Budget 2026: Market Volatility, Long-Term Outlook

Indian stock markets fell 2% after Budget 2026 due to STT hikes and lack of tax reliefs, but recovered on US trade deal news. Experts highlight long-term benefits like fiscal discipline and foreign investment reforms.

PM Modi Highlights India-US Trade Deal at NDA Meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of the India-US trade agreement during the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting, calling it a result of sustained patience and strategic diplomacy.

Oracle Defends OpenAI Deal as Layoffs Loom

Oracle publicly reaffirms its partnership with OpenAI despite reports of potential 30,000 job cuts to fund AI infrastructure. The company's statement triggered a stock drop as investors worry about its massive debt and AI bets.

ECGC PO Result 2026 Expected Soon: Download Steps

ECGC PO Result 2026 for 30 Probationary Officer posts is expected soon on ecgc.in. The result was scheduled for January 31, 2026, but is delayed. Candidates can check steps to download.

Sebi Chief: Banks Must Tighten Price-Sensitive Info Controls

Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey emphasizes the need for banks to enhance safeguards around price-sensitive data following insider trading concerns. The regulator has conducted workshops with banks to improve internal controls.

US Cheers India Trade Deal for American Farmers

US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins praises new US-India trade agreement, saying it will reduce $1.3 billion agricultural trade deficit and boost American farm exports to India's growing market.

Upper Circuit Alert: FMCG Stock Volatile on High Volume

A prominent FMCG stock has triggered an upper circuit alert, experiencing significant price volatility driven by exceptionally high trading volumes. Investors are closely monitoring the share price movements amid this surge in market activity.

Meet Dr. Ashok Kumar Singh: India's Basmati King

Dr. Ashok Kumar Singh, Padma Shri awardee, transformed Indian agriculture by developing revolutionary Basmati rice varieties that now cover 2.5 million hectares and generate massive export revenue.

Air India Inspects Fuel Control Switches in Boeing 787 Planes

Air India has commenced comprehensive inspections of fuel control switches in its entire Boeing 787 fleet, which includes 33 aircraft comprising both 787-8 and 787-9 models. This proactive safety measure follows industry protocols to ensure operational re

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