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'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
Budgets tribal push: Health & sports hubs, creches planned
The upcoming Union Budget 2026-27 is set to boost the social sector with new welfare schemes for vulnerable groups. Key initiatives include healt
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
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
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
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
India-EU trade deal unsettles Kashmirs apple growers
Apple growers and traders in Kashmir argue that the reduced duty and lower landing prices would make it difficult for domestic produce to compete
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
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
Households may also look for targeted relief at the lower end of the income spectrum. Under the new tax regime, the current rebate ensures that i
With gold and silver plunging, ETFs crash as investors book profits
Recovery in US dollar, nomination of new Fed chief bring down precious metals complex
Ola Electric to lay off 5% of its workforce
Third year in a row: It may be recalled that in order to cut mounting losses, Ola Electric had let go off over 1,000 people, including contract w
FM to interact with 30 college students after presentation of Union Budget on Feb 1
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will engage with 30 college students from across India after presenting the Union Budget 2026-27. The student
Private sector investment not picking up is overstating the situation, says CEA Nageswaran
Gross fixed capital formation as ratio of GDP at around 30-31 per cent shows private sector investment is growing, says Chief Economic Advisor
Odds of US government shutdown rise after funding deal stalls in Senate
Odds of a partial U.S. government shutdown rose on Friday after new barriers emerged in the Senate to a deal that would ensure funding for agency
FPI outflows at a 5-month high of 35,962 cr.
The primary reason behind the foreign investor selling remains weak earnings and rupee depreciation
US stocks open lower after Trump picks Fed critic Kevin Warsh to succeed Powell
U.S. stocks opened lower on Friday after President Donald Trump nominated former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh to head the U.S. central ba
Bank of Baroda net profit rises 4.5% to Rs 5055 crore due to lower provisions
Bank of Baroda posted a net profit of Rs 5,055 crore for the December 2025 quarter, a 4.5% rise year-on-year. This growth was primarily driven by
GG Tronics wins 433 crore Kavach order from Chittaranjan Locomotive Works
The order has an execution timeline of one year
Nestle India net profit jumps 45% to Rs 998 crore in Dec quarter
Swiggy shares tumble over 5 pc post Q3 numbers
New Delhi: Shares of food delivery and quick commerce major Swiggy, which owns Instamart, on Friday, January 30, tumbled over 5 per cent after th
Over 6,000 participate in prelims of Cerebration Corporate Quiz 2026; Chennai round on Saturday
Over 6,000 participants register for the 2026 Cerebration Corporate Quiz; Chennai regional final set for January 31.
NTPC Q3 Results: Cons PAT jumps 8% YoY, revenue rises 2%; Rs 2.75/share dividend announced
NTPC posted over 8% growth in December-quarter profit on modest revenue gains and lower expenses, with sequential improvement in earnings. The st
DOMS Industries reports 18% revenue growth in Q3, eyes Q2 FY27 launch for expansion facility
The companys EBITDA for Q3 FY26 increased 17.7% to 103.4 crore, maintaining margins at 17.5%
Budget 2026 expectations for personal finance: Top 2 things FM Sitharaman should do
Deepening the debt market is critical from an issuers perspective to ensure access to long term, cost-effective funding and an investors perspect
Blue Dart Q3 net profit at 70-crore on stable domestic demand
During the quarter, Blue Dart operationalised its Green Integrated Ground Hub at Pataudi, Haryana
Brigade Enterprises Q3 net profit drops 21% to 186.52 cr
The company reported a total revenue of 1,623 crore.
