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…
IndiGo profit dives 78% in December quarter over flight disruptions
NEW DELHI: IndiGo net profit fell 78% to Rs 549 crore in the tumultuous Dec quarter due to flight disruption and provisions for higher gratuity and leave encashment as mandated…
Bank depositors’ role in funding credit growth on decline: RBI data
MUMBAI: India’s bank depositor remains the predominant source of credit to the commercial sector, but their relative contribution is steadily declining as credit growth outpaces deposit mobilisation, data for Dec…
US Regulator Seeks to Bypass Indian Govt to Serve Adani Summons
NEW DELHI: The US Securities and Exchange Commission has asked a US court for permission to personally email summons to Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and group executive Sagar Adani over…
Government tells missions to push exports
NEW DELHI: Amid tariff trouble, for Indian commercial missions the message from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and the commerce department is clear: “Har ek country zaroori hota hai”.PMO officials…
Are healthcare costs driving India’s personal loan boom? Paisabazaar study explains
Healthcare emergencies have emerged as one of the leading reasons for personal loan borrowing in urban India, highlighting gaps in health insurance coverage and rising medical costs, according to a…
India–US trade talks: Vaishnaw sees Donald Trump’s optimism as ‘encouraging’; says India ‘deeply engaged’
India remains deeply engaged on global trade issues, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday signalling confidence after US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about trade deal with New Delhi.Vaishnaw,…
Consumer spending impact: US economy clocks 4.4% growth in Q3; fastest pace in two years
Strong consumer spending lifted the US economy to its fastest growth rate in two years in the July–September quarter, even as job creation remained subdued and concerns over the cost…
India-EU trade: GSP suspension raises tariffs on 87% of exports; here’s what GTRI report says
India’s exports to the European Union is facing higher import tariffs from January 1, 2026, after the EU suspended Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) benefits for 87% of Indian goods,…