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Modi meets AI startups' CEOs, global leaders at AI Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a roundtable with AI startup CEOs and held...

Sensex rebounds, climbs 316 pts; banks, metal stocks shine

Stock markets rebounded on Friday with the benchmark Sensex closing higher by 316...

AI scare triggers worst FPI fortnightly exit from IT stocks

Fears around artificial intelligence (AI) sparked a global selloff in information...

Gold climbs to Rs 1.56 lakh/10g amid rising US-Iran tensions

Gold prices surged in futures trading due to escalating US-Iran tensions, driving...

Nissan Gravite: 3-row car for small car price

Despite its sub-4m footprint, the Gravite offers impressive cabin space, three usable...

AI Democracy Needs India: OpenAI

'This is a technology that will particularly benefit those who want to take agency over...

'We have been building AI before it became mainstream'

'Today, we are at a stage where we have launched a voice-to-voice model that supports...

States' fiscal maths tightens; deficit seen at 3% of GDP

India Ratings & Research (Ind-Ra) has projected the aggregate fiscal deficit of states...

Relaxed ECB norms may lift foreign borrowings by Indian cos

The easing of external commercial borrowing (ECB) norms by the Reserve Bank of India...

Valeo's India play: Rs 2,150 cr investment, 3x sales by 2028

French automotive component maker Valeo on Wednesday said it will invest over Rs 2,150...

Investors' wealth eroded nearly Rs 7 lakh cr as mkts slumped

The BSE Sensex plummeted 1,236 points, wiping out nearly Rs 7 lakh crore in investor...

Cheaper Harleys Likely To Test Enfield's Pricing Power

The tariff removal will lower prices of Harley's large-displacement imported...

How India measured inflation, and what is set to change

India's main inflation measure, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), is set for another...

Sensex tumbles 1,236 pts on selling in RIL, HDFC Bank

Benchmark Sensex tumbled 1,236 points or 1.5 per cent while Nifty closed near 25,450 on...

Sarvam launches 2 made-in-India large language models

Indian artificial intelligence (AI) startup Sarvam launched two indigenous large...

Reliance Jio Announces Massive AI Investment

Mukesh Ambani announced a ₹10 lakh crore investment by Reliance Industries to...

India to Play Central Role in AI Governance: Anthropic CEO

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei emphasized India's crucial role in addressing the challenges...

Tata Group and TCS Partner with OpenAI for AI Development

The Tata Group and TCS have announced a multi-dimensional partnership with OpenAI to...

HUL tops sustainability rankings as India deepens ESG focus

Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has topped the Perpetual Capital Hurun India Impact 50 - 2026...

AI Era: Sundar Pichai's Vision for Progress

Google CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted the transformative potential of AI at the India AI...

Anthropic's Scores Big On India Revenue

India is emerging as Claude.ai's second-largest user base, driven by strong adoption in...

Gold, Silver Surge Pushes Jan Import Bill Up

Gold imports climbed 349.22 per cent to $12.07 billion in January, while silver imports...

Legally barred from leaving UK: Mallya tells Bombay HC

Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya informed the Bombay High Court on Wednesday that he...

Adani commits $100 bn for RE-powered AI data centres

Adani group on Tuesday announced a $100 billion investment to develop hyperscale,...

Sundar Pichai unveils new India-US subsea cable routes

Betting big on India's AI potential, Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Wednesday announced...

Google has full-stack connectivity in India: Sundar Pichai

Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Wednesday said India is poised for an "extraordinary...

Sensex closed 283 pts higher on buying in bank, metal shares

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty extended their gains for the third straight...

Public Cloud Service Drives Oracle India's Double-Digit Run

'India is often skipping legacy cycles and moving directly to advanced AI-driven...

73% employers plan to hire freshers in H1 2026

Around 73 per cent of employers interviewed intend to hire freshers during January-June...

Hyderabad claims its place as global MNC destination

Hyderabad is rapidly emerging as a strategic hub for multinational companies (MNCs)...

