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IT firms brace for soft Q3, mid-caps to beat larger cos

Veterans, fresh faces ready finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's 9th Budget

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is preparing for her ninth consecutive budget with a team featuring a blend of experienced and new officials. For the first time in recent years, the budget exercise will be coordinated by Anuradha Thakur, as there is no finance secretary.

RBI tightens dividend payout rules for banks

The Reserve Bank of India has proposed new rules to control bank dividend payouts, tying them to capital adequacy, asset quality, and profits starting FY27. Banks must meet stringent capital requirements and demonstrate healthy profits to distribute dividends. This move aims to strengthen the banking sector's financial resilience and ensure stability across the system.

Hair creme, noodles see highest growth: Report

Dalal Street's Jan Dhan: PSU stocks are great again

State-run companies are emerging as top long-term wealth creators again, with 26 PSUs featuring among the top 100 between April 2020 and March 2025. This marks a significant turnaround from previous years, driven by factors like government divestment policy changes and a focus on sectors like defence and utilities.

After prolonged cloudy spell, sun set to shine on FMCG companies; benign inflation, lower GST rates expected to lift nos

Consumer goods companies are witnessing a demand revival, fueled by GST reductions that lowered prices and boosted shopper spending. Initial signs of recovery are evident, with firms anticipating sustained growth in soaps, shampoos, and packaged foods. FMCG volumes saw a significant jump, and analysts predict further acceleration in branded product growth, signaling a strong leap for the sector.

UK Pubs Pitch Tax Discount to Treasury Amid Budget Concerns

Business groups representing UK pubs and hotels held talks on Tuesday with Treasury officials as they push for further tax discounts to alleviate the burden of changes made by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves in her budget in November.

Lockheed Martin to triple Patriot PAC-3 missile output under seven-year US deal

The expanded manufacturing plan underscores a sustained build-up in air defence spending, with Lockheed Martin aligning capacity with long-term US and allied requirements as governments prioritise missile interception amid escalating security risks.

RBI seeks public comments on draft prudential norms on dividend and profit remittance

RBI invited public comments on draft Prudential Norms on Dividend and Remittance of Profit Directions, 2026, affecting various banks. Feedback open until February 5, 2026 via Connect2Regulate.

India, EU crucial FTA talks on Jan 8-9 in Brussels; Goyal to meet Maros Sefcovic

India and the European Union are set to hold ministerial-level discussions in Brussels on January 8-9 to finalize their proposed free trade agreement. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will meet with EU Commissioner Maros Sefcovic to resolve pending issues and expedite the conclusion of a balanced and ambitious pact.

India probe finds Tata Steel, JSW Steel, SAIL breached antitrust law, regulatory order shows: report

The CCI has asked the steel companies to submit their audited financial statements for the eight financial years to 2023, the October order showed.

US stocks: Wall Street edges higher on tech, healthcare gains; investors eye key economic data

Wall Street stocks advanced Tuesday, with technology and healthcare shares leading the gains and pushing major indices near record highs. Investors are closely monitoring upcoming US economic data, including job reports, which could influence future interest rate decisions by the Federal Reserve.