A well-crafted budget has the potential to unlock new opportunities for growth and with careful planning and foresight, individuals can make the most of it. (AI image) By Jiju VidyadharanThe Union Budget 2026 provides the government an opportunity to accelerate India’s economic transformation in the wake of prolonged global uncertainties and higher tariffs imposed by…
The Economic Survey 2025-26 arrives with an unusual degree of calm. Inflation, it says, is likely to remain muted in the medium term. Growth prospects remain healthy, though revised. Banks are stable, balance sheets are stronger, and domestic demand continues to hold up even as the global economy grows more uncertain.That calm matters. It changes…
As finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget for FY 2026-27 on February 1, the exercise also draws attention to how India’s most important economic document has evolved – from a colonial-era English text to a more accessible public instrument. Colonial origins of the Budget India’s first Union Budget was presented on…
NEW DELHI: As India prepares for the Union Budget for 2026–27, scheduled to be presented on February 1, it is worth noting that when the country’s budgetary journey began, in a vastly different India, still finding its feet after independence.India’s first Union Budget was presented on November 26, 1947, three months after the country attained…
Who is Kevin Warsh? The Man Poised to Lead the Federal Reserve Amidst Economic Uncertainty As the US approaches a potentially pivotal moment in global economic policy, former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Jerome Powell as the next Federal Reserve Chair, a decision expected to be formally…
SpaceX is exploring potential mergers with Tesla Inc or artificial intelligence startup xAI, as Elon Musk considers ways to consolidate his growing business empire.The aerospace company has held internal talks about the feasibility of a SpaceX–Tesla merger, an idea that some investors are actively encouraging, reported Bloomberg, citing sources. Separately, SpaceX is also evaluating a…
Gold and silver futures saw a sharp decline on Friday as traders locked in profits following Thursday’s record-breaking rally. On the MCX, silver futures fell by 3.04% while gold dropped 1.28%, influenced by bearish global markets and a stronger US dollar.The dramatic shift came after both metals had achieved historic highs the previous day. Silver…
Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code was introduced to provide a strong remedy against the institutionalized social vice of dowry harassment. (AI imge) In a significant judgement delivered on 22.07.2025, the Supreme Court pointed out that though laws protecting women against cruelty and dowry harassment cannot be eliminated, misuse of the same has to…
The rupee bounced back on Friday morning, gaining 9 paise to trade at 91.90 against the US dollar. This recovery was helped by falling global oil prices but was limited by a strong dollar and foreign investors pulling money out of Indian stock markets.The currency started trading at 91.89 and briefly touched 91.87 before settling…
Asian markets are mostly down on Friday as concerns about AI investments grow. Tech stocks took a hit, while gold and silver prices dropped from their record highs. Oil prices also fell as tensions between the US and Iran showed signs of easing. The market’s ups and downs this week were influenced by various factors,…