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US to cut tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18%, claims Trump
The United States will lower its import tariff on Indian goods to 18 percent. This follows a phone call between President Donald Trump and Prime
Trump spoke with Modi on Monday, says US Ambassador Sergio Gor
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor confirmed the interaction with a short message, saying, President Trump just spoke with Prime Minister Modi. ST
Finance ministry mulls raising FDI limit in public sector banks to 49%
Tata Chemicals Q3 Results: Consolidated net loss widens to Rs 93 crore
Tata Chemicals reported a wider consolidated net loss of Rs 93 crore for the December quarter, impacted by oversupplied soda ash markets and low
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Q3 loss widens to Rs 375 crore
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank reported a significant widening of its net loss to Rs 375 crore in the third quarter, a substantial increase from Rs 1
An aspirational Defence Budget
The boost to capital spending in this yearsdefencebudget underscores emphasis on modernization, indigenization and readiness.
Chalet Hotels Q3 Results: Net profit up 28% at Rs 124 crore
Chalet Hotels reported a robust third quarter with a 28.5% year-on-year increase in net profit to Rs 124 crore and a 27.1% rise in revenue to Rs
Trillion-dollar investmentslikely to come intodatacentersector
The doubling down on our indigenous capabilities through India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, with an increased outlay of 40,000 crore, is a masterst
Union Budget 2026 and the next stage of Indias economic transformation
Budget 2026 drives long-term economic growth through infrastructure, urban transformation, and capital market development.
e4W registrations surge 63% in January; VinFast, Maruti shake up EV market
Mahindra Electrics market share zooms in January 2026
Fed chair nominee Warsh may want smaller Fed holdings, but that's not easy to do
Kevin Warsh, tapped to become the next Federal Reserve chair, may want to significantly contract the central bank's multi-trillion-dollar balance
Discussions are ongoing on how to deal with regulation on investments from China: DEA Secretary
Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur said that while the Ministry of Finance was not discussing the issue, talks were on in other Departmen
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Tuesday
Markets rebounded after volatility triggered by the STT hike and higher borrowing plans, aided by policy continuity and falling crude prices. Ana
Duty cut on personal imports to aid more cross-border e-commerce
The move applies to items brought into the country by international travellers as well as goods ordered online from overseas for personal consump
Disney shares slump as fewer international visitors come to its US theme parks
Warner Bros Discovery is likely to hold a shareholder vote on the $82.7 billion deal to sell its streaming and studio assets to Netflix in March,
Air India pilot reports fuel switch defect in Boeing 787, aircraft grounded
Air India said it has asked Boeing to get the pilots concerns checked on a priority basis
Relaxation to SEZ units on domestic sales will be a limited-time window : Revenue Secretary
Necessary regulatory changes will be undertaken to operationalise these measures, while ensuring a level playing field for units working outside
Instilling long-term structural confidence
By signalling policy support for these creative and live entertainment sectors, the Budget acknowledges their growing economic contribution.
Exporters on guard as duty remission funds slashed for FY27
Hopeful funding for RoDTEP, RoSCTL will be increased in revised estimate stage after review of schemes
Experts welcome budget boost to veterinary infra, seek attention on animal health, nutrition
Government trying to curb diseases and improving yield by various measures, they say
Union Budget 2026: Can PROIs save Indian stock market from FII sell-offs?
In her Union Budget speech, Sitharaman announced that the investment cap for persons resident outside India (PROI), has been raised to 10% of a c
From small towns to India Inc: Sitharaman's bold bet on Bharat in Budget 2026
Budget 2026: India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is launching a plan to boost small businesses in Tier II and Tier III towns. This initia
Engine fuel switches malfunctioned on Air India London-Bengaluru Boeing 787-8 aircraft
Unclear why the flight took off despite tech glitch; same malfunction was at the heart of the AI 171 crash of June 12, 2025
Kashmir apple farmers bet on storage amid climate change, market uncertainty
Traditionally, farmers sold their produce within days of harvest at wholesale markets outside Kashmir. However, changing climate patterns and ris
Domestic fertilizers take centre stage in budget
Focus on domestic fertilizer production and deep-tech initiatives will help strengthen industry, say stakeholders
Warner Bros' shareholders likely to hold vote on Netflix deal in March: Report
Warner Bros Discovery is likely to hold a shareholder vote on the $82.7 billion deal to sell its streaming and studio assets to Netflix in March,
Union Budget 2026: Strengthening the conditions for sustainable growth
Stronger digital and logistics rails help products move faster and more efficiently
Precious metals complex pare losses despite bears hold an upper hand
After losing over 10% in early trade, silver cuts losses to 4%, gold also follows suit trimming losses to 3%
FinMin carefully watching rupee movement, says Economic Affairs Secretary
India's government is closely watching the rupee's decline against the US dollar. Officials may take action if the situation becomes concerning.
