US control of Venezuelan oil could unlock $1 billion in dues for India, lift output

A US-led takeover or restructuring of Venezuela’s oil sector could deliver a direct benefit to India, potentially unlocking close to USD 1 billion in long-pending dues while accelerating the revival…

Ban gig work and you don’t solve inequality: Eternal CEO Deepinder Goyal

Eternal founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal has mounted a strong defence of the gig economy, arguing that banning or over-regulating gig work will not fix inequality but instead wipe out…

Inside the gig economy: The real cost of your 10-minute deliveries

On New Year’s Eve, as cities lit up and orders surged, India’s gig economy found itself at the centre of a public confrontation. Delivery partners across platforms , even as…

Cigarettes to cost more from February 1. Here’s how new rates will be decided

Smoking your favourite cigarette could soon cost more. from February 1, 2026, after the government notified a new tax system. The new system brings back a separate central excise duty…

MCX shares crash 80% in early deals, but the fall is not what it seems

Shares of Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) appeared to crash sharply on Friday, but the fall was only on paper and linked to a stock split. The sudden…

Missed the revised ITR filing deadline? Know what happens to tax refund

Missing the revised Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline can be stressful, especially for taxpayers expecting a refund. The revised and belated ITR window, which , is a key cut-off.…

Devyani International and Sapphire Foods India shares in focus. Here’s why

Shares of Devyani International and Sapphire Foods India saw movements on Dalal Street as they were in focus on Thursday after both companies announced that they will merge their operations…

Gold, silver price today: How have precious metals started 2026?

Precious metals have begun the New Year on a positive note after a year that rewrote records across the board. Gold and silver prices moved higher on Friday, recovering part…

Is 10-minute delivery really unsafe? Zomato CEO explains after gig workers strike

The debate around ultra-fast deliveries returned to the spotlight after gig worker unions flagged safety concerns during their December 31 strike call. While delivery services on platforms such as ,…

Why shares of these 4 supply chain/shipping companies will be buoy on Monday (December 22)

Velox Shipping and Logistics Ltd has signed an agreement with Consolidated Container Shipping Line LLC Dubai for the purchase of a 98 per cent stake following the completion of the…