Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran during a press conference at the National Media Centre in New Delhi on January 29, 2026 after the tabling of the Economic Survey 2025-26 in Parliament. | Photo Credit: ANI Quality is established in the marketplace through competition, not through quality control orders, Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V. Anantha…
Budget 2026 sectoral expectations — FMCG industry: India’s fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector has high expectations from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget tomorrow. Among the most stated expectations and suggestions include rationalised customs duties, GST inverted duty structure, measures for increasing disposal income, support for startups and logistics, innovation push and more. Nikhil Doda,…
The global move away from the U.S. dollar is gathering pace as broader geopolitical uncertainty raise concerns over the stability and predictability of the dollar-centric financial system. In response, central banks, particularly in emerging markets, are boosting their gold reserves, pushing bullion prices to volatile highs. Although the dollar remains the world’s dominant reserve currency,…
FILE PHOTO: Gold rates today. | Photo Credit: AMIT DAVE Gold prices in India saw a decrease as reported today across most cities. The price for 8 grams of 24-carat gold also dropped in all cities compared with the previous session. Below is a detailed breakdown of gold prices in key cities. Gold rates in…
The sell-off echoed the 1980 “Silver Thursday” collapse, as investors booked profits amid shifting global macroeconomic signals. The precious metals complex had its worst day since March 27, 1980, while gold and silver prices recorded their largest single-day decline in the Indian futures market on Friday. Silver futures dropped below ₹3 lakh a kg, while…
Budget 2026: The energy sector is going to be a key focus tomorrow as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables the Union Budget 2026 at 11 am. The finance minister is set to present her ninth consecutive Budget on 1 February, with industry experts pinning hopes on her for India to carry on its clean energy…
The start of 2026 has seen gold and silver surge to record highs – only to crash on Friday. Gold prices peaked above USD 5,500 (AUD 7,900) per ounce for the first time on Thursday, well above previous highs. But by the end of Friday, it had dropped to around USD 5068 (AUD 7,282). Silver…
Silver prices in India dipped sharply as reported on January 31 across all major cities. The price of one gram silver and one kg silver dipped ₹65 and ₹65,000, respectively compared with the previous session’s closing price. This report provides a detailed, city-by-city breakdown of the latest silver prices. Market experts remain constructive on silver…
Budget 2026: Ahead of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presenting Budget 2026 on 1 February, Sunday, industry leaders have come forward to express their wishes this year. Budget 2026 is expected to carry forward last year’s momentum in infrastructure allocation encompassing various sectors, as FM Sitharaman presents her ninth consecutive Budget tomorrow. Industry leaders have urged…
Budget 2026 sectoral expectations: With Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman scheduled set to announce Budget 2026 tomorrow, India’s manufacturing sector has listed its expectations from the Centre. Top on the list of demands are GST rationalisation, input cost recalibration, funding lines, policy and incentive measures, continued focus on infrastructure, skill development, and ease of doing business….
