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Real Estate Sector Sees 63% Fall in Deal Value in Q1

Bhumika Lenka
24 Apr 2026
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New Delhi, Apr 24 (BNP): India’s real estate sector saw a sharp decline in deal value during the January–March quarter, even as transaction activity remained strong, according to a report by Grant Thornton Bharat. The report said total deal value fell 63% to about $763 million compared to the previous quarter, largely due to the absence of large-ticket transactions that...

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Consumption Remains Growth Engine, Says FM Sitharaman; Calls for Policy Stability

Bhumika Lenka
24 Apr 2026
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Pune, Apr 24 (BNP): Domestic consumption continues to remain a key driver of India’s economic growth, and predictable policy support is essential to sustain the country’s GDP expansion momentum, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday. Speaking at an event organised by State Bank of India in Pune, the Finance Minister highlighted that strong consumer demand is helping the...

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Urban India Embraces Flexible, Personalised Spirituality

Swapna Mallik
24 Apr 2026
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Mumbai, Apr 24: For generations, spirituality in India has been deeply rooted in routine, early morning temple visits, festival-led rituals, and family-driven traditions. Today, however, a noticeable shift is underway. Across urban India, devotion is becoming more flexible, personalised, and seamlessly integrated into everyday life. This shift is being driven by demanding schedules, long commutes, and the rise of nuclear...

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Markets Under Pressure as IT, Pharma Drag Indices Lower

Bhumika Lenka
24 Apr 2026
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Mumbai, Apr 24 (BNP): Domestic equity markets opened on a weaker note on Friday, tracking heightened global uncertainties and a mixed start to the Q4 earnings season, with selling pressure seen across key sectors.  The Sensex declined around 400 points, or 0.51%, to trade near 77,263 in early deals, while the Nifty slipped about 100 points, or 0.41%. Broad-based weakness...

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Government Strengthens Quality Checks for Medicines at Jan Aushadhi Kendras

Bhumika Lenka
24 Apr 2026
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New Delhi, Apr 24 (BNP): The government has taken steps to further strengthen the quality assurance framework for medicines sold through Jan Aushadhi Kendras across the country by signing new Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with key agencies involved in the scheme. The initiative aims to ensure that medicines available under the affordable healthcare programme continue to meet strict safety and...

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Sanju Samson’s Unbeaten Century Powers CSK to 207

Bhumika Lenka
24 Apr 2026
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Chennai, Apr 24 (BNP) : Sanju Samson produced a brilliant unbeaten 101 to lead Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to a strong total of 207 runs in a dominant batting display. Samson held the innings together after early wickets and played a controlled yet aggressive knock, ensuring CSK recovered well and finished strongly. His timely acceleration in the death overs helped...

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Relief for Consumers as Odisha Stops Electricity Disconnections in Heatwave Period

Bhumika Lenka
24 Apr 2026
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Bhubaneswar, Apr 24 (BNP): In a consumer-friendly move during the intense summer season, the Odisha government has directed that electricity connections will not be disconnected for non-payment of dues during the peak heat period. The instruction has been issued by Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister K. V. Singh Deo to the state Energy Department and all power distribution companies...

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Crude Oil Prices Jump as Middle East Tensions Fuel Supply Concerns

Bhumika Lenka
24 Apr 2026
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Mumbai: Global crude oil prices surged on Friday, rising up to 2% as renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East kept energy markets volatile, even as the United States announced a unilateral ceasefire move. Brent crude climbed to around $107 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose to nearly $97.6 per barrel, reflecting persistent concerns over global supply stability....

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