Budget 2026 on February 1: Will NSE, BSE remain open for trading on Sunday?

Union Budget 2026–27 is just a day away and investors are seeking clarity on whether stock markets will operate or remain shut. The Budget is scheduled to be presented on…

India to buy oil from Venezuela instead of Russia? US pitch to counter 25% tariffs

The United States has told India it can soon resume purchases of Venezuelan oil to reduce its reliance on Russian crude, Reuters reported. India had pledged to slash Russian oil…

Apple sees double-digit India growth

Bengaluru: Apple CEO Tim Cook said the iPhone maker delivered a “terrific” first quarter of the 2026 fiscal year, with India emerging as a key highlight. “We did set a…

‘We will negotiate, finalise FTAs based on what is good for India’

In recent FTAs, including with the EU, India has given up its reluctance to lower tariffs for automobiles, wine and, even for some fruits such as apples and pears. Since…

Nestle India net profit jumps 45% to Rs 998 crore in Dec quarter

NEW DELHI: FMCG major Nestle India on Friday reported a 45.12 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 998.42 crore for the third quarter ended December 2025, on…

Bank of Baroda net profit rises 4.5% to Rs 5055 crore due to lower provisions

MUMBAI: Bank of Baroda on Friday reported a net profit of Rs 5,055 crore for the quarter ended December 2025, up 4.5% from Rs 4,837 crore a year earlier, helped…

Union Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman to interact with college students post budget presentation

NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will interact with around 30 college students from across the country after presenting the Union Budget 2026–27 on Sunday, the ministry said.Sitharaman is…

HDFC Capital, CLS tie up to launch Rs 1,000 crore rental housing platform

NEW DELHI: HDFC Capital Advisors Ltd on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership with Curated Living Solutions (CLS) to set up a Rs 1,000 crore platform focused on rental housing in…

Who is Jane Lauder? Wife of Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh is billionaire Ronald Lauder’s daughter

Kevin Warsh is President Donald Trump’s pick to be the next chairman of the US Federal Reserve. He is expected to succeed the current Fed chief Jerome Powell in May…

Need to spend more to grow retail health: Niva Bupa CEO

MUMBAI: The CEO of Niva Bupa Health Insurance said it is the cross-subsidisation of loss-making corporate group policies by retail health insurance, rather than high acquisition costs, that is weighing…