The cost overruns of central government projects worth Rs 150 crore and above decreased to 19.1% in August, marking the fourth consecutive month of decline. However, 54% of the projects were delayed for over two years, with an average time overrun of 36.96 months. The railways ministry had the highest cost overruns, while the roads ministry faced overrun in 185 out of 945 projects.
Mcap of top-10 most valued firms slumps Rs 4.95 lakh cr; TCS, Reliance hardest hit
The combined market valuation of all the top-10 most valued firms plunged Rs 4,95,061 crore last week, in line with a bearish trend in equities,