India and EU inch closer to finalising trade deal: Report

India is in the final stages of sealing a long-awaited trade agreement with the European Union, with talks likely to conclude by January 26, according to Trade Secretary Rajesh Agrawal,…

Can Budget 2026 unlock the next phase of India’s clean energy transition?

As India heads into Union Budget 2026, voices from the renewable energy sector are growing louder around one clear message: clean power must be reliable, not just renewable. Industry leaders…

Can Budget 2026 turn household gold into economic growth?

As India moves closer to its long-term goal of Viksit Bharat 2047, voices from the gold and financial services sectors are urging the government to rethink how household gold is…

BSE, NSE holiday: Is stock market open or closed for trading today?

Dalal Street has had one of its weakest starts to a year in nearly a decade, weighed down by weak global cues, concerns over US-India trade ties and steady foreign…

Waiting for BCCL shares? Check your allotment status, expected profit here

Many investors were eagerly waiting for the yesterday, but the process was not completed until late in the evening. As a result, several applicants may have missed checking their allotment.…

Budget 2026: Will tax reforms and clearer rules revive India’s crypto market?

As Budget 2026 approaches, India’s crypto and virtual digital asset (VDA) industry is hoping for long-awaited clarity and sensible tax reforms. Industry leaders believe the in the global Web3 space.…

Wholesale inflation rises to 0.83% in December as prices firm up

Wholesale price inflation moved higher for the second month in a row in December 2025, rising to 0.83%, government data released on Wednesday showed. The increase was mainly driven by…

Budget 2026: What real estate sector expects on housing, tax relief and infra

As the Union Budget 2026 draws closer, India’s real estate sector is looking for policy support that can sustain growth, improve affordability and ease operational pressures. Developers across segments say…

Trust, targets and commissions: How senior citizens are trapped by mis-sold insurance

For generations, senior citizens in India have trusted banks as safe custodians of their life savings. Fixed deposits, pension accounts, and small savings schemes are not just financial products for…

Buying an LIC policy? Here’s where your money goes and what you get back

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) manages one of the largest pools of household savings in the country. With assets under management of over Rs 57 lakh crore, LIC is…