From income protection to easier credit: What gig workers expect from Budget 2026

As India’s gig economy grows rapidly, millions of workers who depend on short-term, flexible jobs are looking to Budget 2026 for meaningful support. From delivery partners and drivers to freelancers…

Gold shines at record highs: What should investors do now?

Gold prices climbed to fresh record levels on Friday, driven by rising geopolitical tensions, pressure on the US Federal Reserve’s independence, and a weak US dollar. , creating strong buying…

Sebi accuses PwC and EY executives in Yes Bank’s 2022 share sale: Report

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has accused current and former executives at the Indian units of PwC and EY, along with executives from US private equity firms…

Can Budget 2026 help make insurance more affordable for Indians?

As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, leaders from the insurance sector are urging the government to focus on long-term reforms that improve affordability, increase coverage and build consumer trust. With…

French President Macron’s viral Davos shades give iVision Tech a 38 crore stock boost

French President Emmanuel Macron’s choice of aviator sunglasses at Davos didn’t just light up social media, it sent the shares of their maker, iVision Tech, soaring almost 28% on Thursday.…

From easier credit to insurance: What MSMEs want from Union Budget 2026

As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, industry leaders across fintech and insurance are calling for policy support that directly addresses the everyday challenges faced by India’s small businesses. From easier…

Gold and silver hit new highs again. Should you still buy?

Gold and silver are once again powering ahead on the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX), with buyers jumping in at every small dip and momentum showing no signs of cooling. While the…

Infosys to hire 20,000 graduates in FY27 as AI demand surges: Report

Information technology giant Infosys will hire 20,000 college graduates in FY27 as part of a major push into artificial intelligence services, a welcome development at a time when the global…

Sensex, Nifty open in green over improved global cues; TCS up 1%

Benchmark stock market indices opened marginally higher on Friday over improved global cues after President Donald Trump’s recent stance on Greenland. The S&P BSE Sensex was up by 77.47 points…

Shadowfax IPO allotment: Step-by-step guide to check status and listing gains

The allotment for the Shadowfax Technologies IPO is expected to be finalised on January 23, 2026. The issue has seen moderate demand overall, while grey market premium trends have turned…