Budget Glossary: The Union Budget 2026 is set to be presented in a matter of few days. Before Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables the government’s blueprint on expenditure, taxes it is planning to implement, it will be important to know what she says during her Budget speech as it will affect all citizens and the…
For decades, gold has occupied a unique position in Indian households not merely as jewellery or an investment, but as a symbol of financial security, cultural continuity, and long-term wealth preservation. India is estimated to hold nearly 25,000 tonnes of household gold, valued at over ₹126 lakh crore, making it one of the largest private…
For decades, silver lived in the shadow of gold—seen largely as a metal for jewellery, coins, and small-ticket savings. But as we move into 2026, that image is rapidly becoming outdated. Silver is no longer just a precious metal; it is increasingly a strategic metal, embedded in the functioning of the modern economy. After a…
India Budget 2026 Expectations LIVE Updates: There is only one week before Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces Union Budget 2026 in Parliament on Sunday, 1 February. Ahead of the Budget speech, industry watchers and stakeholders are awaiting the government’s direction for the Indian economy. Expectations are high from what will be Sitharaman’s ninth consecutive Budget…
Image used for representational purposes. | Photo Credit: Reuters The story so far: Media houses have reported that the Reserve Bank of India is making suggestions to the Indian Government and encouraging it to push other BRICS countries to work together on using digital currencies for cross-border payments. This has several advantages, but could also…
UltraTech Cement, India’s leading cement maker, on Saturday (January 24, 2026), reported a consolidated net profit of ₹1,729.44 crore for December quarter FY26. It had posted a net profit of ₹1,363.44 crore in the October-December period a year ago, the Aditya Birla group flagship firm said in a regulatory filing. Revenue from operations was at…
Shriram Finance. File | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Non-bank lender Shriram Finance on Friday (January 23, 2026) reported a 22% decline in its net profit for the December quarter to ₹2,530 crore on a consolidated level. The company had reported a net profit of ₹3,249 crore in the year-ago period and ₹2,314 crore in the…
Representational image of a bank employee at his desk | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini Bank employee unions have decided to go on a nationwide strike on January 27 to press for a long-pending demand for a five-day work week. If the strike proceeds, it will disrupt public sector banking operations for three consecutive days, with…
World leaders and business executives departed from Davos after an eventful World Economic Forum annual meeting which was dominated by U.S. President Donald Trump. World Economic Forum 2026 updates Here’s what we learned: GEOPOLITICS Europe learned the value of standing up to Mr. Trump. His claim to Greenland crossed all of its red lines on…
India Budget 2026 Expectations LIVE Updates: As we near the Union Budget 2026, industry watchers are keen on what Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to announce in her ninth consecutive speech on 1 February (Sunday). Notably, this is the first time that the India Union Budget is being presented on a Sunday in at…
