‘Will completely devour it’: Trump threatens 100% tariffs if Canada makes deal with China; warns ‘governor’ Carney

Trump and Carney (File photo) US President Donald Trump on Saturday warned Canada and its Prime Minister Mark Carney over making any deals with China. Refering to Carney as “governor”, he said that US will impose 100 per cent tariffs if Canada makes any such deals.“If Governor Carney thinks he is going to make Canada … Read more

Seven years in jail, but no proof of dowry death: Supreme Court corrects trial court error – here’s what the case is about

When Karan Singh (Appellant) found himself standing alone, convicted of dowry death and cruelty under Section 304-B (Dowry Death) and Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, his legal options narrowed significantly. Though tried alongside his parents, who were acquitted, the Sessions Court convicted Karan Singh, sentencing him to seven years rigorous imprisonment for … Read more

Housing market cools after boom year as sales fall 12% in 2025, prices remain resilient: PropTiger report

India’s residential real estate market moved into a phase of normalisation in 2025, with housing sales moderating from elevated levels even as prices stayed firm, reflecting a more disciplined and resilient market structure, according to a report by digital real estate transaction and advisory platform PropTiger.Across the top eight cities, all-India residential sales declined 12% … Read more

Investor connect: NSE takes financial literacy drive to Kolkata Book Fair; sets up 14-day awareness pavilion

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has set up an investor awareness pavilion at the 49th International Kolkata Book Fair, stepping up its outreach efforts to promote financial literacy and informed investing among the public.The pavilion, which opened on January 22, will remain operational for 14 days at Boimela Prangan in Bidhannagar, NSE said in a … Read more

Budget 2026: What the past five years say about this year’s priorities

Each year, the Union Budget draws the nation’s attention as it defines the country’s economic direction for the new financial year. As Finance Minister wields the fiscal scalpel, focussed on tax rates, rebalancing expenditure, and setting priorities, every Indian household, business and policymaker watches keenly to understand what they will gain or lose.Past budgets have … Read more

Union Budget 2026: Why households and markets are watching closely

(AI image generated using ChatGPT) The date for the presentation of the Union Budget is drawing closer and everyone is speculating what Nirmala Sitharaman’s bahikhata might just be holding. More than just a government financial statement, the event is a roadmap for taxation, spending and public policy that influences how the economy performs over the … Read more

12 more companies to enter the IPO street! Sebi gives approval to Hella Infra Market, Oswal Cables & more

Capital markets regulator Sebi has cleared initial public offering plans of 12 companies, according to a regulatory update released on Friday.These firms are Hella Infra Market, the parent company of construction-tech platform Infra.Market, Purple Style Labs, Jay Jagdamba Ltd, UKB Electronics, CMR Green Technologies, Transline Technologies, Medicap Healthcare, Oswal Cables, BVG India, Sai Parenteral’s, Commtel … Read more

Budget 2026 Expectations Live Updates: Will FM Sitharaman’s Union Budget help mitigate impact of Trump’s tariffs?

“As we gear up for the 2026–27 budget, tackling urban air pollution has to rise to the top of our national priorities. Last year in 2025, cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru routinely smashed past AQI levels of 400, plunging residents into hazardous health risks from respiratory diseases to heart issues that hit vulnerable groups … Read more

Budget 2026 metal sector expectations: MMTC-PAMP pushes for duty parity for refiners

As the Union Budget 2026 is drawing closer, India’s precious metal refiners are have laid out their expecations from the finance minister. The sector is seeking relief from the current duty structure that favours importers as compared to local refiners, through free trade agreements. MMTC-PAMP managing director and CEO Samit Guha the duty gap has … Read more

Embraer project could take off from either Gujarat or Andhra

NEW DELHI: India’s first final assembly line (FAL) for commercial fixed-wing aircraft could come up in either Gujarat’s Dholera or Andhra’s Bhogapuram.Adani Group’s upcoming JV (joint venture) FAL with Brazilian regional aircraft major Embraer is being aggressively wooed by both states that are implementing ambitious aerospace plans for these two places. India is looking at … Read more