US President Donald Trump on Wednesday addressed the World Economic Forum (WEF) at Davos in Switzerland, pitching the American growth story and calling it a miracle. Praising his administration, Trump spoke of how he believes the US has gone from being a ‘dead economy’ to the ‘hottest’ in the world in a year.“Today, after 12 … Read more
As global tariff uncertainty reshapes trade flows, leaders from the recycling industry have urged policymakers to prioritise open markets and ease cross-border movement of scrap and reusable materials in the Union Budget 2026, arguing that unrestricted trade is critical to building a resilient circular economy.Speaking at the International Material Recycling Conference (IMRC) 2026 here, industry … Read more
MUMBAI: Nearly four out of five of India’s leading young entrepreneurs are self-made, underscoring a shift in the country’s business landscape from inheritance to merit, according to the Avendus Wealth – Hurun India Uth Series 2025. The report shows that about 80% of business leaders under 40 featured in the ranking are first-generation founders.The study … Read more
Dubai Gold Prices Surge Dh50 Per Gram in 2026: Here’s What’s Driving the Rally Gold continues its striking run in early 2026 and on January 20 in the UAE, prices hit fresh highs, reflecting an intensifying global rally in precious metals influenced by geopolitical uncertainty, safe-haven demand and market sentiment. Local retail rates in Dubai … Read more
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the continuation of the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) up to FY 2030-31, along with an extension of government funding support for promotional, developmental and gap-funding activities, according to an official statement issued by the government.The decision, cleared by the Cabinet aims to strengthen old-age income security for unorganised sector … Read more
As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, industry bodies have flagged key expectations focused on easing pressure on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and strengthening the startup ecosystem amid funding constraints and regulatory challenges. With employment generation and entrepreneurship high on the policy agenda, stakeholders are looking for targeted measures that address cash-flow stress, compliance … Read more
Stock market today: Dalal street was mostly red on Wednesday, as benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were dragged down by increasing geopolitical tensions, weak global markets and continuous foreign fund outflows. The Nifty50 slipped below the 25,000 mark to trade at 24,919.80, while the BSE Sensex plunged more than 1,000 points to hit 81,124 in … Read more
MUMBAI: AU Small Finance Bank, which has received RBI nod to convert into a commercial bank, reported a net profit of Rs 667.66 crore for the December 2025 quarter, up 26.3% from Rs 528.45 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. The improvement was driven by strong growth in core earnings and a sharp reduction … Read more
Gold is likely to inch higher gradually towards $4850 in Spot & projections around $5000 also looks achievable. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are expected to inch higher in the coming days, while silver may see some volatility, says Maneesh Sharma, AVP – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers. … Read more