Higher excise, health cess to kick in on tobacco products, pan masala from February 1
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 1:18PM IST
New taxes on cigarettes, tobacco, and pan masala begin February 1. The Centre is introducing excise duties and health and national security cesses. This is a major change for these products since GST began. The GST rate will increase to 40 percent. This will be in addition to excise duty on tobacco and a separate cess on pan masala.
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CME raises gold, silver margins after prices plunge to historical lows
INDIA COMMODITIES | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 1:16PM IST
CME Group has raised margin requirements for gold and silver futures after historic price crashes triggered extreme volatility. The hikes, effective Monday, aim to stabilise markets as collateral demands rise across precious metals. The move follows steep declines in gold and silver, intensifying pressure on leveraged traders.
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Bitcoin holds near $84,000 as markets react to Kevin Warshs Fed chair nomination
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 1:11PM IST
Bitcoin hovered near $84,000 as markets reacted to Kevin Warshs nomination as US Federal Reserve Chair. While short-term volatility persists amid ETF outflows and macro uncertainty, reduced leverage and oversold conditions may support a near-term rebound across major cryptocurrencies if sentiment stabilises.
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Can Budget bring durable relief to stock market sentiments?
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 1:08PM IST
Budget 2026 arrives amid weak market sentiment, thin participation, and geopolitical pressures. With fiscal constraints and limited scope for major tax changes, the focus is expected on structural reforms like power sector and IBC revamps. While these could support long-term equities, short-term market revival may remain muted.
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Gold & Silver ETFs fall sharply as dollar rises: What should investors do?
INDIA MUTUAL FUNDS | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 1:02PM IST
Gold and silver ETFs experienced a sharp decline following a significant selloff in precious metals, with spot gold falling 5.4% and silver dropping 10.7%. This correction was attributed to a strengthening US dollar and profit-booking after a strong January rally. Experts advise caution due to near-term volatility but maintain a bullish long-term outlook.
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Strong demand in a high-price era: How key markets are reshaping gold & silver consumption
INDIA COMMODITIES | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 1:00PM IST
Gold and silver demand remains robust despite record-high prices, driven by investment, industrial use, and central-bank accumulation. China and India continue strong consumption, while Western markets increase allocations for diversification and hedging. Tight supply and resilient global appetite suggest that upward price momentum for precious metals may persist in 2026.
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Madhusudan Kelas portfolio sees 9 stocks slide 1545% in 7 months; adds one new Q3 bet
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 12:52PM IST
Madhusudan Kelas portfolio faced sharp volatility with nine stocks plunging 1545% over the past seven months, even as he introduced one fresh bet in Q3.
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ISRO gearing up for first uncrewed flight
INDIA NEWS | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 12:49PM IST
The Indian Space Research Organisation is working full steam ahead for the first uncrewed mission of the Gaganyaan programme, a crucial step in the country's ambitious plan to send astronauts to space by 2027. ISRO Chairman V Narayanan said the agency is currently focused on completing this initial uncrewed flight, which will lay the foundation for the countrys maiden human spaceflight.Speaking to reporters late Friday, Narayanan said the Gaganyaan mission has been carefully structured, with three uncrewed launches planned before astronauts are sent to orbit. These missions are designed to validate critical systems and ensure mission readiness. "Gaganyaan programme is planned in 2027. Before that, three uncrewed missions are planned. We are working towards the first uncrewed mission," he said.Gaganyaan aims to place a three-member crew in low-Earth orbit for a mission lasting about three days, followed by a safe return to Earth. According to the ISRO chief, scientists are currently engaged in a wide range of tests covering launch vehicle performance, crew module systems and life-support mechanisms.Narayanan underlined that safety remains non-negotiable in the programme. "There are lots of tests happening. You know safety of the Gaganyatri is very, very important. So, we have to be very careful. We have to qualify every system. In the rocket system, we have to score one hundred out of one hundred," he added.Lessons from PSLV-C62 Under ReviewThe ISRO chairman also referred to the recent anomaly encountered during the PSLV-C62/EOS N1 mission, which faced a setback after an issue was detected in the third stage of the rocket shortly after lift-off on January 12. He said a detailed analysis of the mission is underway to identify the cause and put corrective measures in place."Our aim is that (success of Gaganyaan). We have to do a perfect job. We are working towards that," Narayanan said, adding that such reviews are part of ISROs iterative approach to improving mission reliability.Despite the setback, ISRO remains confident about its long-term roadmap. Officials said the insights gained from ongoing tests and mission reviews will strengthen Indias preparedness as it moves closer to achieving human spaceflight, a landmark milestone in the countrys space journey.