Cooling hub Sri City gets a Carrier legacy stamp

Sri City in Andhra Pradesh is dubbed the "Cooling City" of India, accounting for nearly...

MG Motor plans 4 new models, invest ₹3K-4K cr in India

JSW MG Motor India will launch four new models this year, and is planning to invest...

JLR to manufacture premium cars at new TN factory

Jaguar Land Rover will begin assembling premium cars at its new Tamil Nadu plant on...

Pricing gains ahead for Tata Steel

With the worst in terms of pricing pressures behind Tata Steel, its outlook is expected...

Market Guru: 'This Is About Capital Preservation'

'The problem is not just slower growth, but also the quality of growth.'

RBI proposes easing forex transaction norms

The Reserve Bank on Tuesday proposed greater flexibility to authorised persons to...

Infosys targets $300-400 bn AI services opportunity

Infosys on Tuesday unveiled its AI First Value Framework, positioning itself to capture...

Sensex up 174 points on gains in bank, IT stocks

Stock markets closed higher for the second straight session on Tuesday, driven by gains...

AI will redefine tech jobs, coding will not be..: Nilekani

Artifical Intelligence is rewriting the grammar of software development.And writing...

Infosys partners with Anthropic for AI solutions

Infosys on Tuesday announced a strategic collaboration with American artificial...

Is Bill Gates attending AI Impact Summit at New Delhi?

Confusion prevailed on Tuesday over Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates attending the...

Equity Markets' Challenges:Weak Demand, High Valuation

Trade deals ease risks for Indian equities, but weak demand and stretched valuations...

AI provides huge opportunities to Indian firms: Nasscom

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) globally presents significant...

Toyota moves away from burly diesel SUVs with Ebella

Toyota's first standalone electric SUV, the Urban Cruiser Ebella, delivers strong range...

'Direct fertiliser subsidy transfer very much on table'

On Agri Stack, Expenditure Secy V Vualnam says it's progressing well; using IT, farmers...

Bill Gates lauds Andhra's AI-driven growth

Microsoft founder and Gates Foundation chairman Bill Gates on Tuesday hailed Andhra...

Nykaa's revival rests on more than just growth

Strong performance in the beauty and personal care (BPC) segment, margin gains, and...

8 Top‑Selling Cars In India

In 2025, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire has emerged as India's top-selling car, while sport...

India's exports to US decline 22% to $6.6 bn in Jan

India's merchandise exports to the US contracted 21.77 per cent to $6.6 billion in...

India's trade deficit widens to 3-month high of $34.68 bn

The country's exports rose marginally by 0.61 per cent to $36.56 billion in January,...

Wholesale price inflation rises to 1.81% in Jan

Wholesale price inflation extended upward momentum for the third straight month, at...

Sensex jumps 650 points on buying in power, banking stocks

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded sharply by nearly 1 per cent on...

Stay calm, learn AI tools to keep job safe: Tech leaders

Amid growing concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) disrupting jobs, top technology...

Why Bill Gates Was in Amaravati

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan...

Short-term debt flows shifting from CPs to CDs

Investors are moving away from the commercial paper (CP) market towards certificates of...

Will Cheaper European Cars Hurt Indian Automakers?

Speculation about rising competition from global majors has led to shares of major...

'Tatas, Mahindras Have A Vision For India'

Want to know why Pratap Bose, Chief Creative and Design Officer at Mahindra Global...

Phase out universal subsidies: ADB-PwC study to 16th FC

Governments should move away from universal subsidies towards tightly targeted...

How the stock markets will fare next week

Macroeconomic data, global geopolitical developments and rising concerns over...

AI adoption leading to moderation in entry-level hiring

Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption has led firms to moderate hiring, primarily at...

Reliance gets US licence to directly buy Venezuela oil

Private-sector oil refiner Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) last week received a...

Friday the 13th caps a week of AI-sparked horror in IT stocks

The selloff in domestic information technology stocks intensified on Friday, with the...

