A “successful India” is in the world’s interest, said visiting European Union leaders, as officials in New Delhi confirmed that negotiations for the EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) have been concluded. “Official level negotiations are being concluded and both sides are all set to announce the successful conclusion of FTA talks on January 27,” Commerce…
Indian gold and silver futures jumped to record highs early on Tuesday, tracking gains in overseas prices and supported by the rupee’s slide near an all-time low, dealers said. Domestic gold futures rose 2.4% to a record high of 159,820 rupees per 10 grams in early trade, while silver futures jumped 6% to an all-time…
India Budget 2026 Expectations LIVE: In less than a week, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Budget 2026-27, laying out the government’s blueprint for India’s economic pathway in the upcoming months. Ahead of Union Budget 2026, taxpayers and industry leaders have expressed many demands from the government. The FM will deliver her Budget…
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen is being received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the national flag hoisting at Kartavya Path on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi on January 26, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI A “successful India” is in the world’s interest, said visiting…
With gold prices surging, the Union Budget is likely to provide a higher allocation to the Gold Reserve Fund in both the revised estimates (RE) for FY26 and the budget estimates (BE) for FY27. The fund is primarily used to meet redemption payouts under the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) scheme. A key driver of the…
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen is being received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the national flag hoisting at Kartavya Path on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi on January 26, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI India and the European Union have completed negotiations on a…
Nobel Laureate and economist Abhijit Banerjee at a plenary on ‘Chhaunk: On Food, Economic and Society’ on the final day of the 16th edition of Hyderabad Literary Festival (HLF) in Hyderabad on Monday. | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR With the Union Budget approaching, Nobel Laureate and economist Abhijit Banerjee has called for a pause in…
Budget 2026 expectations: The travel, tourism and hospitality sector in India is seeking structural reforms from Union Budget 2026 in order to sustain growth. Noting that this is a critical time, stakeholders feel that the sector has emerged as a major for economic recovery, regional development and jobs creation, and needs structural and strategic reforms…
Budget 2026 Expectations on Income Tax LIVE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026 on 1 February at the Parliament. Ahead of the India Budget, taxpayers are excited to see an income tax cut like last year. In Budget 2025, FM Sitharaman gave a boost to taxpayers by overhauling the…
Economic Survey 2026: As we head into Budget week, all eyes are peeled for the Economic Survey document which will be released ahead of the Budget announcement in Parliament. Traditionally presented by India’s Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) before both Houses of Parliament on 31 January annually, the Economic Survey is prepared by the Finance Ministry’s…
