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Americans pay the bulk of tariffs on Indian exports, finds study

Indian exporters did not cut prices after the US imposed 50% tariffs, instead reducing volumes, leaving American consumers to bear most of the tariff burden, a Kiel study finds

India's oil bill plunges 8.5% in December amid falling crude prices

The country benefited from lower crude oil prices, driven by an oversupplied global market and subdued demand conditions

US senator Steve Daines pushes for American pulses' access to Indian market

US Senator Steve Daines urged faster India-US trade talks, pressing for greater market access for American pulses, a long-standing and sensitive issue for New Delhi

MMRDA signs 10 MoUs worth Rs 8.73 trillion on day one of WEF 2026

MMRDA signs $96 billion worth of MoUs at WEF 2026 Davos, boosting Mumbai 3.0 vision and reinforcing Maharashtra's push towards a $1 trillion economy

Kerala plans India's 1st 'State bacterium' to boost good microbes

Kerala is set to become India's first state to name a 'state bacterium', aiming to boost awareness, conservation, and innovation around beneficial microbes

Lodha signs MoU with Maharashtra to invest ₹1 trn in data centre park

The developer said the additional investment will support a 2.5 GW green integrated data centre park in the Mumbai region, expected to create over 16,000 jobs and host global players

NIM to face downward pressure in Q4, says South Indian Bank MD & CEO

South Indian Bank expects loan growth above 12% by shifting focus from corporate lending to retail, MSME and agriculture, while margins face short-term pressure amid rate cuts

Indian travelers on the lookout for new international destinations in 2026

From Vietnam to Spain, Indian travellers in 2026 are chasing new destinations and personalised experiences, with Gen Z driving event-led trips around concerts, festivals and global sports

PM welcomes Nitin Nabin as BJP chief, flags party unity and security issues

PM Modi welcomed Nitin Nabin as BJP's youngest national president, calling him his boss in party matters while flagging generational change, illegal immigration and governance challenges

Budget 2026: No big-bang cuts but some relief likely for salaried class

Tax experts say the Centre is expected to strengthen the new tax regime through slab rationalisation and higher rebates rather than expanding deductions

More gains for Hindustan Zinc depend on volume, LME price trajectory

Mined metal production for Q3 was 270 kilotonnes (kt) (247 kt in Q2), up 9 per cent quarter-on-quarter

Japan bond yields hit new highs as investors fret over fiscal policy risks

Investors are on guard for moves in Japan spilling over into global markets amid the prospect of continued volatility in Tokyo trading ahead of the snap poll Takaichi is scheduled for February 8

Fintech major PhonePe secures Sebi approval for IPO, to pursue OFS route

The listing will target a pure offer-for-sale (OFS) route, a source said

Budget 2026-27: Mutual fund industry seeks capital gains relief

Urges Centre to roll back recent tax changes on debt schemes

Budget 2026 likely to be a non-event for the markets: Jio BlackRock AMC CIO

There has been significant representation to the government on Securities Transaction Tax (STT), and that remains something markets are watching closely

BSE Smallcap index hits over 8-month low; 201 stocks fall to 52-week lows

Thus far in the month of January 2026, the Smallcap index has underperformed the market by falling 6.3 per cent, as compared to 2.8 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.

Fair wages (schedules or tips) for gig workers in India's economy?

As gig workers protest pay and conditions, platforms, consumers, policymakers must rethink convenience, tipping culture and humane work practices to ensure growth does not come at the cost of dignity

GIFT City proposes tighter norms to regulate algorithmic trading

The authority also proposed establishing "dummy filters" on securities that do not have price bands but are attracting algorithmic trading interest

Govt hikes jute stock limits for mills, lowering cap for traders

The prices were raised from ₹58-60 per bag in September 2024 to ₹74 per bag in September 2025, and further to ₹87.20 per bag in January 2026

India asks officials' families to return from Bangladesh ahead of polls

The step comes weeks ahead of Bangladesh's parliamentary elections, as authorities review safety arrangements for Indian personnel stationed there