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What Union Budget 202627 means for Indias real estate sector

Affordable housing allocations and infrastructure support set the stage for sustained growth beyond metros

6 Feb 2026 6:06 pm
Inside Sirmaurs quiet real estate boom in Himachal Pradesh

As burnout, pollution, and long commutes intensify, affluent homebuyers head uphill to districts such as Sirmaur for quieter luxury

6 Feb 2026 5:33 pm
RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.5%

RBI Governor Malhotra said that domestic inflation and growth outlook remain positive and added that the Indian economy remains resilient.

6 Feb 2026 10:26 am
Silver, gold extend rally as weak dollar lifts safe-haven demand

In the international market, Comex silver futures for March delivery gained $6.73, or 8.08%, to $90.03 per ounce, while gold for the April contract climbed $169.5, or 3.43%, to $5,104.5 per ounce

6 Feb 2026 9:25 am
Guidelines issued for Circular Economy and Waste Recycling Policy

They seek to frame actionable procedures, standards and templates for all the stakeholders to tackle critical environmental challenges arising in the industrial waste landscape

5 Feb 2026 8:06 pm
Rupee rises 7 paise to 90.40 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.18% higher at 97.79

5 Feb 2026 10:30 am
U.S. tariff reduction positive for labour-intensive sectors: Moody's

Moodys said even though India has reduced its purchase of crude oil from Russia in recent months, it is unlikely to cease all purchases immediately, which could be disruptive to Indias economic growth

3 Feb 2026 6:07 pm
Karnataka built its Orange Economy a decade before the term became a political buzzword: Priyank Kharge

State has an ambitious target to create over 50,000 jobs in AVGC sector by end of 2028

2 Feb 2026 11:37 pm
FPIs withdraw 36,000 crore in January amid global uncertainties; higher STT to weigh on sentiments

The continued selling pressure by FPIs reflects a combination of global and domestic drivers impacting foreign investor sentiment

2 Feb 2026 4:30 pm
State BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra expresses doubts over SIT to probe death of real estate company Confident Group founder C.J. Roy

He said that the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in the State forms an SIT whenever it wants to safeguard its supporters, and target opposition party leaders

2 Feb 2026 12:25 pm
Union Budget 2026 bets big on industrial growth

The Budget has a slew of long- and short-term measures with a view to maintain continuity over short-term policy stimuli

2 Feb 2026 12:26 am
Budget to boost economy, enhance India's global competitiveness: India Inc

Industry leaders welcomed steps announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, such as raising capital expenditure to 12.2 lakh crore for FY27

1 Feb 2026 5:54 pm
Dedicated rare earth corridors in TN, Kerala, would promote mining: CII

The Union Budget 2026 proposal towards establishment of Rare Earth Corridors would help promote mining, processing, research and manufacturing and thus help build India's leadership in rare earth magnets

1 Feb 2026 2:21 pm
Union Budget 2026 political reactions LIVE: Union Budget 2026 a total lacklustre, says Jairam Ramesh

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026 for the ninth straight time

1 Feb 2026 1:06 pm
Union Budget 2026 LIVE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present her ninth Budget today

The Budget is expected to unveil measures to sustain growth momentum, maintain fiscal discipline, and contain reforms that could buffer the economy from global trade frictions, including U.S. tariffs

1 Feb 2026 8:21 am
Economy projected to grow at 6.8 to 7.2% in FY2027: Economic Survey

The outlook, therefore, is one of steady growth amid global uncertainty, requiring caution, but not pessimism, said the pre-Budget document

29 Jan 2026 12:49 pm
Kerala economy records strong 6.19% real growth in 2024-25, says Economic Review

Economic Review 2025 tabled in Kerala Assembly highlights the need for resilient, innovative and forward-looking financial strategies to tackle prevailing fiscal challenges

28 Jan 2026 2:22 pm
Union Budget 2026 needs to focus on long-term vision to make Indian economy more resilient: Raghuram Rajan

