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Nestled at 108 Hampton Avenue, this unique property in Goose Creek is now on the market. It boasts three distinct kitchens, creatively themed bedrooms, and a generous indoor pool. Spanning 5,390 square feet, this estate is perfect for multigenerational families or as a lucrative short-term rental option. The outdoor spaces are ideal for entertaining. View More
The claims have been made in an affidavit filed on Wednesday in which Wangchuk is also accused of inciting “violence in Leh on Sept 24, 2025” in which four people were killed and scores injured in alleged police firing on protesters demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status for the Union territory (UT) of Ladakh. View More
Bryant Gingerich and his wife Amy turned a sprawling 34-acre land into a thriving hospitality destination known as Dunlap Hollow. This charming getaway features an array of unique accommodations, including a quaint cottage, an A-frame, and an adventurous cave stay. By leveraging social media marketing, they attracted a steady stream of guests, leading to impressive profits. View More
In North Dakota, a retired farmer is turning erosion-susceptible farmland into lush grassland to secure annual earnings. Through a state conservation program, he anticipates earning $5,250 over five years. This initiative encourages farmers to repurpose unproductive land, benefiting wildlife and soil health. With interest exceeding available funds, discussions are underway to seek federal assistance to enhance the program's impact on farm income and conservation. View More
Sold a property at a loss? Income tax rules allow you to offset certain property losses against capital gains from shares and mutual funds. Know the rules for short-term and long-term losses, the eight-year carry-forward limit and key tax conditions. View More
The order aims to improve cleanliness across Delhi, when markets and public spaces typically see increased footfall during the festive rush. View More
India has set a target to gasify 100 million tonnes of coal by 2030 with significant investments. The coal ministry estimates the investment required will be between Rs 2.5 and 3 lakh crore. A streamlined single-window approval process is essential to facilitate this ambitious project. Coal gasification is expected to reduce India's import dependence on methanol and natural gas. View More
New Delhi: The country's target to gasify 100 million tonnes of coal by 2030 will require streamlined approvals, assured buyers and effective project execution, according to a report. The report, 'Coal Gasification for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat': Shaping the Next Industrial Revolution', by global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) was launched on Thursday at the Gasification Summit here. The report noted that the coal ministry projects investments of Rs 2.5-3 lakh crore across 25 projects to achieve the target of 100 MT of coal gasification by 2030. Read more: BCGCL starts construction work on Rs 25,000 cr gasification project, Rs 15k cr work awarded It also stressed the need for a single-window approval mechanism with fixed timelines, long-term offtake agreements to improve project bankability, and technology suited to India's high-ash coal. Live Events The report highlighted that coal gasification could reduce India's dependence on imports of methanol, natural gas, and fertilisers, supporting the country's Atmanirbhar Bharat ambitions . India holds the world's fifth-largest coal reserves, yet imports met about 94 per cent of its methanol consumption and about 50 per cent of its natural gas consumption in FY25. In FY26, natural gas imports were worth about Rs 1.18 lakh crore and urea imports about Rs 46,000 crore. Read more: Government's Rs 37,500-cr coal gasification scheme fails to attract bids The report also points to long-term offtake models, such as India's ethanol programme and the Great Plains plant in the US, and notes that Coal India will take the ammonium nitrate output of Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited 's Lakhanpur project for use in mine blasting. It called for R&D and pilot funding to adapt gasifiers to high-ash Indian coal, integrated industrial hubs with shared infrastructure, and environmental safeguards built into project design. The report further said that with the right policy and commercial enablers in place, coal gasification can move from isolated projects to an integrated value chain and make a meaningful contribution to India's Atmanirbhar Bharat ambitions. .Pbanner{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;background-color:#ec1c40;margin-top:20px;padding:5px 10px;border-radius:4px;color:#fff;line-height:10px;width: 100%;box-sizing: border-box} .Pbannertext{display:flex;align-items:center;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;font-family:'Montserrat';} .Pbannertext img{height:20px;margin:0 6px} .Pbannerbutton a{display:flex;align-items:center;background-color:#fff;color:#ec1c40;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;padding:4px 8px;border-radius:6px;font-size:15px;font-family:'Montserrat';} .Pbannerbutton img{height:20px;margin-right:6px} .Pbannerbutton a:hover{background-color:#f7f7f7} Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
India's copper demand rose to 2,100 kilotonnes in FY'26, reflecting a 12% increase from the previous year. This growth was primarily driven by strong performance in the infrastructure, automotive, and construction sectors. The infrastructure sector experienced a notable 29% year-on-year increase, contributing significantly to domestic consumption. In contrast, the automotive sector rebounded with a 14% rise following previous declines. View More
According to data released by the International Copper Association India (ICA India) on Thursday, India's copper demand reached 2,100 kilotonnes (KT) in FY'26, marking a 12% increase from 1,878 KT in FY25. This surge was primarily propelled by robust activity across the infrastructure, automotive, and building and construction sectors. "India's copper demand grew 12 per cent year-on-year in FY2026 to 2,100 kilotonnes, significantly outpacing the country's 7.7 per cent GDP growth during the period. The increase marks an acceleration from the 9.3 per cent growth recorded in FY2025," according to the data released by the International Copper Association India (ICA India). Copper played a vital role in these key industries through its application in wires and cables, transformers, motors, automotive harnesses, and various electrical and industrial components. Also read: Coal supply to power plants to normalise soon, Indian official says The infrastructure sector served as the primary driver of new demand in FY2026, expanding by 29% year-on-year and accounting for 22% of total domestic copper consumption. Following a sluggish period in FY2025, the automotive segment bounced back with a 14% rise in copper demand, buoyed by increased sales of passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and tractors. Live Events Meanwhile, the building and construction sector, representing roughly a quarter