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Silver’s record run faces a budget speed bump? Duty cut could dent prices, HDFC Securities warns
Silver’s rally to record highs could reverse if Budget cuts import duties, HDFC Securities warned. While global supply deficits and demand stay supportive, lower duties may pressure domestic prices short term, despite a bullish long-term outlook for precious metals globally.
How Rocket Is Tackling The Depth Crisis In Vibe-Coded Software Universe
Speak your mind in the language that does the job best and let AI write the code for you. Rest…
IRFC Q3 Results: Co posts its biggest-ever profit of Rs 1,802 crore, up 11% YoY
Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) reported its highest-ever quarterly profit for the third consecutive quarter, with Rs 1,802 crore in Q3 FY26, driven by loan growth and improved margins. Despite a marginal income dip due to a project lease moratorium, the company achieved its full-year loan sanction target early and saw assets under management reach a record Rs 4.
European stocks slide as Trump's Greenland tariff threat rattles investors
European shares fell sharply on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs until the United States was allowed to buy Greenland, reigniting trade tensions and casting doubt on deals reached earlier.
Japan's Nikkei slumps as yen rallies, machine orders fall; Greenland woes weigh
Japan's Nikkei share average slid for a third day on Monday as geopolitical tensions over Greenland sparked a safe-haven rally in the yen, while economic data surprised on the downside.
AssetPlus Raises INR 175 Cr To Expand Its Mutual Fund Distribution Stack
Fintech startup AssetPlus has raised INR 175 Cr (around $21 Mn) in a funding round led by Nexus Venture Partners…
Gold, silver frenzy is transforming commodity trading and costing Zerodha market share, says Nithin Kamath
Commodity trading has moved into the spotlight as a sharp rally in gold and silver boosts volumes on the MCX, according to Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath. He said precious metals now dominate activity, impacting broker market shares. Kamath noted Zerodha initially lost ground due to infrastructure gaps but is regaining share while expanding investor education on commodities.
Sneaker Brand Gully Labs Bags INR 30 Cr To Strengthen Offline Presence
Sneaker brand Gully Labs has secured INR 30 Cr (about $3.3 Mn) in its Series A funding round led by…
India needs 8-10 large banks to support GDP growth, Axis Bank CEO says
“It’s a play across the entire product suite” and “right now we don’t have that” in India, Axis Bank CEO Amitabh Chaudhry says ahead of WEF Davos 2026.
Shadowfax raises Rs 850 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO
Logistics firm Shadowfax Technologies has secured approximately Rs 850 crore from anchor investors ahead of its IPO, which opens on January 20. The company has reduced its IPO size to Rs 1,907 crore, with a focus on diversifying its client base towards D2C brands and smaller retailers. Shadowfax reported a 68% rise in operating revenues to Rs 1,805.
A Gonda workshop’s journey from manual repairs to digital diagnostics
For nearly two decades, Iqbal Ahmed has been fixing vehicles in Dhanepur, Gonda district, learning his trade in the slow, practical way
Provide incentive in Budget for R&D, create specialised fin institution for long-term fund: MPC member Nagesh Kumar
RBI MPC member Nagesh Kumar urged the government to offer policy incentives for R&D and establish an institutional fund for long-term manufacturing capital in the upcoming Budget. He also suggested restoring the 200% weighted tax deduction for R&D expenditure and creating a specialized development financing institution for manufacturing to boost growth and competitiveness.
At Davos, SandboxAQ CEO outlines India’s AI opportunity
Artificial intelligence is no longer optional for businesses and governments but essential for survival, according to SandboxAQ CEO Jack Hidary, who says India is well placed to use AI to scale globally, strengthen cybersecurity and build its own intellectual property.
Indian IT set for AI-led growth spurt in 2026: Uniphore Chief Umesh Sachdeva
After a year of caution and uncertainty, Indian IT services companies are entering 2026 with clearer AI strategies and rising confidence. As enterprises move from pilot projects to large-scale, production-grade AI deployments, demand for AI-led services, agents and industry-specific solutions is creating a sustained growth opportunity for the sector, according to Uniphore CEO Umesh Sachdeva.
Kairon Capital Marks First Close Of Consumer Brands Focussed Fund At INR 90 Cr
Consumer-focussed venture capital (VC) firm Kairon Capital has announced the first close of its inaugural fund at INR 90 Cr.…
How a small oil unit became a steady livelihood in Ghazipur district
Raju Maurya lives in Roopur Chhaavni Line in Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, and for the past few months, his days have revolved around a small unit
Network18 leads connected TV revolution, sets digital growth agenda for 2026
Network18 led India’s digital news in 2025 with 2.5 billion CTV views, 56 billion total views, and 386 million social followers, setting the stage for CTV-first innovation in 2026.
Prestige Group sees steady demand, eyes REIT once office portfolio scales up
Irfan Razack, CMD, Prestige Group, said the company plans to explore a REIT only after achieving adequate scale. The goal is to have around 45 million sq ft of completed and fully leased office assets, a milestone the group expects to reach by FY28–29.
Budget 2026: Simpler tax laws may lift FDI flows; experts flag capital cost relief
Tax and economic experts urge the Union Budget to prioritize simpler tax laws and tax neutrality for corporate reorganizations to boost India's FDI appeal. Rationalizing the tax framework and lowering the cost of capital are seen as crucial for attracting sustained foreign investment amidst global uncertainty.
India To Join Upper Middle Income: SBI sees $4,000 per capita GNI by 2030; aligns with China, Indonesia
India’s climb up the income ladder was slow for decades, taking 60 years to move from low income to lower-middle income. Since then, growth has sharply accelerated, and a likely transition into the upper-middle-income category by around 2030.
Include digital currency link on BRICS agenda: RBI to government
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recommended to the government that a proposal connecting the central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) be included on the agenda for the 2026 BRICS summit