India’s Ministry of Finance, in its annual Economic Survey for the financial year 2025-26, said that India’s strategy for artificial intelligence (AI) must be sequenced carefully to avoid premature lock-ins or regulatory overreach; hence, the nation should focus on a guarded stance amid heightened uncertainty and resource constraints. The country’s objective is to build coordination…
The automobile industry witnessed tremendous growth in exports, with more than 53 lakh vehicles shipped across passenger, commercial, two-wheeler, and three-wheeler segments in the FY25, the Economic Survey said. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Rising automobile exports are reflective of the increasing acceptance of India-manufactured vehicles across global markets, according to Economic Survey 2025-26. The…
The precious metals rocket ship keeps accelerating into uncharted territory. Gold exploded past $5,600 to touch $5,626 on Thursday, smashing through ₹1.80 lakh in India, while silver broke the psychological ₹4 lakh barrier, marking a staggering 30 per cent year-to-date gain for gold and an eye-popping 66 per cent surge for silver. But as silver…
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee hit an all-time low of 92.00 against the American currency in early trade on Thursday (January 29, 2026), weighed down by steady dollar demand and a cautious global mood. Forex traders said the rupee fell after the dollar index rose from its…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be presenting the Budget for the ninth time on February 1, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Union Budget 2026-27 is set to be presented on Sunday (February 1, 2026) by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This will be the minister’s ninth Budget speech and is being keenly watched by citizens…
India’s gold demand is likely to fall in 2026 following a drop of 11 per cent last year, as a surge in prices dampens jewellery sales and offsets an uptick in investment buying, the World Gold Council (WGC) said on Thursday. Demand for gold could stand between 600 metric tons and 700 metric tons, compared…
With Assembly elections on the horizon, Kerala’s Left-led government on Thursday unveiled a strongly welfare-oriented Budget for 2026–27, signalling a renewed push to consolidate social support through higher pensions, wage hikes for grassroots workers and expanded public programmes. Presenting the sixth Budget of the second government headed by Pinarayi Vijayan in the State Legislative Assembly,…
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Thursday (January 29, 2026) after a two-day rally as investors turned cautious ahead of the Union Budget presentation on Sunday (February 1, 2026). The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 343.67 points to 82,001.01 during…
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), silver futures for March delivery zoomed ₹22,090, or 5.73%, to hit an all-time high of ₹4,07,456 per kilogram | Photo Credit: Reuters Silver prices on Thursday (January 29, 2026) breached the record ₹4 lakh per kilogram mark in futures trade, while gold touched a lifetime high of ₹1.8 lakh…
Indian gold and silver futures jumped 6 per cent to record highs in early trade on Thursday, tracking gains in overseas prices and supported by a slide in the rupee to an almost all-time low, dealers said. Domestic gold futures jumped 6 per cent to a record ₹1,75,869 per 10 grams in early trade, while…
