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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
Gifting money to NRI daughter-in-law: What is the tax implication in India?
Under Indian tax law, if a resident father-in-law gifts a sum of money to his daughter-in-law who is an NRI, the gift is not taxable in India, ei
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
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.
Fog eases, but polluted air continues to worry Delhi NCR residents
Several monitoring stations reported AQI levels above 450, placing them in the severe-plus range, with Vivek Vihar recording the worst readings
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
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.
Blenders demand lifts dust prices at Coonoor Tea auctions
Traders said that high prices of CTC dust in Kochi auctions seem to have prompted blenders, internal buyers and some exporters to scout for tea f
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
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
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,
Silver prices breach 3 lakh-per-kg mark in futures trade amid strong global cues
Analysts said that upbeat industrial demand and a weak U.S. dollar lent further support to the white metal, which has been outperforming gold in
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
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
The pattern was consciously visible across health and travel cover and even the way people paid for it
CashKaros double-meaning ad campaign raises eyebrows on social media
Clever puns that play on sexuality are great for brands that are selling sexual wellness. Why would a fintech company lean on it?
Beyond the soundtrack music labels look at full-stack entertainment
Music labels are investing in film studios to address weak monetization in streaming. By acquiring stakes, they gain control over content creatio
Mint Explainer | Slipping atmanirbharta in fertilizers?
Indian agriculture is leaning more heavily on fertilizer imports. Urea imports jumped 120% and DAP 54% between April and November FY26 as domesti
Why social commerce thrives in China but struggles to scale in India
Despite being touted as a big opportunity, social commerce in India lags behind China and Indonesia, accounting for only 1-2% of e-commerce reven
Despite RBIs latest repo cut, private banks see margins holding up in Q4
Private sector banks are poised to maintain stable net interest margins in Q4 FY26, despite a 25-bps Reserve Bank of India rate cut in December.
Should I rebalance my portfolio?
An investor with a 5-6 year Systematic Investment Plan history in mid- and small-cap funds seeks advice on whether to move profits into large-cap
Indias solar power developers are saddled with unsold capacity. Now they face another risk
Record rallies in silver and aluminium, tightening supply from China, and a weaker rupee have driven module prices higher by a third since late D
Trump invites India to global Board of Peace aimed at Gaza stability
The proposed international body aims to oversee governance, coordinate funding and support Gazas transition from conflict to peace following a ce
Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland
We stand in full solidarity with Denmark, Greenland, say the 8 nations
Modi accuses TMC govt of blocking Centres welfare schemes in Bengal and aiding infiltrators
With Assembly polls expected in Bengal in March-April, Modi, at a rally in Singur, emphasised the need to end the Trinamool Congress maha jungle
How Karghewale is turning creative wage labourers into creative entrepreneurs
The incubator acts an ideal B2B agent between the artisans and the buyers fashion houses and textile makers
Uttar Pradesh to showcase growth vision at WEF Davos 2026
Officials are expected to highlight measures related to ease of doing business, transparent governance practices and time-bound project implement
In a 'turning point', discoms post 2,701 cr profit in FY25, AT&C losses narrow: Govt
Union power minister Manohar Lal attributed the turnaround to the Centre's initiatives, including the revamped distribution sector scheme and lat
Trumps Greenland tariff blow to Europe a wake-up call for India
Experts warn New Delhi against trading strategic autonomy for unstable promises
Power distribution utilities post 2,701 crore profit in FY25 after years of losses
Reforms such as the Electricity Late Payment Surcharge Rules have resulted in a 96 per cent reduction in outstanding dues to generating companies
PM Modi to launch NDAs TN campaign on Jan 23, alliance suspense to end on stage: Nainar Nagenthran
Responding to persistent queries regarding the final list of alliance partners, Nagenthran maintained a strategic silence on names but promised a
The wicketkeeper reclaims primacy
In the recent Ashes tour, we have just seen another exciting inflection point in Test cricket -captains getting their keepers to stand up to pace
Board meet to appoint Neville Tata on Sir Ratan Tata Trust as trustee cancelled
The trustees of SRTT are Noel Tata, Venu Srinivasan, Vijay Singh Jimmy N Tata, Jehangir HC Jehangir and Darius Khambata
Govt. is proud of Indian firms investing abroad, is encouraging it: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
Outward direct investment by Indian companies grew nearly 46% to $20.5 billion in the April-October 2025 period
MoUs with investment up to 9 lakh crore on ground: MP CM Mohan Yadav
Madhya Pradeshs Chief Minister Mohan Yadav outlines ambitious plans to attract global investment aimed at achieving a doubled GSDP of over 30 lak
Telanganas Congress govt in a spot over allegations around SCCL tender
Telangana Dy CM asks SCCL to cancel tender; denies allegations
Budget likely to see five key amendments in GST Laws to ease compliances, reduce litigation
The changes aim to omit the requirement of establishing the discount in terms of an agreement entered into before or at the time of such supply a
Discoms post 2,701 cr profit in FY25 after years of losses
The utilities collectively posted a loss of 25,553 crore in FY24
Industry players call for Budget 2026 to level the playing field on how cryptos are taxed
Crypto players say the current tax policies regarding cryptocurrencies are driving retail investors to put their money in foreign exchanges and n
4 IPOs to hit primary market next week
The primary market is gearing up for another active week, with four new initial public offerings (IPOs) set to open for subscription.
