January 2026

Dhruv Gadh, Partner- Transport, Logistics and Infrastructure PwC India lists the top expectations for maritime sector: This budget presents an opportunity to transform the maritime sector by focusing on three key areas: 1. Capital allocation for Maritime Amrit Kaal VisionAlign investments to support the long-term Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision by scaling up the Sagarmala Programme….

Morgan Stanley is pushing deeper into Asia as buoyant markets, a reviving Hong Kong IPO pipeline and rising trading volumes propelled the bank to a second consecutive record year in the region. Source link

India’s liquefied natural gas importers are holding up some deals spanning decades as they push to lock in cheaper prices, hoping that a surge in supply will tilt negotiations in their favour. Major buyers including Gail India Ltd. and Bharat Petroleum Corp. have been pushing for lower prices and more flexible long-term contracts, leaving discussions…

India is planning a major reduction in import tariffs on cars from the European Union, cutting duties to 40 per cent from levels as high as 110 per cent, in what would be the country’s biggest opening yet of its closely guarded automobile market. The move comes as New Delhi and Brussels close in on…

The President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will be the chief guests at the event in the national capital. Source link

Budget 2026 income tax expectations By Kuldip KumarAs the Union Budget approaches, expectations of major tax giveaways appear muted. However, this Budget may assume significance not for dramatic announcements, but for how the Government balances growth, fiscal discipline, and reform amid a challenging economic environment.A Challenging Economic BackdropThe Honourable Finance Minister faces a complex macroeconomic…

With Republic Day being observed across the country today, investors are keen to know whether trading activity will continue as usual or face disruptions. January 26 is a nationally significant day, and it traditionally has implications for financial markets and settlement schedules.At the start of the year, market participants typically track holiday calendars closely, as…