The Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA) on Wednesday described the India–European Union free trade agreement as a significant step in India’s global trade engagement, while cautioning that adequate safeguards will be needed to protect domestic stainless steel producers, PTI reported.India and the EU announced the conclusion of negotiations for the FTA earlier this week….
MUMBAI: Star Health and Allied Insurance reported a sharp jump in profitability in the December quarter, with net profit rising more than four-fold, aided by higher premium growth, improved underwriting performance and a surge in investment income.The Chennai-based standalone health insurer posted a profit after tax of Rs 449 crore in the third quarter of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
