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Bank holidays next week: The new week is beginning tomorrow. This leads us to the question What are the bank holidays next week, between 2 and 8
ITC investors lose Rs 1 lakh crore after tax shock. Is there more pain in Budget 2026?
ITC's market value has dropped significantly following a recent tax hike on cigarettes. Investors are now looking to the upcoming Budget for clar
Budget 2026: Will the old tax regime be phased out this time? Experts weigh in
Budget 2026: The old tax regime still offers key deductions like Section 80C and House Rent Allowance (HRA). Plus, the New Income Tax Act 2025 pe
Indian stock markets approach the Union Budget 2026 with caution, facing a fragile footing and weak sentiment. Analysts anticipate a low-key budg
Nifty Budget Day strategy: Why this volatility crush is an options traders best friend
Budget week inflates option premiums due to market uncertainty, with Nifty ATM straddles consistently opening high. While volatility rises pre-Bu
Pre-market action: Here's the trade setup for today's session
Indian equity benchmarks closed lower on Friday, with the Nifty down 0.4%, as markets await budget announcements and global cues. The India VIX r
Stock Market Holiday: Are NSE, BSE trading closed or open today for Union Budget 2026?
Indian stock markets are trading today, Sunday, February 1, for the Union Budget 2026 presentation. Both NSE and BSE are open for a full trading
Stocks in News Today: Meesho, Bajaj Auto, Adani Green, IDBI Bank, Delhivery
Stocks to Watch: Indian markets closed lower on Friday. Investors showed caution ahead of the Union Budget. Several companies like IDFC First Ban
Budget 2026 Live Updates: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to Present 9th Union Budget at 11 am today
Union Budget 2026 Key Announcements, Budget 2026-27 Live Updates: Follow Union Budget 2026 live news from businessline for real-time updates on a
Fin sector stakeholders must go beyond technical compliance, says Sebi chief
Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey urged financial sector stakeholders to prioritize professional conscience over mere technical compliance, emphasizi
Investors see room for boom, quietly check into hospitality
India's hospitality sector is attracting significant, low-profile investment, with approximately $2 billion flowing into operational hotel proper
Budget 2026: Whats coming, what matters, and how Indias money manual gets a makeover
Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to make parliamentary history with her ninth consecutive Budget presentation. This
Why is the India-EU trade agreement significant? | Explained
How much of the trade value of what India exports to the European Union region will the EUs tariff concessions cover? Which are the sectors besid
With eye on FDs, SBI chief seeks tax parity on financial products
After mother of all deals, Goyal says pact will be compassionate to all 28 children
Goyal said safeguards are in place to address concerns over EU standards and carbon taxes, while urging Indian businesses to expand capacity and
India-US trade deal talks progressing well, agreement to be closed quickly: Piyush Goyal
Expressing confidence that good news would be announced soon, Goyal said trade agreements are not negotiated with deadlines and would be finalise
Silver tumbles nearly 19% to 3.12 lakh/kg; gold falls 3,500 amid dollar rebound
Despite the fall, both metals posted strong gains for January
Donald Trump calls US an economic miracle, says critics of tariffs were all wrong
Q3 Results Today, 31st Jan 2026 Highlights: Find here all the highlights for the Q3 results released today.
Sun Pharma has recently been reported as looking for a major acquisition in the US, that would bolster its presence in womens health
Viasat calls for regulatory clarity on L-band for safe air mobility
Ensuring coexistence between crewed and uncrewed aircraft is essential for safety, and this requires SATCOM services that can support beyond visu
Budget 2026: Fiscal deficit, capex, borrowing and debt roadmap among key numbers to track
Budget 2026: Top 5 income tax expectations of salaried, middle class taxpayers
Last year, FM Sitharaman announced major changes in the new income tax regime, and while tax experts believe that there is little fiscal room in
Budget 2026: What 5 yrs of data reveal about Indias direct & indirect taxes - explained
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares the Union Budget 2026-27, tax data reveals a significant shift. Direct tax collections have surge
Union Budget 2026: Top key demands from industry and businesses
Budget 2026 expectations: Will gold and silver import duties be hiked?