Mahindra Makes Autos Fly With Electric UDO

When we took the aaram se test, we found that it did offer huge head and leg room and...

After over 3-year ban, govt okays 2.5 mt wheat exports

500,000 tonnes of sugar exports allowed on top of an existing 1.5 mt window

India's forex reserves drop $6.7 bn to $717 bn

India's forex reserves dropped by $6.71 billion to $717 billion during the week ended...

PV dispatches in fast lane in Jan: SIAM

Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers rose 13 per cent...

Sensex crashes over 1K points on selling in metal, IT stocks

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled more than 1 per cent on Friday due to...

New launches to keep Sun Pharma's growth momentum healthy

A strong third-quarter (October-December/Q3) performance for 2025-26 (FY26) has helped...

Nifty FMCG down over 6% in 2026, investors focus on select stocks

Stocks of fast-moving consumer goods companies have taken it on the chin in calendar...

RBI Proposes Strict Curbs On Bank Recovery Agents

Abusive language, threats, harassment, excessive or anonymous calls, public...

GIFT IFSC captures 65% of ECBs in FY26 on lower taxes, lighter rules

Nearly two-thirds of external commercial borrowings (ECBs) raised so far in the ongoing...

What Caused Nifty IT's 6% Fall On Thu?

The Nifty IT index hit a more than nine-month low, trading at its weakest level since...

The MG Majestor: First Look

MG Majestor has the Fortuner in its sights.

86% Taxpayers Shift To New Tax Regime

'Among corporates, about 60% of income is now reported under the new tax regime.'

SC Slams RERA: 'Better to Abolish It'

'Except facilitating builders in default, it is not doing anything else. Better to just...

Gold falls Rs 400 to Rs 1.6 lakh/10g, silver remains flat

Gold prices fell by Rs 400 to Rs 1.6 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on...

Govt releases new CPI series; Jan retail inflation at 2.75%

Retail inflation stood at 2.75 per cent in January under the new series of All India...

Sensex tumbles 558 points on sell-off in IT shares

Benchmark BSE Sensex fell 558 points on Thursday amid heavy selling in IT shares, as...

Electric vehicle retail sales zoom in Jan

India's electric vehicle (EV) markets expanded gains in January compared to the...

HUL Q3 profit up two-fold to Rs 6,603 cr

FMCG major Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) on Thursday reported a two-fold jump in...

Is AI Really Boosting India's Economy?

'The real risk is not that AI will fail to transform India's economy.' 'The risk is...

7 Priciest, Fanciest Cars Of 2026

The most expensive cars on the planet in 2026 got their price tag for their advanced...

RBI looks to ban sales sop to bank staffers from third party

In a move aimed at curbing the mis-selling of financial products, the Reserve Bank of...

When An Electric Scooter Meets The Ghats

The TVS Orbiter works best as a city scooter with good range and comfort, but it...

Budget 2026: What The Fiscal Numbers Show

The idea of back-loading the target of fiscal consolidation is perhaps guided by the...

'Viksit Bharat cannot truly become a reality unless...'

'The real question is how best to leverage technology to deliver better services, all...

Sensex, Nifty close almost unchanged in choppy trade

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed on a flat note in a choppy session on...

'Cybersecurity incidents could surge 20 pc this year'

While methods such as generative user awareness remain among the most efficient and...

India's Jan power demand hits 16-year high at 143 bn units

India's power demand rose 4.5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to 143 billion units (BUs)...

Budget themes paint it as a reformative exercise

The 2026-27 Budget, seeking to harmonise the government's imperative to grant certainty...

UPI Growth Slowdown Rings Alarm

This would imply a 29 per cent year-on-year rise, significantly lower than growth rates...

Budget stays committed to long-term growth drivers

Capex, infrastructure development, and prudent fiscal management are the key focus...

India-US trade deal brings some hope for IT services players

The India-US trade deal has offered a much-needed breather for the Indian information...

