Budget 2026: 308 state PSUs — Dead, not buried

AI image Inactive public sector enterprises (PSEs) should be considered for immediate closure to reduce fiscal strain on central and state governments, the 16th Finance Commission has recommended in its…

Finance Commission’s new corporate-rationale: Get order into chaotic cities

Road out of troubled waters The Finance Commission has proposed a targeted push to accelerate and make India’s urban growth more orderly, focusing on strengthening mid-sized cities and bringing rapidly…

Gold price prediction: Will gold prices continue to crash? Top points to watch out for

Gold price prediction: Technically, the trend still remains positive, however RMS selling and profit booking has changed the behaviour and structure of the chart. (AI image) Gold price prediction today:…

Sans red rags for oppn, FM tables ‘quieter’ Union Budget 2026

It was a contrast that no previous Budget had possibly produced — a constant thrum of perfunctory desk thumping by treasury benches and a total silence from the opposition. The…

Union Budget 2026: Investing in an overseas house property

Indians are increasingly investing in real estate overseas. Even salaried individuals are doing so driven by factors like children studying abroad and investment diversification. For resident individuals, such purchases are…

Budget 2026: Helping hand for those who need it most

To ensure persons with disabilities (PwDs) get dignified livelihood opportunities and timely access to assistive devices, the govt on Sunday announced the ‘Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana’ and the ‘Divyang Sahara Yojana’.Finance…

Service charge India needs: Union Budget takes skill up a degree in jobs push

Employability In Focus, More Pulp For Orange Eco Signalling a shift in employment strategy, the Budget, instead of announcing how many jobs will be created, focuses on building conditions for…

Tax revolution in the UAE: E-invoicing will change how you get paid, no more manual VAT fixes

UAE E-Invoicing Revolution: How the Looming Digital System Will Transform Business Operations The United Arab Emirates is gearing up for a major tax and digital transformation in 2026–2027 with the…

D-St blues! Sensex sheds 1.5K, biggest drop on a Budget day

Of 30 Index Stocks, 26 Close In Red At a time when global markets are witnessing high volatility due to geopolitical uncertainties, the hike in securities transaction tax (STT) on…

Manufacturing push: Budget identifies these strategic sectors to scale production, jobs and supply chains

The government has unveiled a targeted manufacturing push centred on seven strategic and frontier sectors, positioning them as key drivers of job creation, domestic value addition and long-term industrial competitiveness.Presenting…