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Bank of Baroda signs MoU with TN-SRLM at Global Women Summit 2026 to finance SHGs
Organised by TN-SRLM in coordination with TN-WESAFE, the summit brought together Bank of Baroda and leading public sector banks
India’s gold loan portfolio rises to ₹15.6 lakh crore; PSU banks hold nearly 60% share: CRIF High Mark
India’s gold loan portfolio hit ₹15.6 lakh crore in November 2025, up 41.9% year-on-year, with southern states leading and public sector banks holding 59.9%, per CRIF High Mark.
US Stocks| Budget 2026 should cut LRS TCS and offer multi-year clarity on global investing: Nikhil Advani of LGT Wealth
LGT Wealth India suggests Budget 2026 can boost overseas investing by restoring TCS on remittances to 5% and offering multi-year policy clarity. Aligning tax treatment of global equities with domestic ones and streamlining the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) are also key to encouraging systematic global diversification for Indian households.
Budget 2026: Rajesh Palviya explains why markets prefer balance over big moves
As the Union Budget approaches, markets prioritize policy continuity and fiscal credibility over headline announcements. Rajesh Palviya of Axis Securities highlights expectations for growth support via infrastructure spending, balanced with fiscal discipline. Investors seek clarity on fiscal deficit, ease of doing business, and selective sectoral opportunities, with a focus on execution strength and balance-sheet resilience.
Union Budget 2026 Expectations Live Updates: Tax Cuts, Customs Overhaul & Export Growth In Focus: Will It Satisfy Taxpayers?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026 on February 1, amid high expectations for tax relief and economic stability under the Modi 3.0 government.
Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live Updates: Budget Session To Begin Today; Opposition To Raise MGNREGA, SIR Issues
Budget Session Of Parliament 2026 Live Updates: President Murmu’s address will open the Budget Session as opposition presses for debates on SIR and VB-G RAM G.
Texas Governor Halts H-1B Hiring At State Colleges, Agencies
Texas Governor Greg Abbott. (Photographer Brandon Bell, Getty Images)
Budget preparation enters final leg with halwa ceremony
UK Pledges AI Training for All to Grasp $193 Billion Opportunity
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall promised to offer training in artificial intelligence for all UK workers as the government seeks to embrace a technology that it said has the potential to boost economic output by £140 billion ($193 billion) a year.
‘Mother of all deals’: India and EU finalise FTA
European wines, luxury cars to become cheaper as trade talks conclude after almost two decades; Modi calls it historic pact, while Ursula says it will reduce strategic dependence amid global turmoil; Officials say document will undergo legal scrubbing before it can be ratified by European Parliament
Nirmala Sitharaman takes part in customary halwa ceremony; marks final stage of Budget preparation
The ‘Halwa ceremony’ precedes the ‘lock-in’ of the officials involved in preparation of the Union Budget
Commerce Ministry: FTA to drop tariffs on 95% of India's exports to the EU to zero
India's dairy and agriculture sector won't be covered under the FTA, which will have tariff liberalization on 99% of tariff lines by the EU, and on 97% of tariff lines by India.
Budget 2026: Final-stage preparations begin with 'Halwa Ceremony'
The Halwa ceremony has concluded, signaling the final preparations for the Union Budget 2026-27. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attended the event at the Budget Press. Officials involved in the budget preparation have now entered a lock-in period. The Union Budget 2026-27 will be presented on February 1, 2026.
MMTC appoints Asit Gopal as government nominee director
Asit Gopal has been appointed as a government nominee director on the board of MMTC Ltd, following an order from the Department of Commerce, Government of India.
DPE issues consolidated gratuity guidelines for CPSE employees
The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has released a consolidated set of guidelines on the payment of gratuity to employees of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), bringing together earlier instructions and subsequent clarifications. The move is aimed at removing ambiguity and ensuring uniform compliance across CPSEs. The consolidation follows amendments to the Payment of Gratuity [...] The post DPE issues consolidated gratuity guidelines for CPSE employees appeared first on HR Katha .
Goa Mulls An Under-16 Social Media Ban, Studies Australia’s Law
Goa IT Minister Rohan Khaunte has said that social media platforms have become a distraction for children, leading to a lot of social implications; hence, the govt is thinking of an under-16 social media ban like Australia. The post Goa Mulls An Under-16 Social Media Ban, Studies Australia’s Law appeared first on MEDIANAMA .
Supreme Court quashes JioStar's plea, allows CCI probe into abuse of dominance in Kerala cable TV market
A bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Sandeep Mehta said the matter is at a preliminary stage and the market regulator may be allowed to continue with its probe
Halwa Ceremony Held At North Block As Govt Begins Final Leg Of Budget 2026-27 Process
Nirmala Sitharaman led the Halwa ceremony at North Block, marking the Union Budget 2026-27 preparations. Budget documents will be released digitally after the February 1 speech.
Nirmala Sitharaman to make history with ninth consecutive budget
This will take Ms. Sitharaman closer to the record of 10 budgets that were presented by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai over different time periods
Union Budget 2026-27: Key Finance Ministry Officials Behind Sitharaman’s Ninth Budget
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is in the final stages of her Budget preparations and is set to present the Union Budget on Sunday
New Income Tax Rules Take Effect April 1: What Taxpayers Need To Know
India's Income-tax Act, 2025 simplifies tax law with fewer sections, clearer rules, digital processes, and higher exemptions, effective April 2026.
Union Budget 2026: Partnership or pre-poll sweetener? Tamil Nadu’s fiscal face-off with the Centre
Budget 2026: As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, Tamil Nadu faces a political tug-of-war. The DMK alleges fiscal step-motherly treatment and political budgeting by New Delhi. The BJP-AIADMK alliance refutes these claims, pointing to DMK's alleged mismanagement and highlighting recent development projects. The state's demands for the budget focus on metro funding, Tamil language allocation, and railway projects.
India's FY26 tax collections may miss target by ₹3 lakh crore; revenue may recover in FY27: CareEdge
India’s FY26 tax revenue may miss targets by ₹3 lakh crore, but RBI dividends and capex boost fiscal outlook. CareEdge sees FY27 GDP growth above 7% and capex at ₹12.3 lakh crore.