Budget 2026: What to expect on income tax relief for taxpayers, investors, fiscal deficit and reform agenda

Budget 2026: What to expect on income tax relief for taxpayers, investors, fiscal deficit and reform agenda

The Union Budget 2026–27, to be presented on February 1, is expected to focus on income tax relief for taxpayers, measures to boost investor confidence, and economic reforms. The government is likely to balance fiscal restraint with growth-oriented initiatives, including capex diversification, manufacturing incentives, and rationalisation of subsidies, while keeping the fiscal deficit under control. Reforms in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), customs duties, and foreign direct investment (FDI) policy are also anticipated. 2 days ago
Silver at lifetime high, hits Rs 3 lakh per kg on MCX amid global tensions: Should you buy, hold, or sell?

Silver prices touch fresh record as safe-haven demand rises; gold hovers near peak

Gold also hovered near all-time highs, supported by geopolitical uncertainty, expectations of US rate cuts and concerns over the Federal Reserve's independence. While some intraday profit-taking was seen after the sharp rally, analysts said the broader outlook for precious metals remains bullish, driven by safe-haven demand, supply concerns and strong industrial consumption, particularly for silver. 2 days ago

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Gold, silver prices drop ahead of key US inflation data

Silver prices jump 22 pc in January, near Rs 3 lakh mark

Silver prices have surged 22 per cent in January so far, extending a powerful rally that has taken MCX silver close to the Rs 3 lakh mark. From an April close of Rs 95,917, prices have jumped nearly 200 per cent to Rs 2,87,762, hitting record highs of Rs 2,92,960 last week and making silver the top-performing major asset class 4 days ago
RBI governor meets US ambassador Sergio Gor; tech cooperation in focus

RBI governor meets US ambassador Sergio Gor; tech cooperation in focus

According to the US envoy, India will be invited next month to join Pax Silica, a US-led strategic technology initiative focused on semiconductors, artificial intelligence and critical supply chains. In an earlier X update, Gor said: "Excited to kick off my first visit to Mumbai with a visit to our Consulate! Our dedicated team working hard to bolster the US-India partnership." 5 days ago