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Budget FY27: Boost to retirement savings, higher tax exemptions for protection plans top insurers wish list

Industry urges incentives for pension products and parity for ULIPs in FY27 proposals

19 Jan 2026 11:57 am
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

19 Jan 2026 11:31 am
Indias per capita GNI may need to grow at 8.9% CAGR to reach high-income status by 2047: SBI

If the per capita GNI threshold for high-income countries is kept unchanged at the current $13,936, India would need a CAGR of 7.5% in its per capita GNI

19 Jan 2026 11:21 am
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 hilly terrain of Kishtwar

19 Jan 2026 11:09 am
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 from $90 in 1962 to $910 in 2007, a CAGR of 5.3%

19 Jan 2026 10:18 am
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 or snowfall during the period

19 Jan 2026 10:13 am
19 Jan 2026 9:55 am
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 States investment potential across various sectors

19 Jan 2026 9:44 am
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 ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

18 Jan 2026 10:44 pm
Iran protests death toll crosses 5,000 as officials warn of executions

Protests that began on December 28 over economic hardship escalated into calls to end clerical rule, marking the deadliest unrest since 1979

18 Jan 2026 10:20 pm
Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

We stand in full solidarity with Denmark, Greenland, say the 8 nations

18 Jan 2026 9:54 pm
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 raj to restore law and order, development, and investor confidence in the State

18 Jan 2026 9:36 pm
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

18 Jan 2026 9:03 pm
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 implementation

18 Jan 2026 7:45 pm
Trumps Greenland tariff blow to Europe a wake-up call for India

Experts warn New Delhi against trading strategic autonomy for unstable promises

18 Jan 2026 6:49 pm
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 Discoms and power departments record turnaround

18 Jan 2026 6:14 pm
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 show of strength

18 Jan 2026 3:20 pm
IITs face bandwidth bleeding, must focus on core strengths: BSE Chairperson Subhasis Chaudhuri

Chaudhuri emphasizes the importance of strategic focus for IITs, urging a shift from broad mandates to leveraging their unique capabilities to drive innovation and address pressing societal challenges effectively

18 Jan 2026 3:12 pm
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

18 Jan 2026 2:52 pm
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 lakh crore within five years

18 Jan 2026 2:10 pm
Telanganas Congress govt in a spot over allegations around SCCL tender

Telangana Dy CM asks SCCL to cancel tender; denies allegations

18 Jan 2026 1:58 pm
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 and specifically linking of the same with relevant invoices

18 Jan 2026 1:35 pm
Discoms post 2,701 cr profit in FY25 after years of losses

The utilities collectively posted a loss of 25,553 crore in FY24

18 Jan 2026 1:24 pm
TN to reiterate demand for Hosur airport as Defence Ministry rejects proposed sites

As the Tamil Nadu Government prepares to challenge the Defence Ministrys decision, local officials emphasize the critical need for the Hosur airport to bolster economic growth and enhance regional connectivity

18 Jan 2026 11:32 am
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 perspectives

18 Jan 2026 11:24 am
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

18 Jan 2026 10:58 am
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

18 Jan 2026 10:45 am
Delhi AQI deteriorates to severe at 439 amid intense cold wave, fog

Several areas across the city report alarmingly high pollution levels

18 Jan 2026 10:41 am
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 Board of Peace is focused on fostering global partnerships rather than financial barriers

18 Jan 2026 10:39 am
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

18 Jan 2026 10:15 am
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

18 Jan 2026 9:45 am
Oil palm and Indias yellow revolution: Why targets will fail and outcomes will win

Oil palm offers transformative potentialbut only if implemented with humility, discipline and realism

18 Jan 2026 9:15 am
Budget 2026 outlook: Possible changes in ETF and gold tax rules

The Government should incentivise digital form of gold products such as gold ETFs and sovereign gold bonds

18 Jan 2026 9:00 am
Trump denies offering Fed chair post to JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon

US President also said he plans to sue JPMorgan within two weeks, alleging the bank debanked him following the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol

17 Jan 2026 11:42 pm
Historic EUMercosur free trade deal signed after decades of talks

The deal aims to cut tariffs and boost trade between the two regions and now requires approval from the European Parliament and ratification by Mercosur members Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay

17 Jan 2026 10:53 pm
Greenland row: Trump says 8 European countries to face 10% US tariff from Feb 1

Trump said a 10 per cent import tariff would take effect from February 1 on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland and Britain, with the rate rising to 25 per cent on June 1 if no deal is reached.

17 Jan 2026 10:19 pm
DGCA imposes 22 crore penalty on IndiGo

DGCA seeks 50 crore bank guarantee for systemic reforms

17 Jan 2026 10:08 pm
Surging credit markets prompt complacency warning

Yield premiums on corporate debt have fallen to just over one percentage point, the least since June 2007

17 Jan 2026 9:40 pm
Koppert to launch new facility

The facility produces natural soil-benefiting fungi to help farmers grow healthier crops more sustainably

17 Jan 2026 8:52 pm
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu to leave for Davos WEF conference

During his visit, he will hold talks with top officials of IBM, Google Cloud, and NVIDIA

17 Jan 2026 8:50 pm
Naidu lays stone for 84,000-cr green energy, green ammonia plants at Kakinada

Naidu said that the State government would introduce drone ambulance services and drone taxis in a year

17 Jan 2026 8:41 pm
Karnataka sharpens deep-tech push with 570-crore startup policy, new funds

The new policy targets the creation of 25,000 startups by 2030, with at least 10,000 expected to emerge from clusters outside the capital city

17 Jan 2026 8:40 pm
Digilogic Systems Ltd IPO to open on Jan 20 with price band at 98 - 104

The price band for the issue has been fixed at 98 - 104 per share, and the lot size will be 1,200 equity shares

17 Jan 2026 7:28 pm
CEPT University announces MBA in Real Estate

This programme will be open to undergraduate degree holders from all disciplines, stated an official release from the university

17 Jan 2026 7:07 pm
We need more trust between Centre and State to solve Indias challenges: former CEA Arvind Subramanian

As for their mantra for economic development, Kapur said the best thing is to do no harm

17 Jan 2026 7:04 pm
Signature Global to invest 380 crore on earthquake resistance technology

The company has signed a 380-crore MoU with Indo Italian Joint Venture CECO Hirun Pvt Ltd for this construction technology

17 Jan 2026 6:39 pm
Wings India 2026 to spotlight manufacturing, sustainable aviation

Wings India 2026 will host a large-scale international exhibition, static aircraft displays, flying and aerobatic shows, a high-level international conference, CEO roundtables, B2B and B2G meetings, an aviation job fair, an awards ceremony and vibrant cultural programmes

17 Jan 2026 4:57 pm
FPIs pull out 14,266 crore from Indian equities this week

In dollar terms, the weekly outflow stood at $1,182.70 million, with Friday alone accounting for $389.72 million

17 Jan 2026 4:16 pm
Office leasing, liquidity lift Real Estate sentiment in Q4 2025: Knight Frank-NAREDCO report

The 47th Knight Frank-NAREDCO Real Estate Sentiment Index shows the Current Sentiment Score rising to 60 in Q4 2025 from 59, while the Future Sentiment Score remains steady at 61

17 Jan 2026 4:10 pm
India's apparel retail market poised to reach 16 lakh crore by FY30: CareEdge

The apparel market, estimated at 9.30 lakh crore in 2024-25, has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 7% since 2017-18

17 Jan 2026 3:32 pm