Auto firms hope to drive to Europe taking the FTA route

The India-EU free trade deal could help Indian-made cars enter Europe at lower costs...

Budget reflects a maturing economy

The Budget reflects a clear focus on strengthening India's long-term prospects by...

'SBI will double its balance sheet in 6-7 years'

'Credit growth in India remains in double digits, even though corporate borrowing is...

Gold, Silver ETFs Outshine Equities

The highlight in January, with no surprise, has been flows into gold and silver ETFs.

How The Taxman Plans To Close Cases Faster

Building on last year's clearance of 172K cases, I-T department is pushing for faster...

Sensex up 208 pts even as investors turned to profit-booking

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty advanced for the third straight session on...

RBI to roll out risk-based premium model for deposit insurance

The RBI will now charge banks different deposit insurance fees based on how risky they...

'Banks not investing in right technology'

'There is a challenge in repositioning yourself, maybe reinventing yourself.'

Post GST cut, auto retail sales rose 18% in Jan

Automobile retail sales rose nearly 18 per cent year-on-year to over 27 lakh units in...

SteelMin signs MoUs worth Rs 11,887 crore with 55 companies

The Ministry of Steel on Monday signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with 55...

Budget is cautious yet focussed on the long-term journey

This year's Economic Survey and the Union Budget were more closely followed for more...

Advice For Investors: How To Handle Bull Market Traps

'People become guided by emotions, fear of missing out, and greed. They tend to invest...

Rupee ends flat at 90.66 against US dollar

The rupee witnessed a volatile trading session and settled for the day on a slightly...

PSBs' profit grows 18% to record Rs 52,603 cr in Q3

Led by the country's biggest lender State Bank of India (SBI), public sector banks...

Sensex reclaims 84K-mark; Nifty ends up 174 points

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty extended their gains for the second straight...

'I Don't Want To Let Down The Economy...'

'This Budget has a one-year agenda, which you can call the sprint, and the marathon is...

'Don't Get Carried Away Signing A Trade Agreement'

'There is a lot of euphoria in the country after a trade agreement is signed. But it is...

Budget lays blueprint for a future-ready digital ecosystem

Budget 2026 is an intentional and ambitious one - From manufacturing growth to services...

Non-metro push by qcom, ecom players may lift gig hirings

Ecommerce (ecom) and quick commerce (qcom) platforms are expected to lead gig worker...

SGB Tax Jolt to FY27 Budget

This single amendment, unfortunately, overshadows much of the Budget's promise,...

At No 4, VinFast Racing Towards Podium Finish in EV Market

Six months after its India debut, the Vietnamese automaker has overtaken established...

Cybersecurity biggest risk for enterprises: Ficci-EY report

Cybersecurity breaches have emerged as the top risk shaping organisational performance,...

'Modi Does Not Tolerate Gaming Of The System'

'Grassroots-level corruption, which disrupts the last-mile work, cannot be ignored in...

Indian goods to gain edge over China, others in US market

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said Indian goods will have a...

FPIs invested Rs 8,100 cr in a week on US trade deal

After three consecutive months of heavy selling, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs)...

Gold likely to hold ground; silver braces for volatility

Gold prices are likely to trade firm next week as traders await key economic data,...

Key factors that will drive the markets this week

Inflation data, trading activity of foreign investors and global trends would dictate...

'Indian Bank Aims For Rs 25 Trl Business By Dec 2030'

'In the last one year, we have added more than Rs 1.7 trillion, and we are on track.'

SBI reports all-time high standalone profit of Rs 21,028 cr

State Bank of India on Saturday reported an all-time high profit of Rs 21,028 crore in...

Govt receives financial bids for IDBI Bank stake sale: Dipam

The government on Friday received financial bids for the strategic disinvestment of...

What India gives, what it gets: Highlights of US deal

Both countries commit to provide each other preferential market access in sectors of...

Forex kitty jumps by $14.36 bn to new peak of $723.77 bn

India's forex reserves jumped by another $14.36 billion to a new all-time high of...

