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,…
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…
Traffic congestion near Padi junction on CTH Road. (A file photo used for representational purpose only) | Photo Credit: The Hindu Highlighting the high loss of productivity owing to mobility issues, the Economic Survey 2025-26, released on Thursday (January 29, 2026) noted that solving the challenge of moving the most people requires prioritising modes with…
Silver prices in India slipped in trade today, January 30 across all major cities. The price of one gram silver and one kg silver dipped ₹10 and ₹10,000, respectively compared with yesterday’s closing price. This report provides a detailed, city-by-city breakdown of today’s silver prices. Market experts remain constructive on silver but urge investors to…
Silver and gold prices declined sharply in the futures trade on Friday (January 30, 2026) as traders booked profits at elevated levels after a record-breaking rally, tracking a bearish sentiment in global markets and a rebound in the U.S. dollar. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), silver futures for March delivery plunged ₹12,169, or 3.04%,…
Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan slammed the budget announced by the ruling LDF | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) Opposition in Kerala termed the 2026-27 Budget on Thursday an “interim political document stuffed with hyperbole and airy populist promises to hoodwink voters” and boost its re-election chances in the upcoming Assembly…
After capping their best years since 1979, gold has jumped another 24% this month to top $5,500 an ounce, while silver surged 60% to exceed $120 an ounce and extend a historic short squeeze. Gold and silver’s relentless start to a year has taken out record after record, shocked seasoned traders and analysts, and driven…
Union Budget 2026: The Budget will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on 1 February 2026, Sunday. This will be Sitharaman’s ninth consecutive Budget speech and is the first time that the India Union Budget will be presented on a Sunday in at least a decade. The Halwa ceremony, which marks the…
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee recovered from its lowest level and gained 9 paise to trade at 91.90 against the American currency in early deals on Friday (January 30, 2026), supported by lower crude oil prices in the international market. According to forex traders, a sharp recovery…
A urban health and wellness centre in Adyar, Chennai. | Photo Credit: JOTHI RAMALINGAM. B The 2017 National Health Policy (NHP) had committed to “increase health expenditure by Government as a percentage of GDP [Gross Domestic Product] from the existing 1.15% to 2.5% by 2025.” While 2025 is now over, this basic goal is nowhere…