How Budget 2026 can improve ease of paying taxes
Budget 2026 should prioritize reforms in withholding taxes, dispute resolution, and customs procedures to enhance ease of doing business. Simplif
India Post expands logistics capabilities as Kochi emerges key e-commerce cargo hub
CIAL Summit highlights e-Commerce and regulatory innovation
Asian Energy Services strikes oil in Gujarat
The well at the Mevad field was drilled to a total depth of 1,650 metres
Leather, footwear exports to hold steady at $5.255.5 billion despite US tariffs: CLE
India-EU FTA will be a game changer for the industry and help it achieve $14 billion by 2030, CLE says
CIAL highlights Kochis strategic importance in trade and air cargo ecosystem
Dhaval Raut of KPMG noted that Kochi accounts for nearly 60% of Keralas air cargo movement, with perishables forming a major share, underscoring
IMD forecast for February: higher temperature, less rainfall pose risk to crops
IMDs Director General M Mohaptra said that monthly rainfall over the country as a whole in February is most likely to be below normal (
In a first, Union Budget 2026 to be presented on Sunday
India's Union Budget 2026-27 will be presented on a Sunday for the first time in history, a significant procedural reform. Finance Minister Nirma
PM Surya Ghar: Households in UP saving up to 3,000 on average in monthly electricity bills
On a pan-India basis, more than 58.36 lakh applications have been received so far with over 10.94 lakh applications being registered in Uttar Pra
India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced the conclusion of the India-EU free trade agreement, expecting it to double exports to Europe wi
Elevator industry seeks infra spending, sops for digitalisation in Budget
The sector underpins construction and real estate, together contributing nearly 16% to GDP and plays a critical role in housing, metro projects a
Gold prices dropped by a whopping Rs 14,000 per 10 grams and silver prices tanked by Rs 20,000 per kg in Delhi on Friday. The sharp dip came afte
According to him, India today has 13.9 crore unique investors, compared to just 3.8 crore in March 2019
Sun Pharma Q3 profit jumps 16% YoY as branded and innovative businesses drive growth
Sun Pharma announced strong third quarter results. Sales rose 15% to Rs 15,469 crore and net profit climbed 16% to Rs 3,368 crore. Growth was fue
Kerala Tourism Minister Riyas says inclusive tourism is a shared responsibility
Minister Riyas inaugurates two-day Kerala for All Conclave, a knowledge conclave on inclusive and accessible tourism organised by The Hindu Group
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Sunday
Markets slipped on Friday as investors turned defensive ahead of Sundays Union Budget, with IT and metal stocks weighing on sentiment. Analysts h
Market Trading Guide: Buy CCL Products, Aurobindo Pharma on Feb 1 for up to 8% upside. Heres why
Indian markets experienced a downturn on Friday, with Nifty ending its winning streak due to selling in key sectors. Geopolitical worries, the up
Union Budget 2026: Economists outline growth priorities, expect focus on jobs, farmers, MSMEs
Experts anticipate the Union Budget will prioritize job creation, agricultural development, inclusive manufacturing, and digital transformation f
Dalal Street Week Ahead: All eyes on Budget 2026 as Nifty sets up near key levels
Nifty ended the week with modest gains as markets stayed range-bound ahead of the Union Budget. The index defended key moving averages and hovere
India Beyond the US: A new era of global partnerships
Indias export strategy is shifting beyond its dependence on the US, with fresh FTAs across Europe, the UK, Middle East and Oceania. The EU deal a
Why global investing matters now more than ever
At Mint Horizons Kolkata, Neil Borate emphasised that global investing is an ingrained instinct for Indians, citing gold as a historical example.
Airbus secures order for Indias first H175 and 2 ACH160s helicopters
The operator is an existing ACH160 customer and will become Indias first H175 customer
Secret past: Inside Arijit Singhs first marriage and divorce
Mumbai: Singer Arijit Singh has been in the news lately after announcing that he is stepping away from playback singing, a decision that left mil
Forex reserves mark new all-time high above $709 billion, led by gold and FCAs
Budget 2026: From no mention in Constitution to Sunday presentation 10 lesser-known facts
India's Union Budget, a key economic event, holds many fascinating historical details. The Constitution calls it the 'Annual Financial Statement'
IDFC First Bank Q3 Results: PAT jumps 48% YoY to Rs 503 crore, NII up 12%
IDFC First Bank posted a strong Q3FY26 performance with net profit rising 48% to Rs 503 crore and NII up 12% year-on-year. Asset quality improved
Budget for world's fastest-growing major economy: Key numbers to be watched
Having achieved a fiscal consolidation roadmap with a deficit below 4.5% of GDP in FY26, markets will keenly watch for direction on debt-to-GDP r
Western disturbance to bring rain, hailstorms in parts of Rajasthan
Light to moderate rain with occasional lightning is expected in Jaipur, Bharatpur, Kota, Ajmer and Udaipur divisions, along with the Shekhawati b
Preetham Upadhya wins Chennai round of The HindubusinesslineCerebration Corporate Quiz 2026
The 22nd edition of the marquee corporate quizzing challenge took place on January 31, 2026, at the MOP Vaishnav College for Women
US Senate averts shutdown with stopgap funding deal, sparks immigration debate
The bill now heads to the House, which is expected to vote on it on Monday.
