European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declares a successful India stabilizes the world as India and EU prepare to finalize historic free trade agreement during Republic Day 2026.
India and EU will announce FTA on Jan 27, cutting import duties on textiles, footwear, cars, and wines. Deal includes service sector liberalization and safeguards for sensitive sectors.
Chennai's Integral Coach Factory will produce 50 rakes of 24-coach Vande Bharat Sleeper trains, enhancing India's semi-high-speed rail network with improved connectivity and passenger amenities.
India's travel, tourism, and hospitality industry calls for structural reforms in Union Budget 2026 to address fiscal gaps, boost competitiveness, and transform into a key economic driver.
India's social commerce sector sees resurgence with platforms like Wishlink and LehLah raising funds. Unlike earlier models, these new startups focus on creator-commerce infrastructure, driving higher conversions for marketplaces like Myntra.
India and the European Union are negotiating a free trade agreement that could include significant duty reductions on automobiles, wines, and labour-intensive industries, boosting bilateral trade.
PVR INOX has sold its premium gourmet snacking brand 4700BC to FMCG giant Marico in a strategic Rs 226.8 crore transaction, marking a significant shift in India's premium snack market.
Multiplex giant PVR INOX has divested its premium snacking business 4700BC to FMCG major Marico in an all-cash deal worth Rs 226.8 crore, aiming to monetize non-core assets and strengthen its financial position.
The 2020 Union Budget speech by Nirmala Sitharaman remains the longest in India's history. Explore the fascinating trivia of budget addresses from shortest to longest durations.
Mahindra launches the Thar Roxx Star Edition SUV at ₹16.85 lakh ex-showroom. Get details on price, new Citrine Yellow colour, features, and why it lacks 4X4 and ADAS.
Chennai's 20.9 km Port-Maduravoyal Expressway is being constructed as a double-decker corridor above the Cooum River, featuring separate lanes for city and port traffic with toll collection on both elevated sections.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present Union Budget 2026 on February 1, supported by a dedicated team of officials amid 7.4% growth and geopolitical uncertainties.
Indian equity markets face a cautious, holiday-shortened week with elevated volatility as investors await the Union Budget for FY26-27. Persistent FII outflows, geopolitical risks, and mixed Q3 earnings weigh on sentiment while technical indicators signal
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman is implementing sweeping changes to bank supervision, reducing staff, and revising rules, while facing internal tensions and political pressure from the Trump administration.
Boeing anticipates increased orders for its 787 Dreamliners in India's growing aviation market, with Air India operating 33 aircraft. The company remains confident despite tariff concerns and recent challenges.
India's Global Capability Centres face transfer pricing challenges. Budget 2026 must reform Safe Harbour Rules to enhance competitiveness and attract foreign investment.
Bank of Baroda, India's second-largest public sector bank, is preparing to raise approximately $500 million through US dollar bonds under its $4 billion medium-term note programme, targeting non-US investors in Europe and Asia.
Understanding the crucial difference between nominees and legal heirs can prevent family disputes and ensure smooth asset transfer after death. Nominees act as custodians, not owners.
India's benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty have dropped more than 4% in January 2026 due to foreign fund outflows, rupee depreciation, muted earnings, and global tensions.
Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee expressed concern that the proposed G Ram G Bill's funding shift could disproportionately impact economically vulnerable states, weakening welfare programs.
SBI Securities' Sudeep Shah recommends Hindustan Unilever and Ashok Leyland for Budget week. Nifty faces resistance at 25,450, Bank Nifty support at 58,100 amid market correction.
Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee warns that a decline in central funding under the 16th Finance Commission could severely limit spending capacity in India's poorer states, impacting development.
Gold surged 64% in 2025, its biggest annual gain since 1979, driven by safe-haven demand, US rate cut bets, central bank buying, de-dollarisation, and ETF inflows. It's up 18% this year.
India's tax revenue growth has been sluggish in the first half of FY26, but CAREEdge Ratings forecasts a significant improvement in FY27, driven by economic recovery and policy measures.
Uday Kotak, founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank, receives Padma Bhushan award, expressing humility and commitment to India's economic growth with a 'miles to go' mindset.
Kotak Mahindra Bank's Q3 PAT grew 4% to ₹3,446 crore, with margins impacted by operating expenses. However, robust deposit growth and improving asset quality signal potential recovery ahead.
Gold prices soared past $5,000 per ounce for the first time, prompting Robert Kiyosaki to reaffirm his bullish outlook with a $27,000 target. The surge is driven by geopolitical risks, dollar weakness, and safe-haven demand.
Indian stock markets witness sharp decline with Sensex falling 4.32% and Nifty dropping 4.13% in January due to sustained foreign fund outflows and escalating geopolitical risks.
Boeing predicts a promising outlook for its 787 Dreamliner aircraft in India, with Air India set to launch its first custom-made Dreamliner post-privatisation in February 2026, signaling potential for increased orders in the aviation sector.
Iran exported more oil in 2025 than in years, mainly to China, but profits collapsed due to middlemen exploiting sanctions, deepening the country's economic crisis.