Union Budget to be presented on Sunday, Feb 1; Economic Survey on Jan 29

The Union Budget for the financial year 2026–27 will be presented in the Lok Sabha on February 1, while the Economic Survey will be tabled on January 29. Union Finance…

Silver jumps Rs 5000 to hit record high of Rs 2.56 lakh per kg in Delhi markets

Silver prices surged by Rs 5,000 to hit a new record of Rs 2,56,000 per kilogram in the national capital on Wednesday, amid strong safe-haven demand and robust industrial buying,…

Netflix offering better value: Warner Bros rejects Paramount’s revised hostile bid

The board of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has unanimously rejected a , reaffirming its support for a previously announced merger with Netflix, which it says offers superior value and certainty…

Budget 2026: Why insurance and policy reforms are in focus

As Union Budget 2026 approaches, the , wider insurance coverage and stronger retirement security. Experts say the Budget’s direction on life, health and MSME-linked insurance will be important. Hanut Mehta,…

Budget 2026: Last year’s income tax changes and what may be in focus this time

Last year’s Union Budget was historic not only because Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her 8th consecutive budget, but also because it marked one of the most decisive shifts in…

India’s GDP growth expected at 7.4% in FY26

India’s economy is estimated to have bounced back strongly in FY26, , according to government data released on January 7. The pickup signals a return to stronger momentum after a…

Sensex, Nifty end lower as auto, energy stocks drag despite IT gains

Benchmark stock market indices closed lower on Wednesday with cautious sentiment prevailing in the markets. IT stocks rallied in the session but auto and energy shares declined, offsetting the gains.…

Airfare spike under scanner as government seeks data from major airlines: Report

Indian government has asked IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet and Akasa to provide data on average fares charged, a document shows, as antitrust authorities investigate unprecedented travel disruptions in December. Pilot…

OYO-parent PRISM gets shareholders’ nod for raising up to ₹6,650 cr via IPO

OYO’s parent firm PRISM has received shareholders’ approval to raise up to ₹6,650 crore through a fresh issue of equity shares as part of its proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO).…

Central banks diversifying forex reserves from USD & Euro to gold and other currencies: CareEdge

Global central banks are gradually diversifying their foreign exchange reserves away from the US dollar and the euro, increasing exposure to other currencies and gold, highlighted a report by CareEdge…