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Deepak Fertilisers Q3 Results: Net profit falls 43% as EBITDA declines and margins contract
Deepak Fertilisers reported a sharp year-on-year decline in Q3 profitability, with net profit down 43.6% and EBITDA falling 27.4%, even as revenue grew nearly 10%, as margin compression to 12.5% weighed on earnings.
Aequs Q3: Loss Rises 7% YoY To INR 43 Cr
Contract manufacturing company Aequs’ consolidated net loss zoomed 7% to INR 42.7 Cr in the December quarter of 2025 (Q3…
Vedanta Q3 Results: Profit surges 61% YoY to Rs 5,710 crore
Vedanta reported a significant 61% year-on-year profit jump to Rs 5,710 crore in the third quarter. The company achieved its highest-ever quarterly EBITDA of Rs 15,171 crore, with a strong operational performance across most businesses, particularly in aluminium production.
Gold price today: Check how much 22K, 24K gold costs in your city - Delhi, Mumbai & more
Gold futures surged close to Rs 1.8 lakh per 10 grams, driven by geopolitical uncertainty and a weaker dollar. MCX gold and silver contracts saw significant gains, with international gold prices reaching a new record near $5,600. Local prices vary across major Indian cities.
Labour codes implementation to play key role in supporting formal employment: Economic Survey
The Economic Survey suggested that as definitions of work continue to evolve, dynamic labour policy and flexible regulatory frameworks would ensure employment expansion, worker security, and well-being.
Millions of Indian gig workers are stuck in low-pay jobs, Economic Survey finds
The report argues policy should help shift workers from being forced into gig work out of necessity to choosing it willingly, whether as a primary income source or to supplement other earnings.
Vivo X200T Review: Flagship Power Without the Pro Price Tag
The Vivo X200T price in India is set at Rs. 59,999 for the base variant with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. It is positioned squarely against other premium sub-flagships that often either prioritise raw performance or photography prowess, but not both. Fortunately, the Vivo X200T is an easy recommendation if a premium smartphone that excels in daily use is what you're after.
Swiggy Q3: Loss Surges 33% YoY To INR 1,065 Cr
Swiggy’s consolidated net loss zoomed 33% to INR 1,065 Cr in Q3 FY26 from INR 799 Cr in the year-ago…
Nokia chair Sari Baldauf to step down, Vice chair Timo Ihamuotil to succeed. Details here
Nokia's chair Sari Baldauf is resigning, to be replaced by Timo Ihamuotila. The company is pushing into AI to counteract declining earnings, while shares dropped 6%. Baldauf has been a key figure at Nokia since the early 1980s.
Swiggy Q3 Results: Cons loss widens YoY to Rs 1,065 crore, but revenue jumps 54%
Food delivery giant Swiggy's consolidated net loss widened to Rs 1,065 crore in Q3FY26, an increase from the previous year's Rs 799 crore. Despite the higher loss, the company saw significant revenue growth, with operations generating Rs 6,148 crore, a 54% year-on-year increase.
World will soon run short of copper amid rising AI data centres, power demand: Economic Survey
Economic Survey 2025-26 warns rising AI data centres and green energy will strain copper supplies, amid mine outages, trade barriers and volatile prices. Surging demand could keep copper elevated, reshaping metals markets, inflation trends, and India’s resilience through coming years.
Need to expand access to formal skilling; expand coverage of training programmes: Eco Survey
The Survey highlighted that skill education in schools would equip young people with market-aligned skills, particularly in the service sector, which absorbs over half of the formally trained youth, while reducing dropouts by linking education to economic opportunities.
Piramal Pharma points to early recovery signs after seeing red in Q3
The company posted its results for the third quarter of FY26 late on Wednesday evening, with its revenue dipping 3% year-on-year to ₹2,140 crore, and slipping to a loss of ₹136 crore from a net profit of ₹4 crore in Q3FY25. Its ebitda margin shrank from 16% in Q3FY25 to 11% this fiscal.
Economic Survey 2026 flags high distribution costs as key drag on insurance penetration
The Economic Survey 2025–26 warns high distribution costs are limiting India’s insurance growth, causing low penetration despite rising premiums and density, and urges digitisation to boost inclusion.
Market Wrap: Sensex adds 222 points, Nifty above 25,400 as D-St recovers from early dip
Indian markets reversed early losses to end higher on Thursday, with the Sensex and Nifty rebounding after a sharp morning selloff. Gains were supported by an upbeat economic survey and firm global cues, even as elevated crude, record gold prices and U.S.–Iran tensions kept investors cautious ahead of the Union Budget.
Gold, silver prices to remain elevated amid global uncertainties: Economic Survey
The survey highlighted that both gold and silver touched lifetime highs during 2025, reflecting heightened global uncertainty and strong safe-haven demand
Gold price rise hits jewellery demand in India, volumes fell 24% in 2025: World Gold Council
India’s gold jewellery demand by volume fell sharply in 2025 as record prices curbed buying, with consumption dropping 24% year-on-year to 430.5 tonnes, according to the World Gold Council. However, higher prices pushed the value of India’s jewellery demand to a record $49 billion.
Union Budget 2026: When is it presented? Date, time and key details
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget on February 1, a Sunday, marking her ninth consecutive presentation. This crucial document will detail the government's financial accounts, economic priorities, and policy direction. The Budget Session commenced on January 28, setting the stage for outlining the nation's growth roadmap and resource allocation strategies.
Economic Survey 2025-26: High, rising mobility costs evident; RRTS expansion offers hope
Cities need to prioritise the movement of people, not vehicles, notes Economic Survey 2025-2026
Economic Survey 2025-26: Rupee valuation does not accurately reflect India’s stellar economic fundamentals
The rupee hit an all-time low of 92.00 against the American currency, weighed down by steady dollar demand and a cautious global mood
Economic Survey Proposes Startup-Friendly AI Data Rules
Calling data a strategic resource in the age of AI, the Economic Survey 2025-26 pitched a new framework to govern…