Budget 2026 Expectations Live Updates: Income tax relief, customs changes, exports push in focus for FM Sitharaman’s ninth Budget

Dhruv Gadh, Partner- Transport, Logistics and Infrastructure PwC India lists the top expectations for maritime sector: This budget presents an opportunity to transform the maritime sector by focusing on three…

Budget 2026 income tax expectations: What can FM do for the next phase of tax simplification?

Budget 2026 income tax expectations By Kuldip KumarAs the Union Budget approaches, expectations of major tax giveaways appear muted. However, this Budget may assume significance not for dramatic announcements, but…

Stock market holiday: Are Sensex, Nifty open for trading on January 26?

With Republic Day being observed across the country today, investors are keen to know whether trading activity will continue as usual or face disruptions. January 26 is a nationally significant…

Bond market funds 76% of states’ deficit, up from 50% in FY17

MUMBAI: A study of state finances by RBI shows that while the fiscal deficit of Indian states has widened modestly in recent years, funding patterns have become more market-driven and…

US govt to acquire 10% stake in USA Rare Earth, ramps up efforts for domestic production

The US government is set to acquire a 10% stake in Oklahoma-based USA Rare Earth, as part of Trump administration’s $1.6 billion investment. The package is aimed towards supporting the…

Budget 2026: Jewellery sector seeks duty rationalisation, reforms and GST cuts

For the Union Budget 2026-2027, India’s gems and jewellery industry is urging the government for a mix of GST cuts, customs reforms and policy changes to counter global trade headwinds…

US Fed set to keep rates steady as officials defend independence

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged when it meets in the coming week, holding firm despite President Donald Trump’s pressure to slash levels as…

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen arrives in Delhi to firm up trade, defence and mobility deals

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in New Delhi on Friday, beginning a four-day visit aimed at firming up a series of big-ticket initiatives to expand India–European Union…

Bessent signals easing of Russian oil tariffs on New Delhi while frowning on EU -India FTA

Scott Bessent (File photo) TOI correspondent from Washington: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled a prospective removal of the 25 per cent penalty tariffs on India for its purchase of…

Can Donald Trump’s mortgage bond push lower home loan rates? New Fannie–Freddie limits reignite risk debate

The Trump administration has quietly expanded the scope for government-backed mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy far more mortgage bonds than previously allowed, a move aimed at…