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Cabinet clears Union Budget 2026-27; BJP hails vision for Viksit Bharat, Congress highlights need for grassroots focus

A meeting of the Union Cabinet was held at Sansad Bhawan at 10 a.m., and after the Cabinet's approval, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proceeded to Parliament to present the Budget. Earlier, FM Sitharaman met President Droupadi Murmu and offered her a copy of the digital budget.

Feb 1, 2026

Gold, silver prices ease amid profit booking at record levels

Gold, silver prices dip 7 to 9 pc as aggressive profit taking continues

MCX gold February futures fell 7.12 per cent to Rs 1,39,000 per 10 grams around 10 am on an intraday basis. Meanwhile, MCX silver March futures dipped 9 per cent to Rs 2,65,652 per kg. CME Group raised margin requirements on Comex gold and silver futures after the metal prices saw steep declines, which raised investor caution.

Feb 1, 2026

Cigarettes, pan masala to face new excise duty and health cess from Feb 1

This move is expected to reduce tax evasion and improve revenue collection. Pan masala manufacturers will now have to take fresh registration under the new health and national security cess law starting February 1.

Jan 31, 2026

Budget 2026: Investors to focus on debt metrics, deficit outcome, borrowings

Budget 2026 as India's strategic doctrine: Governing power, security, prosperity and survival in age of permanent disruption

If India does not integrate security, agriculture, environment, technology, jobs, and governance into a single strategic framework, future budgets however ambitious will face diminishing returns. Growth without resilience will remain fragile. Power without food, water, and institutional strength will be hollow.

Jan 30, 2026

'India now fastest-growing economy': Leaders react to Economic Survey 2026

Leaders across parties reacted sharply after the Economic Survey 2025–26 was tabled in Parliament. BJP leaders hailed the survey, calling India the world's fastest-growing economy and crediting reforms and strong macro fundamentals for rising growth projections.

Jan 30, 2026

Gold, silver prices dip on MCX ahead of US Fed meeting

Golden reckoning: Germany's gold gambit and fracturing trust in global monetary order

The BRICS push for de-dollarization, fueled by geopolitical risks, underscores this: Gold isn't a "barbarous relic"; it's the ultimate insurance against hubris.

Jan 30, 2026

Budget 2026–27: Affordable housing, tax cuts and women-led growth top expert wish list

UKIBC calls for tax rationalisation, investor-friendly reforms in Budget 2026

UKIBC stressed the need for policy certainty, easier regulatory processes, and a level-playing field for international companies to fully benefit from FDI liberalisation. Business leaders have also sought targeted tax incentives, revival of the lower tax rate for manufacturing, and reforms in direct tax dispute resolution with time-bound appeal disposal.

Jan 29, 2026

Adani Power's Q3 continuing profit before tax rises 5.3 pc to Rs 2,800 crore

The company's PBT stood at Rs 2,800 crore in Q3 FY26 compared to Rs 2,659 crore in the same period last financial year, supported mainly by lower finance costs and stable operating performance, according to its stock exchange filing.

Jan 29, 2026

Silver crosses 4 lakh mark, gold up 6 pc as safe haven demand surges

Silver crosses Rs 4 lakh mark, gold up 6 pc as safe haven demand surges

MCX gold February futures rose 5.99 per cent to Rs 1,75,885 per 10 grams around 10.45 am. Meanwhile, MCX silver March futures rose 4.24 per cent to Rs 4,01,699 per kg.

Jan 29, 2026

India-EU trade deal: Reinsurance for a multipolar world

Bridges, not walls, endure; partners, not sides, define victory. As ratification beckons, India and the EU have scripted a masterclass in strategic interdependence, one that could inspire a fragmented world to rebuild.

Jan 28, 2026

Adani's ACC Ltd clocks 346 pc jump in net profit in Q3, logs highest ever volume

The company's momentum during the quarter reflects transformative steps, chief among which is the announcement of the amalgamation of ACC Limited into Ambuja Cements Limited — establishing a unified 'One Cement Platform' that will accelerate its growth trajectory, drive operational excellence, improve capital efficiency, reinforce its industry leadership and support long-term value creation.

Jan 28, 2026

Gold, silver prices touch new highs amid sharp decline in US dollar

International markets also saw gold and silver touching records as caution grew due to ongoing policy uncertainty, fresh tariff threats, and criticism of the Federal Reserve from the US administration.

Jan 28, 2026

Budget 2026: Business leaders seek lower tax for manufacturing units, sector-specific incentives

"The launch of the New Income Tax Act has certainly been a big step towards a simplified income-tax law," most respondents said, however, when asked where rationalisation is needed most, respondents ranked TDS and TCS compliances followed by the assessment and litigation process, and the capital gains tax regime among top priorities.

Jan 27, 2026

Public sector banking operations likely to be disrupted on Tuesday amid strike

Digital banking services, including UPI and internet banking, are likely to continue, though ATM cash availability could face local disruptions. The unions' key demand is the declaration of all Saturdays as bank holidays, a provision included in the 12th Bipartite Settlement signed in March 2024 but yet to be formally notified by the government.

Jan 27, 2026

India's combined tax-to-GDP ratio has risen to 19.6 per cent, reflecting improved tax compliance and stronger participation by states, according to a Bank of Baroda report. While central tax revenue remains lower, ongoing reforms focused on simplificatio

India's tax-to-GDP ratio reaches 19.6 pc, structural reforms key to further gains: Report

The upcoming Income Tax Act, 2025 is likely to boost transparency and formalise more of the informal economy, as tax collections are now growing faster than nominal GDP, signalling healthier revenue buoyancy.

Jan 25, 2026

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Economy News

Cabinet clears Union Budget 2026-27; BJP hails vision for Viksit Bharat, Congress highlights need for grassroots focus

Gold, silver prices dip 7 to 9 pc as aggressive profit taking continues

Cigarettes, pan masala to face new excise duty and health cess from Feb 1

Budget 2026 as India's strategic doctrine: Governing power, security, prosperity and survival in age of permanent disruption

'India now fastest-growing economy': Leaders react to Economic Survey 2026

Golden reckoning: Germany's gold gambit and fracturing trust in global monetary order

UKIBC calls for tax rationalisation, investor-friendly reforms in Budget 2026

Adani Power's Q3 continuing profit before tax rises 5.3 pc to Rs 2,800 crore

Silver crosses Rs 4 lakh mark, gold up 6 pc as safe haven demand surges

India-EU trade deal: Reinsurance for a multipolar world

Adani's ACC Ltd clocks 346 pc jump in net profit in Q3, logs highest ever volume

Gold, silver prices touch new highs amid sharp decline in US dollar

Budget 2026: Business leaders seek lower tax for manufacturing units, sector-specific incentives

Public sector banking operations likely to be disrupted on Tuesday amid strike

India's tax-to-GDP ratio reaches 19.6 pc, structural reforms key to further gains: Report

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