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Ceinsys Tech gains on bagging Rs 67-cr MP Government Contract for PMAY-U Project
Ceinsys Tech added 3.15% to Rs 934.10 after the company has has secured a Rs 67.04 crore contract from the Directorate of Urban Administration & Development, Government of Madhya Pradesh.
GIFT City partners with Vietnamese financial institutional firm to exchange knowledge and signs multiple MoUs
GIFT City partnered with Vietnam's VIFC-DN to share financial hub development knowledge. This collaboration will focus on financial services and digital innovation. The Indian financial center also signed MoUs with Tata Communications. These agreements aim to boost GIFT City's appeal for global businesses. Additionally, CEPT University will collaborate on research and urban planning initiatives.
Colgate-Palmolive India bets on rural expansion, science-led innovation to drive growth towards 2030
Colgate-Palmolive India is prioritizing rural market expansion, innovation, and digital transformation to boost growth. The company aims to reach more rural households and introduce science-backed products in urban areas. With a focus on data analytics and AI, Colgate-Palmolive is enhancing its value chain and strengthening its presence across all retail channels. Despite facing challenges, the company anticipates continued momentum driven by an improving demand environment and strong execution.
Union Cabinet approves six-lane Dwarka tunnel, Kanpur-Kabrai highway worth Rs 14,115 crore
The Union Cabinet has greenlit two significant highway projects totaling over Rs 14,000 crore. A six-lane tunnel will soon connect Dwarka Expressway to South Delhi, easing congestion and boosting urban mobility. Additionally, a new greenfield highway will link Kanpur and Kabrai in Uttar Pradesh, promising faster travel and improved logistics for regional economic growth.
Affordable housing, rental expansion and RERA Reforms set to define next growth phase in India's urban region: Report
India's housing sector is set for a major overhaul, driven by urbanization and policy shifts. A KPMG report highlights the urgent need for affordable housing, especially for lower-income groups, by addressing land costs and approval delays. The rise of rental housing as a formal asset class is also emphasized, alongside crucial reforms to boost trust and efficiency in the real estate regulatory framework, ensuring project completion and buyer protection.
RBI tightens norms for re-appointment of directors on UCB boards
The Reserve Bank of India has introduced new rules for Urban Co-operative Banks. Directors can now serve for a maximum of ten years. Following this, a mandatory three-year cooling-off period is required before re-appointment. This measure aims to prevent directors from circumventing tenure limits. The new directions are effective immediately, ensuring better governance in these financial institutions.
Shriram General Insurance ties up with Piramal Finance for product distribution
Shriram General Insurance has joined hands with Piramal Finance. This collaboration will bring insurance products to more people. Piramal Finance's large network will help SGI reach customers. The partnership focuses on semi-urban and rural markets. It aims to make insurance easily available. This will help protect customer assets and financial futures.
India's unemployment rate edges up to 5.2% in April 2026
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation has released the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) today. Monthly results of PLFS are released in the form of Monthly Bulletins. It presents estimates of key labour market indicators viz. Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR), Worker Population Ratio (WPR) and Unemployment Rate (UR) at the all-India level following the Current Weekly Status (CWS) approach. The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for persons aged 15 years and above reported as 55.0% in April, 2026, compared to 55.4% in March, 2026. In rural and urban areas, LFPR was recorded at 57.5% and 50.1%, respectively. Compared to April, 2025 (55.6%), the overall LFPR remained lower by 0.6 percentage points. Rural and urban LFPR also recorded declines of 0.5 and 0.6 percentage points, respectively, over the year.
Q4 Results Today: SBI, Swiggy, Hyundai Motor, Urban Company Over 75 Companies To Declare Earnings
Titan, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, Tata Consumer Products, MCX and Kalyan Jewellers India are among the companies that will declare Q4FY26 results on May 8.
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: SBI, BoB to round off earnings-heavy week; BSE, Britannia react to numbers
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Today's earnings session belongs to PSU Banks and platform companies. India's largest lender, State Bank of India, will be reporting results today and the street will keenly await guidance for FY27 from them. Along with SBI, Bank of Baroda, Bank of India will also be reporting numbers today. Among platform companies, Swiggy, Urban Company, Niva Bupa report results today as well. Apart from these companies, there are plenty of other companies reporting numbers and those that will be reacting to their numbers as well. Watch this space for all the Live earnings updates, stock reactions and management commentary.
CAG conducting special audit of 101 cities to assess ease of living, says Murthy
India is auditing 101 cities to understand citizen ease of living. The Comptroller and Auditor General is also examining transport and logistics. This is part of a BRICS summit in Bengaluru focusing on urban mobility. Cities are vital for India's GDP and job creation. Effective urban mobility requires integrated systems, not just infrastructure.
Q4 Results This Week: L&T, BHEL among 120-plus companies set to report numbers
From Nifty 50 names like Larsen & Toubro, Mahindra & Mahindra, Titan, Bajaj Auto, Tata Consumer, to important broader market names like BHEL, Manappuram Finance, Lupin, Petronet LNG, Urban Company, Paytm and others, these companies will be reporting their March quarter results over the course of this upcoming week.