VOC Port Achieves 6% Cargo Growth, Sets Monthly Record

V O Chidambaranar Port in Tuticorin handled 35.97 million tonnes of cargo from April 2025 to January 2026, marking a 6% increase. The port also set a new monthly record of 4 million tonnes in January 2026.

Finance Steps Before Quitting Job for Business

Experts and entrepreneurs share crucial financial planning strategies for aspiring business owners. Learn how to build a runway, create safety nets, manage spending, and handle debt before leaving your corporate job.

Gold Investment: 5 Lightweight Chains Before Budget

As Union Budget rumors swirl about potential gold duty hikes, discover five lightweight gold chain styles that offer investment value without breaking your budget. Smart buying tips included.

D2C Brands Drive Mall Leasing Surge in India

Direct-to-consumer brands now account for 27% of India's retail leasing, with fashion, food & beverage, and jewelry leading the offline expansion from Mumbai to tier II cities.

Raja Venkatraman's 3 Stock Picks for 4 February Trading

Market expert Raja Venkatraman recommends three stocks to buy on 4 February 2026: CenturyPly, eClerx, and Sona Comstar. Get detailed analysis, entry points, targets, and market context following India-US trade deal optimism.

RBI's 2026 Policy: Liquidity Takes Center Stage Over Rates

The Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy in 2026 pivots from interest rate reductions to aggressive liquidity management through OMOs and forex swaps to support growth and financial stability amid global challenges.

Promoter Ownership Falls Below 50% in India Inc

For the first time since 2020, promoter ownership in Indian listed companies has slipped below 50%, with public shareholding reaching 48.93% in Q3FY26. This shift signals a structural change toward diversified, market-driven ownership models.

Kanpur Police Bust Rs 7 Crore GST Fraud, Arrest 7

Kanpur police arrested seven individuals for allegedly stealing Rs 7.03 crore in input tax credit through fake firms and invoices. The accused include a chartered accountant and a former corporator's son.

Surat's Rs 10,593 Cr Budget: No Tax Hike, 8 New Bridges

Surat Municipal Corporation presents a historic Rs 10,593 crore draft budget for 2025-26 with Rs 593 crore increase. No property tax hike proposed. Major allocations for bridges, roads, green policy, and women's safety initiatives.

WestBridge Invests $45M in Carbon Removal Startup Varaha

WestBridge Capital leads $20M Series B funding for Gurugram-based Varaha, with additional $25M planned. The carbon removal firm projects $100M revenue over 2-3 years and operates across India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Kenya.

Commodity Storm Hits Indian Automakers After GST Relief

Indian automakers face margin pressure from soaring raw material costs, threatening the post-GST sales rebound. Major companies like Maruti, Hyundai, and TVS plan price hikes amid unprecedented commodity volatility.

US Tariff Cut to 18% on Indian Goods Boosts Maharashtra Exports

Industry bodies across Vidarbha and Maharashtra welcome the US tariff reduction to 18% on Indian goods, calling it timely relief that restores competitiveness in the world's largest consumer market and opens significant export opportunities for key region

India-EU FTA: Punjab Manufacturing Set for Major Boost

The landmark India-European Union Free Trade Agreement, finalized on January 27, eliminates tariffs on over 90% of Indian exports, creating unprecedented opportunities for Punjab's industrial sector and MSMEs.

India-US Deal Won't Cut Russian Oil Imports Soon

The India-US trade agreement is not expected to reduce India's Russian crude oil imports in the near term, with supplies continuing from non-sanctioned entities despite sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil.

US-India Trade Deal Slashes Tariffs, Lifts Gujarat Exports

The US-India trade agreement reduces tariffs from 50% to 18%, revitalizing Gujarat's export-driven economy. Sectors like textiles, chemicals, gems, and solar energy gain competitiveness, with industry leaders predicting capacity expansion and renewed US m

Cauvery Delta Farmers Seek Mettur Dam Water Release

Farmers in Tamil Nadu's Cauvery delta region are urging authorities to reopen Mettur dam and resume water release for irrigation, with crucial paddy crops still needing weeks to mature before harvest.

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