Decoupling from dollar: India sells US Treasuries & buys gold, holdings drop to 5-year low

With gold and other assets accounting for a growing share of reserves, India’s strategy echoes steps taken by bigger holders such as China. (AI image) In a big shift for…

China’s tight rule for Indian travellers! Online visa application requirement, rejections & more, wait gets longer

Planning a vacation to China? Your journey might not be as smooth! More and more Indians are looking to travel the south Asian country, thanks to rising aviation capacity, competitive…

Union Budget 2026: FM may maintain FY27 fiscal deficit at 4.4%, same as FY26; here’s what Nuvama expects

The Union Budget 2026 may maintain the fiscal deficit at 4.4% of GDP in FY27, according to Nuvama, as the economy shows fragile momentum. The government might focus on deregulation…

Power ministry tableau to spotlight clean energy push at Republic Day parade

NEW DELHI: The ministry of power will use this year’s Republic Day parade to put the spotlight on India’s rapid transformation in the electricity sector and its push to become…

Budget 2026: NATHEALTH urges higher healthcare spending, flags rising NCD burden

With the Union Budget 2026 set to be presented on February 1, the healthcare industry body NATHEALTH has urged the government to raise public healthcare spending to over 2.5 per…

‘Make in India’ semiconductor push: Micron’s Gujarat plant to begin next month, making ‘most complex’ chips says Vaishnaw

Micron Technology’s $2.75-billion semiconductor facility in Sanand, Gujarat, is expected to begin commercial production by the end of February, IT and electronics minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. Speaking to ET on…

Gold price prediction: What’s the gold outlook for January 23, 2026? Why ‘buy on dips’ makes sense

Gold’s intraday technical structure has turned constructive, supported by EMA crossover, improving RSI, and a positive MACD setup. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold’s intraday construct is positive and…

‘Happy to save!’: Trump’s first reaction to TikTok deal; here’s what he said about Chinese President Xi Jinping

US President Donald Trump, on Friday, hailed TikTok’s new deal and thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping for approving to “save” the platform. Under the new agreement, the short video platform…

Budget 2026: Bridging urban-rural divides; how budget can scale gold loans for Tier-2 & Tier-3 economies

While gold carries immense emotional and cultural significance, in its idle form it contributes little to economic activity. (AI image) By Shaji VargheseIndia stands at a pivotal juncture where inclusive…

Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for January 23, 2026 – check list

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Bajaj Broking Research, the top stock picks for January 23, 2026 are Gokaldas Exports, and Hindustan Unilever. Here’s its…