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Key terms that will help you understand Budget 2026
Understand the essential budget terms that shape government spending, taxation, and economic policies ahead of Indias Union Budget 2026.
Lakshadweep emerges as high-potential hub for marine fisheries, exports
Seaweed cultivation was identified as another promising sector with strong growth prospects
Delivery jobs should be seen as flexible employment, not gig work: Swiggy executive
Swiggy Food Marketplace CEO Rohit Kapoor welcomed the government's social security code and said it's in the right direction
An Income Tax Notice is a formal communication from the Income Tax Department sent to the taxpayer on various grounds. Check who gets it and how
Taxmen seek early resolution on irrational and unrealistic targets
Income Tax staff unions urge CBDT to address severe and persistent shortages of essential infrastructure, warn of growing uncertainty and anxiety
WEF 2026: Maharashtra signs investment MoUs worth 14.5 lakh crore on first day at Davos
The State said these MoUs are across sectors and underscore strong global confidence in Maharashtras consumer markets, infrastructure readiness,
Stock markets drop in early trade on relentless foreign fund outflows, geopolitical tensions
From the 30-Sensex firms, Eternal, Bajaj Finance, Asian Paints, InterGlobe Aviation, Trent and Bajaj Finserv were among the laggards
In 2025 too, he walked out without reading his address on the same issue
The list of people invited to Trumps Board of Peace for Gaza
Trump wants the signing ceremony to take place in Davos on Thursday, despite calls from some of those invited to rewrite the terms of the panel
Rupee falls 8 paise to 90.98 against U.S. dollar
Forex traders said rising geopolitical uncertainty, including renewed U.S. expansionary signals, has increased risk aversion and kept emerging ma
Trump wants his peace board signed in Davos. Macron declines
Much of the concern centers on the wording of the peace boards charter, seen by Bloomberg, which appears to place its ultimate decision-making po
1 dead, 18 injured after helium cylinder explodes in Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
1 dead and at least 18 injured after a helium cylinder exploded during the Thenpennai River Festival in Manalurpettai in the Kallakurichi distric
Sanctioned oil trade is booming in the shadows, to India's and Chinas benefit
According to Kpler, a maritime analytics and intelligence firm, the size of the 'shadow fleet' carrying oil under Western sanctions grew from jus
Despite marginal improvements, Delhi's air remains unbreathable at 397 AQI
According to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), while there was a marginal improvement compared to Monday morning, when
World Economic Forum 2026 LIVE: Maharashtra signs investment MoUs worth 14.5 lakh cr on day 1
From India, at least four Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Pralhad Joshi, and K Rammohan Naidu as well as six Chief Mini
OpenAI CFO says annualized revenue crosses $20 billion in 2025
OpenAI last week said it would start showing ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users, ramping up efforts to generate revenue from the AI chatbot
TCS incorporates regional HQ in Saudi Arabia
Tata Consultancy Services Netherlands B.V. is the holding Company of the Tata Consultancy Services Regional Headquarters, which is a step-down su
SEBI proposes 20,000 crore as threshold for significant index
The proposed regulation does not apply to indices regulated by RBI
Government removes QCO on textile machinery imports
Now the government has removed the quality control order on all machinery and the textile industry will be able to import quality machinery requi
BHEL reports 3-fold jump in net profit to 390 crore in Q3
BHEL's total income rose 18% to 8,691.85 crore during the third quarter from 7,385 crore in the year-ago period
TVS Infrastructure Trust raises 830 crore under first tranche of 1,100-crore NCD programme
The company, in a statement, said the funds were raised through a 20-year, long-tenor bond issuance, anchored by the National Bank for Financing
Chaitanya, Pentacle, L&T top NHAI rankings for highway DPR consultants
The exercise aims to improve transparency and quality in highway planning, amid government concerns over poor DPR preparation.
Airfare surges during festivals exploitative, says Supreme Court
The petition said that opaque airline practices, such as sudden fare escalations, reduced flight services, inadequate grievance redressal mechani
Governance takes centre stage as RBI engages with UCB chiefs
The RBI governor said the sector remains a key pillar of the formal financial system, particularly for small borrowers, local businesses and comm
Nitin Nabin elected BJP national president unopposed, becomes youngest party chief
He will formally take charge on Tuesday, succeeding J P Nadda.
