India-EU FTA announced: Watch joint press meet of PM Modi & European Council

Last Updated: Jan 27 2026 | 6:08 PM IST

India and the European Union (EU) on Tuesday (January 27, 2026) announced the conclusion and finalisation of negotiations for a free trade agreement. The agreement is expected to be signed later this year and may come into force from early next year. The talks were concluded after 18 years. The negotiations started in 2007. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that India and the EU have reached a free trade agreement (FTA), saying it accounts for 25% of global GDP and one-third of global trade.

Budget 2026: Why India’s bond market is bracing for a supply stress test

As the Union Budget approaches, India’s bond market is bracing for its biggest supply challenge yet.

Updated On: 27 Jan 2026 | 7:56 PM IST

Gold tops $5,000 for the first time: What’s behind the rally & how high can gold go? | Gold rate

Gold has crossed the historic $5,000 mark for the first time ever. As geopolitical risks rise, trust in currencies weakens, and central banks keep buying, investors are rushing back to bullion. Here’s

Updated On: 27 Jan 2026 | 7:52 PM IST

Watch: European Council chief Antonia Costa flaunts OCI card during joint presser

With India and the European Union finalising a long-awaited free trade agreement, European Council President António Luís Santos da Costa shared a lighter moment by revealing his OCI card

Updated On: 27 Jan 2026 | 7:43 PM IST

Union Budget 2026: What homebuyers must watch closely in this budget | Budget 2026 expectations

Buying a home in India is getting harder, not easier. Prices are up, EMIs are stretched, and “affordable housing” often isn’t affordable anymore.

Updated On: 27 Jan 2026 | 7:43 PM IST

Big layoff coming: Why Amazon is cutting 14,000 jobs | Corporate jobs

Amazon is preparing another major round of layoffs, with about 14,000 corporate employees expected to lose their jobs as early as next week. This brings the total planned cuts to nearly 30,000 roles.

Updated On: 27 Jan 2026 | 7:38 PM IST

Less lag, faster streams: How India’s 6GHz wi-fi opening will make your internet feel faster

India has finally opened the door to next-generation Wi-Fi. By de-licensing the lower 6GHz band, the government has unlocked faster, cleaner, and more reliable internet inside homes and offices.

Updated On: 27 Jan 2026 | 7:31 PM IST

Why did Trump back down on Greenland tariffs? | European Union | Nato

US President Donald Trump has withdrawn planned tariffs on several European allies after reaching what he calls a “framework of a future deal” with Nato on Greenland and Arctic security.

Updated On: 27 Jan 2026 | 7:27 PM IST

Budget 2026: What insurance and healthcare are batting for this year

As India heads into Union Budget 2026, two things sit at the heart of everyday anxiety: medical bills and insurance cover. This deep-dive breaks down what the government may change

Updated On: 27 Jan 2026 | 6:14 PM IST

Budget recap: Did Union Budget 2025 really boost capex? | Budget 2026 | Budget 2026 expectations

Capital expenditure is the backbone of economic growth — but did Budget 2025 really deliver? As Budget 2026 approaches, we break down last year’s capex numbers, sector-wise allocations

Updated On: 27 Jan 2026 | 6:11 PM IST