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Postcard from Panna: Where debt and desperation force thousands to dig for sweat diamonds

This searing piece, filed from Panna, one of Indias poorest corners, tells the tale of men and women who have spent years digging pits in the hop

Livemint 27 Jan 2026 6:33 pm

Demand for logistics professionals on the rise: IMT Hyderabad Director

TheIMT Hyderabadhadpartnered with the CII Institute of Logistics to develop an industry-integrated program in Logistics and Supply Chain Manageme

The Hindu Businessline 27 Jan 2026 6:29 pm

Vedanta among 6 stocks that hit 52-week highs & rallied up to 17% in a month

The Sensex climbed nearly 320 points to 81,857, with six BSE 100 stocks hitting 52-week highs. Vedanta, Tata Steel, JSW Steel, Hindalco, Tech Mah

The Economic Times 27 Jan 2026 6:25 pm

Clearing house impasse to end as ESMA, RBI renew agreement

New ESMA-RBI agreement restores EU access to Indian central counterparties amid strengthening trade ties.

Livemint 27 Jan 2026 6:23 pm

GAIL to consider FY26 interim dividend on Jan 31; record date set for Feb 5. Check tax rules

GAIL India will consider an FY26 interim dividend on January 31, 2026, with February 5 as record date. Dividend payout follows approval, with sha

The Economic Times 27 Jan 2026 6:17 pm

Nifty bounces back 127 points as India-EU FTA lifts sentiment

The Nifty 50 gained 126.75 points or 0.51% to close at 25,175.40, while the Sensex rose 319.78 points or 0.39% to settle at 81,857.48

The Hindu Businessline 27 Jan 2026 6:10 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman takes part in customary halwa ceremony; marks final stage of Budget preparation

The Halwa ceremony precedes the lock-in of the officials involved in preparation of the Union Budget

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 6:05 pm

TVS Credit Q3 PAT up 13% at 272 crore

For the first nine months of FY26, the PAT grew by 22% at 658 crore while total income grew by 8% 5,351 crore

The Hindu Businessline 27 Jan 2026 5:58 pm

Marico Q3 Results: Profit up 13.3% to Rs 460 crore, revenue up 26.6%

Homegrown FMCG major Marico Ltd on Tuesday reported a 13.3 per cent rise in consolidated profit to Rs 460 crore for the December quarter, led by

The Economic Times 27 Jan 2026 5:51 pm

Budget 2026: Business leaders seek lower tax for manufacturing units, sector-specific incentives

The launch of the New Income Tax Act has certainly been a big step towards a simplified income-tax law, most respondents said, however, when aske

IBTimes 27 Jan 2026 5:49 pm

India benchmark bond yield climbs to nearly 11-month high on deepening supply woes

India's government bonds yields surged on Tuesday, sending the benchmark yield to a nearly 11-month high, pressured by heavy state borrowing, tig

The Economic Times 27 Jan 2026 5:46 pm

India-EU FTA to cover 99% of Indian exports, 97% of EU exports, says Piyush Goyal

India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on a comprehensive free trade agreement, covering nearly all traded goods and services.

The Economic Times 27 Jan 2026 5:41 pm

Rayasamudram tank to be developed as tourist destination: HYDRAA

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency(HYDRAA) Commissioner AV Ranganath visited the 120-acre Rayasamudram (Ramachand

The Siasat Daily 27 Jan 2026 5:40 pm

India-EU FTA to open duty-free window for textile exporters, says Gokaldas Exports MD

Indias textile exporters are set to gain duty-free access to the EU market under the IndiaEU FTA, offering relief from US tariff pressures. Gokal

The Economic Times 27 Jan 2026 5:37 pm

Budget 2026: Final-stage preparations begin with 'Halwa Ceremony'

The Halwa ceremony has concluded, signaling the final preparations for the Union Budget 2026-27. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attend

The Economic Times 27 Jan 2026 5:34 pm

2026 Budget: Indian jewelry industry seeks duty cuts, GST relief

The Indian bullion and jewelry sectors have urged the central government to introduce key policy reforms in the upcoming Budget.

