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Maruti Suzuki January 2026 wholesale rises 11.6% YoY to 2.37 lakh units

Maruti Suzuki celebrates record-high January sales, driven by strong domestic demand and a significant surge in exports

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 1:46 pm

Tamil Nadu signs MoUs worth 23,000 crore at Global Tourism Summit

Major share of the investments involve multiple medical and sports infrastructure and related facilities, expected to create over 60,000 jobs

The Hindu Businessline 2 Feb 2026 1:41 pm

Gold, silver, Sensex, Nifty all slide: Where should investors park money now?

Gold, silver and equities tumbled together in a rare cross-asset slide, with leveraged unwinding, a stronger dollar and expectations around Kevin

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 1:37 pm

Did Budget 2026 leave you richer or poorer? Find out here

Budget 2026 brings significant changes for Indians with overseas financial links. Remittances for education and medical treatment abroad will see

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 1:37 pm

Why Budget 2026 stayed away from 'big-bang' reforms? CEA answers

Union Budget 2026 steered clear of headline-grabbing announcements because major reforms are already underway and will continue outside the annua

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 1:36 pm

Budget 2026: 308 state PSUs Dead, not buried

The Times of India 2 Feb 2026 1:31 pm

Budget predictability, fiscal discipline positive, but liquidity remains key challenge: Neelkanth Mishra

India's Union Budget prioritizes continuity amid global uncertainty, with fiscal discipline largely achieved. While borrowing targets raise conce

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 1:24 pm

Precious metals complex continue to plunge as silver tumbles over 10% and gold rates fall by 6%

Silver fell by over 10%, gold by 7%, platinum by 8% and palladium by over 7% as Fridays hammering of the metals continued in the global and domes

The Hindu Businessline 2 Feb 2026 1:22 pm

Industry reps to join armed forces personnel for futuristic warfare course

The course focuses on developing an erudite understanding on how war fighting is being impacted by technology, necessitating a relook at our thin

The Hindu Businessline 2 Feb 2026 1:09 pm

Union Budget 2026 advances critical reforms across customs, strategic sectors that boost investment: US-India Strategic Partnership Forum

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum has welcomed the Union Budget. It highlights the budget's focus on technology-driven reforms and trade f

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 1:01 pm

Bitcoin flirts with lowest price since Trumps return to office

Bitcoin slid to a 10 month low in Asian trading as market sentiment weakened amid broader asset volatility. The cryptocurrency has logged four co

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 1:00 pm

Budget 2026: Markets cautiously eye FII returns amid STT hike

India's budget received cautious optimism, but reversing foreign investor outflows remains uncertain. While capital expenditure plans align with

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 12:57 pm

Budget 2026 bets on biopharma, SME capital to drive resilient growth: Industry leaders

The Union Budget 2026-27 focuses on fortifying the Indian economy against global volatility through strategic investments in technology, healthca

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 12:51 pm

Bitcoin hits 10-month low as economic worries weigh on markets

Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, has hit a 10-month low in Asia trading today.

NewsBytes 2 Feb 2026 12:44 pm

Temasek, LIC to be key sellers in NSEs $2.5 billion IPO

LIC holds a 10.72% stake in NSE and Temasek has about 4.5%, according to data published on the exchanges website

The Hindu Businessline 2 Feb 2026 12:43 pm

Silver Price Today February 2: Latest Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai & Bengaluru

1 kg Silver price as reported today, February 2, 2026 across Indian cities

The Hindu Businessline 2 Feb 2026 12:35 pm

Parliament gets 1,492 crore in 2026 Budget

The allocation for the Lok Sabha has been pegged at 1,009 crore, which includes grants-in-aid for Sansad TV.

The Hindu Businessline 2 Feb 2026 12:29 pm

Universal Music India returns to Bollywood, eyes bigger slice of storytelling pie

Universal Music India is returning to Bollywood via strategic partnerships and acquisitions, seeking a stronger role in storytelling across Hindi

Livemint 2 Feb 2026 12:28 pm

Budgets focus on high-speed rail, inland waterways to boost steel demand

Investment in infrastructure projects is set to create a robust demand for high-grade steel, with a focus on enhancing regional connectivity and

The Hindu Businessline 2 Feb 2026 12:25 pm

Gold Prices fall further; check rates in Chennai, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Delhi on February 2

22, 24 carat Gold prices down across Indian cities on February 2

The Hindu Businessline 2 Feb 2026 12:25 pm

Indian bond yields hit highest level in over a year

Indian bond yields have surged to their highest level in over a year, following the government's announcement of an unprecedented debt-sale plan.

