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Representative image (Picture credit: ANI) Pakistan’s manufacturing industry, once considered a key driver of economic growth and employment, is undergoing one of its worst downturns in recent history. The sector has seen a steep 46 per cent fall in private investment over the past six years, raising fears of long-term stagnation among economists and industrial…
The ‘ruins of Marhowra’ make jobs a touchy topic MARHOWRA: For most people in Bihar, Marhowra remains a symbol of industrialisation in the state. Even now, whenever there is talk of industrial activity, there are suggestions that the sugar mill in this town near Chhapra should be revived.It’s a task easier said than done. Just…
India’s industrial production growth remained steady at 4 per cent in September 2025, supported by a stronger manufacturing performance, according to data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on Tuesday. The factory output, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), was higher than the 3.2 per cent growth recorded in September 2024.The NSO…
Leasing of industrial and warehousing spaces across India’s eight major cities surged 28 per cent to a record 37 million sq ft during January-September 2025, driven by robust demand in Delhi-NCR, according to real estate consultancy CBRE. In comparison, total leasing across these top cities—including Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad—stood at…
Maharashtra FDA has imposed a statewide ban on Coldrif syrup (Batch No. SR-13) after it was linked to 14 child fatalities in neighboring states due to diethylene glycol contamination NAGPUR: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has imposed statewide ban on the sale, distribution, and use of Coldrif syrup (Batch No. SR-13), a paediatric…
Silver stole the spotlight from gold in September, surging 19.4 per cent amid strong industrial demand, particularly from solar and technology sectors, and a tightening global supply, even as gold prices rose 13 per cent over the same period.In the national capital, silver prices climbed from Rs 1,26,000 per kilogram on September 1 to Rs…
NEW DELHI: Industrial output growth moderated in Aug, led by manufacturing, which eased during the month after a robust outcome in July. Meanwhile, mining rebounded after four months, and the electricity sector rose to a five-month high.Data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on Monday showed the index of industrial production (IIP) rose an…
Silver rate today: Silver prices surged by Rs 7,000 on Monday to touch a record Rs 1,50,000 per kilogram in the national capital, marking a fourth consecutive session of gains, driven by robust global demand and safe-haven buying, according to the All India Sarafa Association.The white metal had ended the previous session at Rs 1,43,000…
India’s industrial sector recorded a steady growth of 4.0% year-on-year in August 2025, according to the Quick Estimates of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) released by the ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. This marks an improvement over the 3.5% growth reported in July 2025. The overall IIP for August 2025 stood at 151.7,…