NewsBytes 27 Jan 2026 5:33 pm

Vedanta to sell 1.59% Hindustan Zinc stake worth 4,872 crore

Vedanta did not immediately disclose the floor price at which it would sell the shares

The Hindu Businessline 27 Jan 2026 5:29 pm

Gainers & Losers: Adani Enterprises among 7 stocks that moved most on Tuesday. Heres why

Indian markets ended higher as buying in financials, IT and metals offset weakness in auto and FMCG stocks. Adani Enterprises, Axis Bank, BPCL an

The Economic Times 27 Jan 2026 5:27 pm

Budget 2026: Pramod Tiwari outlines opposition`s agenda

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Tuesday criticised the Centre ahead of the Budget 2026 Session, alleging erosion of constitutional institutions, eco

Mid Day 27 Jan 2026 5:21 pm

'Turmoil in global environment': PM Modi's 'double engine' pitch after India-EU 'historic' FTA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a historic free trade agreement between India and the European Union, emphasizing a double engine growth a

The Times of India 27 Jan 2026 5:18 pm

Mahindra shares lose Rs 18,000 crore: Is India-EU trade deal really bad for top SUV seller?

Mahindra & Mahindra shares fell over 4%, erasing Rs 18,000 crore in value, as investors worried about tariff cuts for European cars under the Ind

The Economic Times 27 Jan 2026 5:13 pm

India-EU FTA to help boost exports, promote manufacturing: Exporters

New Delhi: Import duty concessions granted by the EU under the free trade agreement with India will help boost the countrys exports to the 27-nat

The Siasat Daily 27 Jan 2026 5:12 pm

Canada seeks India energy partnership to counter US economic coercion

Canada's energy minister Tim Hodgson emphasized building alliances and diversifying supplies to counter economic coercion. He praised India's tra

The Economic Times 27 Jan 2026 5:09 pm

Tata Consumer Q3 results: Net profit rises 38% at 385 crore

The revenue from operations increased 15% to 5,112 crore in the reporting quarter as against 4,443.6 crore in the corresponding period of previou

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 5:07 pm

India-EU summit will derisk global order, says EAM Jaishankar

India and the European Union signed significant agreements at their 16th Summit. These pacts, including a Free Trade Agreement and a Security and

The Economic Times 27 Jan 2026 5:04 pm

35-km Metro line to link Mumbai and Navi Mumbai airports at 18,000 crore

While the original project timeline envisaged completion within five years, the Chief Minister said he has directed the implementing agencies to

The Hindu Businessline 27 Jan 2026 5:00 pm

India-EU FTA is a new blueprint for common prosperity, says PM Modi on 'mother of all deals'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement as the mother of all deals and a ew blueprint for common prospe

The Economic Times 27 Jan 2026 4:51 pm

UK to cap ground rents in property overhaul

Britain will cap ground rents at 250 pounds ($342) a year in an overhaul of its antiquated property system, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on T

The Economic Times 27 Jan 2026 4:51 pm

Stock markets bounce back on buying in metal, bank stocks; optimism over India-EU FTA

From the 30-Sensex firms, Adani Ports, Axis Bank, Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, NTPC, State Bank of India, UltraTech Cement and Bharat Electronics w

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 4:48 pm

Coonoor to host national tea conclave on January 29

A key focus of the conclave is FITMAs flagship initiative Mission 1K, aimed at increasing Indias per capita domestic tea consumption from the cur

The Hindu Businessline 27 Jan 2026 4:45 pm

INDIA RUPEE-Rupee ends higher as softer dollar, EU trade pact offer breathing room

The Indian rupee firmed slightly on Tuesday, helped along by a broadly weaker dollar and the boost from a landmark trade agreement between India

The Economic Times 27 Jan 2026 4:45 pm

India-EU FTA: Which liquor brands could get cheaper with the mother of all deals

India and the European Union have finalized a historic free trade agreement, significantly reducing import duties on European wines, whiskies, an

The Times of India 27 Jan 2026 4:44 pm

Investec backs Paytms digital toll road, sees upside despite PIDF overhang

The brokerage sees scope for further upside as Paytm scales monetisation across its vast network of devices and transactions, even as near-term c

