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India outlook: Reforms put wind in its sails amid global headwinds; PMOs Shaktikanta Das maps the road ahead

India is poised for significant economic growth, with government policies providing momentum amidst global trade uncertainties. Principal Secretary Shaktikanta Das highlighted Atmanirbharta as a strategy for resilience, not isolation, enabling India to navigate a fragmented world and pursue sustained development.

9 Jan 2026 11:43 pm
IndiaUS trade talks: Did a missed ModiTrump call stall the deal? GTRI flags deeper policy gaps

A report by GTRI refutes US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's claim that a missed phone call from PM Modi stalled the India-US trade deal. The GTRI argues that substantive policy differences, not a lack of personal diplomacy, are the real reasons for the prolonged delay.

9 Jan 2026 11:05 pm
Sensex, Nifty down over 2% in just 5 sessions: All eyes on US Supreme Court ruling on Trump tariffs - what will it mean for markets?

Indian markets are on edge ahead of a crucial US Supreme Court ruling on Trump-era tariffs, which could either spark a sharp rally or intensify volatility depending on the scope of the decision.

9 Jan 2026 10:32 pm
Budget 2026: PHDCCI pitches green bank to finance renewable energy, EVs and climate tech

Industry body PHDCCI has urged the government to establish a dedicated Green Bank in the upcoming Union Budget. This facility aims to attract private investment into green technologies like renewable energy and electric vehicles.

9 Jan 2026 10:04 pm
Ask Dhirendra: How much risk is right for me, and why does my risk appetite keep changing?

Decide your risk level on a calm day based on your life, not on the market. Write it down, turn it into an asset allocation (how much in equity, how much in debt), and then let that guide your choices.

9 Jan 2026 9:35 pm
'Closely following developments: India watches proposed US tariff bill on Russian oil buyers; what MEA said

India is closely monitoring a proposed US bill that could impose steep tariffs on countries buying Russian crude oil. New Delhi maintains its energy sourcing is driven by market conditions and national security needs for its large population.

9 Jan 2026 9:17 pm
US markets today: Wall Street edges higher after mixed jobs data; rate-cut bets pushed back

US stocks edged higher Friday as a mixed jobs report tempered expectations for an early Federal Reserve rate cut, though easing later this year remains likely. Treasury yields saw varied movement, while Vistra and Oklo surged on energy deals, contrasting with General Motors' decline due to EV pullback.

9 Jan 2026 8:29 pm
US jobs data: Hiring stays sluggish in December with 50,000 additions; unemployment rate dips to 4.4%

US hiring remained subdued in December, with employers adding only 50,000 jobs, capping a year of weak employment gains. The unemployment rate edged down to 4.4%, but businesses show caution due to economic uncertainty, inflation, and AI's impact. This subdued hiring contrasts with healthy economic growth.

9 Jan 2026 8:00 pm