Gokaldas Exports shares fall nearly 5% after 71% drop in Q3 profit
The company estimated a 40 crore hit during the quarter, as US brands turned cautious on inventory amid higher duties and softer demand outlook
Centres focus on sports goods sectors will strengthen sporting ecosystem
By designing and producing sports equipment in India, we aim to make high-quality sport accessible to communities across the country : Decathlon
G-Sec yields hit one-year high after FY27 borrowing target; rupee recovers on RBI action
The 10-year benchmark G-Sec touched a one-year high of 6.78 per cent before closing at 6.77 per cent, as investors reacted to increased supply ex
Union Budget 26: Telangana gets 5,454 cr for Railways
The annual average budget outlay for combined Andhra Pradesh State during the years 2009-14 was only 886crore
International travel, new Mumbai airport lifts jet fuel usage to record high in January
According to the PPAC, India aviation turbine fuel consumption rose by almost 5% on a monthly and annual basis to hit 821,000 tonne on a provisio
US stocks open lower as commodity rout rattles markets
Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Monday, as a violent selloff in precious metals unsettled investors at the start of a week packed with
GST relief to cut costs for FPIs, lift margins for Indian brokers
Finance Bill 2026 ends 18% levy on brokerage services to overseas investors, makes claiming export refunds seamless
Bharat-VISTAAR launch to transform Indian agriculture with AI
The platform aims to improve productivity, yield predictability, and income stability while reducing risks
Union Budget: Building the foundations for Indias next urban growth
With improved roads, rail links, airports, and public utilities, Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets will become attractive to developers and homebuyers
Govt weighs LIC FPO next year to meet 10% public shareholding rule
Sigh of relief for SEZ jewellery exporters as Budget opens domestic sales
Exports to the US fell 44% due to punitive tariffs, while overall exports remained flat at $20.75 billion
Dispute surfaces between Foxconn and local gram panchayat in Bengaluru Rural
The Gram Panchayat has issued a notice to the company seeking clarification and documentation, including approved building plans, construction li
Sixteenth Finance Commission: Slight course correction but not a paradigm shift
Commission has retained the vertical devolution share at 41 per cent but the weights have been changed in various parameters
IBC Bill likely during second part of budget session, says FM Sitharaman
This is going to be the seventh amendment to the IBC Act, which was implemented in 2016
Gold and jewellery industry sees mixed signals in budget
Industry disappointed some of its requests for a cut in import duty on gold and GST rationalisation have not materialised
Andhra Pradesh CM launches Pilloo AI for voice-based accounting
The app enables users to create invoices, record transactions, generate reports, and manage accounts simply by speaking in their native language
RBI says 98.42 pc of withdrawn Rs 2,000 banknotes returned
The Reserve Bank of India reports that 98.42 percent of Rs 2,000 banknotes have been returned. This withdrawal began on May 19, 2023. The total v
Customs revenue target modest, achievable: CBIC chief
Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenues in FY27 are projected to grow at 6.3 per cent, with a buoyancy of 0.94 even after a reduction in tax rates
Indian agriculture set to gain global edge, say stakeholders on Budget 2026
Focused support for high-value crops, along with special incentives for the fisheries and dairy sector, aims to augment farm incomes, they say
Budget makes leveraged investments turn less attractive
It scraps setting off interest expenditure incurred for earning dividend income or income from units of MFs
Tourism Ministry preparing framework to develop 50 top destinations
One year after Budget promise, flagship tourism destinations scheme awaits final approvals
Budget eases PF, ESI deduction rules for employers, allows relief for delayed deposits
Broker body to seek rollback of sharp STT hike, cut in cash market levy
ANMI to make two formal representations to the Finance Minister by Tuesday amid risks of denting derivatives volumes and market liquidity
Nifty surged after the Budget-day slump, led by auto, energy, and metals. Analysts caution broader trend remains weak below 200-DMA, advising cau
Plans are underway to lay underground railway tracks along a 40-km strategic corridor in West Bengal. This vital route, known as the 'Chicken's N
Government mulls LIC stake sale via FPO in next financial year
Currently holding 96.5% of LIC, the government needs to sell an additional 6.5% to meet the 10% public shareholding mandate by May 2027, after of
Govt mulls stake sale in LIC via FPO in next financial year
The government is actively considering further reducing its stake in insurance behemoth LIC through a public offering in the next financial year,
Govt considering merger of state-run entities PFC and REC
