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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.
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.
Shadowfax Technologies shares to list today. GMP signals lukewarm debut
Shadowfax Technologies is set to debut on Indian exchanges, but weakening grey market signals and uneven IPO demand point to a subdued start, highlighting investor caution toward new-age logistics listings amid fragile market sentiment.
BYD could expand India operations as demand begins to outstrip supply
BYD Co. is considering local assembly in India to meet rising demand for its electric vehicles and is seeking regulatory certifications. This follows previous rejections for a full assembly plant, reflecting a strategic shift as the company aims to expand amid growing sales in the Indian market.
Amazon bungles layoff plan with misfired internal email
Amazon laid off about 14,000 people in October as part of a broader plan to reduce corporate staff by around 30,000, people familiar with the matter said
South Korea's KOSPI posts sharpest rise in 3 weeks as investors buy the Trump tariff dip
South Korean stocks saw a significant jump on Tuesday. This surge was powered by a strong rally in technology shares, boosted by global demand for artificial intelligence. The market shrugged off a threat from US President Donald Trump to increase tariffs on Korean goods. Chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix led the gains. Automakers also recovered from initial dips.
Indonesian stocks tumble 7% after MSCI applies interim freeze on investability risks
Indonesia's stock market experienced a sharp 7% drop early Wednesday after MSCI announced a freeze on certain index changes. This decision stems from investor concerns regarding free float data transparency. Indonesian authorities are actively engaged in discussions with MSCI to resolve these issues, aiming to restore market confidence.
Vedanta, Hindustan Zinc shares in focus after OFS announcement
Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc are in focus after Vedanta approved an Offer for Sale of up to 1.59% stake in Hindustan Zinc at a floor price of Rs 685 per share. Elevated RSI levels suggest strong momentum but raise near-term caution amid potential consolidation.
SoftBank in talks to invest up to $30 billion more in OpenAI
Seeking to improve SoftBank's position in the artificial intelligence race, Chief Executive Masayoshi Son has made an "all-in" bet on OpenAI. In December, SoftBank said it had completed a $41 billion investment in OpenAI, giving it an 11% stake.
India produces more female STEM graduates than Britain, Germany or France. So why do so few reach the top?
India produces more female science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) graduates than Britain, Germany or France. Yet, few make it to the top. This contradiction reveals one of the country’s most expensive—and least acknowledged—economic failures. Women account for 42.6 per cent of India’s STEM graduates, well above the global average of 35 per cent and [...] The post India produces more female STEM graduates than Britain, Germany or France. So why do so few reach the top? appeared first on HR Katha .
Axis Bank among 4 Nifty stocks showing bullish RSI upswing
On January 27, four stocks from the Nifty50 index entered the RSI Trending Up scan after their RSI crossed above the 50 mark from lower levels. This technical development signals improving price momentum and rising buying interest, often tracked by traders to identify potential upside and emerging bullish trends.
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.
Tata Motors CV Is Accelerating And Ready For Resurgence, Says UBS On Initiation — Check Target Price
The demerged Tata Motors CV could benefit from improving trucking volumes in Europe, which in turn could support margin expansion and bolster the company's cash flow.
SoftBank in discussions to invest $30 billion more in OpenAI, says report - what we know
The move by SoftBank reflects CEO Masayoshi Son's ambitions to play a key role in developing artificial intelligence, which has taken over the world over the last few years.
India-EU Free Trade Agreement: How Brokerages Assess Impact On Autos, Textiles And Exports
JPMorgan believes the agreements impact on vehicle imports into India is likely to be limited.
US Population Growth Slows Sharply Due To Less Immigration
While immigrants accounted for much of the labor force growth following the pandemic, illegal border crossings have essentially come to a halt.
Amazon layoffs: Tech giant mistakenly confirms sacking of cloud unit employees in email
Employees in Amazon's cloud division, AWS, received a notice on Tuesday acknowledging “organizational changes” at the tech giant.
BLS International bags visa outsourcing contract from Republic of Cyprus, Southeast Asian nations
BLS International signs contract with Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus for visa services in China, Mongolia, Cambodia and Laos starting February 1.
India–EU Free Trade Deal: Experts Recommend These Stocks For Long-Term Investment
Market experts believe export-oriented firms in textiles, gems and jewellery, auto components, pharmaceuticals, IT and defence stand to gain
Q3 Results Today: BEL, Cochin Shipyard, Maruti Suzuki, NSDL Among Nearly 130 Companies To Declare Earnings
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Larsen and Toubro, TVS Motor Company, SBI Cards And Payment Services are some of the major companies scheduled to declare earnings on Jan. 28.
Fed Expected To Hold Rates Steady With Broad Support From Officials
A decision to hold rates steady this month is likely to garner broad support from policymakers following a series of contentious cuts.
Texas Governor Halts H-1B Hiring At State Colleges, Agencies
Texas Governor Greg Abbott. (Photographer Brandon Bell, Getty Images)
Budget 2026: Beyond stimulus, India Inc seeks structural reforms to spur consumption
Apart from tax benefits and incentives, industry players are also seeking structural reforms in the form of improved logistics and investments in skilling and infrastructure.