Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with President of the European Council António Luís Santos da Costa, and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, during the signing of India-EU FTA at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi on January 27, 2026. File | Photo Credit: ANI The expanding network of free trade agreements (FTAs) finalised…
All the metals nosedived, silver over 18 per cent, and as a fallout, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) of gold and silver plunged 9-12 per cent and 18-23 per cent, respectively | Photo Credit: wydynd The precious metals complex plunged on Friday with investors booking profits, as they saw no more confrontation between US President Donald Trump…
Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the Union government has only done free trade agreements (FTA) with developed economies countries that complement India, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday, contrasting it them to the ASEAN-led RCEP that he blamed the UPA government for beginning negotiations with. In an interview to The Hindu,…
Representational image only. File “The domestic steel sector faces challenges related to international price disparity and raw material security,” the Economic Survey said on Thursday (January 29, 2026). Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Economic Survey 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha on Thursday (January 29, 2026). Economic Survey 2025-26 revises India’s potential growth rate…
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Economic Survey on Thursday (January 29, 2026) projected the GDP growth in the range of 6.8 to 7.2% in 2026-27, a tad lower than 7.4% estimated in the current fiscal. “The outlook, therefore, is one of steady growth amid global uncertainty, requiring caution,…
As the Union Budget draws closer, all eyes are on the government’s spending priorities and the amount set aside for key sectors that directly affect the economy and everyday life. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27 in Parliament on Sunday, 1 February. The defence…
Effective implementation of Labour Codes would play a key role in supporting formal employment and improving security for women and gig workers, the Economic Survey for 2025-26 has stated. The document, tabled in Parliament on Thursday (January 29, 2026), noted that four codes were notified (on November 21, 2025), and rules are expected to be…
Budget 2026: Last year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman surprised the Indian middle class taxpayer with a mega income tax overhaul, which significantly lowered the income tax outgo for several people. In Budget 2026, taxpayers are anticipating another surprise income tax announcement that would benefit them. But the question remains — will FM Sitharaman announce any…
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Friday (January 30, 2026), snapping a three-day rally, dragged by metal, IT stocks and caution ahead of the Budget presentation on February 1. Fresh foreign fund outflows and weakness in the rupee also added to the bearish trend in the equity markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex…
Image used for representational purposes only. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee on Friday (January 30, 2026) hit its record low of 92.02 before ending a tad higher at 91.97 against the U.S. dollar, amid a firm American currency and volatile geopolitical cues. Forex traders said sustained withdrawal of foreign funds and a negative…
