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…

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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…

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India Budget 2026: Travel and tourism industry seeks demand boost, infrastructure support

Taj Mahal, Agra (File photo) MUMBAI: As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, stakeholders across India’s travel, tourism and hospitality sectors are seeking policy continuity, improved financing frameworks and measures to stimulate consumer spending. While domestic travel demand has remained resilient, foreign tourist arrivals are still below earlier peak levels, prompting industry leaders to look to…

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Union Budget 2026: FM may maintain FY27 fiscal deficit at 4.4%, same as FY26; here’s what Nuvama expects

The Union Budget 2026 may maintain the fiscal deficit at 4.4% of GDP in FY27, according to Nuvama, as the economy shows fragile momentum. The government might focus on deregulation and disinvestments to support growth, rather than fiscal expansion, with a continued emphasis on sectors like semiconductors and AI. As the Budget 2026 approaches, the…

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Adani Group stocks drop! Adani Ports, Adani Green, Adani Enterprises down up to 10% after US SEC seeks permission to serve summons

The Adani Group has rejected the allegations as unfounded and said it will take all legal steps available to defend its position. Adani Group stocks today: Shares of several Adani Group companies including Adani Green, Adani Enterprises, Adani Energy and Adani Ports have dropped by up to 10% after the US Securities and Exchange Commission…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the gold outlook for January 23, 2026? Why ‘buy on dips’ makes sense

Gold’s intraday technical structure has turned constructive, supported by EMA crossover, improving RSI, and a positive MACD setup. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold’s intraday construct is positive and investors can look to buy on dips, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities.Gold futures on MCX are trading near…

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‘Happy to save!’: Trump’s first reaction to TikTok deal; here’s what he said about Chinese President Xi Jinping

US President Donald Trump, on Friday, hailed TikTok’s new deal and thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping for approving to “save” the platform. Under the new agreement, the short video platform will be operated through a majority American-owned joint venture.“I am so happy to have helped in saving TikTok! It will now be owned by a…

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Budget 2026: Bridging urban-rural divides; how budget can scale gold loans for Tier-2 & Tier-3 economies

While gold carries immense emotional and cultural significance, in its idle form it contributes little to economic activity. (AI image) By Shaji VargheseIndia stands at a pivotal juncture where inclusive growth must extend beyond metros to Tier-2, Tier-3, and rural economies. One powerful yet underutilised lever in this journey is household gold. In recent years,…

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