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Bharti Airtel Q3 result: Profit tanks 55% to ₹6,631 cr, Arpu rises to ₹259

Bharti Airtel's Q3 India revenue recorded a Y-o-Y increase of 13.2 per cent to ₹39,226 crore, while its Africa revenue (in constant currency) jumped 24.7 per...

Will European wine finally get cheaper in India? Inside the EU–India trade deal

As import duties ease under the long-awaited EU–India trade deal, wine producers and importers weigh in. With India’s complex state taxes, currency volatilit...

Mamata's big budget promises to Bengal as elections near: Monthly allowance for unemployed, Lakshmi Bhandar hike, more

From hiking the allowance under the Lakshmi Bhandar to including gig workers in the social security schemes, the West Bengal chief minister has rolled out a ...

PM Modi Rajya Sabha Speech 2026 Live: Congress had no planning, no vision; rectifying their mistakes, says PM

Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live Updates: Taking a swipe at Congress, PM Modi alleged the grand old party had ‘no planning, no vision.’ The Budget session...

Gold Price Today : লক্ষ্মীবারে অনেক কমল সোনার দাম! রেটচার্ট দেখলে চমকে যাবেন

আবার দাম কমল সোনার। বুধবারের থেকেও বেশ কিছুটা কমে গেল গ্রাম প্রতি সোনার দর। লক্ষ্মীবারে দাম কমায় অনেকেই খুশি হবেন। গত কাল অর্থাৎ বুধবার ২৪ ক্যারেট সোনার দাম ...

DA Hike: West Bengal announces 4% dearness allowance hike for government employees in interim budget

The West Bengal government, led by Mamata Banerjee, has announced a 4% dearness allowance hike for employees.

Snap reports upbeat fourth-quarter revenue as holiday season boosts ad spending

Snap beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter revenue, ‍as more advertisers turned to the social media platform during the ​holiday season

US software stocks hit by Anthropic wake-up call on AI disruption

The selloff was ​triggered by a new legal tool from Anthropic, which showed the AI industry’s growing push into industries that ‌can unlock lucrative enterpr...

MF Tracker: Can this 3 and 5 year top performer PSU fund extend its winning streak?

SBI PSU Fund has emerged as the top performing equity mutual fund over three and five years, riding a strong rally in public sector stocks. Experts assess wh...

The Budget and the imperative of fiscal consolidation

The Budget pinpoints the critical areas where the government needs to focus on, but sustained growth needs monetary and fiscal stability

PSB meet for road map to create global lenders likely this month

The government plans a conclave for state-run banks this month. The aim is to create globally competitive lenders for Viksit Bharat 2047. This initiative fol...

We framed this Budget on a larger plank, not based on any one incident: FM

The India-US trade deal, had it come a little earlier, would not have made the Union Budget any different, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said

Headwinds may be turning into tailwinds for foreign inflows: FM Sitharaman

FM Nirmala Sitharaman says another round of Customs clean-up soon

CBDT chief says 88 per cent of individual taxpayers have opted for new tax regime

A significant 88% of individual taxpayers have opted for the new tax regime, with the government not planning a sunset clause for the old regime. The new reg...

100% FDI in insurance sector grants more power to regulators: LIC MD

LIC MD Dinesh Pant highlights the government's strong focus on the insurance sector, evidenced by 100% FDI, GST reduction on individual policies, and the ins...

Assets growth of affordable housing finance firms to moderate in FY26: Report

Affordable housing financiers will see slower growth in their managed assets. This growth is expected to be around 21 percent in fiscal year 2026. Loan again...

PhonePe’s IPO gamble: Can UPI dominance finally pay off?

Fintech giant PhonePe is preparing for its public listing. Its massive scale in UPI payments is a key strength. The company is now focused on expanding into ...

Tight fiscal room won't affect infra creation capex: Expenditure secy

The government will maintain its focus on infrastructure development through increased capital expenditure, despite fiscal constraints and global economic un...

Manufacturing push key to strong rupee in long run: CEA Anantha Nageswaran

Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran states strong manufacturing is vital for the rupee's long-term strength. The recent budget includes measures to b...

Stock markets rebound over 1% on value buying after Budget day drubbing

The 30-share BSE Sensex rallied 943.52 points or 1.17%, to settle at 81,666.46. During the day, it surged 1,009.31 points or 1.25% to a high of 81,732.25

Budget focusses on investment as tool for growth; deficit target outlines government’s priority, says Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister also said the volatility in gold prices is due to global uncertainty, and many central banks are investing in gold.

FY27 Budget to boost manufacturing, infra sectors: Crisil Intelligence

Crisil Intelligence said that the Budget aims to strengthen both manufacturing and services to support the next phase of growth

Hyundai Motor Q3FY26 results: Profit 6.3% to ₹1,234 cr, revenue up 8%

Hyundai Motor's Ebitda for the quarter stood at ₹2,018.3 crore, up 7.6 per cent Y-o-Y and down 16.9 per cent sequentially

Hyundai Motor India Q3 profit after tax up 6.35% at ₹1,234.4 crore

Consolidated total revenue from operations in the third quarter stood at ₹17,973.49 crore as against ₹16,647.99 crore in the year-ago period

Union Budget 2026: Economy

A collection of articles on what the Budget offers for the economy.

