Budget 2026: Rs. 10,000 crore fund to create India’s next MSME champions!
Feb 01, 2026, at 06:02 pm
Presenting the Union Budget 2026–27 in Parliament on Sunday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the Government is guided by three Kartavyas, the first of which is to accelerate and sustain economic growth by enhancing productivity, competitiveness, and building resilience against volatile global dynamics.
‘This Union budget is about building capacity, not chasing short-term consumption’
Feb 01, 2026, at 05:37 pm
This budget is about building capacity, not chasing short-term consumption. It focuses on aligning talent with industry, strengthening advanced manufacturing, and reducing friction for technology-led services. The direction is clear: build depth, improve execution and let productivity compound over time.
Dreaming about international travel? Union Budget just made it cheaper!
Feb 01, 2026, at 05:05 pm
Indian travellers planning trips abroad may find the coming months particularly favourable, following a sharp reduction in tax collection at source (TCS) on overseas tour packages announced in the Union Budget on Sunday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Post-Operation Sindoor budget supercharges India’s military modernisation
Feb 01, 2026, at 04:58 pm
In the first Union Budget presented months after India conducted Operation Sindoor, the Defence Services have been allocated a record ₹7.85 lakh crore for the Financial Year (FY) 2026–27.
Dalal Street in panic mode: Sensex, Nifty plunge amid Union Budget presentation
Feb 01, 2026, at 04:18 pm
Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp decline marked by heightened volatility on Sunday as Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026–27 in Parliament.
Customs made easy! Budget 2026–27 promises faster clearance, less paperwork
Feb 01, 2026, at 04:13 pm
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2026–27 in Parliament on Sunday, announced a series of proposals under Customs and Central Excise aimed at simplifying the tariff structure, supporting domestic manufacturing, enhancing export competitiveness and correcting inverted duty structures.
Customs, excise reset! How Union Budget 2026 could transform manufacturing
Feb 01, 2026, at 04:04 pm
The Budget proposals for Customs and Central Excise aim to further simplify the tariff structure, support domestic manufacturing, promote export competitiveness, and correct inverted duty structures, said Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament on Sunday.
India doubles down on manufacturing, infrastructure in Budget 2026–27 to sustain growth
Feb 01, 2026, at 01:58 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India’s Union Budget for 2026–27 placed a renewed bet on manufacturing, infrastructure and technology-led growth as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman sought to sustain economic momentum amid global uncertainty and tighter financial conditions.
Income Tax Act, 2025 to take effect from April 1, 2026
Feb 01, 2026, at 01:21 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Union Budget 2026–27, presented in Parliament on Saturday by Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, proposed a series of direct tax reforms aimed at simplifying the tax regime, improving compliance and sustaining the momentum of structural reforms.
Healthcare shock, retirement uncertainty: Why Kolkata residents are losing sleep?
Jan 31, 2026, at 05:12 pm
India continues to experience elevated levels of uncertainty, driven by financial pressures, health-related concerns, work-life challenges, and broader societal issues. With the national Index at 79, anxieties around financial preparedness, healthcare affordability, and long-term stability remain widespread, even amid ongoing economic progress, according to Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance’s अ-Nishchit Index 2.0.
Peloton layoffs: Fitness tech firm to slash 11% jobs
Jan 31, 2026, at 03:12 pm
New York/IBNS: Fitness technology company Peloton Interactive Inc. has decided to slash its workforce by 11% as part of an ongoing cost-cutting exercise, Bloomberg reported, citing a person familiar with the matter.
SBI General Insurance smashes industry growth, posts ₹522 cr profit in 9M FY26
Jan 31, 2026, at 10:13 am
Mumbai/IBNS: SBI General Insurance, one of India's leading general insurance companies, has delivered a strong performance in 9M FY26, reinforcing its position as one of India’s fastest growing general insurance companies.
Game-changer alert: SBI launches centralised trade finance hub in Kolkata
Jan 30, 2026, at 04:45 pm
India's largest bank State Bank of India has established its Global Trade Finance Centre (GTFC) in Kolkata as part of a broader effort to reimagine its trade finance and international banking capabilities.
Swiggy shares sink 7% after Q3 loss widens despite 54% revenue surge
Jan 30, 2026, at 02:27 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Swiggy declined 7% on Friday after the food delivery and quick commerce major reported a wider consolidated loss for the third quarter of the ongoing financial year, media reports said.
Vedanta shares plunge 8% amid metals sell-off despite record Q3
Jan 30, 2026, at 01:38 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Vedanta Ltd. fell 8% on Friday, despite the company reporting a strong Q3 performance, media reports said.