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Google India profit stays almost flat at 1,437 crores in FY25
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 12:42PM IST
Under the terms of the BAPA, the company has agreed to the arms length price in relation to the purchase of advertisement space and enterprise products from GAP for financial years 2016-17 to 2024-25
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Cryptos digital gold myth exposed as traders pivot to metals
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 12:39PM IST
Bitcoins digital gold appeal is fading as traders pivot to precious metals. Gold and silver funds saw strong inflows, while Bitcoin-linked funds faced withdrawals. Crypto-native platforms now offer commodity perps, reflecting growing investor preference for metals as hedges and speculative assets amid dollar weakness and heightened macro uncertainty.
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Poor coordination in policy making: Congress slams govt ahead of Budget
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 12:24PM IST
The Congress on Saturday questioned whether the Budget numbers would undergo revisions very soon after they are unveiled, as the new GDP and Consumer Price Index (CPI) series are to be released just days after the Budget, and said it reflects poorly on coordination in policy making.
Congress general secretary in-charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, noted the Budget for 2026/27 will be presented on Sunday.
"State governments will be anxiously awaiting what awaits them since the Finance Minister will be announcing the implementation of the recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission," he said in a post on X.
The Finance Commission is a body set up under Article 280 of the Constitution every five years (or earlier) to recommend the share of the states in the tax revenues collected by the Centre, the distribution of this share among the states, and special grants for five years, he said, adding that the 16th Finance Commission deals with the period 2026/27-2030/31.
"But there
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Political polarisation worrying investors: Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 12:18PM IST
Banerjee cautioned that policy unpredictability, combined with internal polarisation, was undermining the country's credibility as a long-term investment destination
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Political polarisation hurting transparency, worrying investors: Banerjee
INDIA NEWS | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 12:18PM IST
Nobel laureate economist Abhijit Banerjee has warned that political polarisation in India is eroding transparency and making the country a "mystery" for global investors, even as the growth numbers remained robust.
In an interview with PTI, Banerjee said from an economic standpoint, the most critical issues confronting the country today were media freedom and transparency, arguing that investors ultimately cared about data credibility rather than political rhetoric.
"I think India is going through a politically polarised phase in the sense that there are many conflicts that have existed for a long time, and we have to decide, as a nation, to what extent we want to be seen as open and reliable. I think the real issues have to do with media freedom," he said.
"The most important issues are media freedom and transparency. Do we really know what the numbers are? That's what investors care about," Banerjee said.
While India has continued to attract foreign investment, he described the .
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Power Grid Q3 PAT jumps 8% YoY to Rs 4,185 cr
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 12:16PM IST
Power Grid Corporation of India reported an 8.4% YoY rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 4,184.96 crore in Q3 FY26, compared with Rs 3,861.63 crore in Q3 FY25.
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SEBI opens one-year special window for transfer-cum-dematerialisation of physical securities
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 12:16PM IST
Under the circular, the special window will remain open from 5 February 2026 to 4 February 2027, allowing eligible investors to regularise and complete transfer-cum-dematerialisation of physical securities and gain rightful access to their holdings.
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Gold plunges 12% in biggest single-day selloff. Key levels to watch on Budget Day 2026
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 12:14PM IST
Gold prices slumped 12% in their worst single-day fall in over a decade after a stronger US dollar triggered profit booking. The sharp correction followed record highs and renewed macro re-pricing. With MCX open on Budget Day, investors will closely track key support levels and volatility cues.
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Top 5 smallcap mutual funds offer up to 27% annualised return in 3 years
INDIA MUTUAL FUNDS | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 12:06PM IST
Top smallcap mutual funds delivered strong three-year returns of up to 27%, led by Bandhan Small Cap Fund. Passive small cap index funds and actively managed schemes dominated the top performers, while several established funds lagged with negative returns, highlighting wide divergence in small cap fund performance.
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Wild party, planned visit, STD: What Epstein files reveal about Musk, Gates
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 12:06PM IST
The documents have revealed fresh details about Epstein's contacts with powerful people, including Tesla Chief Elon Musk, Microsoft Co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates and US Commerce Secretary
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Mutual fund NFOs: 5 new funds will open for subscription this week. Check key details
INDIA MUTUAL FUNDS | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 11:59AM IST
Five new mutual fund NFOs are opening for subscription this week across ETFs, index funds, sectoral funds, and funds of funds. Offerings include defence, consumption, services, and multi-asset strategies from Mirae Asset, HDFC, Kotak, and DSP, giving investors fresh options across themes and risk profiles.
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Godfrey Phillips India posts steady Q3 FY26; PAT rises 8.7% YoY
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 11:51AM IST
Godfrey Phillips India reported a steady performance in Q3 FY26, with consolidated net profit after tax rising 8.7% year-on-year to Rs 343 crore, compared with Rs 316 crore in Q3 FY25.
