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…
Budget 2026 is drawing closer and the real estate sector is seeking policy continuity, targeted fiscal measures and long-pending reforms to keep the sector on track.Acording to industry leaders, the updoming Budget can help strengthen confidence across residential, commercial and mixed-use projects by addressing housing affordability, infrastructure-led urban growth, access to capital and faster regulatory…
India, one of the world’s top five economies, is set to present its Union Budget in Parliament on February 1 under the PM Modi–led government for the 15th time, with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presenting it as mandated under Constitution’s Article 112.However, February 1 was not always the date for presenting the Union Budget. For…
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…
The Centre on Wednesday revised customs duties on display-related products to support domestic electronics manufacturing and fix the existing duty structure. The Union finance ministry raised the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on flat panel displays to 20%, while reducing the duty on open cells and key components to 5%. The changes are aimed towards strengthening…
Gold price today: Gold prices on Wednesday surged to a record while silver continued trading just marginally below its all-time high. This rally in the precious metals came as investors rushed towards safe-haven assets amid the ongoing geopolitical and trade related uncertainity.The surge in precious metals came after the US Supreme Court delayed the decision…
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…
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…
The Court drew a clear distinction between a “refusal” to live with the husband and mere non-compliance with a restitution decree. (AI image) On 10th January 2025, the Supreme Court, in a historic ruling, reaffirmed the social-welfare character of maintenance laws and held that a husband cannot evade his maintenance obligation under Section 125 of…
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…
