India-EU Trade Deal: Duty Cuts on Textiles, Cars, Wines
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.
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ICF to Build 50 Rakes of Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains
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.
Budget 2026: Tourism Sector Demands Reforms for Growth
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.
Social Commerce 2.0 Wins India's Gen Z with Creator Focus
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-EU FTA: Duty Cuts on Cars, Wines, Labour Sectors Likely
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 Sells 4700BC Snacking Brand to Marico for Rs 226.8 Cr
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.
PVR INOX Sells 4700BC Snacking Brand to Marico
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.
Longest & Shortest Budget Speeches in Indian History
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 Thar Roxx Star Edition Launched in India
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 Double-Decker Expressway Takes Shape Over Cooum
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.
Union Budget 2026: Team Assisting Finance Minister Revealed
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 Markets Cautious Ahead of Union Budget Week
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
Fed's Bowman Remakes Bank Oversight, Cuts Staff
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 Sees More Dreamliner Orders in India
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.
Budget 2026: Fixing India's Safe Harbour Rules for GCCs
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 to Raise $500 Million via Offshore Bonds
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.
Bank Nominee vs Legal Heir: Inheritance Rights Explained
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.
Indian Stock Market Falls Over 4% in January 2026
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.
Banerjee: G Ram G Bill May Disproportionately Affect Poor States
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.
Budget Week Stock Picks: HUL, Ashok Leyland Recommended
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.
Central Funding Cuts May Hurt Poorer States: Banerjee
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's 2025 Surge: Investor Strategies & Market Drivers
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 Collections Weak in FY26, Set to Improve in FY27
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 Gets Padma Bhushan, Pledges Ongoing Work
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 Q3: Margins Dip, Growth Prospects Intact
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 Hits $5,000, Kiyosaki Predicts $27,000 Surge
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.
Sensex, Nifty Drop Over 4% This Month on Foreign Outflows
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 Sees Bright Future for Dreamliners in India, More Orders Expected
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 Oil Exports Up, Profits Down Due to Sanctions
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.
Gold Crosses $5,000, Silver Over $100 Amid Global Uncertainty
Gold prices surged past $5,000 and silver broke $100 per ounce as investors flock to safe-haven assets amid geopolitical tensions and US trade policy uncertainty under President Trump.
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