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SEBI scraps Letter of Confirmation, mandates direct credit of securities to demat accounts
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 11:50AM IST
Under the revised framework, listed companies and Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents will directly credit securities to investors dematerialisation accounts after completing the necessary due diligence. The move applies to investor service requests such as issuance of duplicate share certificates, transmission, transposition, claims from unclaimed suspense accounts and corporate actions.
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Poor coordination in policy making: Congress slams Govt. ahead of Union Budget 2026
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 11:48AM IST
State governments will be anxiously awaiting what awaits them since the Finance Minister will be announcing the implementation of the recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission, Jairam Ramesh said
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INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 11:36AM IST
The two-day conclave on inclusive and accessible tourism, being held on January 31 and February 1 in Kochi, is organised by Kerala Tourism in partnership with The Hindu Group
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Dont Rush to Grade D-St on B-Day, Wait a Bit
INDIA NEWS | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 11:34AM IST
The benchmark indices have exhibited subdued performance on the day of the Union Budget over the last decade. The Nifty 50 and the BSE Sensex moved less than 1% on ve occasions during this period. However, both were relatively stronger a week after the key event, with gains recorded on seven out of ten occasions.A month after the budget was announced, the Nifty witnessed swings of around 8% on either side during the period under review. Besides, the benchmark indices rose on six out of ten occasions three months after the budget, except for the steep 20% fall in 2020. In 2025, both Nifty and Sensex jumped nearly 4% three months after the Union Budget.The broader market has mirrored the benchmark performance on the Budget even s. e rose Day. In the last seven Union Budgets, the Nifty Midcap 150 index ended lower on the Budget Day on ve occasions, falling as much as 2.4%. This trend reversed for the indexs performance one week after, as it rose on ve occasions.Three months after Budget Day, the broader market witnessed sharp swings on both sides over the past decade. For the Nifty Midcap 150 index, the highest jump was around 13% in 2021, while the sharpest fall was 24% in 2020. In the last decade, the Nifty Smallcap 250 surged 19% but plunged as much as 30% three months after Budget Day.A week after the budget, the Nifty Smallcap 250 index advanced on seven occasions in the last ten years, notching gains of up to 8.9%.
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Dont rush to grade D-Street on Budget day, wait a bit
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 11:34AM IST
Benchmark indices and broader markets have historically shown subdued performance on Union Budget day, with less than 1% movement. However, a week after the event, both Nifty and Sensex have shown stronger gains. Three months post-budget, while the Nifty experienced significant swings, it generally trended upwards, with the exception of a notable fall in 2020.
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India Gets Ramsar Tag For Two Wetlands, PM Modi Lauds Efforts
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 11:34AM IST
The prime minister said these recognitions reaffirm the government's commitment to preserving biodiversity and protecting vital ecosystems.
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Budget 2026: Mutual fund industry seeks debt indexation return, ELSS relief and MF pension schemes
INDIA MUTUAL FUNDS | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 11:23AM IST
Ahead of Budget 2026, the mutual fund industry has urged the government to restore debt fund indexation, offer ELSS tax relief under the new regime, and allow pension-oriented MF schemes. Experts also expect tax stability, fiscal discipline, and policy clarity to boost long-term investing and investor confidence.
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INDIA MARKET | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 11:22AM IST
Q3 Results Today LIVE Updates: Key companies reporting today include Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, IDFC First Bank, Delhivery, GAIL (India), Finolex Industries and Reliance Infrastructure.
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Fire Erupts At Slum In Mumbai; No Casualties
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 11:20AM IST
Four fire engines and other emergency response vehicles were engaged in the firefighting operations, a civic official said.
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What would make this a full-marks Budget for the capital markets
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 11:20AM IST
The upcoming Budget must focus not just on attracting capital but improving how efficiently it circulates through the economy. Faster corporate restructurings, stronger recovery mechanisms, better mobilisation of household gold and simpler capital-gains rules can meaningfully enhance market depth, investor confidence and long-term capital formation, earning the Budget full marks from markets.