The Hindu Businessline 27 Jan 2026 4:44 pm

Grow in India what we eat in India, says EAC-PM member

Describing nuts and dry fruits as emblematic of Viksit Bharat nutritious, export-ready and aligned with self-reliance he called for a collectiv

The Hindu Businessline 27 Jan 2026 4:41 pm

India-EU mother of all deals explained for stock market investors: The good, the bad and the ugly

India has signed a landmark free trade agreement with the European Union, dubbed the mother of all deals by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sparkin

The Economic Times 27 Jan 2026 4:37 pm

Luxury cars, jewellery, chocolates to get cheaper under the EU-India FTA

New Delhi: India and the European Union (EU) on Tuesday, January 27, announced the conclusion of negotiations for the free trade agreement (FTA),

The Siasat Daily 27 Jan 2026 4:37 pm

Rupee recovers 19 paise from all-time low to close at 91.71 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the rupee recovered marginally as traders rushed to cover broad dollar weakness

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 4:36 pm

Making of Budget 2026: How plans and demands make it to FM Sitharaman's Bahikhata?

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is preparing to present the Budget 2026, a comprehensive financial blueprint for the nation. This intri

The Times of India 27 Jan 2026 4:26 pm

Rupee recovers 19 paise from all-time low to close at 91.71 against US dollar

The domestic unit settled for the day at 91.71 (provisional), registering a gain of 19 paise from its previous close

The Hindu Businessline 27 Jan 2026 4:23 pm

IITM Pravartak Technologies, SWAYAM partner to offer AI courses for teachers

This 40-hour programwill be taught in Englishlanguage andwillhelp teachers confidently adopt AI tools to enhance learning outcomes while ensuring

The Hindu Businessline 27 Jan 2026 4:22 pm

Budget 2026 banking expectations: Pension changes, insurance reforms, tax relief & more

Ahead of the Union Budget 2026, the State Bank of India has proposed tax reforms to boost household savings and ease compliance. Recommendations

The Times of India 27 Jan 2026 4:21 pm

India-EU trade deal sealed: Why won't FTA be signed today? Check how long will it take to make agreement official

India and the European Union have concluded talks for a free trade agreement. This landmark deal promises expanded market access for Indian expor

The Times of India 27 Jan 2026 4:18 pm

Hindalco unveils 21,000-crore aluminium smelter expansion in Odisha

The smelter expansion will add 3.6 lakh tonnes per annum capacity, while the newly commissioned FRP facility will produce 1.7 lakh tonnes annuall

The Hindu Businessline 27 Jan 2026 4:16 pm

Supreme Court quashes JioStar's plea, allows CCI probe into abuse of dominance in Kerala cable TV market

A bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Sandeep Mehta said the matter is at a preliminary stage and the market regulator may be allowed to continu

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 4:15 pm

Big win for Europe as it taps Indias 1.45 billion consumers under historic deal

India and the European Union have signed a historic free trade agreement. This deal will significantly boost European exports to India. Tariffs o

The Economic Times 27 Jan 2026 4:07 pm

Union Budget 2026: Sitharaman & Co may finally make affordable homes and faster commutes reach the aam aadmi

Budget 2026 is poised at a crossroads, confronted by two urgent issues: halted infrastructure projects and a growing crisis in affordable housing

The Economic Times 27 Jan 2026 4:03 pm

Market Wrap: Sensex adds 320 pts, Nifty above 25,100 as India-EU sign mother of all deals. All eyes on US Fed meet now

Indias benchmark indices closed higher as the India-EU mother of all deals lifted sentiment. Sensex gained 320 points to 81,857, Nifty50 rose 127

The Economic Times 27 Jan 2026 3:57 pm

India-EU FTA to boost gem & jewellery exports amid 44% drop to US: GJEPC

The pact will help retailers expand brands across Europe, says GJEPC Chairman

The Hindu Businessline 27 Jan 2026 3:56 pm

Commodity radar: Golds weekly RSI of 86, a red flag or strength? 5 technical triggers before making a trade

Gold prices have surged to record highs, with weekly RSI at 86 highlighting strong momentum. Technical indicators suggest a bullish trend intact,

The Economic Times 27 Jan 2026 3:56 pm

Raymond Realty Q3 profit jumps to Rs 67 cr

Raymond Real Estate Ltd on Tuesday reported a sharp jump in its consolidated net profit to Rs 66.79 crore for the third quarter of this fiscal.

