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…

How Sebi’s 15% rule sets a ceiling on broker growth, explains Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath

Indian brokerage firms operate under strict regulatory limits that place a clear cap on how large any single broker can become. Zerodha founder and CEO Nithin Kamath has shed light…

The hidden cost quietly eating up to 25% of your mutual fund returns

Indian investors are repeatedly told that discipline and time are the most powerful tools in wealth creation. Stay invested, ignore short-term volatility, and let compounding do the heavy lifting. All…

Inside India’s insurance mis-selling problem and why it remains hard to fix

Mis-selling continues to be one of the most persistent problems in India’s insurance sector, surviving repeated regulatory tightening and growing scrutiny. Even as the regulator sharpens rules around disclosures, suitability…

Silver prices drop over Rs 5,000, gold slips more than Rs 1,100. Check latest rates

After several days of strong gains, gold and silver prices reversed sharply on Wednesday, leading to a decline in both domestic futures and global markets. Silver prices, which had surprised…

Titan share price up 4%: Why is the Jhunjhunwala stock rising today?

Titan shares rallied in early trade on Wednesday, jumping over 4% and reached its 52-week high of Rs 4,282.00. Shares of Titan Company Ltd were trading at Rs 4276.45, up…

Explained: Why Venezuela’s stock market jumped 50% in a day after the US attack

Venezuela’s stock market saw an unexpected and sharp rise this week, with investors reacting strongly to The benchmark Venezuela IBC Index, which tracks shares traded in Caracas (capital of Venezuela),…