Month: January 2026
ET Budget Survey: Tax cuts, defence boost and what else? Tell us your Budget wish list
With Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to present the Union Budget for 2026–27 in February, the government is heading into one of its most consequential…
Bajaj Auto exports outpace India sales for first time in nearly three years| Business News
Bajaj Auto Ltd.’s exports outpaced India sales for the first time in at least three years, amid a revival abroad and muted demand at home….
ITC market cap erodes by ₹63,000 crore as ‘tax shock’ stokes concerns on profitability| Business News
India’s largest cigarette maker ITC Ltd. wiped out nearly $7 billion (~ ₹63,000 crore) in market capitalisation after the government’s cigarette “tax shock” stoked concerns…
Centre seeks proposals from states for setting up of AI centres
The Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) has asked state governments to come up with proposals for establishing centres of excellence for artificial intelligence (AI),…
India’s ‘Reform Express’ may have a difficult stretch ahead
Faced with a fragmented global economy, shifting supply chains and heightened geopolitical uncertainty, the Indian government pushed forward an ambitious reform agenda in 2025 aimed…
Budget 2026: A top-up on tax reforms can shore up consumer confidence
India’s economy continues to demonstrate robust resilience, with domestic consumption serving as its strongest growth driver. As the Union Budget 2026 draws near, policy discussions…
From GST to tariffs, for insurance sector, it’s been a year of reset, realignment and renewed focus
As calendar year 2025 comes to a close, the Indian insurance sector stands at a transformative juncture. This year has brought sweeping changes, from GST…
Lacklustre demand drags Indian factory growth to two-year low in December
India’s manufacturing sector expansion slowed to its weakest pace in two years in December as demand softened and firms curbed production, according to a business…
Yum! deal? India’s KFC, Pizza Hut operators announce $934-million merger| Business News
India’s KFC and Pizza Hut operators Sapphire Foods India Ltd. and Devyani International Ltd. are coming together in a $934-million deal, creating a fast-food powerhouse…
Gold and silver open 2026 with gains following huge annual surge| Business News
Prices of gold and silver advanced as trading in 2026 kicked off, building on their best annual performances since 1979. Gold and silver are likely…