Budget 2026 Expectations Live Updates: Parliament’s Budget session begins today; all eyes on President Murmu's speech

Budget 2026 Expectations Live Updates: Parliament’s Budget session begins today; all eyes on President Murmu’s speech

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday took part in the customary halwa ceremony, signalling the final phase of preparations for the Union Budget 2026-27, which is scheduled to be presented in the Lok Sabha on February 1. The ritual was held at North Block on Raisina Hill, the former headquarters of the finance ministry, as…

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For haven’s sake: Gold, silver continue to rally

For haven’s sake: Gold, silver continue to rally

Mumbai: Prices of gold and silver jumped to record highs in the domestic market on Tuesday following international price trends over the extended weekend in India as investors globally continued to shift to haven assets as geopolitical tensions remained at elevated levels. For silver in particular, rising demand from several of the fast-growing industries like…

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From chocolates to pasta, more choice at lower prices

From chocolates to pasta, more choice at lower prices

New Delhi: The India-European Union free trade agreement could make biscuits and chocolates to pasta, olive oil and sausages more affordable in India, expanding choice and easing prices for consumers over the next few years, reports Rupali Mukherjee. Pet food maybe cheaper, too. The agreement has reduced the duty on olive oil, margarine and other…

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Easier travel, stay in EU for students, professionals

Easier travel, stay in EU for students, professionals

New Delhi: Indian students and professionals are set to gain unprecedented access to Europe after India and Euro-pean Union finalised a sweeping free trade agreement alongside a mobility framework that commits EU to unca-pped movement for learners.Officials said the pact marks a decisive shift towards talent-led cooperation, with education, skills and research emerging as key…

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India-EU FTA: Was Donald Trump a 'unifier' behind 'mother of all deals' - what Piyush Goyal said

India-EU FTA: Was Donald Trump a ‘unifier’ behind ‘mother of all deals’ – what Piyush Goyal said

NEW DELHI: Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday dismissed speculations that US President Donald Trump played a role in bringing India and the European Union together for their landmark free trade agreement, saying “don’t think we even discussed this.”Goyal made these remarks while responding to a question that sought to link the India–EU Free…

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