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Budget 2026: Too many customs disputes, too little closure. Can an amnesty clear the air?
Union Budget news: India faces a significant backlog of customs disputes. A Customs Amnesty Scheme could offer a one-time settlement for eligible
Poor coordination in policy making: Congress slams Govt. ahead of Budget
US pitches Venezuelan crude to India as its Russian oil imports slow, sources say
India plans to reduce Russian crude oil imports by several hundred thousand barrels per day following US tariff increases on such purchases
Dont Rush to Grade D-St on B-Day, Wait a Bit
Benchmark indices and broader markets have historically shown subdued performance on Union Budget day, with less than 1% movement. However, a wee
Patna Bird Sanctuary and Chhari-Dhand in Kutch become Ramsar wetlands
Under Modis leadership, Indias Ramsar network has expanded from 26 in 2014 to 98, boosting wetland conservation and wildlife protection.
What would make this a full-marks Budget for the capital markets
The upcoming Budget must focus not just on attracting capital but improving how efficiently it circulates through the economy. Faster corporate r
Sunetra Pawar set to take oath as Maharashtra deputy CM
About 40 NCP legislators will meet at Vidhan Bhavan at 2 pm to elect their leader, leading to Sunetra Pawars appointment as deputy chief minister
US government enters partial shutdown after Congress fails to pass 2026 budget
500 crore fraud: Thane EoW arrests three for cheating investors across Maharashtra
The accused, linked to investment firm Trade with Jazz, allegedly lured victims with promises of high monthly returns through stock market tradin
Sudan's Foreign Minister Mohieldin Salim Ahmed Ibrahim is in Delhi for the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers' meeting, underscoring Sudan's post-w
Budget 2026 on February 1: Will NSE, BSE remain open for trading on Sunday?
Indian stock markets will operate on Sunday, February 1, 2026, for the Union Budget presentation, a rare occurrence. Both BSE and NSE confirmed n
PRAGATI portal monitors 15 projects worth 1.22 lakh crore: Uttarakhand CM
Chief Minister Dhami said the portal is designed for the quick review and resolution of projects, schemes, and public grievances, ensuring that d
Concurrent Gainers: 9 smallcaps log gains for 5 straight sessions
Indian Railways commissions Kavach on 472 km to boost train safety
With the latest addition, Kavach Version 4.0 now covers 1,306.3 route kilometres across five railway zones.
Stock Market Holiday: Are NSE, BSE and MCX open for trading on Sunday for Budget 2026?
Indian stock markets NSE and BSE, along with MCX and NCDEX, will remain open on Sunday, February 1, for Budget 2026. Investors can trade during l
Pakistan's prime minister Shehbaz Sharif revealed a difficult truth. He and Army Chief Asim Munir sought billions in loans from friendly nations.
As Budget 2026 approaches, analysts expect a low-impact event for equities amid muted expectations. With Nifty already down sharply in January, a
Jaishankar meets Arab League ministers, reviews Middle East situation
Discussions covered bilateral cooperation, trade, energy, capacity building, education and regional developments in the Middle East.
National input cost reduction strategy to check inverted duty structure
The Economic Survey advocates for a national input cost reduction strategy to address the inverted duty structure, proposing a three-tier Swadesh
Oil hovers near six-month high as investors track US-Iran tensions
Oil prices held near six-month highs Friday, nudged by lingering U.S.-Iran tensions, though gains paused amid prospects of dialogue and a potenti
SEBI opens special window for transfer, demat of physical securities from Feb 5
This will help investors complete the transfer and dematerialisation of securities, granting them rightful access to their assets
US dollar gains as Warsh named next Fed Chair
The U.S. dollar strengthened on Friday. This followed the selection of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair. The currency recovered from an earlier
European shares cap strong January with earnings-fuelled gains
European stocks closed higher on Friday, extending a winning streak to seven months. Investors reacted to corporate earnings and news of a US pre
Canara Bank plans to raise Rs 4,000 crore via tier-2 bonds
In a strategic move, Canara Bank will raise 4,000 crore through tier-2 bonds by the end of March, aiming to support a promising 13% increase in f
Kerala for All conclave LIVE: Two-day conclave to focus on inclusive and accessible tourism
The two-day conclave on inclusive and accessible tourism will be held on January 31, 2026 and February 1, 2026 in Kochi organised by Kerala Touri
Sebis no objection clears the way for NSE to launch its IPO
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has given the National Stock Exchange the go-ahead for its initial public offering. This marks a signi
India sees Arab world as gateway to Europe, Africa, Latin America: Minister
The minister underlined that the trade between India and the Arab world defied geopolitical tensions and touched approximately $240 billion in FY
D-Street enagages in Budget safety, but could go higher in near term
The Indian stock markets faced a downturn on Friday, ending January with a notable 3.1% declinethe sharpest drop seen in January since 2016. Anal
Q3 Results Today, 31st Jan 2026 Live Updates: Find here all the live updates for the Q3 results released today .
