Budget 2026 real estate expectations: Affordability, tax rationalisation & more; here’s what the sector wants

Budget 2026 is drawing closer and the real estate sector is seeking policy continuity, targeted fiscal measures and long-pending reforms to keep the sector on track.Acording to industry leaders, the…

What is Union Budget? Meaning, importance and process explained

India, one of the world’s top five economies, is set to present its Union Budget in Parliament on February 1 under the PM Modi–led government for the 15th time, with…

Asian stocks today: Markets mostly in red ahead of Trump’s Davos speech; Nikkei falls 280 points, HSI flat

Stocks market in Asia traded mostly red on Wednesday ahead of US President Donald Trump’s speech in Davos, dragged down by a sharp overnight sell-off in the US, rising geopolitical…

‘Make in India’ boost: Customs duty on some electronics increased to 20%; govt aims to boost locally manufactured goods

The Centre on Wednesday revised customs duties on display-related products to support domestic electronics manufacturing and fix the existing duty structure. The Union finance ministry raised the Basic Customs Duty…

Budget 2026 MSMEs & startups wishlist: Industry bodies seek liquidity relief; call for easier compliance

As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, industry bodies have flagged key expectations focused on easing pressure on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and strengthening the startup ecosystem amid funding…

Husband cannot evade maintenance obligation solely for disobeying restitution decree: Supreme Court – why the ruling is important

The Court drew a clear distinction between a “refusal” to live with the husband and mere non-compliance with a restitution decree. (AI image) On 10th January 2025, the Supreme Court,…

Stock market today: Here are the top 10 gainers and losers on NSE, BSE – Check list

Stock market today: Dalal street was mostly red on Wednesday, as benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were dragged down by increasing geopolitical tensions, weak global markets and continuous foreign fund…

AU Small Finance Bank net up 26% to Rs 667 crore

MUMBAI: AU Small Finance Bank, which has received RBI nod to convert into a commercial bank, reported a net profit of Rs 667.66 crore for the December 2025 quarter, up…

Gold price prediction today: Where are gold, silver prices headed & will the rally continue? Check outlook

Gold is likely to inch higher gradually towards $4850 in Spot & projections around $5000 also looks achievable. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are expected to inch…

‘Our refineries are robust!’: India can process Venezuelean crude oil when available; here’s what IOCL chairman said

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) said that the country’s refineries are capable of processing Venezuelan crude if supplies resume. “If at all things start settling down, if at all a…