NewsBytes 2 Feb 2026 12:21 pm

Govt raises limit for bringing duty-free imported goods to 75,000 under new baggage rules

The new baggage rules, 2026, come into effect from midnight on February 2 and replace a decade-old baggage rule

The Hindu Businessline 2 Feb 2026 12:18 pm

Gold, silver consolidate after sharp selloff; trade in volatile range

MCX gold futures hover in 1,38,000-1,48,000 range after marking all-time highs near 1,80,779 last week, while MCX silver consolidates near 2,50,0

The Hindu Businessline 2 Feb 2026 12:15 pm

Gold price prediction: Will gold prices continue to crash? Top points to watch out for

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices will continue to be volatile and range bound in the near future, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commod

The Times of India 2 Feb 2026 12:13 pm

Union Budget 2026: 10 key things individual taxpayers should know

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled Union Budget 2026, simplifying tax filing with revised deadlines and reduced Tax Collected at Source

The Times of India 2 Feb 2026 12:12 pm

Tobacco stocks Godfrey Phillips, ITC, VST Industries extend slide as higher excise duty spurs fresh selling

Godfrey Phillips India led the losses, falling as much as 6% in early trade to 1,877.30

The Hindu Businessline 2 Feb 2026 12:12 pm

Budget 2026 ticks all boxes, reasonable opportunity to invest in next 3-4 months: Prashant Jain

Prashant Jain said Union Budget 202627 ticks all the right boxes and offers a reasonable investment opportunity over the next three to four month

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 12:10 pm

Govt withdraws 18% excise duty levy on unmanufactured tobacco

No change in duty levied on cigarettes based on stick length

The Hindu Businessline 2 Feb 2026 12:05 pm

Budget 2026 makes SGBs taxable: Here are 3 investment schemes that attract zero taxes

Budget 2026: FM Nirmala Sitharaman said that only those SGBs that have been subscribed by an individual at the time of the original issue and are

Livemint 2 Feb 2026 11:58 am

Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee: Is the US shutting Indian talent out?

Sweeping US immigration and trade policies, particularly the H-1B visa fee hike to $100,000, are straining the strategic partnership with India.

The Times of India 2 Feb 2026 11:55 am

Modi takes aim at Trumps threats with the Union Budget to shield India

Modis spending plan promised new outlays on infrastructure and an 18% hike in defense expenditure a bulwark against the challenge posed by dual

The Hindu Businessline 2 Feb 2026 11:53 am

9 Budget measures that will change how and what you buy

Union Budget 2026: some measures make high-value imports and essential items cheaper, others add incremental costs that consumers will feel over

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 11:48 am

IT majors may stick with buybacks despite tax changes, says Sushovan Nayak

Indian IT firms are likely to favor share buybacks over dividends following recent tax reforms. Market expert Sushovan Nayak believes the new rul

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 11:37 am

'Mother of all deals' neither lenient nor strict: Piyush Goyal assures fruits for both India and EU

India's free trade agreement with the European Union, dubbed the mother of all deals, is poised to significantly boost exports, granting duty-fre

The Times of India 2 Feb 2026 11:36 am

Latent View Analytics shares rally 8% after Q3FY26 profit up 19% YoY

Latent View Analytics shares jumped nearly 8% after the company posted a 19% year-on-year rise in Q3FY26 profit and strong revenue growth. Improv

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 11:36 am

Budget 2026: CBI allocated 1,100cr to tackle modern crimes

The Central Bureau of Investigatio (CBI) has been allocated 1,104.98 crore in the Union Budget for 2026-27.

NewsBytes 2 Feb 2026 11:33 am

Budget crash? Don't panic. Analysts spot 35 structural stock picks to ride out the storm

Despite a sharp post-Budget market sell-off, brokerages remain bullish on structurally strong themes ranging from defence and infrastructure to d

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 11:30 am

Oracle says it plans to raise up to $50 billion in debt and equity this year

Oracle, chaired by billionaire Larry Ellison, said it plans to achieve its funding objectives using a combination of debt and equity financing

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 11:30 am

Defence stocks face test of nerves as 22% capex lift in Union Budget meets lofty valuations; BEL, HAL, Mazagon Dock top picks

