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Karnataka Weather Update: IMD Forecasts Heavy Showers And Gusty Winds Across State
The weather office has issued a heavy rain alert for Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Tumakuru, Chikkaballapura, Kolar and Ramanagara districts on May 22.
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.
Bandhan Bank, Urban Company among 18 smallcaps where promoters decreased their stakes in Q4
Promoters reduced their holdings in 18 smallcap companies during the January to March quarter. Bandhan Bank, Urban Company, and Aadhar Housing Finance are among those where promoter stakes fell. This trend was identified in a report by JM Financial. Investors are watching these movements closely.
Centre plans Guwahati Water Metro in Phase I of nationwide rollout: Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal
India is set to launch Water Metro services in 18 cities, with Guwahati leading Phase I. This initiative aims to transform waterways into efficient public transport corridors. The project prioritizes green technologies and aims to reduce urban congestion. Feasibility studies are underway, with several cities already having their reports accepted. The government is committed to sustainable and inclusive mobility solutions.

Bullet Train Project: First Tunnel Boring Machine Cutterhead Lowered At Mumbai's Vikhroli
The TBM will excavate an approximately 6-km stretch from Vikhroli to Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), passing beneath densely populated urban areas and the Mithi river before reaching the under-construction Mumbai bullet train station at BKC, the release highlighted.

Unemployment Rate At 6-Month High Of 5.2% In April: Govt Survey
Female labour force participation in urban areas exhibits broad stability.
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.
Urban Vault to generate Rs 50 crore from design, fit-out, and facility management business
Urban Vault anticipates Rs 50 crore revenue by FY 2026-27. Large companies are increasingly outsourcing office design, fit-outs, and facility management. This trend allows businesses to focus on core operations. Urban Vault recently completed a large office project in Mumbai within 90 days. The company manages over 2.80 million sq. ft. nationally. Strong growth is projected for FY2025-26.
Paytm, Urban Company among 10 companies with highest FII shareholding in Q4. Check full list
Foreign investors are showing interest in select Indian companies. Despite a significant outflow from Indian equities, some firms have attracted substantial FII investment. Le Travenues Technology leads with the highest FII stake. Other notable companies include 360 One WAM, Redington, CarTrade Tech, and Agarwal's Health Care.

Future Female Forward | Women don’t lack investing skills, they lack awareness: Franklin Templeton India
Franklin Templeton India President Avinash Satwalekar said women across urban and rural India are already making financial decisions through household budgeting, but limited awareness and access continue to keep many away from formal investment products such as mutual funds.