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Epstein files: Zohran Mamdani's mother named
INDIA NEWS | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 11:15AM IST
Mira Nair, the film director and mother of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, attended an afterparty at Ghislaine Maxwells New York townhouse for her 2009 film Amelia, according to newly released documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The detail appears in an email included in a large set of files made public by the US Justice Department, bringing fresh attention to Epsteins social network.The Justice Department on Friday released more than three million pages of FBI material, including 2,000 videos and 1,80,000 images. The release follows the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a law signed by President Donald Trump that requires all federal records related to Epstein to be shared with the public. Officials said the process involved months of review to protect victims identities and ongoing investigations. "Today's release marks the end of a very comprehensive document identification and review process to ensure transparency to the American people and compliance," Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said at a press conference.Among the files is an email dated October 21, 2009, sent by publicist Peggy Siegal to Epstein just after she left the gathering at Maxwells home. The message listed several high-profile attendees and mentioned Mira Nair by name.The filmmaker's name has at least 12 mentions in the datasets."Just left Ghislaine's townhouse...after party for film," the email read."Bill Clinton and Jeff Bezos were there...Jean Pigozzi, director Mira Nair...etc. Film received tepid reaction though women like it much more...Hillary Swank and [Richard] Gere are at stupid party in Bloomingdales cheap sportswear department...very weird," it added. "Studio went for free party from store and windows for a month... Going to be in Wall Street 2 tomorrow ....more to come. xoxo Peg," the email continued.Nairs film Amelia starred Hilary Swank as aviator Amelia Earhart and Richard Gere as her husband, publisher George Putnam. The email described the guests reaction to the movie as tepid.Maxwell, Epsteins former partner, was later convicted of sex trafficking a minor and other charges and is serving a 20-year prison sentence in the United States.The newly released files also include email exchanges between Epstein and billionaire Elon Musk about a possible visit to Epsteins private island. In one message, Epstein asked about travel plans, and Musk responded about who would accompany him and asked which night would be the wildest party.At the press conference, Blanche rejected claims that powerful figures were being protected. "There's this built-in assumption that somehow there's this hidden tranche of information of men that we know about, that we're covering up, or that we're not, we're choosing not to prosecute. That is not the case," he said.President Trump has acknowledged a long-standing friendship with Epstein but has denied any knowledge of the sex-trafficking network prosecutors say Epstein ran.The Justice Department had initially missed a December 19 deadline set by Congress to release the full cache of documents. Officials said hundreds of lawyers were assigned to review the material for redactions to protect victims. Blanche said content that could expose victims or harm investigations was withheld, and all women mentioned in the files, except Maxwell, were obscured in images and videos.Some victims have criticised the scope of the redactions, saying even previously public information was blacked out. An earlier batch of records released in December included flight logs from the 1990s and photos showing figures such as Bill Gates, Steve Bannon, Woody Allen and former President Bill Clinton with Epstein. None of those shown have been charged in connection with the case.Epstein died by apparent suicide in a New York jail cell in August 2019, a month after he was indicted on federal sex trafficking charges.
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US govt agencies shut down as Trump-backed funding deal awaits House vote
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 11:10AM IST
The funding lapse is likely to be short, with the House returning from a week-long break on Monday and the Republican president fully supporting the spending package
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INDIA MARKET | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 11:08AM IST
Despite nearterm pressures, Ambuja Cements' Ebitda per tonne is projected to improve from Rs 712/tonne in Q3 FY26 to Rs 962/Rs 1,068/Rs 1,174 in FY26E/FY27E/FY28E.
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INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 11:02AM IST
The Union government should make regulatory changes and include coffee, tea, and rubber under PMFBY, wherein 80% to 90% of premiums are paid by governments, say planters
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New DOJ files show Lutnick planned Epstein island visit, stayed in touch
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 11:00AM IST
In a December 2012 email, Lutnick asked Epstein if it would be possible for his family and another to visit his island during a trip to the Caribbean
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Adani Green clarifies company not party to US SEC civil case against Gautam, Sagar Adani
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 10:57AM IST
Adani Green Energy Limited has issued a clarification regarding a civil case filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The company stressed that it is not a party to the proceedings. No charges have been brought against Adani Green Energy Limited itself. The case pertains only to directors Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani in their personal capacity.
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Adani Green clarifies company not party to US SEC civil case sgainst Gautam, Sagar Adani
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 10:57AM IST
Adani Green Energy Limited has issued a clarification regarding a civil case filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The company stressed that it is not a party to the proceedings. No charges have been brought against Adani Green Energy Limited itself. The case pertains only to directors Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani in their personal capacity.
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UAE Hails India-EU FTA As Boost To Global Trade Cooperation
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 10:44AM IST
India and the EU on Tuesday sealed a landmark FTA- billed as the 'mother of all deals'.
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Budget 2026: Zerodha's Nithin Kamath Flags STT Hike Fallout Ahead Of Sunday Trading Session
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 10:41AM IST
For the first time in more than two decades, the Union Budget is set to be presented on a Sunday.
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Meesho posts wider losses despite strong revenue growth in Q3 FY26
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 10:31AM IST
On a consolidated basis, Meesho's net loss widened to Rs 490.68 crore in Q3 FY26, compared with a loss of Rs 37.43 crore in Q3 FY25.
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Nvidia's plan to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI has stalled: Report
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 10:24AM IST
Amazon is in talks to invest dozens of billions in OpenAI and the figure could be as high as $50 billion, Reuters reported on Thursday
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