NEW DELHI: Pointing out that the union government’s spending on health has continued to decline in the post-Covid period, as a percentage of GDP and in terms of its share in total expenditure, a network of 350 organisations and individuals have demanded that the health budget be at least doubled this year. A statement issued…
Reintroduce tax holiday for affordable housing with a tweak that the eligibility for affordable housing should be based on size of flat rather than value. (AI image) By Adarsh RankaIndia’s real estate sector continued its strong growth trajectory in 2025, reinforcing its position as a core pillar of the country’s economic expansion.Government-led reforms continued to…
As finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget 2026 on February 1, defence spending is expected to remain a key focus amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and sustained emphasis on military modernisation. Defence outlay shows steady rise Over the last five years, India’s defence expenditure has followed a clear upward trajectory. Spending rose…
The Court was confronted with a conflict between two values competing with each other: the right to privacy in marriage, and the right to a fair trial. (AI image) In an important decision issued on 14 July 2025, the Supreme Court has put an end to a longstanding legal debate on the admissibility of secretly…
File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday, tracking a muted lead from Wall Street after the S&P 500 edged to a fresh record, while the US dollar continued to weaken ahead of a key interest rate decision by the Federal Reserve.Markets are focused on the Fed’s policy announcement later in the…
Gold price prediction today: Gold and silver prices are likely to hit fresh highs in the coming days, says Maneesh Sharma, AVP – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers. He shares his outlook for gold and silver prices in the coming days: Source link
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday took part in the customary halwa ceremony, signalling the final phase of preparations for the Union Budget 2026-27, which is scheduled to be presented in the Lok Sabha on February 1. The ritual was held at North Block on Raisina Hill, the former headquarters of the finance ministry, as…
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmarks, opened in green on Wednesday. While Nifty50 went above 25,300, BSE Sensex was up over 500 points. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 25,326.40, up 151 points or 0.60%. BSE Sensex was at 82,374.35, up 517 points or…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers, the top stocks to buy today (January 28, 2026) are Chennai Petroleum, Oil India, and Punjab National Bank (PNB). Let’s take a look:CHENNAI PETROLEUM – Consolidation near Key SupportBuy: ₹850–₹840 | Stop…
Mumbai: Govt bond yields jumped to an almost 11-month high as state borrowing and tight liquidity rekindled supply-glut fears, pushing the RBI to fast-track bond repurchases and roll out other liquidity measures. The benchmark 10-year 6.48% 2035 yield closed at 6.72%, up from 6.66%, its highest since early March.Sell-off pressure forced an early start to…