EU lawmakers may freeze trade deal after Trumps Greenland tariffs
European Union (EU) lawmakers are likely to suspend the ratification of a trade deal with the US.
10 Sensex stocks with up to 32% upside potential. Are these in your portfolio?
Analyst consensus highlights 10 Sensex stocks with projected upside of 18%32% over the next 12 months, signalling potential market outperformance
Steel prices hiked for the second time in two weeks as import curbs take effect
Domestic steelmakers raised prices twice in January after India imposed a safeguard duty, as construction demand revived, inventories stayed lean
FPIs' selling spree continues; Rs 22,530 cr pulled out from equities in Jan
Foreign portfolio investors withdrew over Rs 22,530 crore (USD 2.5 billion) from Indian equities so far this month amid rising US bond yields and
Reversing years of losses, power distribution utilities see 2,701 crore profit in FY25
The Ministry also noted an improved performance across important indicators as AT&C losses, gap between average cost and revenue realised as well
WEF 2026: India readies power-packed presence before global elite
From India, at least four Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Pralhad Joshi, and K Rammohan Naidu as well as six Chief Mini
Bharat Coking Coal IPO GMP shows 54% listing pop. What to expect ahead of listing tomorrow?
Bharat Coking Coal Ltds IPO has garnered strong grey market interest ahead of its Monday listing, indicating a potential 54% listing gain. One of
World Economic Forum dismisses calls for Trump boycott ahead of Davos annual meet
Alois Zwinggi, the Swiss head of the WEF, says forum committed to providing neutral platform for debate, bringing together wide range of perspect
UPI's growth stalling: Can Budget save India's digital payment system?
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has revolutionized the country's digital payment landscape, but it is now facing a major challenge.
Why Silicon Valley billionaires are thinking about fleeing California
Silicon Valley billionaires are considering leaving California, but it's not just the 5% wealth tax rate that's driving them away.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugrating five new Amrit Bharat Express trains, expanding India's long-distance rail network. These new se
FII shorts highest since March 2025. How to trade Nifty now
Rising FII short positions in index futures and a near-record low longshort ratio point to heightened volatility in the January series. However,
World Economic Forum 2026: Davos fortified as it awaits global elites, from Trump to Zelenskyy
More than 5,000 armed forces personnel, snipers at vantage points, AI-powered drones and special tools to counter spywares and espionage securit
EU pauses US trade deal as Trump threatens tariffs on European countries over Greenland demand
Trump has been adamant about acquiring Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, citing national security concerns
Trump seeks $1B buy-in for seats on Board of Peace
The Trump administration is asking countries interested in a permanent seat on its new Board of Peace to contribute at least $1 billion.
Why electric tractors are becoming a practical choice for Indian farms in 2026
For Indian farmers, electric tractors are becoming an essential tool for sustainable growth
Delhi AQI deteriorates to severe at 439 amid intense cold wave, fog
Several areas across the city report alarmingly high pollution levels
Trump wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace board, report says
As tensions rise over funding for international initiatives, the White House downplays claims of a hefty membership fee, insisting the proposed B
HDFC Securities top 7 technical picks for 2026. How many in your portfolio?
Amid continued market volatility in 2026, HDFC Securities has identified seven technically strong stocks for accumulation across small-, mid- and
Are biofortified seeds the missing piece in Indias nutrition policy?
If India wants its nutrition policy to be future-ready, the answer may well begin with something deceptively simple: better seeds
How Budget 2026 can help India strike the right balance in trade policy for a world in flux
India's trade strategy is at a critical juncture, shifting from broad liberalization to selective engagement. New trade pacts diversify markets,
Punjab & Sind Bank Q3 profit surges 19% YoY
State-run Punjab & Sind Bank on Saturday reported a 19% increase in net profit to 336 crore in the December quarter as bad loans declined. The De
Musk seeks up to $134B in damages from OpenAI, Microsoft
Elon Musk is seeking damages between $79 billion and $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, according to Bloomberg.
Digilogic Systems IPO set to open on Jan 20 with price band at Rs 98 - Rs 104
Digilogic Systems Limited, a city-based automated test equipment systems and application software provider to the defence and aerospace sector, o
Brazils soy trap: More land, falling yields and rising climate risk
As climate risks grow, stronger safeguards, transparent monitoring and science-based planning are essential
12 penny stocks rally up to 589% in FY26 so far; 6 turn multibaggers. Do you own any?
So far in FY26, 12 penny stocks have delivered sharp gains, with returns ranging from 40% to 589%, including six multibaggers. Selected using str
Axis Securities has identified three stocks Bank of India, Tata Steel, and HCL Tech with strong technical setups for potential short-term gains