Nirav Modi Bail Plea Fails in London Court

The High Court of Justice in London has rejected a fresh bail petition filed by...

How investors will benefit if banks start lending to Reits

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday proposed to allow banks to lend to Real Estate...

Rupee falls 31 paisa/$, but sees best weeki in over 3 yrs

The rupee declined 31 paise to settle at 90.65 against the US dollar on Friday, weighed...

Stock markets end higher; ITC, banks lead recovery

Stock markets closed higher on Friday after the Reserve Bank of India kept its...

Interest rates to remain at low level: RBI Guv

Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday said the key policy rates will remain...

FM: 'Focus Of Budget Was To Keep Stable Growth Going'

'We kept this Budget on a larger plank, rather than on one incident, however serious.'

Gold price can hit $6,200/oz: UBS

The bull-market in gold is not yet over and prices can rise to $6,200 an ounce (oz) by...

Entry-level cars rebound, boost Maruti's quarterly sales

Maruti Suzuki sold more cars than ever before, earned more money, and saw many...

'GST cuts beginning to translate into higher consumption'

'Despite a challenging FMCG environment, ITC Foods has grown at or above the industry...

Highlights of RBI's monetary policy

Benchmark lending rates unchanged with repo rate at 5.25%

RBI pauses rate cuts, retains interest rate at 5.25%

After a 25 basis point rate cut in December, the RBI on Friday decided to pause on the...

India, US To Issue Joint Statement On Trade Deal

'Based on the joint statement, a formal agreement will be drafted, which may take a...

Rupee rises 13 paise to close at 90.34 against US dollar

The rupee appreciated 13 paise to close at 90.34 against the US dollar on Thursday, on...

SC Upholds NCLAT Order on Supertech Housing Projects

The Supreme Court of India has upheld an order directing NBCC to complete 16 delayed...

Airtel Q3 Profit Declines

Bharti Airtel reported a significant drop in consolidated net profit for the third...

India, US Trade Agreement Nears Completion

India and the US are expected to sign the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement by...

Sensex sinks 504 points amid weak global trends

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Thursday, snapping a three-day rally,...

World Bank flags how several Indian states failed to...

India's state-level fiscal rules have improved headline deficits, but the gains are...

What Budget 2026 Says About Taxes

This Budget positions India's taxation ideology as not merely a revenue source but as a...

Silver, gold tumble 10% as strong dollar spark selloff

Silver and gold prices snapped a two-day rebound and declined sharply up to 10 per cent...

Cognizant Q4 2025 Results: Revenue and Income Increase

Cognizant reported a significant increase in net income for the December quarter,...

Higher provisioning blurs Bajaj Finance outlook

Brokerages were divided on Bajaj Finance after its 2025-26 (FY26) third-quarter...

Modi-Trump Call: 'Headwind Becomes Tailwind': FM

The finance minister said that consolidation of state-owned banks could proceed at any...

CCI Orders Probe into IndiGo

The Competition Commission of India, following its preliminary inquiry, said the...

Big Labour Budget: 61% Unspent

Of the Rs 31,820.80 crore allocated to central sector schemes and projects, only Rs...

Indian pharma to get stronger dose of EU mkt access

The European Union's (EU's) offer to slash tariffs on 97.5 per cent of Indian chemical...

India will lower tariffs on wide range of US goods: Greer

The US said India will lower tariffs on a "vast array" of American industrial and...

Heavy sell-off in IT counters; Sensex ends up 79 points

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally higher on Wednesday as a sharp...

India's services sector growth touches 2-month high in Jan

India's services sector growth rose to a two-month high of 58.5 in January, on faster...

India-US trade deal: How India protects its agri, ...sectors

India has completely protected the interests of its agriculture and dairy sector in the...

Budget Treats Healthcare As Strategic National Capability

The Budget reframes healthcare as a strategic national capability, backing biopharma...

