Union Budget 2026 is set to be presented on Sunday, 1 February, by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. It will mark her ninth budget and the 88th budget in India’s post-Independence history. Investors are watching closely for signals on how India plans to support growth and revive capex growth while maintaining fiscal discipline amid heightened geopolitical…
The manufacturing sector grew 8.1% in December 2025, marginally slower than the 25-month high of 8.5% seen in November. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Growth in industrial activity accelerated to a 26-month high of 7.8% in December 2025, driven by strong performances across sectors including manufacturing, electricity, and the consumer goods sectors, official data released…
At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 91.60 and touched an early high of 91.50, but pared the gains to touch an intra-day low of 91.83 against the greenback | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day in the negative territory, down 11 paise at 91.79 (provisional)…
Gold has gained around 22% since the beginning of the year, smashing through $5,000 an ounce for the first time this week. Gold surged to a record high above $5,280 an ounce, extending a breakneck rally fuelled by US dollar weakness and a flight from sovereign bonds and currencies. Bullion rose as much as 2…
The Economic Review observes that the “realisation of Kerala’s developmental aspirations and its path to economic recovery will significantly hinge on collaborative engagement with the Union government and the prudent management of available resources.” | Photo Credit: Reuters The Kerala economy posted “strong growth” in 2024-25 with the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) clocking 6.19%…
India’s gold and silver imports surged to record levels last year, sparking concern among policymakers, with the government having few effective tools to curb inflows that have remained resilient despite sky-high prices for the precious metals. The country’s gold imports rose 1.6% from a year earlier to $58.9 billion in 2025, while silver imports jumped…
Gold prices scaled a fresh all-time high above $5,250 per ounce on Wednesday, while silver surged to ₹4 lakh per kilogram in Indian markets, driven by a sharp decline in the US dollar and mounting economic uncertainty. Spot gold on Comex touched $5,258, gaining over 3 per cent, while MCX gold climbed to ₹1,62,500. Silver…
Image for representational purposes only. The rupee gained 11 paise to 91.57 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Wednesday (January 28, 2026). | Photo Credit: AFP The rupee gained 11 paise to 91.57 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Wednesday (January 28, 2026), supported by a retreating dollar index and the…
Rescue work underway after an aircraft carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar crashed during landing, at Baramati in Pune district, Maharashtra, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. Pawar, along with three others on board, was killed in the crash. | Photo Credit: PTI A chartered aircraft carrying NCP leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar…
Most respondents to the poll are still seeking a populist approach in the Budget, and are hoping for further tax relief and some exemptions under the new tax regime. Mint conducted a poll of its digital and print readers between 4 December 2025 and 26 January 2026 to capture public views on the upcoming Budget…
