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Download today’s PDFThe article highlights that the upcoming Budget 2026 acknowledges the deep-seated issues affecting India's legacy industrial clusters. While recognizing these problems, the budget reportedly fails to outline a clear, ac…
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India's manufacturing activity saw a slight improvement in January, with a modest rise in factory output and a three-month high in hiring. However, export orders remained sluggish, and business confidence dipped to a th…
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India's market borrowings are set to rise significantly in FY27, reaching Rs 17.2 lakh crore, a 17.7% increase year-on-year. This substantial jump in gross borrowings is expected to put pressure on bond markets. The gov…
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Indian IT firms are likely to favor share buybacks over dividends following recent tax reforms. Market expert Sushovan Nayak believes the new rules make buybacks more tax-efficient for both companies and many shareholde…
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Despite a sharp market sell-off after the Union Budget, brokerages remain bullish on structurally strong sectors like defence, infrastructure, data centres, EVs, and rare earths. Analysts have identified 35 stocks posit…
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The article discusses the strong showing of Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi's party in the upcoming election on February 8, 2026. This victory would solidify Takaichi's grip on her party and give her a mandate for her…
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The arrival of flamingos and various migratory birds at Kolleru Lake signals its ecological revival, as confirmed by A.P. Forest department officials. This event is significant for environmental conservation, highlighti…
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The Union Budget 2023-24 has emphasized long-term economic growth, infrastructure spending, and fiscal discipline, which has found support. However, the absence of changes to income tax slabs or the standard deduction h…
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Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have reversed their two-quarter selling streak by increasing their stakes in several beaten-down smallcap stocks. This signals renewed confidence in the market despite sharp one-ye…
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Hero MotoCorp, India's leading two-wheeler manufacturer, reported a 26% jump in its January 2023 dispatches compared to the same period last year. This strong performance was driven by healthy demand for both scooters a…
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Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has hit a 10-month low in Asian trading, marking its longest losing streak since 2018. This decline is attributed to broader market volatility and shifting US monetary policy expecta…
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The article discusses the role of gold and silver in investment portfolios amid market volatility. Experts recommend a 10-15% allocation to precious metals to avoid deviating from core asset allocation, even as a commod…
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Latent View Analytics, an IT services company, reported a 19% year-on-year increase in Q3FY26 profit, leading to an 8% surge in its share price. This was driven by improved margins, new client additions, and rising inst…
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman created parliamentary history by presenting her ninth consecutive Union Budget for FY2026-27. This achievement solidifies her position among India's longest-serving finance ministers,…
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026, outlining the government's economic direction for the fiscal year. Key announcements included significant changes to the income tax structure, notably…
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The Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, introduced a significant package targeting rural diversification through initiatives in livestock, fisheries, and high-value agriculture. These measu…
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The Union Budget 2026, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, significantly increased capital expenditure to ₹12.2 lakh crore for FY2026-27. This move reinforces the government's commitment to infrastructure-…
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the Income Tax Act, 2025, will be implemented from April 1, 2026. This new legislation aims to replace the six-decade-old existing law, simplifying tax rules and forms…
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026, outlining a strategy to decrease the Centre's debt-to-GDP ratio. The budget allocates Rs 5,000 crore over five years for urban-led growth and proposes…
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget for 2026-27, emphasizing a 'reforms over rhetoric' approach for a 'yuva-shakti-driven' Viksit Bharat. She also tabled the 16th Finance Commission report for tax r…
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The Union Budget 2026 has allocated ₹7.85 lakh crore for the defence sector, marking a 15% increase over the current fiscal year. This significant boost in defence spending comes in the backdrop of the 'historic success…
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The Union Budget for FY2026-27 is being prepared by a core team of senior bureaucrats led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This team, including officials like Anuradha Thakur, Arvind Shrivastava, and Arunish Chaw…
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The Union Budget 2026-27 focuses on transforming India's education system. Key initiatives include a new committee to connect education with jobs, integration of artificial intelligence in learning, boost for medical ed…
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The 16th Finance Commission, led by Chairman Arvind Panagariya, has decided against recommending revenue deficit grants to states, marking a significant shift in India's fiscal federalism. This decision implies states w…
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