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India’s scorching nights strain power grid and threaten health
India faces a dual threat from dangerously hot summers and increasingly sweltering nights, exacerbated by global warming and urban heat islands. This sustained heat strains both people and power infrastructure, leading to record energy demand and widespread blackouts, particularly impacting vulnerable populations.
IRFC expands beyond Indian Railways with ₹13,527-crore refinancing deal for Hyderabad Metro
The state-backed financier is leveraging its core strength in transportation finance to support urban mobility and help the Telangana government-owned project replace its high-cost debt.
Engineers India Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
Ganesha Ecosphere Ltd, Central Bank of India, Max Healthcare Institute Ltd and GMR Power & Urban Infra Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 22 May 2026.
Farmhouses, plots near Delhi NCR see demand surge as city homes get costlier
Homebuyers and investors are increasingly drawn to plotted developments and farmhouse communities within a two-hour drive of major cities. Rising urban housing costs are fueling this trend. Areas like Sonipat, Panipat, and Faridabad in NCR are seeing significant plotted development activity. Naugaon in Rajasthan is emerging as a popular destination for farmhouse projects.
More RWAs may find their place in the Sun as govt looks to scale rooftop solar installations
As part of a nationwide strategy to enhance rooftop solar energy deployment, resident welfare associations are emerging as crucial allies for the government. The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is specifically designed to cater to apartment complexes and cooperative housing societies, unlocking renewable energy avenues in urban locales where individual roof spaces are limited.
Adani, Reliance, Lodha, JSW bid for 206-acre Mumbai redevelopment projects
Leading real estate firms are vying to redevelop three large housing colonies in Mumbai. These projects span prime areas like Worli, Bandra Reclamation, and Andheri West. The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority is overseeing the process. This initiative aims to upgrade living standards for residents in older colonies. It promises modern housing and improved urban infrastructure for thousands.
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.
Nava Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
Housing & Urban Development Corporation Ltd, EPL Ltd, Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd and Ratnamani Metals & Tubes Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 15 May 2026.
Work-From-Home Revival Can Dent Urban Tyre Demand, Restructure Rubber Industry: Airia Chief
Energy uncertainty also feeds into rawmaterial strategy. Natural rubber prices remain elevated amid global supply disruptions, while synthetic rubber stays exposed to crude price volatility.
Afcons Infrastructure bags Rs 373-cr civil works order
Afcons Infrastructure announced that it has secured orders worth Rs 373 crore for civil infrastructure works under its Urban Infrastructure and Metro business unit.
Afcons Infra secures ₹373 crore orders for urban, metro projects in April
Afcons Infrastructure wins ₹373 crore urban and metro EPC and tunnelling orders, 20% equity lock in ends, shares close at ₹342, up 0.68%.
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.