National Mission on Manufacturing aims to double manufacturing contribution to GDP by 2035
India's National Mission on Manufacturing targets a significant boost by 2035. The plan aims to double the manufacturing sector's contribution to
B'luru real estate tycoon found dead: Cops suspect suicide; I-T had raided his office
World Bank commits USD 8-10 bn annual financing in India over next 5 years
The World Bank Group and India have launched a new Country Partnership Framework, pledging $8-10 billion annually for five years to fuel India's
Meesho reports 26% revenue growth, turns free cash flow positive in Q3
The companys annual transacting users grew 34% to 251 million, while placed orders increased 36% to 690 million in the quarter
Odisha to develop National UAV Test and Innovation Corridor
Aligned with the BMAAN scheme, the corridor will be developed in phases, enabling swarm testing, AIdriven navigation, autonomous airspace managem
Engineering exports to US defy tariffs to stay positive in December
Monthly engineering shipments hit $10.98 billionthe second-highest this fiscalthough high base effect keeps growth marginal, says EEPC
Asset Homes launches annuity-enabled hybrid development near Infopark Kochi
The Selfie units, known for their compact yet fully self-contained design, have already earned recognition for redefining micro-living in Kerala
Godfrey Phillips Q3 profit climbs 8.7 pc to Rs 343.3 cr
Cigarette maker Godfrey Phillips India Ltd on Friday reported an 8.7 per cent rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 343.29 crore for the Dece
Office assets hold 5.9 trillion opportunity as Indias REIT market expands
With a large pool of commercial, retail, warehousing and data centre assets yet to be securitised, the REIT universe is set for a significant exp
Defence allocation in Budget 2026: Experts urge sustained capex rise; focus on R&D, local output
As India's Union Budget approaches, defence spending is under scrutiny. Experts advocate for a substantial, sustained hike in defence capital exp
Meesho Q3 Results: Cons loss widens 13X YoY to Rs 491 crore but revenue jumps 15%
Meesho reported a 13-fold jump in Q3 losses to Rs 491 crore after its December listing, even as revenue rose 32% year-on-year, driven by aggressi
Northern Arc Capital Q3 profit jumps 41% to 101.7 crore on strong AUM growth
Its lending assets under management rose 23 per cent year-on-year and 7 per cent quarter-on-quarter to 15,121 crore
Stock markets snap 3-day rally on intense selling ahead of Budget
Mumbai: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Friday, January 30, snapping a three-day rally, due to heavy selling pressure in
Menstrual health is part of the right to life and dignity: SC
Judgment mandates MHM access, toilets, products and privacy
Centre's fiscal deficit touches 54.5% of full year target at end-December: Government data
The Central Government received 25.25 lakh crore or 72.2% of the corresponding budget estimates (BE) of 2025-26 of total receipts up to December
Rising middle class to fuel Indias seaweed demand: Experts
Indias demand for carrageenan, a natural substance extracted from seaweeds and widely used in food processing, is projected to grow faster than i
Bullion bloodbath! Silvers 17% crash worst in 15 years, gold records worst day since 2013
Gold and silver suffered their worst selloff in over a decade as a stronger dollar and Kevin Warshs Fed chair nomination triggered profit-taking
IVPA asks govt to increase budgetary allocation to National Mission on Oilseeds
An upward revision is essential to address structural constraints in domestic oilseed production
Sebi approves 7 IPOs in one go as listing pipeline builds up for 2026. Check details
Sebi has cleared seven IPOs, signalling a strong start to the 2026 listing pipeline. Approvals include HD Fire Protect, Xtranet Technologies, Par
Sebi gives no-objection for NSE IPO, clearing path for listing
Markets regulator Sebi has given its no-objection for the National Stock Exchange's initial public offering. This clearance is a significant regu
Trump names former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair, replacing Powell
The appointment, which requires Senate confirmation, amounts to a return trip for Warsh, 55, who was a member of the Fed's board from 2006 to 201
US stock index futures cut losses after Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as next Fed Chair
U.S. stock index futures cut some losses on Friday, after U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair.
Heritage Aviation to buy Airbus H130 helicopter
The helicopter is scheduled for delivery in Septemberthis year
Trump names Kevin Warsh as next Federal Reserve chair, replacing Jerome Powell
President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. Warsh, a former Fed governor, is expected to bring significant chan
Indian stock markets will open on Sunday, February 1, 2026, for the Union Budget only the second Sunday trading session in independent India. Ex
Stock market and taxes: Why Nithin Kamath is leaning towards lower STT ahead of Budget 2026
Nithin Kamath warns higher derivatives STT hurt trading and revenues. He says post-2024 tax hikes reduced volumes as markets cooled, causing STT
Indias forex reserves up by $8 billion to $709.41 billion as of January 23
India's foreign exchange reserves experienced a significant surge, reaching $709.41 billion in the week ending January 23, 2026. This represents
Gainers & Losers: Vodafone among 7 big movers on Friday. Heres what triggered them
Indian equity benchmarks snapped a three-day rally on Friday amid selling in metals and IT. Hindustan Copper and Vedanta fell sharply, while Voda
Tap overseas market with strong Tamil diaspora, T.N. entrepreneurs urged
Catering to domestic market can fetch returns to a limited extent, it is the overseas which offered good prospects for entrenpreneurs in T.N. bec
Maritime domain central to Indias economic growth: DG Shipping
The Blue Economy has emerged as a critical driver of infrastructure development, global competitiveness and sustainable growth under the vision o
TAPMI students work with local communities for social impact
TAPMIs innovative initiatives harness the entrepreneurial spirit of students to drive sustainable solutions for local challenges
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Updates: Markets closed the session on a weak note, ahead of the Budget presentation on Sunday. Metal and IT stocks d
Flamingo Aerospace to buy six IL-114-300regional aircraft from United Aircraft Corporation
The pact enables Flamingo Aerospace to undertake phased industrial activities
Tata Steel tanks over 4% on Sensex, ICICI Bank, Power Grid, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Infosys and Kotak Mahindra Bank also among laggards
Bajaj Auto Q3 Results: Profit jumps 19% YoY to Rs 2,503 crore, revenue too up 19%
Bajaj Auto Q3 Results: Two-wheeler major Bajaj Auto on Friday reported 19% year-on-year (YoY) growth in its consolidated net profit at Rs 2,503 c
