New I-T Rules: PAN Limit Up, Meal Allowance Hiked

The draft Income-tax Rules 2026 propose raising the PAN threshold for bank deposits to ₹2 lakh and increasing tax-exempt meal limits. Rules aim to simplify filing and reflect current economic realities.

Railway Ministry Expedites 7 High-Speed Rail Corridors

The Indian Railway Ministry is fast-tracking the implementation of seven new high-speed rail corridors, with plans for system standardization, dedicated project teams, and pre-construction activities to boost connectivity and efficiency.

India-US Trade Deal: Auto Quotas, Alcohol Tariffs, Export Gains

India will grant quota-based duty concessions in automobiles and offer market access to alcoholic beverages under tariff reduction in the trade pact with the US. The agreement cuts tariffs on $30.94 billion of Indian exports from 50% to 18%, with $1.36 bi

Sebi Proposes Major Reforms to Social Stock Exchange

SEBI proposes lowering minimum investment in social impact funds from ₹2 lakh to ₹1,000 and easing fundraising norms for non-profits to broaden participation and improve capital access for social projects.

Trump Predicts Dow Jones to Double to 100,000

Former US President Donald Trump forecasts the stock market will double from current levels by the end of his potential second term, citing tariff policies and national security measures as key drivers.

MFs Halve Ownership Gap with FIIs in NSE Firms to 5.5%

Domestic mutual funds have dramatically narrowed their shareholding gap with foreign institutional investors in NSE-listed companies, reducing it from 10.51% to 5.5% between December 2022 and December 2025. This shift is driven by robust retail inflows th

Silver Jumps 6.66%, Gold Rises on Global Trends, Dollar Dip

Silver prices surged over 6% to Rs 2.72 lakh/kg in Delhi, while gold climbed nearly 1% to Rs 1.58 lakh/10g, driven by firm global trends and a weaker US dollar. Analysts cite safe-haven demand and China's gold buying streak as key factors.

India-US Trade Pact: Impact on Farmers Analyzed

India's recent trade agreement with the US has sparked debate over agricultural market access. This analysis explores who gains and loses from imports of DDGS, soyoil, cotton, apples, and dry fruits.

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