Sensex, Nifty's pre-Budget correction a blessing in disguise? Here's what 15-year data shows
Historical data from the past 15 years shows that pre-Budget corrections in the Sensex and Nifty often set the stage for post-Budget rebounds. La
Smoke break to get pricier: Cigarettes to get costlier from February 1 as new excise duty kicks in
Starting February 1, India implements a new excise duty regime for cigarettes based on length, alongside a health cess on pan masala and tobacco
Union Budget 2026: Education sector bets on skilling, digital infra and teacher upskilling
As the Union Budget 202627 nears, education stakeholders are urging focused policy and financial support to boost learning, employability, and wo
Sun Pharma Q3 Results: Cons PAT jumps 16% YoY to Rs 3,369 crore; revenue up 13%
The companys revenue from operations jumped 13% to Rs 15,520 crore, the company said in a regulatory filing. This translates to a 13% jump from R
Union Budget 2026: 14 midcap stocks that jumped up to 95% since last Budget
Union Budget 2026 sees midcap stars like L&T Finance, National Aluminium, Aditya Birla Capital, and Ashok Leyland delivering gains up to 95% sinc
EAM Jaishankar, Oman counterpart hold talks on trade, critical minerals, regional developments
Discussions between EAM Jaishankar and Omans Foreign Minister underscore the growing strategic partnership, with a focus on enhancing trade links
Budget 2026 could halt FII selling pressure, says Sudip Bandyopadhyay
Market expert Sudip Bandyopadhyay suggests Budget 2026 can stabilize equity sentiment by addressing FPI concerns, particularly through the remova
India-EU FTA: A Structural Lift Across Export-Led and Capital-Intensive Sectors
The India-EU Free Trade Agreement offers significant preferential market access, boosting Indian industries like Capital Goods, Engineering, Meta
How central banks turning away from U.S. dollar is affecting gold prices
Central banks, particularly in emerging markets, are boosting their gold reserves, pushing bullion prices to new highs
Budget 2026 should address VDA tax losses as crypto gains taxed at 30%: SAM Partner
As Budget 2026 approaches, investors in virtual digital assets are seeking relief on taxation, particularly the ability to claim losses, as gains
Investors eye the Union Budget 2026 for policy direction amidst global uncertainty. Tata Asset Management's CIO Rahul Singh anticipates a focus o
IIT Kharagpur signs MoU with CNCI and VECC for MSc programmes in nuclear medicine, medical physics
Admissions will be through the Joint Admission Test for Masters
Union Budget 2026 income tax: Why focus should shift from tax rates to real ease of compliance
Budget 2026 has an opportunity to build trust by using existing digital systems to create a more transparent, responsive and taxpayer-centric com
In a regulatory filing, the company stated that after the application was submitted on January 30, 2026 (New York time) / January 31, 2026 (India
Indian gold and silver futures crash worst since 1980 on Jan 30 over Fed fears
Globally, precious metals plunged after US President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as the new Fed chief; silver futures nosedived 27% and go
Two years central deputation mandatory for IPS IG empanelment from 2011 batch
The move aims to ensure that senior police officers gain sufficient hands-on experience in central postings before taking up top roles
ISRO gears up for first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission ahead of 2027 launch
The space agency plans three uncrewed missions before sending astronauts on a three-day orbital flight.
CME raises gold, silver margins after steepest single-day plunge in decades
CME Group has raised margin requirements for gold and silver futures after historic price crashes triggered extreme volatility. The hikes, effect
Bitcoin holds near $84,000 as markets react to Kevin Warshs Fed chair nomination
Bitcoin hovered near $84,000 as markets reacted to Kevin Warshs nomination as US Federal Reserve Chair. While short-term volatility persists amid
Can Budget bring durable relief to stock market sentiments?
Budget 2026 arrives amid weak market sentiment, thin participation, and geopolitical pressures. With fiscal constraints and limited scope for maj
Strong demand in a high-price era: How key markets are reshaping gold & silver consumption
Gold and silver demand remains robust despite record-high prices, driven by investment, industrial use, and central-bank accumulation. China and
Bank holidays in February 2026: When and where will banks remain closed Check state-wise list
Planning a bank visit in February 2026? Be aware of closures in Sikkim on Feb 18 for Losar, Maharashtra on Feb 19 for Shivaji Jayanti, and Mizora
NSE likely to dilute 4-4.5% shares through offer for sale under IPO
We have 1.91 lakh shareholders and our effort would be to get 4-4.5% of shares from them to be offered under IPO, Chauhan told the media on the s
Higher excise, health cess on cigarettes and pan masala from Feb 1
The changes include additional excise duty on cigarettes, a health and national security cess on pan masala, and an MRP-based GST valuation syste
Madhusudan Kelas portfolio sees 9 stocks slide 1545% in 7 months; adds one new Q3 bet
Madhusudan Kelas portfolio faced sharp volatility with nine stocks plunging 1545% over the past seven months, even as he introduced one fresh bet
Silver Price Today Jan 31: Latest Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai & Bengaluru
1 kg Silver price as reported today, January 31, 2026 across Indian cities
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