Delhi Airports third runway to go in for comprehensive rehabilitation
The rehabilitation programme is subject to regulatory approvals
India, UAE agree to double trade to $200 billion by 2032
Modi, UAE President welcomed discussions on a potential UAE partnership fordevelopment of Special Investment Region in Dholera
India in no hurry to respond to Trumps invitation to join Board of Peace: Sources
It is a difficult situation for India which is committed to UN-led world order and also values US partnership
Clean Tamil Nadu Company invites implementation partners for Solid Waste Management projects
The empanelment of eligible partners will be periodically updated, and the validity of empanelment shall be up to 30th December 2028
AXISCADES secures 100 cr deal to supply units for India's Ashwini radar
The contract is to manufacture and sell Signal and Data Processing Units
DCGpac launches first smart manufacturing plant in Noida
Set up in partnership with UKHI, the facility will manufacture 100% biodegradable and compostable packaging solutions for e-commerce, logistics,
Despite higher ranking, Indias passport offers limited visa-free access
Research firm Henley & Partners Passport Index 2026 ranks India 80th in the world for passport power
Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Biols re-enters starch business with Cargill India buy
The deal involves Cargills Davangere plant in Karnataka and is valued at around Rs 250 crore, according to sources
As Indian cotton surges to seasonal high, CCI sells 1.14 lakh bales from 2025-26 crop
Trade says CCI price is slightly higher than prevailing market rates
Lokpal seeks time from the High Court over the sanction to prosecute Mahua Moitra
On December 19, 2025, Delhi high court had set aside Lokpals order granting sanction to the CBI to file chargesheet against Moitra on technical g
Include digital currency link on BRICS agenda: RBI to government
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recommended to the government that a proposal connecting the central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) be included
At least 39 dead after two high-speed trains collide in southern Spain
More than 150 people were injured, including several in critical condition
IFSCA working on Special Purpose Insurance framework at Gift IFSC: K Rajaraman
Travel portals roll out AI-based solutions to simplify bookings, drive growth
Travel portals enhance bookings with AI solutions, improving customer engagement and driving growth in the travel industry.
Indias rabi crop acreage rises 2.8% as wheat, pulses sowing gets over
The government has set a foodgrain production target of 171.14 million tonne for the 2025-26 rabi season
Ahead of budget, ISF suggests FM to reduce GST for staffing industry to 5%
Reducing GST would lower compliance costs, encourage formal hiring, and align with the governments employment formalisation objectives, says the
Budget 2026: Structured funding framework will deepen innovation, R&D: Satish Reddy
The pharma sector is poised to play a pivotal role in realising the vision of Viksit Bharatand its ambition of becoming a $500 billion industry b
Commerce Minister meets US envoy, US Senator to discuss bilateral issues
Senator Daines has been lobbying for reduction in import duties on pulses as part of trade deal with India
Centre unlikely to clear West Bengals MGNREGA claims
Centre targets June timeline for new rural employment framework
Gift City reinsurers flag GST & regulatory hurdles
In question is the application of forward charge mechanism on premia paid to IFSC-based insurers, unlike similar cross-border transactions that a
Oasis Fertility expands Pune footprint with new Kondhwa centre
The centre offers a comprehensive range of services, including IVF, IUI, fertility preservation, male infertility treatments, and advanced proced
Maharashtra businesses weigh relocation amid rising costs and export challenges
High industrial land prices, rising logistics and energy costs, and congestion at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust are reducing cost competitivene
Rupee ends 14 paise lower at 90.92 against U.S. dollar
Despite weak American currency and lower crude oil prices, selling pressure in domestic equities pushed the Indian currency downward, forex analy
JioHotstar revamps subscription plans, starting at 79 per month
JioHotstar introduces flexible subscription plans starting at 79 monthly, enhancing access to premium content for new subscribers.
IMF upgrades Indias 2025-26 growth to 7.3% from earlier estimate of 6.6%
The report projects global growth to remain resilient at 3.3% in calendar year 2026 and at 3.2% in 2027, largely the same as the 3.3% estimated f
Sensex, Nifty succumb to selling pressure in blue-chips Reliance, ICICI Bank
Reliance Industries dropped 3.04%t after the company reported a flat net profit for the third quarter
IRF urges govt to strengthen mechanism for recovery of unpaid traffic violation challans
IRF President Emeritus KK Kapila, in a letter to the Union Road Transport and Highways Minister, suggested driving license suspension for a stipu
Essential that we frame our own rules adhering to our necessities: Power Minister Manohar Lal
Mr. Lal also emphasised that it was essential that while regulations are important, they must drive further excellency
Parade of western disturbances to bring heavy snow, rain to hillsof North-West India
Contrasting weather emerging for South Peninsula as year 2025 North-East monsoon draws to a close
Budget 2026-27 may unveil SEZ reforms to boost exports and domestic sales
Discussions between the Commerce and Revenue Departments are focused on easing domestic market access, allowing reverse job work and permitting I
WEF report highlights real-world AI adoption delivering impact at scale
Successful adopters embedded AI into strategic decision-making, strengthened data foundations, modernised technology platforms and ensured respon
India to be strongest growing insurance market, premium growth to rise to 6.9% by 2030: Swiss Re
The Indian insurance sector is entering a new era of robust mid-term growth and will emerge as the strongest growing major insurance market, acco
Milk production surges in Kerala; subsidy schemes and survey announced
Special dairy schemes for plantation and fisheries workers, including subsidies of up to 1 lakh per unit under the extreme poverty eradication pr
According to Wilson, the induction of factory-fitted wide-body aircraft, with a faster cadence of retrofit inductions, is expected to address inc
Delhi Traffic Police teams up with Google Maps, Mappls for Republic Day parking
Invited guests and ticket holders can access exact routes and designated parking locations, helping reduce congestion on major roads
IMF upped Indias GDP growth to 7.3% for FY26
Last month, RBI revised the growth estimates by 50 basis points to 7.3 per cent
New rules, new ads: Micro-drama platforms say privacy first
Micro-drama platforms in India are balancing safety with rapid content release cycles to comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act.
