Sensex, Nifty end higher as mood turns positive ahead of Budget session

Benchmark stock market indices ended higher on Wednesday, extending gains for the second straight session, as investor mood remained positive after the India–European Union trade deal and ahead of the…

Is Budget 2026 ready to address startups’ compliance, funding and tech gaps?

As India prepares for the next Union Budget, , unlocking domestic capital and strengthening critical technology infrastructure. While India’s startup ecosystem has shown resilience and ambition, experts say the next…

8th Pay Commission: A look at real salary hikes so far and what may come next

As discussions around the gather pace, most attention is currently focused on the expected fitment factor and the overall percentage increase in salaries. While these numbers help explain how much…

India needs an hourly wage structure before it needs a right to disconnect

India’s debate on the right to disconnect has resurfaced with fresh urgency. The idea is emotionally appealing. Who would not want their evenings back. Who would not want a life…

India-EU trade deal: Why textiles could be the biggest quiet winner

While much of the discussion around the India-EU trade deal has focused on automobiles and other headline sectors, textiles and apparel may turn out to be one of the biggest…

Gold is still a safe bet, but why silver is not

Gold and silver have both surged to fresh all-time highs this year, clocking some of their strongest gains in decades. At around 11.45 am, , up 2.07%, while silver was…

Gold shoots past Rs 1.62 lakh, silver eyes Rs 4 lakh: Should you buy now?

Gold and silver prices have jumped sharply once again, extending their strong global and domestic rally. With gold hitting fresh highs and silver now inching toward the Rs 4 lakh…

India-EU trade deal may not shake auto sector as much as feared. Here’s why

The India-European Union trade deal has raised concerns around its possible impact on the Indian automobile sector. However, early analysis from global brokerages suggests that the effect on most carmakers…

Parliament Budget Session 2026 Highlights: Opposition protests VB-G RAM G Act during President’s address; govt slams conduct, seeks apology

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Budget 2026: Why investors want stability, not big surprises

This year’s Budget will be watched with interest, because policy continuity, tax reforms and market-friendly signalling from the finance minister have already laid a very strong foundation for the next…