The Economic Times 27 Jan 2026 3:51 pm

Rupee slide rattles investors. Will the currency breach the 100 mark?

The US Dollar has remained weak against the Pound Sterling and Euro, although it has shown some selective strength against the Japanese Yen. Agai

The Economic Times 27 Jan 2026 3:46 pm

Asias largest civil aviation conference, Wings India 2026, to take off in Hyderabad on January 28

Event to feature industry roundtables on transformation of airports, aircraft leasing and finance, expanding the capabilities of helicopters, and

The Hindu Businessline 27 Jan 2026 3:43 pm

Mint Explainer | Why NITI Aayog wants MSMEs to go green

MSMEs need to decarbonise operations to remain competitive in exports, with steep trade barriers related to cleaner manufacturing practices kicki

Livemint 27 Jan 2026 3:39 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman to make history with ninth consecutive budget

This will take Ms. Sitharaman closer to the record of 10 budgets that were presented by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai over different time p

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 3:35 pm

Why India-EU trade deal is risky for Japan, UK, US

India's free trade agreement with the European Union (EU) is likely to up the ante for major exporters like Japan, the UK and US.

NewsBytes 27 Jan 2026 3:31 pm

Budget 2026: Experts Call For Tax-Funded Universal Health Care And Better Resources At Government Hospitals

Health experts on Tuesday urged the government to introduce tax-funded Universal Health Care, and boost resources at government hospitals in the

NDTV 27 Jan 2026 3:31 pm

European shares climb on corporate updates; Puma leaps on Anta stake sale

European equities climbed on Tuesday, supported by a raft of positive corporate updates that eased investors' concerns over recent trade tensions

The Economic Times 27 Jan 2026 3:27 pm

Asian Paints shares tumble 5% after Q3 PAT falls 5% YoY

Asian Paints shares slid 5% after the company reported a nearly 5% year-on-year decline in Q3 consolidated net profit. Despite modest revenue gro

The Economic Times 27 Jan 2026 3:24 pm

German carmaker CEOs laud India-EU trade deal as opportunity for Germany

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume welcomed the deal, saying that he supported every initiative for trade agreements with regions of the world

The Hindu Businessline 27 Jan 2026 3:22 pm

Brazil looks to India to expand trade and cut global dependencies

Reflecting the scale of ambition, the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) opens accreditation for up to 200 business lea

The Hindu Businessline 27 Jan 2026 3:21 pm

India targets to make high-tech small chips of 2-3nm by 2032: Vaishnaw

Ashwini says 24 chip design firms have been selected under the Design Linked Incentive Scheme in which companies from India would have major cont

The Hindu Businessline 27 Jan 2026 3:21 pm

Planes, pints and powertrains: How Indias trade deals with EU & UK stack up

India has finalized two significant trade pacts, one with the UK focusing on services and talent mobility, and another with the EU prioritizing g

The Economic Times 27 Jan 2026 3:20 pm

EU to provide 500M to help India cut greenhouse emissions

The European Union (EU) has announced plans to provide 500 million ($540 million) in financial support to India over the next two years.

NewsBytes 27 Jan 2026 3:18 pm

Aviation push: Adani Group enters MoU with Brazil's Embraer to set up regional aircraft manufacturing facility

Adani Group and Embraer have partnered to explore setting up a regional aircraft manufacturing facility in India, boosting the nation's indigenou

The Times of India 27 Jan 2026 3:14 pm

Why agriculture, autos and steel stayed off India-EU trade deal

India and the European Union (EU) have signed their largest-ever trade agreement, a deal that will drastically reduce tariffs and open up markets

NewsBytes 27 Jan 2026 3:08 pm

Tilaknagar Industries reshuffles top finance leadership

The appointments take immediate effect

The Hindu Businessline 27 Jan 2026 2:58 pm

India-EU FTA likely to make premium luxury cars less expensive

The EU will eliminate duty in a phased manner for Indian automobiles, whereas India will reduce the levies to 10% for specified numbers

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 2:57 pm

Auto stocks slide as India-EU deal makes European cars cheaper

Shares of major Indian automobile manufacturers such as Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), Maruti Suzuki India, and Tata Motors have taken a hit.