The government is exploring a merger of Power Finance Corporation and REC Ltd. This move is part of a broader restructuring effort for public sec
Budget FY27 to boost farmers' income, strengthen cooperatives: NDDB Chairman
New Delhi. The Union Budget 2026-27 offers significant boosts to agriculture and allied sectors. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a
Shares of UPL gained by 5.1 per cent on the BSE to close at 699.40 on Monday
Emirates marks 20 years of operations from Thiruvananthapuram
Emirates SkyCargo has played a key role in supporting Keralas export-led economy by connecting local producers and businesses to global markets
Railways annual allocation for Tamil Nadu up 15% to 7,611 crore in FY27
Funds jump ninefold, electrification nears completion, land acquisition lags Statewide
Hyundai Motor India posts steady profit growth as SUV demand rises
Hyundai Motor India reported a 6.3% net profit increase to Rs 1,194.9 crore in Q3FY26, driven by strong SUV sales, rural demand, operational effi
FICCI reiterates call for aerospace manufacturing PLI
On Sunday the Union Finance Minister announced custom duty waivers on parts and components used in manufacture of civil, training and other aircr
Top 10 stocks to buy post Budget 2026
Budget 2026 stock market picks: Motilal Oswal Financial Services shares its top 10 stock picks that investors can consider buying. Heres what the
Union Budget 2026: No influence of issues with U.S. in customs duty cuts, says Nirmala Sitharaman
The Finance Minister added that the Centre has already started using cess proceeds, usually its domain exclusively, in matters that are in the St
Relaxation to SEZ units on domestic sales will be temporary: Revenue secretary
In a bid to alleviate the pressures of fluctuating global trade, Special Economic Zone units now have the chance to tap into the domestic market.
Bharat-VISTAAR, an AI tool that will integrate all digital agri infra
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Budget speech, announced that the government will launch Bharat-VISTAAR, a multilingual AI tool
Budget 2026: Activists flag opacity, underfunding in rural jobs schemes
Activists say 30,000 crore for MGNREGS is unclear and likely to be absorbed by dues; warn Centres 95,692 crore for VBGRAMG is far below whats nee
Gold rebounds to Rs 1.48 lakh/10g after early slump
New Delhi: Gold prices recovered to Rs 1.48 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade on Monday, February 2, after an early sharp fall that triggered th
Relief for third parties caught in search cases, budget also tweaks timelines for block assessments
Bengal allocated Rs 14,205 crore for rail infra, safety projects in 2026-27 budget: Official
West Bengal receives a significant boost with Rs 14,205 crore allocated for railway projects in the Union Budget 2026-27. This investment will dr
India manufacturing PMI rises to 55.4 in January, signals sector rebound
Growth was driven by higher domestic demand, new orders, and increased employment, though business confidence slipped to a three-and-a-half-year
Awfis Q3 Results: Profit rises 43% to Rs 21 crore
Real estate firm Awfis Space Solutions Ltd on Monday reported a 43 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 21.65 crore in the quar
Singapore-based AP Moller-Maersk to further expand operations in Uttar Pradesh
Detailed discussions took place on the vast investment potential in Uttar Pradesh, the industry-friendly business environment and the state gover
Uttar Pradesh to promote sugarcane intercropping with pulses and oilseeds
The initiative, planned from 2026-27 to 2030-31, aims to increase farmers income, optimize production per unit area, and strengthen self-reliance
Coal block allocation now only via auctions: Government
The move aligns with the High-Level Committee framework to enhance domestic production, reduce imports, and promote commercial exploration in Ind
UPL Ltd Q3 Results: Profit slumps 43% to Rs 490 crore on high base effect
UPL Ltd on Monday posted a 43 per cent drop in consolidated net profit to Rs 490 crore for the December quarter on higher base effect.
The finance minister proposed five-year exemption for toll manufacturing of electronic goods in India alongsiderationalisation of the MAT regime
You can soon use Alipay+ for UPI payments abroad
The Indian government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are in talks with Ant International to link Alipay+ with India's instant payments syste
Power consumption grows 3.8% to 142.74 billion units in Jan
The peak power demand touched an all-time high of about 250 GW in May 2024. The previous all-time peak power demand of 243.27 GW was recorded in
Govt mulling proposal to raise FDI ceiling in public sector banks to 49%: DFS secretary Nagaraju
Department of financial services secretary M Nagaraju said the finance ministry was considering raising the FDI limit in PSBs to 49% and that int
Budget eases transfer pricing norms, signals friendlier tax regime for tech MNCs
Govt raises limit for bringing duty-free imported goods to Rs 75,000
New Delhi: The government on Sunday, February 1, raised the limit for passengers bringing duty-free imported goods into India from Rs 50,000 to R