The former Governor of RBI said that earlier, India had five-year plans, but even then, the country's Budget was not well integrated with them

28 Jan 2026 12:12 pm
India to become third largest space-tech economy by 2030: Report

The report estimates that by 2030 Indias space economy will touch $40 billion and expects the sector to grow at twice the pace of the global market

23 Jan 2026 5:49 pm
WEF 2026: At Davos, Union Minister Vaishnaw says India will definitely become third largest economy

Economist Gita Gopinath predicts by 2028 or earlier depending on how the revision of GDP numbers happens

21 Jan 2026 6:07 pm
CEO of real estate firm arrested amid outrage over Noida techies drowning

SIT team to submit report within five days; eyewitnesses claim that despite repeated pleas, police and rescue teamsarrived late and failed to act; culture of greed and disrespect towards other living beings being propagated in India: Rahul Gandhi

21 Jan 2026 1:37 am
WEF 2026: India a sleeping giant, can become worlds top economy if it wakes up, says Chandrababu Naidu

This is the largest and most diversified political representation of India at Davos

20 Jan 2026 3:50 pm
Kerala economy has entered phase of accelerated and broad-based growth: Governors policy address

The two-hour address, which sparked a row over omissions, and additions by the Governor, dwelt on the achievements of the LDF government, while being sharply critical of the fiscal policies of the BJP-led Centre

20 Jan 2026 3:00 pm
ED searches premises linked to Piyush Group in alleged real estate fraud case

Despite collecting substantial booking amounts, the promoters did not deliver on the projects as promised, it is alleged; more than 2,000 homebuyers are stated to have been affected

17 Jan 2026 9:45 pm
Andamans to be developed as hub of India's Blue Economy: Union Minister

Jitendra Singh highlighted the government's focus on blue economy reflects PM Modi's vision that India cannot develop in isolation by focusing only on the mainland while leaving behind island territories and coastal regions

17 Jan 2026 8:05 pm
What protests in Iran and U.S. tariffs could mean for global oil economy | Business Matters

Iran has been in the spotlight amid weeks of growing protests across the country and a fresh move by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose 25% tariffs on nations trading with Tehran. Why have people in Iran taken to the streets in protest, and what do these U.S. tariffs on Iran mean for India and its economic interests?

14 Jan 2026 8:12 pm
CM Stalin releases Tamil Nadu Circular Economy Policy and Warehousing Policy

The Circular Economy Policy provides for a special package of incentives for recycling facilities and technology enablers/platform entities. The Warehousing Policy provides forincentives to stakeholders, including market participants,operators, and developers

13 Jan 2026 7:36 pm
Moving rapidly towards becoming worlds third-largest economy, says PM Modi

Amid great global uncertainty, we are seeing certainty in India, said Mr. Modi and also addedthat there is political stability in the country

11 Jan 2026 5:45 pm
Indias 2026 real estate map: industry leaders weigh in

Market momentum, emerging asset classes, infrastructure tailwinds, and evolving buyer priorities chart the countrys real estate course this year

9 Jan 2026 6:15 pm
The right to disconnect in an always-on economy

Indias legal framework is still weak and insufficient in protecting the average worker in the hyper-connected and modern economy

7 Jan 2026 12:16 am
I&B Ministrys Live Events Development Cell to support expansion of concert economy

The organised live events market was valued at 20,861 crore in 2024, registering a growth rate of 15%, outpacing several traditional media segments

3 Jan 2026 5:16 pm
At least six reported killed during widening protests in Iran sparked by ailing economy

The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Irans theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in the capital, Tehran, but expanded elsewhere

2 Jan 2026 5:40 am
RBI data points to Assam as fastest-growing State economy: Himanta

According to RBI data, Assam is the country's fastest growing State economy, rising to 45% during the last five years above the national growth of 29%, says Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

1 Jan 2026 6:45 pm
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