Indias wealthy embrace a new luxury symbol: premium mineral water
From blind tastings led by Indias youngest water sommelier to Bollywood-backed brands, demand for mineral-rich domestic and imported waters is su
India-France partnership lifeline amid geopolitical tension: CJI Surya Kant
The CJI underlined that a promising avenue lies in the establishment of joint arbitration and mediation panels, comprising professionals trained
Silver crashes 25%, worst in 15 years. What drove turmoil and whats next for investors?
Silver experienced a dramatic 25% plunge on MCX, falling from a record high of Rs 4 lakh to Rs 2.91 lakh per kg. This sharp reversal followed a s
India-EU FTA builds wo-way bridge for innovation: French envoy to US Laurent Bili
Addressing the gathering, Laurent Bili, French ambassador to the United States, said the FTA strengthens engagement between Europe and India acro
Wall Street Week Ahead: Heavy earnings week, jobs data to test US stocks after Microsoft swoon
Investors brace for a significant week as major companies like Alphabet and Amazon release earnings. A key US jobs report is also due. Following
US stocks fall, as investors fret over Trump's Fed nominee, earnings, inflation
Wall Street indexes closed lower Friday as investors reacted to President Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve, viewing
Boosting Indias livestock sector: How health, infrastructure, credit can drive rural prosperity
With coordinated publicprivate action, India can not only feed its vast domestic demand but also emerge as a global leader in livestock productiv
Bank holidays in February 2026: The RBI has announced a total of eight holidays for all public and private banks across India in January 2026, in
Agriculture in Budget: Why the next leap must be strategic, not incremental
The question before policymakers, however, is not one of intent or aggregate spending, but of whether budgetary choices are aligned with the sect
India to buy oil from Venezuela instead of Russia? US pitch to counter 25% tariffs
The US has permitted India to resume Venezuelan oil purchases, aiming to reduce its reliance on Russian crude. This move is part of a broader US
Delhi: With average AQI of 307, 2026 sees second-best January in 5 years
Delhis air quality in January 2026 has slightly worsened compared to last year, with an average AQI of 307 versus 306 in January 2025, according
Climate change vs harvest: How extreme weather is reshaping crop yields
The key challenge now is to ensure the transition includes and supports strong R&D, responsive policies, accessible technology, and timely suppor
Precious metals melt as $ flexes, world markets action heats up
Friday witnessed a steep drop in the prices of gold and silver, primarily spurred by the strengthening US dollar and a liquidation of yen carry t
Nvidia's Plan To Invest Up To $100 Billion In OpenAI Has Stalled: Report
The United States said Friday it had approved a $3.8 billion sale to Israel of 30 Apache attack helicopters and related equipment, as a fragile c
Bank holiday today? Are banks closed on fifth Saturday 31 January; check full RBI calendar here
The RBI has announced a total of 6 holidays for all public and private banks in India in February 2026, including the State Bank of India. This a
EU FTA brings India to global high table, offers $10-trillion opportunity: Piyush Goyal
India has signed a free trade agreement with the European Union. This pact protects key sectors like dairy, agriculture, and fisheries. Minister
Inflation basket rejig: AirPods gain weight, food portion cut
India's inflation measurement is getting a significant upgrade. New items like AirPods and hand sanitisers are joining the Consumer Price Index.