Silver futures soar over 3 lakh a kg, as the white precious metal zooms to a new high
Tops $94/oz on Monday with gold surging to $4,660 as US-EU tension leads to more haven purchases
PNB Q3 net profit rises 13% to 5,100 cr
Similarly, net NPAs, or bad loans, came down to 0.32% against 0.41% at the end of the third quarter last fiscal
Court rules that the I-T depts case was improper as the same transactions had already been examined in an earlier assessment cycle
ASK Property Fund invests 210 crore in Navi Mumbai real estate projects
The funding will support developments in CBD Belapur and Ghansoli
The World is not secure unless we have total control of Greenland, says Trump after Nobel Prize snub
Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think pur
Love meets the ledger: Why financial compatibility decides relationships
From managing wedding hangover to navigating parental support, shifting from mine to ours requires more than just a joint account. Why financial
December oilmeals exports decline 40% on fall in soymeal shipments
Data complied by the Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA) showed that India exported 29.75 lakh tonnes (lt) of oilmeals during the first
Govt increases Central Silk Board approval limit to 1 crore to speed up projects, support exports
This change is expected to improve implementation efficiency in the silk sector, which employs 9.76 million people across India.
EU eyes tariffs on 93 billion of US goods over Trumps latest 10% levy threat
EU leaders will hold an emergency meeting in Brussels later this week to explore possible retaliatory measures
Industry urges incentives for pension products and parity for ULIPs in FY27 proposals
Reliance shares down over 3.5% after Q3 earnings announcement
At the NSE, the stock went down by 3.53% to 1,406.30
Positive shift in Keralas industrial culture, entrepreneurial spirit: Minister Balagopal
Our advancements in the Ease of Doing Business rankings are drawing investors back to the State to start new businesses, says the Minister
Indias per capita GNI may need to grow at 8.9% CAGR to reach high-income status by 2047: SBI
If the per capita GNI threshold for high-income countries is kept unchanged at the current $13,936, India would need a CAGR of 7.5% in its per ca
Eight soldiers injured in gunbattleat J&Ks Kishtwar
The encounter began on Sunday evening when joint teams of Indian Army and J&K Police launched a search operation in Sonnar, in the remote and hil
RBI proposes linking BRICS' digital currencies, sources say
India's central bank has proposed linking BRICS nations' digital currencies to facilitate cross-border trade and tourism payments, potentially re
Why rebalancing and SIPs matter more than perfect entry points
Indias markets may be booming, but disciplined asset allocation and regular rebalancingnot market timingare what help investors compound wealth,
Stock markets decline in early trade dragged by blue-chips Reliance, ICICI Bank
The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 320.69 points to 83,249.66 in early trade; the 50-share NSE Nifty went down by 124.60 points to 25,573.40
India set to become Upper middle-income country by 2030: SBI report
India took 60 years to transition to lower-middle income in 2007 from low-income country. Its per capita GNI (Gross National Income) increased fr
J&K braces for widespread rain and snow after prolonged dry spell
According to the IMD, higher reaches of the Chenab Valley, the Pir Panjal range and parts of south Kashmir could receive moderate to heavy rain o
Rupee gains 12 paise to 90.66 against U.S. dollar
Persistent outflow of foreign funds from domestic equity markets and higher crude oil prices overseas amid a volatile geopolitical situation kept
Plant to have annual capacity of 1.3 million tonnes of urea
China's electricity use hits record in 2025, surpasses 10 trillion kWh
Rising demand for electricity in China has been driven in large part by high-tech industries
Revanth Reddy to leave for Davos today for WEF conference
The State will showcase the Telangana Rising 2047 Vision document, which aims to make the State a $3-trillion economy by 2047, as well as the Sta
Micron's $1.8 billion acquisition boosts Powerchip shares
Powerchip said in a statement on Saturday that Micron will establish a long-term foundry relationship with the company for DRAM advanced-packagin
Dense smog engulfs Delhi; AQI slips to 'severe' category at 418
Cold wave conditions, coupled with dense fog, also impacted air travel operations, with several flights delayed at Indira Gandhi International Ai
Chinas economy grows 5 pc in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite Trump tariffs
HONG KONG: Chinas economy expanded at a 5 per cent annual pace in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite Trumps tariffs. However, growth slowed t
Chinas economy grows 5% in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite Trump tariffs
The economy, the world's second largest, grew at a 4.8% annual pace in the previous quarter
Setting up SIP on an active fund
Each year, statistically test the risk-adjusted return of investments in active funds. This will help you be mindful of the fact if each fund is
