Image used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee rebounded from its all-time low levels and gained 15 paise to trade at 91.50 against the U.S. dollar in early deals on Thursday (January 22, 2026), on improved risk appetite after U.S. President Donald Trump said that he had no intention of…
On his second day at the Swiss ski resort, Mr. Trump will seek to promote the “Board of Peace”, his controversial body for resolving international conflicts, with a signing ceremony for the organisation’s charter. The fledgling board boasts a $1 billion price tag for permanent membership and the U.S. President has invited leaders including Russia’s…
Budget 2026 News LIVE: The India Budget 2026 is going to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in a matter of just 10 days and experts across industries are counting on the government for added incentives. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present her ninth consecutive Budget on 1 February —…
Budget 2026 comes at a time when significant government actions have helped insulate India from global and geopolitical uncertainties. Over the years, the budget has not only signalled policy intent, but enabled reforms that have been effectively implemented on the ground. Today, India has the opportunity to consolidate these gains and accelerate into the next…
The RBI’s reported moves towards encouraging India’s BRICS partners to link their digital currencies with the RBI’s own Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) are sensible but one that could pose some risks. According to news reports, the RBI has recommended to the Centre that a proposal connecting the CBDCs of the BRICS countries be made…
SBI’s mutual fund unit has committed to pick up at least 10% of Adani Power’s nearly $820 million rupee-denominated bond issue. File | Photo Credit: Reuters State Bank of India’s mutual fund unit has committed to pick up at least 10% of Adani Power’s nearly $820 million rupee-denominated bond issue, likely to be launched later…
In the global market, gold was quoted at $4,855 announce at 1950 hours IST after having ruled over $4,870 at one point in time | Photo Credit: brightstars Gold prices soared to a new high in the global and Indian markets, with the yellow metal topping $4,850 an ounce on Wednesday. Silver continued to rule…
Mining machinery and other vehicles are seen inside a coal mine in Odisha. | Photo Credit: The Hindu In the next five years, between 2026 and 2031, the Ministry of Mines plans to intensify mineral exploration activities significantly with primary focus on strategic and critical minerals, said Piyush Goyal, Secretary of the concerned Ministry. Speaking…
After the capital infusion, the number of MSMEs to be provided financial assistance is expected to increase from 76.26 lakh at the end of the financial year 2024-25 to 102 lakh by the end of the financial year 2027-28. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Union Cabinet on Wednesday (January 21, 2026) approved an…
“There are States that provide free electricity or subsidised electricity. If they provide for the subsidies, there is no pressure on the discoms; however, the absence of providing for subsidies translates to losses [to discoms],” Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Ministry of Power on Wednesday (January 21,…
