India’s exports to the US also fell by 21.77% to $6.6 billion in January, largely due to the 50% tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration. (AI image) India’s merchandise exports grew marginally in January to $36.56 billion, up 0.61%. On the other hand, imports rose sharply by 19.2% to $71.24 billion, compared to $59.77 … Read more
Franklin Templeton India (Image/Website) Franklin Templeton India’s latest SIP performance factsheet for January 2026 highlights steady growth in its Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) book, alongside strong long-term performance across several equity mutual fund schemes.The fund house reported resilient SIP inflows during the month, with the number of active SIP accounts also rising, reflecting continued retail … Read more
Gold prices eased by Rs 589 to Rs 1.55 lakh per 10 grams in the futures trade on Monday, tracking weakness in international markets.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for April delivery fell Rs 589, or 0.38 per cent, to Rs 1,55,306 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 7,695 lots.In global … Read more
India’s wholesale prices jumped 1.81 per cent in January 2024 compared to last year, marking the highest increase in 10 months. According to government data, revealed Monday, the figures exceeded economists’ predictions of 1.25 per cent and was driven by rising vegetable prices, basic metals, and manufacturing costs.The increase was notably higher than December’s 0.83 … Read more
Almost ten years after the RERA Act, 2016 attention is increasingly moving from developers to the functioning of the regulator itself. (AI image) The Real Estate Regulatory Authority or RERA is in focus again. Recently, the Supreme Court made blunt observations about the role of RERA and its importance. The apex court remarked that the … Read more
There are several changes in the draft income tax rules that impact the way you pay income tax. (AI image) Draft Income Tax Rules 2026: The Income Tax Department has released a new set of draft income tax rules, which once finalised, will be applicable for financial year 2026-27. There are several changes in the … Read more
Rajesh Nambiar Nasscom president Nasscom President Rajesh Nambiar has strongly dismissed fears that AI tools will eliminate technology services jobs, despite market concerns wiping out $50 billion from Indian IT companies’ market value since 2025. He emphasizes that large enterprises’ complex technology needs and regulatory requirements make IT services essential, even as AI adoption grows.“Concerns … Read more
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Arvind, and Bajaj Finance are the top stock picks by Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities for the week starting February 16, 2026. He also shares his views and outlook on Nifty, Bank Nifty:Index View: NiftyLast week, the Nifty once again struggled … Read more
Technically, MCX Gold on the daily chart continues to maintain a broader bullish bias despite the recent pullback. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices have pulled back from recent highs, but there is an underlying bullish bias, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. Below is his … Read more
The United States is observing Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 16, a federal holiday honouring the country’s presidents, especially George Washington. As Americans mark the occasion, one of the common question is what services, like Banking, etc., remain open and what’s shutdown.Since Presidents Day is one of the official federal holidays in the US, several … Read more