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Novac Technology Solutions, HCL GUVI to co-develop E learning solutions
This collaboration aims to develop e-learning solutions, Novacs AXLE KLASS platform, an end-to-end digital learning infrastructure, with HCL GUVI
Google India profit stays almost flat at 1,437 crores in FY25
Under the terms of the BAPA, the company has agreed to the arms length price in relation to the purchase of advertisement space and enterprise pr
Iran is ready for talks with US, but there are no plans yet, foreign minister says
Araghchi told reporters that Iran has no plans to meet with the Americans. We are ready for fair and equitable negotiations, Araghchi said
Defence expert Douglas MacGregor believes India will not always align with US interests. He criticizes US President Donald Trump's approach to tr
Indias OctJan sugar output up 18.35% to 19.50 million tonnes
Maharashtra led the surge, with output jumping 42% to 7.87 million tonnes, supported by an increase in operational mills
The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the two leaders agreed to deepen the India-Venezuela partnership across various areas, including tra
Budget 2026: From briefcase to bahikhata How the red ledger entered Parliament
With Budget 2026 just a day away, all eyes are on what Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamans red bahi khata will hold. The traditional red l
Rare 1953 cricket match saw Nehru and Radhakrishnan play for flood relief
In 1953, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru led a team of parliamentarians against Vice President S Radhakrishnans XI in a historic exhibition crick
The upcoming Union Budget should prioritize strengthening National Company Law Tribunals. More benches are needed to boost efficiency in insolven
India's forex reserves hit record high of $709.4 billion
Foreign exchange reserves rose sharply by $8.053 billion in the week to $709.413 billion, driven by a jump in both gold reserves and foreign curr
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
The Hindu Editorial| A job well done: On the Economic Survey 2025-26
The Economic Survey 2025-26, presented by Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran, offers a calm, data-driven assessment of Indias economic
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
Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee warns that India's political polarization is eroding transparency, making the country a mystery to global investo
India-US trade deal: Piyush Goyal shares update; every country has to
India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal expressed no disappointment over delays in the India-US trade deal, emphasizing that each nation prioritiz
Epstein files dump: DoJ releases 3 million pages, videos and images
Disclosed under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the records include correspondence and references involving powerful figures such as Donald T
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
The Union government should make regulatory changes and include coffee, tea, and rubber under PMFBY, wherein 80% to 90% of premiums are paid by g
Trump ups pressure on Iran to make a deal as US fleet nears
US officials have called for the end of Irans uranium enrichment, new limits on its ballistic missiles and the termination of support for militan
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.
Adani agrees to receive legal notice in U.S. SEC civil fraud case, to respond in 90 days
In a Brooklyn federal court filing, the SEC and lawyers for Mr. Gautam and Mr. Sagar Adani stated they would accept service of the regulators leg
Defence stocks deliver up to 68% returns ahead since last Budget; 4 picks to watch in 2026
Defence stocks are showing resilience ahead of the Union Budget 2026, with many Nifty India Defence index constituents outperforming the broader
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
SEBI to simplify demat process from April 2, cuts securities transfer time to 30 days
The change will cut the timeline for credit of securities from about 150 days to 30 days.
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
Rupee at Nadir But RBI Keeps it from Cliff Edge
The Indian rupee faced a turbulent Friday, marking a grave closing low and inching closer to 92 against the dollar. However, the Reserve Bank of
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
Union Budget 2026: What Indias fertiliser trade needs to remain globally competitive
Indias fertiliser trade policy needs strategic recalibration and the upcoming Budget presents a critical opportunity
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
Worst month for Rupee in 3 years; RBI intervenes, halts 92 breach
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
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
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
Q3 Results Today, 30th Jan 2026 Highlights: Find all the latest Q3 results 2026 updates
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