Indias defence stocks enter a volatile phase despite a 22% jump in Budget capex, as valuations run ahead of fundamentals. Brokerages remain bulli

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 11:26 am

Duty free import of lithium-ion battery scrap to boost investment in recycling: MRAI

A duty waiver will encourage use of imported scrap as feedstock for domestic recycling rather than exporting these wastes or depending solely on

The Hindu Businessline 2 Feb 2026 11:25 am

Union Budget 2026: Infrastructure

A collection of articles on what the Budget proposes for infrastructure

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 11:25 am

Sans red rags for oppn, FM tables quieter Union Budget 2026

The Times of India 2 Feb 2026 11:20 am

India's manufacturing sector improves slightly in January

India's manufacturing sector saw a slight improvement in January, as per the HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers's Index (PMI), compiled

NewsBytes 2 Feb 2026 11:11 am

Gold and silver ETFs have crashed: What should investors do?

Gold and silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have witnessed a sharp decline of up to 15% in 2 days in India.

NewsBytes 2 Feb 2026 11:10 am

Silver prices down 39% from record high: What's the reason?

The silver prices on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) have witnessed a major crash, falling by over 39% from their record high of 4,20,000.

NewsBytes 2 Feb 2026 11:09 am

Union Budget 2026: Social sector

A collection of articles on what the budget offers for social sector

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 11:07 am

RBI shores up rupee after budget underwhelms investors

India's central bank intervened to strengthen the rupee after the federal budget announcement, which negatively impacted government bonds and equ

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 11:05 am

Oracle to raise $50B for cloud infrastructure expansion

Oracle has announced its plan to raise between $45 billion and $50 billion in 2026.

NewsBytes 2 Feb 2026 11:03 am

Morgan Stanley positive on Indian stocks post Budget, overweights Financials, Consumer Discretionary, Industrials

Budget strikes a balance between reducing the debt-to-GDP ratio and maintaining a gradual pace of fiscal consolidation, the report observes

The Hindu Businessline 2 Feb 2026 11:01 am

India bonds sell off on government's record borrowing plan

Indian bonds experienced a sharp decline following the federal budget, with the 10-year benchmark yield reaching a near-year high. This downturn

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 10:57 am

Warsh at the Fed: Can he balance independence and Trumps expectations?

Trump announced Kevin M. Warsh as his Fed chair pick, influenced by Treasury vetting led by Scott Bessent. Warshs dovish stance contrasts with pa

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 10:56 am

Trump confident in Fed nominee Warsh despite potential Senate hurdles

President Donald Trump backed Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh, signalling confidence that he would support lower interest rates. However, the nomin

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 10:52 am

Union Budget 2026: 9 things consumers should know

Budget changes are set to impact your wallet, with customs duty hikes making imported electronics like PlayStations and Kindles pricier. However,

The Times of India 2 Feb 2026 10:50 am

Apple handed a win as India lets foreign firms fund equipment without tax risk

The earlier rules did not affect Apples South Korean rival Samsung as almost all of its phones are made in its own Indian factories, and not by c

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 10:49 am

Union Budget 2026: Capt consistent takes the long view, sails for safe harbour

RIDERS ON THE STORM: Even as it faces Trump-triggered turbulence and geopolitical headwinds across the globe, India remains the fastest-moving ma

The Times of India 2 Feb 2026 10:47 am

Union Budget 2026: Economy

A collection of articles on what the Budget offers for the economy.

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 10:46 am

India's manufacturing activity rises marginally in January, PMI shows

PMI edges up to 55.4 in January from Decembers two-year low of 55.0

The Hindu Businessline 2 Feb 2026 10:44 am

Rupee rises 37 paise to 91.56 against the US dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 91.95 against the US dollar, then gained some ground to 91.56, registering a gain o

The Hindu Businessline 2 Feb 2026 10:43 am

Rupee back in green! Currency rises 18 paise to 91.75 against US dollar

The rupee strengthened against the US dollar, recovering from an all-time low as forex reserves hit a record high. Despite a cautious market sent

The Times of India 2 Feb 2026 10:39 am

Budget credible, but lack of FII-friendly measures disappoints markets: Ravi Dharamshi

Indian equity markets reacted negatively to the Union Budget and a hike in securities transaction tax. Market veteran Ravi Dharamshi stated the d

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 10:39 am

Budget 2026 not headline-grabbing but fiscally prudent and growth-oriented

The Union Budget 2026-27 delivers fiscal prudence without sacrificing growth, keeping deficit consolidation on track while sustaining strong cape

