Gold prices surged to fresh lifetime highs on Wednesday as a sharp fall in the US dollar and renewed geopolitical tensions drove strong safe-haven demand, while silver extended its record-breaking rally in futures trade.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for the February contract rose Rs 4,730, or 3 per cent, to touch a…
India’s industrial production growth accelerated to a more than two-year high of 7.8% in December 2025, driven by strong performances across mining, manufacturing and electricity, official data released on Wednesday showed.Factory output, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), had grown 3.7% in December 2024, PTI reported.“Industry momentum further strengthened in December 2025 as…
The Economic Survey presents an in-depth analysis of macroeconomic parameters. Economic Survey 2025-2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to table the Economic Survey ahead of her Union Budget speech. The Parliament’s Budget session began on January 28, 2026 and the first phase is expected to conclude on February 13, 2026. The Union Budget 2026…
Though cotton anchors India’s agrarian economy, yet faces a critical paradox. (AI image) By Dr. M. RamasamiCotton occupies a critical place in India’s agricultural and industrial economy. It supports millions of farm households, feeds a globally competitive textile sector, and remains one of the country’s most widely cultivated commercial crops. Yet, despite this significance, cotton…
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…
New Delhi: Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Tuesday launched the new ‘NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme’ to assist subscribers in covering both the outpatient and in-patient medical expenses through their pension savings. The scheme will be contributory in nature under the Multiple Scheme Framework (MSF) and will be offered to Indian citizens on a…
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
New Delhi: The preparation for 2026-27 Budget entered the final phase with the traditional “halwa” ceremony at North Block, home to the finance ministry. The documents are being printed at the Budget Press at North Block. The finance ministry has moved to its new office block in Kartavya Bhawan.The “halwa” ceremony marks the final stage…
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…