Budget 2026's tax proposals weave a strategic vision

The proposals outlined in Budget 2026-27 represent a carefully crafted, multi-year...

India's gems & jewellery sector on par with China, Thailand

Exporters of gems and jewellery have said the free-trade agreement (FTA) has brought...

Rupee Logs 7-Year Best Day...

The rupee, which was the worst performing Asian currency in 2025 and also in January,...

India-EU pact weaves new hope into $100 bn textile dream

The proposed trade deal with the 27-nation European Union (EU) is expected to provide...

Budget 2026 backs jobs, tech and capital markets

The Budget emerges as a measured, credible and forward-looking policy document that...

Bulls are out: Benchmarks see best day in over 8 months

Domestic equities surged on Tuesday, posting their best single-day gains in more than...

'Money Comes Only When Markets Do Well'

'Given that India underperformed emerging markets by 28 per cent in 2025, the worst...

10 Stocks That May Gain From Budget

The fiscal tilt towards capex benefits companies in investment-related sectors like...

Smallcap To Watch Out For In 2026

After two years of strong gains, smallcap stocks fell sharply in 2025, but the...

India to restrict Russian oil buy, import only where...

India will restrict crude oil purchases from Russia as part of an agreement reached...

Sensex surged 2,073 points at close, Nifty ended at 25,728

Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended 2.5 per cent higher on Tuesday...

Realty to get indirect push from Budget proposals

The government's Budget announcements providing tax holiday for data centres, setting...

Soft hiring trends keep Info Edge on back foot

Weakness in the information technology (IT) sector hiring has weighed on Info Edge...

Rare-Disease, Cancer Drugs Get Cheaper

For patients, the immediate impact is a reduction in the final cost of therapies that...

Sensex jumped over 3,000 points in opening trade

Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trading session on...

FPIs withdraw Rs 36,000 cr in Jan amid global uncertainties

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) remained in a selling mode in January, withdrawing...

Strong demand boosts January sales of automakers

Leading automakers Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Hyundai Motor...

Apple hits record 28% value share in India

Tech giant Apple has recorded its highest-ever value share of 28 per cent in the Indian...

Oil, auto, banking stocks drive Sensex up 944 pts

Bharat Electronics, Reliance Industries, Mahindra & Mahindra, Larsen & Toubro,...

GST collections rise 6.2% to 3-month high of Rs 1.93 lakh cr

Gross GST collections rose 6.2 per cent to a three-month high of over Rs 1.93 lakh...

India's manufacturing sector recovers marginally in Jan

India's manufacturing sector activity witnessed a slight recovery in January, amid...

11 Items That Got Cheaper Post-Budget

What items did Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman make cheaper?

Budget 2026: 9 Things That Got More Expensive

What items did Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman make costlier?

A long-game Budget

The Union Budget for 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman on...

Jeep places India at centre of Asia-Pacific strategy

Jeep outlines a renewed regional roadmap with higher localisation, export expansion and...

'Never Seen Such Global Uncertainties Before'

'Global uncertainty is something which definitely occupies the minds of officials when...

VinFast to roll out e-taxi service in 5 metros

GSM, which is potentially eyeing a Hong Kong listing and was recently valued at $20...

What's Choking India's Capital Markets

'Large firms and their interests can dominate the narrative, even as smaller...

ITC's Cloud Kitchens Take QCom Route

Through its cloud kitchens, ITC is building a portfolio of shorter shelf-life offerings...

Three Key Priorities For Government!

While many areas compete for resources, defence, education, and adaptation deserve...

Why Budget 2026 Deserves 8.5/10

This is the first Budget in my memory of Budgets over the last half a century which has...

'Buying Opportunity, Not A Regret Opportunity'

'For those in for the long haul, this is a God-given opportunity.''Your market is...

India Inc lauds Budget for bold bets on AI, data centres

India Inc on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026-27 as a 'structural shift' in the...

Infographics: Union Budget 2026 at a glance

Infographics break down the key numbers and decisions, making it quick and easy to...