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 10:37 am

BSE, Angel One, Groww, Nuvama, 360 ONE WAM shares swing after STT hike

Brokerages strike cautious tone on the sector following the sharp hike in STT on futures and options

The Hindu Businessline 2 Feb 2026 10:31 am

Budget shows slowing pace of fiscal consolidation, says Fitch

Fitch has a BBB- sovereign rating for India, while Moodys rates it Baaa3. S&P upgraded India to BBB in 2025 for its first such upgrade in 18 year

The Hindu Businessline 2 Feb 2026 10:25 am

Customs reforms to speed up approvals with use of tech, AI

The Times of India 2 Feb 2026 10:24 am

Crude oil futures fall over 4% as Trump hints at US-Iran talks

Escalating tensions between the two nations in recent days had helped support the price of crude oil

The Hindu Businessline 2 Feb 2026 10:22 am

Anant Raj, Netweb Tech, other data centre stocks surge up to 7%. Whats triggering the surge?

Indian data centre stocks rallied as the Union Budget announced a tax holiday until 2047 for foreign cloud service providers, aiming to position

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 10:22 am

Wall Street braces for major earnings week amid market volatility

U.S. equity markets enter a crucial week as earnings from megacaps, including Alphabet and Amazon, follow Microsofts disappointing results. Inves

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 10:22 am

Stock markets bounce back in early trade after sharp decline on Budget day

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 302 points to 81,024.94 during initial trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 59.25 points to 24,884.70

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 10:20 am

Groww shares slide nearly 5% after Budget raises STT on F&O trades

Billionbrains Garage Ventures, Groww's parent, saw its shares tumble following the Union Budget's hike in Securities Transaction Tax on futures a

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 10:19 am

Govt to permit sale of goods from SEZs in domestic market

The Times of India 2 Feb 2026 10:19 am

Sensex recovers from opening dip, Nifty hovers near 24,900 after budget sell-off

The market had witnessed a brutal sell-off on February 1, with the Nifty crashing 495 points to close at 24,825 and the Sensex plummeting 1,547 p

The Hindu Businessline 2 Feb 2026 10:18 am

Market crash doesn't reflect Budget quality: PM's Economic Advisor

Sanjeev Sanyal, the Economic Advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has downplayed the recent stock market crash.

NewsBytes 2 Feb 2026 10:17 am

It's a Humpty Dumpty Budget, mere 'jugglery of words': Didi

The Times of India 2 Feb 2026 10:13 am

India budget blues to batter bonds, 10-year yield set to test 6.75%

The one-year OIS rate ended at 5.5550% on Friday, up 10 bps in January, while the two-year rate ended at 5.7050%, up 15 bps

The Hindu Businessline 2 Feb 2026 10:10 am

Sensex, Nifty in green despite negative global cues

Mumbai: The Indian equity markets traded higher early on Monday, recovering some of the losses made on Budget Day, despite negative global cues.

The Siasat Daily 2 Feb 2026 10:10 am

Budget 2026 signals continuity with reform push, says Nilesh Shah

Nilesh Shah of Kotak MF highlights the Union Budget 2026's focus on continuity, fiscal prudence, and long-term growth drivers. The budget priorit

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 10:04 am

Indias biggest borrowing plan pushes bond yields to one-year high

The 10-year bond yield rises as much as eight basis points to 6.78%, the highest since January 17, 2025

The Hindu Businessline 2 Feb 2026 10:02 am

Union Budget 2026: Fitch flags slower deficit consolidation, sees growth-neutral stance

Union Budget 2026-27: Fitch Ratings observes India's Budget prioritizes growth through sustained capital spending. The fiscal deficit target show

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 9:53 am

Silver plunges another 4%, cracks Rs 1.45 lakh in 3 days; gold slides Rs 4,200/10 gm. What should investors do?

Precious metals are witnessing high volatility, with silver likely to hold support near $65 and gold around $4,440 per troy ounce, says Manoj Kum

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 9:45 am

Union Budget 2026: Tension & sanctions show in aid card

The Times of India 2 Feb 2026 9:44 am

F&O profits at risk: How much one lot of Nifty futures and options costs after the STT hike

The Union Budget 2026 has increased Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on equity derivatives, impacting futures and options trading costs. STT on N

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 9:42 am

To rent ot to buy... what's the best move?

The Times of India 2 Feb 2026 9:40 am