Petrodollar power play: How oil dollars connect to the US attack on Venezuela

The US military’s on January 3, 2026, has sparked global debate about the role of oil reserves in Washington’s attack on the Latin country. While Washington has cited narcoterrorism charges…

Unhappy with pace of change, Tata Group looks to replace Air India CEO: Report

Air India may soon get a new CEO as Tata Sons has begun looking at a possible leadership change at its airline business, reported The Economic Times. The report said…

Venezuela cuts crude output as US oil blockade chokes storage

Venezuela’s state-run oil company PDVSA has begun cutting crude production because it is running out of storage capacity due to , piling more pressure on an interim government trying to…

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…