NewsBytes 27 Jan 2026 2:52 pm

Gold hits record $5,111, silver surges to $117 on safe-haven demand

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold rose over 1% to approach 1.60 lakh per 10 grams, while silver surged approximately 6% to trade above 3.5 la

The Hindu Businessline 27 Jan 2026 2:52 pm

Japan's Nikkei rises as yen weakens, chip-related shares advance

Japan's Nikkei share average ended higher on Tuesday, as technology stocks extended their advance after the yen lost some gains.

The Economic Times 27 Jan 2026 2:51 pm

EU CBAM concessions for others to apply to India under FTA

India secured a key commitment from the EU in their trade pact. Any future concessions on carbon regulations will automatically extend to Indian

The Economic Times 27 Jan 2026 2:50 pm

India-EU trade deal: KPR Mill, Welspun Living stocks surge

The India-Europe Union (EU) trade deal has sparked a rally in export-focused stocks, particularly in the textiles, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals

NewsBytes 27 Jan 2026 2:43 pm

India, AI, systems transformation are mega trends driving energy sector: ADNOC Group CEO

Between now and 2040, oil demand will remain above 100 million barrels per day (mb/d), demand for LNG will climb over 50% and electricity demand

The Hindu Businessline 27 Jan 2026 2:41 pm

India-EU FTA: European wines to get less expensive

Under the pact, the duty on EU wines would fall from 150% to 20% (for expensive ones)

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 2:35 pm

Puma shares surge 20% after Anta Sports buys stake for $1.8 billion

Shares of Puma surged after China's Anta Sports said it would acquire a 29% stake in the German sportswear company for 1.5 billion euros. Puma sh

India Vision 27 Jan 2026 2:35 pm

India-EU trade deal: What happens next to make it effective?

India and the European Union (EU) have concluded negotiations on a historic trade agreement after nearly two decades of discussions.

NewsBytes 27 Jan 2026 2:34 pm

India-EU trade deal: How will it impact various stocks, sectors?

After nearly two decades of negotiations, India and the European Union (EU) have reached a major trade agreement.

NewsBytes 27 Jan 2026 2:34 pm

Starlink's direct-to-device internet service faces regulatory hurdles in India

Starlink, the satellite internet company owned by Elon Musk, has hit a major roadblock in its plans to offer Direct-to-Device (D2D) services in I

NewsBytes 27 Jan 2026 2:34 pm

European stocks rise after EU lands 'mother of all deals' with India

European stocks opened higher on Tuesday, as international trade and corporate earnings come into focus. European stocks rise after EU lands 'mot

India Vision 27 Jan 2026 2:33 pm

Silver hits record high of 3.5L/kg: What's driving surge?

Silver prices have hit a record high of 3,54,780 per kg today, jumping by 6%. The spike is being attributed to a weaker US dollar and rising geop

NewsBytes 27 Jan 2026 2:33 pm

This university campus is heated by an AI data centre. Your home could be next

AIs energy problem may also be its solution, as cities are increasingly exploring opportunities to repurpose excess heat from data centers. This

India Vision 27 Jan 2026 2:32 pm

India-EU trade deal promises unlimited mobility for Indian students

India and the European Union (EU) have signed a mobility agreement, aimed at facilitating the movement of Indian students, workers, and professio

NewsBytes 27 Jan 2026 2:31 pm

India to get concessional EU market access for over 99 pc of exports: Piyush Goyal

India has secured unprecedented market access in the European Union, with over 99% of its exports by value eligible for concessional duties. This

The Economic Times 27 Jan 2026 2:28 pm