How did Sensex fare on Budget days since 2014

In the 15 Union Budget presentation days of the Narendra Modi government since it came...

AI push: Budget offers tax break for global cloud firms

The Union Budget on Sunday proposed a tax holiday till 2047 for foreign companies that...

Budget: Sitharaman tries to cover all bases, leaves out markets

Budget 2026 sticks to fiscal discipline, shuns populist measures despite five key state...

Highlights of Union Budget 2026-27

Highlights of Union Budget 2026-27

STT hike on Futures drags mkts down; Sensex crashes 1,547 pts

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty dived sharply by nearly 2 per cent on Sunday...

Budget 2026: What's cheaper, what's costlier

As many as 17 cancer drugs, along with medicines and food for special medical needs for...

Investors lost Rs 9.40 lakh cr in Budget Sunday crash

The market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies eroded by Rs 9,40,581.75 crore to Rs...

Ambitious, futuristic: PM Modi lauds Sitharaman's 9th Budget

Reiterating Sitharaman's statement that this is a youth power budget, Modi emphasised...

Budget 2026 Hits And Misses

CA Sumeet Mehta analyses the Union Budget 2026-2027, identifying key positives and...

Budget: Where the rupee comes from, where it goes

Around 24 paise will come from borrowings and other liabilities, 10 paise from non-tax...

Sitharaman's 85-minute Budget speech skips poetry, not focus

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget,...

Centre to retain states' tax share at 41% for next five years

The 16th Finance Commission, led by Arvind Panagariya, has recommended maintaining the...

Union Budget 2026: Fiscal deficit target set at 4.3%

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a fiscal deficit target of 4.3% of GDP...

With Nirmalaji In This Pic Are...

We know what Mrs Sitharaman and Mr Chaudhary (who may soon be moving out of the finance...

Govt plans to cut TCS rate to 2% for edu, medical purposes

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed to reduce the tax collection at...

Brokerage stocks tank over 18% as Budget hikes STT

Shares of brokerage-related companies nosedived 18 per cent on Sunday after Finance...

FM proposes MAT exemption for non-residents

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed to exempt Minimum Alternate Tax...

Taxpayers get relief window for foreign asset disclosure

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed a six-month foreign asset...

Budget proposes Rs 10,000 cr investment in biopharma

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed Rs 10,000 crore investment in...

Why The Markets Fell After 12.10 PM

Ambareesh Baliga's quick take on the markets after the increase in STT on futures and...

Revised ITR deadline extended with penalty in Budget 2026

The FM proposed a rule-based automated process for small taxpayers in FY27 Budget.

STT on futures hiked, share buyback taxed as capital gains

The FM also said the government has proposed a joint panel of Corporate Affairs...

Govt proposes to lower debt-to-GDP ratio to 55.6%

The government has proposed to lower debt-to-GDP ratio to 55.6 per cent in FY27, from...

Overseas residents eligible to invest in Indian equities

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said individual persons residing outside...

Outlay on electronics manufacturing hiked to Rs 40,000 crore

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed to increase the outlay on...

Govt raises FY27 capex target to Rs 12.12 lakh cr

The government also proposes to set up risk guarantee fund for infrastructure sector,...

Budget 2026: Reform Express is on its way, says Nirmala

Various reforms, including GST, labour codes, and quality control order, have been...

Sitharaman creates history with 9th consecutive Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday makes history as she presents a record...

Cabinet approves Union Budget 2026-27

The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday approved the Union...

Gold, silver futures plummet 9% to hit lower circuit

Gold and silver prices plunged up to 9 per cent in futures trade on Sunday, hitting...

Budget 2026: Key numbers to be watched

Here are the key numbers to watch out for in the Union Budget for 2025-26:

How stock markets will fare on this Budget Day

Bharat Electronics, Power Grid, NTPC and HDFC Bank were among the other major...

Budget 2026: What will Nirmala Sitharaman do?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's biggest challenge will be to find a new growth...