China recovers rocket stage on land for first time, after earlier recovery at sea

Leading cement manufacturers have reported a divergent set of earnings in the June quarter of FY27, as capacity additions, market share gains and improved demand across key regions helped healthy volume growth, while elevated fuel and raw material costs weighed on profitability for several players. Listed cement makers have reported sales volume growth of up…

As India accelerates its semiconductor ambitions with a proposed second-phase incentive programme, Equirus says the country is well positioned to evolve from a global chip design hub into a full-stack semiconductor ecosystem. However, it cautions that execution challenges remain and maintains a cautious stance on select semiconductor-related stocks.

China’s growing “flash marriage” industry is facing scrutiny after men reportedly lost hundreds of thousands of yuan through rushed matchmaking arrangements. One 37-year-old man spent up to 500,000 yuan before discovering his wife’s alleged hidden past. Authorities have launched a crackdown as concerns rise over matchmaking fraud, China’s gender imbalance and financial exploitation.