Gold, Silver Rates Crash: MCX Sees Sharp Decline

Gold and silver prices fell sharply on Monday, with MCX gold down 6% and silver tumbling 12%. The selloff follows global weakness and a stronger US dollar, erasing early 2024 gains.

FM: Sustaining 7-8% Growth is Top Priority

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasizes that maintaining 7-8% economic growth is the government's foremost priority. She also highlights the increasing recognition of women's efficiency in the workforce.

Hyundai India Q3 Profit Up 6.3% to ₹12,344 Crore

Hyundai Motor India reports strong Q3FY26 results with net profit rising 6.3% to ₹12,344 crore and revenue increasing 8% to ₹1,79,734.87 crore, reflecting robust performance in the Indian automotive market.

RBI Ends Rate Cuts, Faces Liquidity Challenge

With repo rate cuts totaling 125 bps likely concluded, RBI's MPC shifts focus to banking system liquidity. Growth at 7% and rebounding inflation create a complex monetary policy landscape requiring careful management.

Budget 2026: Stability for Savers, No Major Tax Changes

Budget 2026 brings continuity for investors with no disruptive tax changes. Analysis covers STT hikes, SGB tax tweaks, and why stability matters more than flashy announcements for long-term wealth building.

Sreedharan Pushes Kerala Rail Plan Despite Budget Omission

E. Sreedharan inaugurates project office for Kerala's high-speed rail corridor, moving forward despite the initiative not being mentioned in the recent Union Budget. The office will serve as a public contact point for queries and concerns.

16th Finance Commission: Key Tax and Grant Changes

The 16th Finance Commission maintains 41% vertical devolution to states, introduces GSDP as a criterion, and recommends Rs 7.9 lakh crore for local bodies with focus on urban infrastructure.

Budget 2026 Shifts to Institutional Maturity

Union Budget 2026-27 transitions from traditional revenue collection to institutional maturity, focusing on fiscal consolidation, strategic sector incentives, and tax administration reforms to boost economic sovereignty.

Budget 2026: 10 Income Tax Changes Reshaping Indian Finance

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 introduces sweeping income tax reforms through the new Income Tax Act, 2025, affecting taxpayers across all categories with changes in TCS, return filing, crypto reporting, and more.

Budget 2024 Boosts Biopharma Growth Without New Tax Incentives

The Union Budget 2024 has reinforced long-term growth prospects for India's biopharma sector through strategic initiatives, despite not introducing new tax incentives. Key measures include enhanced R&D funding and infrastructure development.

India Manufacturing PMI Rises in Jan, Confidence at 3.5-Year Low

India's manufacturing PMI rose to 55.4 in January from 55.0 in December, showing improved factory activity. However, business confidence among manufacturers has plummeted to its lowest level in three and a half years, with only 15% expecting output growth

Copper Prices Crash 18% from Peak on MCX, LME

Copper prices have tumbled nearly 5% on MCX to ₹1,169 and 4.2% on LME to $12,600/ton, marking an 18% drop from recent record highs. Analysts cite US Fed nomination, margin hikes, and weak physical demand as key factors behind the sharp correction.

South Korea Halts Program Trading Amid 5% KOSPI Plunge

South Korean regulators suspended program sell orders after Kospi 200 futures dropped over 5%, triggering a market safety mechanism. The tech-led selloff spread across Asian markets, with semiconductor stocks and AI shares under pressure.

Budget 2026: No Income Tax Slab Changes Announced

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Union Budget 2026 with focus on manufacturing, AI, agriculture. No changes to income tax slabs, but key personal finance announcements made.

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