase ahead of the November derivatives expiry. Domestically, markets will track several high-impact macro releases, including Q2 GDP data and industrial production,” Ajit…

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India reviews drug imports: Over 65 patented therapies flagged; agencies seek key cancer, diabetes and cardiac drugs

[ad_1] The government is considering a plan to allow global tenders for a wide range of patented medicines — spanning weight-loss, cancer, cardiac and diabetes treatments — to support procurement for central healthcare agencies such as the armed forces’ medical services and the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIS).The plan is aimed at securing essential treatments…

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Explained: How new labour laws could hit your take-home salary, increase your provident fund & gratuity contributions

[ad_1] Currently, PF contributions are set at 12% of the basic salary. (AI image) New labour codes 2025: The government has notified new labour laws that may require companies to ensure basic salary makes up at least 50% of the total cost-to-company (CTC), potentially prompting changes in how pay packets are structured. As a result,…

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Bitcoin crash: Price tumbles near $80,000; corporate crypto holdings hit hard

[ad_1] Representative image credits: IANS Bitcoin fell sharply on Friday, closing at $80,553, while ether also hit a four-month low, as cryptocurrencies led a sell-off in riskier assets. Analysts warned that dropping below $80,000 could bring even bigger losses for the world’s largest digital currency.The decline comes amid investor concerns about expensive tech stocks and…

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US-Venezuela tensions: Airlines cancel flights from Caracas; FAA warns of unsafe airspace

[ad_1] Multiple international airlines suspended their departures from Venezuela on Saturday, following a US aviation alert warning of unsafe conditions in the country’s airspace. The cancellations come amid heightened tensions as the United States prepares a new phase of operations targeting Venezuela, raising concerns about the stability of the region.Gol of Brazil, Avianca of Colombia…

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‘Richest, strongest US has ever been’: Donald Trump backs tariff push; takes dig at ‘sleepy’ Joe Biden

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump once again defended his aggressive tariff strategy, claiming it is generating “TRILLIONS of Dollars” for America and has functioned as a powerful tool to prevent international conflicts.In a Truth Social post on Sunday, Trump wrote, “We are taking in TRILLIONS of Dollars in Tariffs and Investment Dollars from foreign lands…

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8th Pay Commission: NC JCM urges PM Modi to amend ToR; seeks OPS restoration, pension revision

[ad_1] The National Council (Staff Side) of the Joint Consultative Machinery (NC JCM) has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting major changes to the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the 8th Pay Commission. The letter, also marked to finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, calls for restoring the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), revising pensions for existing…

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Labour reforms: ILO chief stresses social dialogue; experts flag compliance, transition challenges

[ad_1] International Labour Organization Director-General Gilbert F Houngbo on Friday said social dialogue between government, employers and workers will remain essential as India implements the four labour codes to ensure the reforms benefit both labour and industry.“Following with interest developments of India’s new Labour Codes announced today, including on social protection & minimum wages,” he…

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Labour code rollout: Gig workers get social security for first time; what it means for Zomato, Swiggy, Uber riders

[ad_1] The newly notified labour codes mark a historic shift for India’s gig economy, formally bringing millions of delivery partners, ride-hailing drivers and platform workers under a recognised social security framework for the first time.The overhaul transitions gig workers from the fringes of the unorganised sector into a regulated system with access to protections such…

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