Budget’s AI infra push could reshape India’s growth story: Raamdeo Agrawal

Raamdeo Agrawal hails the government's 100% tax holiday for data centres until 2047 as a "transformational" policy. This move is expected to significantly bo...

Budget predictability, fiscal discipline positive, but liquidity remains key challenge: Neelkanth Mishra

India's Union Budget prioritizes continuity amid global uncertainty, with fiscal discipline largely achieved. While borrowing targets raise concerns, the foc...

Cigarette Price Hike: Classic Connect now costs ₹350, Gold Flake Lights and Wills Classic ₹225 — details inside

Starting 1 February, the additional duty on cigarettes is being applied over and above 40% Goods and Services Tax (GST). With the additional excise now in pl...

Pocket-size politics: Budget 2026 in cartoons

In this cartoon collection, ‘Pocket-size politics’ shows how high-level policy hits the average person’s wallet

Domestic PV wholesales up 12.6% in January owing to GST tailwinds

Domestic passenger vehicle wholesales rose sharply in January, supported by GST tailwinds and improved demand, though automakers flagged production constrain...

Gold Price Today : বাজেটের পরই বিরাট কমল সোনার দাম! চমকে যাবেন যে দামে আজ সোনা পাচ্ছেন !

আবার দাম কমল সোনার। একেবারে বিরাট পতন। পাল্লা দিয়ে দাম কমেছে রুপোরও। গত কয়েকদিন লাফিয়ে লাফিয়ে দাম একেবারে শিখরে উঠে যাবার পর এবার দাম কমছে। শুনতে ক্রেতার ঠোঁ...

Union Budget 2026: Infrastructure

A collection of articles on what the Budget proposes for infrastructure

Rupee rises 37 paise to 91.56 against the U.S. dollar in early trade

Forex traders said for the rupee, the budget offered reassurance, not relief. Moreover, the government’s high borrowing plan is likely to weigh on investor s...

Latent View Analytics shares rally 8% after Q3FY26 profit up 19% YoY

Latent View Analytics shares jumped nearly 8% after the company posted a 19% year-on-year rise in Q3FY26 profit and strong revenue growth. Improved margins, ...

Budget crash? Don't panic. Analysts spot 35 structural stock picks to ride out the storm

Despite a sharp post-Budget market sell-off, brokerages remain bullish on structurally strong themes ranging from defence and infrastructure to data centres,...

Union Budget 2026: Social sector

A collection of articles on what the budget offers for social sector

Stock markets bounce back in early trade after sharp decline on Budget day

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 302 points to 81,024.94 during initial trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 59.25 points to 24,884.70

Apple handed a win as India lets foreign firms fund equipment without tax risk

The earlier rules did not affect Apple’s South Korean rival Samsung as almost all of ⁠its phones are made in its own Indian factories, and not by contract ma...

From Jefferies to Goldman Sachs: Brokerages decode Budget 2026 fine print

Jefferies' industry discussions indicate up to 5 per cent volume impact, and estimate a 5 per cent decline in ADTO/orders for BSE/GROWW could result in 4 per...

Union Budget 2026: Taxes

Budget 2026: অপারেশন সিঁদুরের পর বাজেটে প্রতিরক্ষা খাতে বরাদ্দ বৃদ্ধি

ABP Ananda LIVE : অপারেশন সিঁদুরের পর বাজেটে প্রতিরক্ষা খাতে বরাদ্দ বৃদ্ধি। প্রতিরক্ষা খাতে বরাদ্দ বেড়ে ৭ লক্ষ ৮৫ হাজার কোটি টাকা। প্রতিরক্ষা খাতে ১ লক্ষ কো...

Union Budget trims TCS, simplifies TDS to ease burden on taxpayers

The budget simplifies tax collection with revised Tax Collected at Source (TCS) rates, significantly benefiting overseas travelers, students, and those seeki...

Union Budget: REC, PFC set for rejig to scale up power financing

As per industry officials, the announcement suggests a move toward modernising their business models, which may include better risk management and adoption o...

Build, India, Build: Govt assures backing for infrastructure developers

A new partial credit guarantee fund will support private developers. This will help lenders by reducing risks. Investments will flow into long-gestation and ...

View: Beyond basics, clear and present prudence anchors the Budget

The Union Budget emphasizes fiscal discipline and growth. It supports ease of doing business and living, boosting employment. Key initiatives target sunrise ...

Borrowing to build: Govt bets on capex as fiscal deficit stays on track

Government borrowing is increasingly financing capital expenditure, boosting economic growth potential as effective capital spending surpasses the fiscal def...

Finance Bill 2026 rewrites MAT rules, nudges firms to concessional tax regime

India's minimum alternate tax rules are changing significantly from April 1, 2026. The MAT rate will drop to 14%. New MAT credits will not be allowed. Compan...

India Budget: Customs overhaul to cut costs, boost manufacturing

India's Union Budget 2026-27 introduces a comprehensive customs overhaul, featuring duty relief for manufacturing and exports, and a single digital window fo...

Mission Mausam gets Rs 1342 crore in Union Budget

India is significantly boosting its weather forecasting. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has allocated Rs 1,342 crore for Mission Mausam. This ambitious ...

Budget 2026-27: Over Rs 1300 crore allocated for forensic related schemes under MHA

The Union Budget 2026-27 earmarks over Rs 1471 crore for upgrading forensic capabilities. Funds will boost safety of women initiatives, modernize Central For...