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.
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.
PVR Inox has agreed to sell its 4700BC popcorn brand to Marico for Rs 226.8 crore, marking a strategic divestment in the FMCG sector. The deal aims to streamline operations and focus on core cinema business.
Silver prices have surged over 200% in 12 months, outperforming gold's 80% rise, compressing the gold-silver ratio to near 50. Motilal Oswal advises rebalancing portfolios toward gold for near-term stability while maintaining long-term silver exposure.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present Union Budget 2026 on February 1. Taxpayers hope for income tax cuts, higher standard deduction, and TDS rationalization, following last year's reforms that benefited the middle class.
The Economic Survey 2026, presented by CEA V Anantha Nageswaran on January 29, offers a detailed analysis of India's economy, growth indicators, and inflation forecasts ahead of the Union Budget.
At the World Economic Forum in Davos 2026, India positioned itself as a stable, predictable partner amid geopolitical tensions and AI-driven anxiety, emphasizing trust, scale, and innovation.
Britain's work-from-home experiment is reversing as remote job listings plummet 42% and office-based roles surge, driven by rising unemployment and shifting employer power.
Indian Railways plans to manufacture two upgraded Amrit Bharat Express 3.0 trainsets by FY2025-26 end, featuring AC and non-AC coaches for balanced comfort and affordability.
Indian equity markets faced significant pressure last week with Nifty 50 declining 2.5%. Technical analyst Jigar Patel shares insights on market direction and recommends three stocks for short-term trading opportunities.
As the Union Budget 2026-27 approaches, industry experts anticipate major reforms in customs duties and TDS rationalisation to boost trade and simplify compliance.