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Budget Expectations LIVE Updates: What goals Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expected to deliver?

Budget expectations LIVE Updates: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the Union Budget 2026 on Sunday (1 February). Expectations are running high as she is set to deliver her ninth consecutive Budget as finance minister. Next year, she will equal Moraji Desai’s record of presenting 10 Budgets. As Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman…

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How Indian jewellers are ensuring ethical sourcing and provenance in the natural diamond supply chain

Even as the demand for natural diamond jewellery continues to surge, across the Indian market, the focus on diamonds is no longer limited to cut, clarity or carat. The conversation has evolved, way beyond those limited questions, to include an interest in sourcing and origins. Consumers now seek deeper knowledge and understanding of what they…

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Palaniswami’s refusal to commit himself to Old Pension Scheme shows that it is unfeasible

The demographic data of the pensioners reveal that between 2017 and 2025, the strength of the pensioners, aged 80 and above, rose by 1.7 times — from 41,489 to 1,13,380. | Photo Credit: Getty Images AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami’s refusal to commit himself to the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) for the State government employees and…

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Budget 2026: Virtual digital assets sector expects regulatory clarity, taxation policy, crypto framework in India

Budget 2026 expectations: From regulatory clarity to clear taxation policy, and cryptocurrency framework, stakeholders in the virtual digital assets (VDAs) sector in India have high expectations from the central government’s upcoming Budget. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the Union Budget 2026 on Sunday (1 February), with the Budget session in Parliament…

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Silver, gold retreat from record highs on strong U.S. dollar, weak global cues

Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Silver futures ended their five-day record-breaking rally and declined by ₹4,027 to ₹2,87,550 per kg on Friday (January 16, 2026), while gold prices slipped to ₹1,42,601 per 10 grams as investors booked profits tracking weak global trends and a stronger U.S. dollar. On the…

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