Economic Survey 2025-26: India’s services sector emerged as a stabilising force amidst global uncertainty

Against the backdrop of global uncertainty and subdued global industrial activity, India’s services sector has emerged as a stabilising force, contributing more than half of the country’s Gross Value Added (GVA) and serving as a major driver of exports and employment, the Economic Survey 2025-26 has pointed out. Economic Survey 2025-26 updates Highlighting the sector’s…

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Budget 2026 sectoral expectations: A look at allocations last year and what real estate players want now from Centre

Budget 2026 sectoral expectations: With just two days left for the Union Budget 2026 speech by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the real estate sector has laid out its expectations from the Centre. Top on the list of demands are tax incentives to help accelerate homebuying and improve availability of affordable housing. Sudhir Pai, CEO of…

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FPIs flow remained volatile in FY26 on global uncertainty, capital shift towards AI-hubs: Economic Survey

Image for representational purposes only. Overall, FPIs were net sellers of Indian securities from April to December 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) flows in FY26 remained volatile, leading to a net outflow of $3.9 billion as of December 2025, driven by elevated uncertainty and increased capital allocation towards AI-centric markets such…

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Google India profit remains almost flat at ₹1,437 crore, revenue dips 3.2% to ₹5,340 crore in FY25

Image for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Google India has posted a flat profit of ₹1,436.9 crore on standalone basis in the financial year 2025 due to decline in revenue and increase in employee and tax expenses, according to a regulatory document shared by market intelligence firm Tofler. The company had posted a…

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Economic Survey 2025-26: Rupee valuation does not accurately reflect India’s stellar economic fundamentals

Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The value of the rupee, which has slipped to the 92 per dollar mark, does not accurately reflect India’s stellar economic fundamentals, the Economic Survey said on Thursday (January 29, 2026). “In other words, the rupee, therefore, is punching below its weight,” it said,…

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Why Gold Rate is falling today?

Despite the recent retreat, bullion prices remain on track for their best monthly performance since the 1980s, supported by a weaker US dollar and persistent geopolitical risks. Gold retreated on Friday after touching a lifetime high above $5,200 per ounce earlier in the week, as traders booked profits following a historic rally. On the Multi…

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