Market bloodbath ahead of Budget: Sensex slides over 500 points, Nifty cracks
Jan 30, 2026, at 01:03 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Indian equity benchmarks traded sharply lower on Friday as investors turned cautious ahead of the Union Budget amid global uncertainties and domestic concerns, media reports said.
Jan 30, 2026, at 12:40 pm
ITC Ltd on Wednesday reported a 9.9% year-on-year rise in consolidated profit after tax for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, driven by strong growth in its FMCG and cigarette businesses, while warning that a sharp increase in cigarette taxes could fuel illicit trade and hurt farmers, retailers and government revenues.
Vedanta smashes records: profit jumps 60%, EBITDA hits all-time high in Q3
Jan 30, 2026, at 11:24 am
Vedanta Limited has announced its Unaudited Consolidated Results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025.
Apple smashes records: 2.5 billion active devices as revenue hits $143.8 billion
Jan 30, 2026, at 10:14 am
Apple has announced that its installed base has surpassed 2.5 billion active devices worldwide, underscoring the scale of its global ecosystem.
Import dependence no more? Indian govt tags coking coal as critical mineral
Jan 30, 2026, at 09:51 am
As part of ongoing structural reforms in the mining sector and in line with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047, the Government of India has notified coking coal as a Critical and Strategic Mineral under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act).
Caught in tech crossfire? Economic survey flags risks for India as US-China rivalry deepens
Jan 29, 2026, at 05:19 pm
India faces mounting geopolitical and economic risks as the United States and China intensify their confrontation over technology, trade, and strategic resources, the Economic Survey 2025–26 has warned.
Jan 29, 2026, at 12:30 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited (Star Health), India’s largest standalone health insurer, has announced financial results for and up to the third quarter of Financial Year 2025-26.
Jan 29, 2026, at 11:52 am
Larsen & Toubro Ltd secured orders worth ₹ 135,581 crore, reflecting a y-o-y growth of 17% for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
TVS Supply Chain snaps up FMCG logistics firm Swamy & Sons in ₹88-crore deal
Jan 29, 2026, at 11:12 am
Chennai/IBNS: TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited, one of India’s largest and fastest growing integrated supply chain solutions providers, has announced the strategic acquisition of a Hyderabad-based 3PL company, ‘Swamy & Sons 3PL’ (S&S3PL), with a well-established operating footprint coupled with marquee customer relationship in the FMCG & FMCD sectors and with a strong presence in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
SBI Life shines in Q3: New business premium jumps to ₹31,326 crore, AUM crosses ₹5 lakh crore
Jan 29, 2026, at 11:04 am
SBI Life Insurance, one of the leading life insurers in the country registered a New Business Premium of ₹31,326 crores for the period ended on December 31, 2025 vis-a-vis ₹26,256 crores for the period ended 31st December, 2024.
ACC smashes records in Q3, posts highest-ever sales volume as Adani cements ‘One Cement’ push
Jan 29, 2026, at 10:49 am
Ahmedabad/IBNS: ACC Limited, part of the diversified Adani Portfolio and among India’s fastest‑growing building materials and solutions companies, has delivered a standout performance for the quarter ended 31st December 2025, achieving its highest‑ever quarterly sales volume.
TVS Motor roars ahead: Revenue jumps 37%, EV sales hit record high in Q3
Jan 29, 2026, at 10:43 am
Singapore/IBNS: TVS Motor Company’s operating revenue grew by 37% at Rs. 12,476 Crores for the quarter ended December 2025 as against Rs. 9,097 Crores reported in the quarter ended December 2024.
Bloodbath on Dalal Street! Sensex cracks 600 points, Nifty below 25,200
Jan 29, 2026, at 10:32 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Indian equity benchmarks traded sharply lower on Thursday, with the BSE Sensex plunging over 500 points and the NSE Nifty 50 slipping below the 25,200 mark amid heavy selling pressure, media reports said.
Why TVS SCS’s latest acquisition matters for India’s FMCG supply chain?
Jan 28, 2026, at 07:03 pm
TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited, one of India’s largest and fastest growing integrated supply chain solutions providers, on Wednesday announced the strategic acquisition of a Hyderabad-based 3PL company, ‘Swamy & Sons 3PL’ (S&S3PL), with a well-established operating footprint coupled with marquee customer relationship in the FMCG & FMCD sectors and with a strong presence in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Another blow at Amazon: 16,000 employees laid off in new restructuring move
Jan 28, 2026, at 06:52 pm
Online marketplace Amazon on Wednesday announced it will cut about 16,000 jobs, marking another major round of layoffs as the company continues a broad restructuring effort.