'We will negotiate, finalise FTAs based on what is good for India'
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has been in the thick of action, negotiating with multiple countries, fromNew Zealand to Chile. Havin
Quality output is established through the market, not quality control orders: CEA
Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran also said that States would have to balance the political attractiveness of cash transfers with the
Green steel can shape Indias climate goals trajectory
Locking in billions of dollars in carbon inefficient technologies will be environmentally disastrous and harm the Indian economy
A job well done: On the Economic Survey 2025-26
The Economic Survey has a framework for economic and governance strategy
Budget 2026: Full coverage on ET Now
Get ready for an in-depth analysis of Budget 2026 with ET NOW! Join us Sunday, February 1, starting at 7 am for preliminary insights before the F
Fiscal deficit at 54.5% of FY26 target at Dec end
Positive news on government financesby December, the fiscal deficit has shrunk to 54.5% of its annual goal. This achievement is primarily driven
'Recent FTAs to give India's exports a meaningful boost', says chief economic advisor
With high US tariffs hopefully behind us, India's net FDI inflows are set to surge. Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran predicts a promis
NSE's MD and CEO urged entrepreneurs to tap into India's capital market, 'Time has come'
Who is Jane Lauder? Wife of Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh is billionaire Ronald Lauders daughter
Jane Lauder, Kevin Warshs wife, is the granddaughter of global cosmetics industry legend Este Lauder. She is the daughter of billionaire Ronald L
At 8.55 lakh crore, fiscal deficit during April-Dec reaches 54.5% of FY26 target
Total expenditure incurred by the Central government was 33.8 lakh crore
Sebi opens one-year special window for transfer and dematerialisation of physical securities
Investors holding physical securities can now breathe easy. Sebi has opened a special one-year window, from February 5, 2026, to February 4, 2027
AmEx projects upbeat 2026 profit as affluent spending holds up; shares dip
American Express forecast annual profit largely above Wall Street expectations on Friday, underscoring resilient spending by its young and afflue
Bombardier shares drop 9% after Trump threatens Canada with aircraft tariffs, decertification
Bombardier shares dropped 9% on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to decertify the private jet maker's large-cabin planes and a
Need to spend more to grow retail health: Niva Bupa CEO
Niva Bupa CEO Krishnan Ramachandran highlights a key issue in India's health insurance market. He explains that loss-making corporate group polic
Sebi eases process of securities credit to demat accounts from April 2
Markets regulator Sebi has streamlined the process of crediting securities to dematerialised accounts by doing away with the requirement of lette
Glenmark Q3 profit rises 16% on strong India, US performance
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals posted 16% growth in December-quarter profit on strong India formulations demand, improved North America performance and
EU-India FTA will be implemented this year, labour intensive sectors to benefit: Piyush Goyal
Commerce Minister says India only negotiating FTAs with developed countries, no question of rethink on RCEP; while the EU indicated the FTA sent
SAIL Q3 profit at Rs 374 crore on higher volumes, leverage
SAIL reported a sharp rise in December-quarter profit to Rs 374 crore, driven by higher volumes, operating leverage and disciplined cost control,
Confident Group founder CJ Roy dies by suicide after income tax interrogation
The company has been a known name in media sponsorships, including several seasons of the Malayalam TV reality show Bigg Boss Malayalam
Coforge executes share subscription, share purchase agreement with Encora
The acquisition of the US-based Encora will benefit from a structural shift in global technology services demand, says company
Three Adani group cos plan to raise $2 bn from Japanese markets
A key reason for approaching Japanese debt markets is the longer tenure funding sources available, lower costs as well as to de-risk its exposure
Odisha HC directs Collector to consider return of failed project land to villagers
In a letter to the Collector the villagers said, Lanco had assured to provide employment to the land losers
Kharge targets Centre over RTI after Economic Survey flags re-examination
Congress chief accuses Modi govt. of weakening the transparency law, cites pendency, vacancies and safety of activists
Indian FPOs rising after Agri Ministrys weekly webinar, tops 1,000 cr from B2B
They have earned 662 crore delivering their produce over futures trading platform NCDEX
BPCL, Trafigura sign crude oil supply agreement
Under the agreement, which was signed at the India Energy Week 2026 in Goa, the delivery for the cargoes will commence in April this year, Trafig
Untimely rain hits robusta harvest, dents 2026-27 coffee crop prospects
Growers woes increase even as they face labour shortage and harvest gets delayed
NCB writes to States & industry on misuse of chemicals used for preparing Mephedrone drug
Bromo-4-Methylpropiophenone and Mono Methylamine are used for preparing banned Mephedrone drugs in the country
Kawasakis smallest Versys has returned unchanged to a segment that has moved on
HDFC Capital, CLS tie up to launch Rs 1,000 crore rental housing platform
Two electric SUVs: one composed, one charismatic and one unmistakable spark between them
Indias AI Moment Draws Big tech to Delhi
India AI Impact Summit to host big names like Jensen Huang, Sundar Pichai
Union Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman to interact with college students post budget presentation
India-US energy trade at $12.68 b in April-Nov: Oil Minister
India is responsible for a quarter of all global oil demand growth in 2024 and 2025, says Oil Miniter Hardeep Singh Puri
SEBI clears path for NSE IPO with long-awaited NOC
Regulators approval unlocks DRHP process after nearly a decade; settlement move on co-location cases and surge in unlisted shares signal listing
Air passenger traffic rose by 3% in first nine months of this fiscal
Air passenger traffic in India rose 3% in the first nine months of this fiscal, reflecting muted overall demand.
Madhu S. Nair to retire as CSL CMD after decade-long tenure
A key early milestone was the successful Initial Public Offer in August 2017, through which CSL raised 1,443 crore, marking its transition into a
SEBI clears IPOs of HD Fire Protect, Xtranet Tech, and five companies
