Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Shares of HCL Technologies tumbled sharply on Wednesday, falling more than 10 per cent to Rs 1,289 on the NSE, as investor sentiment turned negative following a disappointing quarterly performance and subdued growth outlook. The steep decline came after several brokerages downgraded the stock and cut their target prices, citing concerns over weak revenue growth, margin pressures and cautious forward guidance.The company’s earnings report highlighted multiple areas of co…
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New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India’s construction market, currently valued at $685 billion in 2025, is projected to touch $1.2 trillion by 2034 at a CAGR of 6.9 per cent driven by sustained infrastructure investments and urban development, a report said on Friday.The report from Savills India and Hotelivate said that demand for offices remains robust, driven by GCC expansion and occupier preference for Grade-A, sustainable workspaces. Construction costs rose by 6.4 per cent–7.6 per cent, large…
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Retail sector leasing in India’s top eight cities witnessed steady demand and stood at 1.95 million square feet in Q1 2026, moderating amid limited new mall supply, a report said on Tuesday.The report from commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield said leasing moderated 28 per cent quarter‑on‑quarter and 10 per cent year‑on‑year.”This moderation follows a strong 2025, which recorded 9.21 million square feet of leasing, the highest annual per…
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) India Inc.’s earnings momentum remained resilient in Q3 FY26, with small‑cap companies posting the strongest growth, a report said on Monday.The report from Equirus Securities said small caps delivered a robust 22 per cent year‑on‑year earnings surge, outpacing mid‑caps at 15 per cent and large caps at 14 per cent, signalling a broadening of the corporate earnings recovery.Revenue grew 10 per cent YoY, while EBITDA and PAT rose 14 per cent and 15 per cent respe…
Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) The year 2025 delivered exceptional 54 per cent year-on-year growth in gross leasing volume in India as retail sector achieved a three-year peak in gross leasing activity, a report showed on Tuesday.Brick and mortal retail in the top seven cities of India reached a three-year high as gross leasing volume hit a total of 12.5 million square feet in 2025, according to a JLL report.This surge reflects unwavering retailer confidence across key metropolitan markets and aggressive…