of national copper demand—recorded a 9% year-on-year expansion. This growth in demand for power cables, building wire, household accessories, and construction hardware was fueled by ongoing urbanization, commercial real estate developments, and premium residential projects. Conversely, data center installations remained in an early stage, making up less than 1% of total demand. Also read: Hind Zinc eyes lower production costs after record Q2 profit, sales "India's economic activity momentum is reflected in the rising demand for copper. Favourable policies promoting investments in infrastructure, industrialisation and clean energy transition will continue to drive copper demand," Mayur Karmarkar, Managing Director, International Copper Association India, said. ICA India operates as the local arm of International Copper Association Ltd, a non-profit organization established in 1959 under the Copper Alliance to advocate for global copper usage. .Pbanner{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;background-color:#ec1c40;margin-top:20px;padding:5px 10px;border-radius:4px;color:#fff;line-height:10px;width: 100%;box-sizing: border-box} .Pbannertext{display:flex;align-items:center;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;font-family:'Montserrat';} .Pbannertext img{height:20px;margin:0 6px} .Pbannerbutton a{display:flex;align-items:center;background-color:#fff;color:#ec1c40;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;padding:4px 8px;border-radius:6px;font-size:15px;font-family:'Montserrat';} .Pbannerbutton img{height:20px;margin-right:6px} .Pbannerbutton a:hover{background-color:#f7f7f7} Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
SBI Securities has launched an exciting financing option for the highly anticipated IPO of Jio Platforms Ltd. Investors can secure up to 60% funding for their subscriptions, with the IPO set to open for bids on October 21. The impressive demand already seen indicates a surge in interest, prompting several brokerages to engage new clients. This event could usher in a wave of new investors into the market. View More
In a rare move for an Indian initial public offering, SBI Securities is offering a leveraged bet on the deal of Jio Platforms Ltd. — a sign of the intense competition among brokerages as the excitement over the debut is building to a fever pitch. SBI Securities is offering to finance as much as 60% of the amount needed to apply for the IPO through its parent State Bank of India , according to its website. Investors can seek funding for applications ranging from 500,000 rupees ($5,300) to 1 million rupees, with shares allotted as collateral. Several other firms are also directly approaching clients with financing options, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified discussing private information. Brokers across the world’s most populous nation are pulling out all the stops for the blockbuster $3.2 billion offering to cash in on the frenzied interest. It’s a sign that billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s digital and telecommunications giant tapping the market is more than just another IPO. The entire industry is latching on to Jio’s allure to attract new customers, open securities accounts and prod existing clients to place bids early. So far, the tactics look to be working. The IPO was fully sold out within the first two hours of bidding and was subscribed nearly three times on the first day, according to data on BSE Ltd .’s website. The qualified institutional investors portion was subscribed nine times. Wealthy investors had bid for 1.55 times of shares reserved for them, while retail investors had taken up about 67% of their allocation. Jio’s IPO opened for subscription on Oct. 21 and closes on Oct. 23. The company is offering as many as 270 million shares at 1,065 rupees to 1,119 rupees apiece, seeking to raise as much as 302 billion rupees at a valuation of as much as 10.3 trillion rupees. Live Events The charm offensive includes everything from pre-booking facilities and IPO financing to aggressive client outreach, while some are betting on convenience. HDFC Sky, Groww and Zerodha have been tapping clients and have introduced pre-booking features that allowed customers to register their interest before bidding began on Wednesday. The pitch is straightforward: investors can line up applications in advance and avoid missing out while traveling or celebrating during the festive period. Angel One Ltd ., meanwhile, is targeting another potentially lucrative pool of customers. The firm has been reaching out to Reliance group employees and their family members who don’t have securities accounts, as the conglomerate encourages its vast workforce to consider participating in the offering. For India’s brokerage industry, Jio represents a rare customer-acquisition opportunity. Firms expect the excitement could bring as many as 5 million new investors into the market in October, potentially creating a fresh pool of customers who will continue trading long after Jio’s debut next week. It could be a milestone similar to the 2022 landmark listing of Life Insurance Corporation of India Ltd., when the company’s 286 million policy holders got easy access to brokerage accounts. A representative from SBI Securities confirmed that it is offering IPO financing, while Angel One didn’t respond to requests for comment. .Pbanner{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;background-color:#ec1c40;margin-top:20px;padding:5px 10px;border-radius:4px;color:#fff;line-height:10px;width: 100%;box-sizing: border-box} .Pbannertext{display:flex;align-items:center;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;font-family:'Montserrat';} .Pbannertext img{height:20px;margin:0 6px} .Pbannerbutton a{display:flex;align-items:center;background-color:#fff;color:#ec1c40;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;padding:4px 8px;border-radius:6px;font-size:15px;font-family:'Montserrat';} .Pbannerbutton img{height:20px;margin-right:6px} .Pbannerbutton a:hover{background-color:#f7f7f7} Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel) (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel)
Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Ltd (BCGCL), the joint venture of Coal India Ltd (CIL) and BHEL, has started ground construction activities for its Rs 25,000 crore coal gasification project in Odisha, with most of the tenders awarded, its Managing Director Peeyush Kumar said on Thursday.
The development assumes significance in the wake of the country's push to build 100 million tonne of coal gasification capacity by 2030 under the National Coal Gasification Mission, aimed at converting coal into chemicals and bringing down the import dependence on products such as LNG, urea, ammonia and methanol.
"We are going ahead with the joint venture of BHEL and Coal India, which is BCGCL....I am happy to share that we have started ground construction activities... Most of the tenders have been awarded and construction has started," Kumar said during the 17th Edition of Gasification India 2026 organised by Mission Energy Foundation.
BCGCL--a joint venture in which CIL holds the majority View More