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Crypto industry flags TDS, 30% tax and regulatory gaps ahead of Budget 2026

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Crypto industry flags TDS, 30% tax and regulatory gaps ahead of Budget 2026

Ahead of Budget 2026, the crypto industry seeks a lower TDS, a review of the 30 percent tax on gains, loss set-offs, and clearer regulations to revive domestic participation.

Budget 2026 could reshape insurance taxation as industry seeks wider deductions, parity

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Budget 2026 could reshape insurance taxation as industry seeks wider deductions, parity

With Budget 2026 nearing, insurers seek higher tax deductions, extension of benefits to the new tax regime, and GST input tax credit relief to boost coverage and contain premiums.

Budget 2026 puts India’s commodity markets in focus

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Budget 2026 puts India’s commodity markets in focus

The timing is crucial as the market braces for fresh volatility in an already volatile commodity sector.

Dearness allowance for central government employees likely to rise to 63% as AICPI-IW stays flat

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Dearness allowance for central government employees likely to rise to 63% as AICPI-IW stays flat

The revision of dearness allowance is due in January 2026 as part of the biannual cycle. With the Da hike to 63, the transport allwance is also set to be raised by the same percentage.

Budget 2026 wishlist for senior citizens: Higher tax limits, expanded NPS benefits, in-home care

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Budget 2026 wishlist for senior citizens: Higher tax limits, expanded NPS benefits, in-home care

Key demands include higher tax exemptions, expanded NPS deductions, and a comprehensive in-home care scheme for senior citizens.

Silver price on MCX falls nearly 15%, reaches Rs 3,42,390 per kilogram on January 30

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Silver price on MCX falls nearly 15%, reaches Rs 3,42,390 per kilogram on January 30

Just a day before, the silver surged to its peak performance at Rs 4,20,048 per kilogram on MCX.

Gold price today dips 9% at Rs 1,55,569 on MCX amid heightened volatility

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Gold price today dips 9% at Rs 1,55,569 on MCX amid heightened volatility

Just a day before, the February futures price of gold hit a record Rs 1,82,130 on January 29.

Silver price in India falls 7.5%, reaches Rs 3,57,163 per kilogram on January 30

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Silver price in India falls 7.5%, reaches Rs 3,57,163 per kilogram on January 30

The broader precious metals rally has been driven by persistent geopolitical and macroeconomic risks, coupled with a sharp depreciation in the US dollar, says analyst.

Gold falls 4% to Rs 1,67,800 as dollar gains strength

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Gold falls 4% to Rs 1,67,800 as dollar gains strength

Gold demand is broadening across investor classes, ranging from crypto-linked capital flows to central banks, say analysts

Bitcoin slips below $82,000 after gold and silver pullback; $1.7 billion wiped out

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Bitcoin slips below $82,000 after gold and silver pullback; $1.7 billion wiped out

The decline followed a broader global risk-off move triggered by weak tech earnings and a sudden pullback in gold and silver after both hit record highs, say analysts

NFOs in January: Rush of thematic, factor-based and sector-specific funds; should you invest?

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NFOs in January: Rush of thematic, factor-based and sector-specific funds; should you invest?

The recent NFOs are mostly open-ended, allowing investors the flexibility to buy or sell shares at the fund's current NAV, without a cap on maturity or units

Gold price on January 30: Yellow metal volatile, trades at Rs 1,82,147 on MCX

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Gold price on January 30: Yellow metal volatile, trades at Rs 1,82,147 on MCX

Analysts say gold surge reflects a deepening macro and geopolitical risk premium rather than short-term speculation

Silver price on January 30: White metal down 5% at Rs 3,91,331 as dollar gains

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Silver price on January 30: White metal down 5% at Rs 3,91,331 as dollar gains

Silver prices fall as dollar recovers

Economic Survey flags ‘missing middle’, says insurance sector should use more tech to lower costs

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Economic Survey flags ‘missing middle’, says insurance sector should use more tech to lower costs

Insurers are not taking advantage of the digitisation to support both acquisition costs and restore ‘value for money’ to the policyholder, it says

Bitcoin slips below $88,000 after Fed holds rates; $2.9 trillion wiped from crypto market

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Bitcoin slips below $88,000 after Fed holds rates; $2.9 trillion wiped from crypto market

Following US Fed's decision, gold surged to new highs which negatively impacted the crypto markets, say analysts

Silver price on January 29: Blast past Rs 4 lakh per kilo for the first time amid heightened volatility

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Silver price on January 29: Blast past Rs 4 lakh per kilo for the first time amid heightened volatility

Silver gained as the US Federal Reserve left key rates unchanged in 3.50%-3.75% range amid growing tariff tensions and industrial demand

Gold price on January 29: Zooms past $5,500 mark for the first time as Fed leaves rates unchanged

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Gold price on January 29: Zooms past $5,500 mark for the first time as Fed leaves rates unchanged

Gold is entering an overheated zone where volatility can increase, say analysts

Silver price today: Climbs nearly 6 percent at Rs 3,61,821 amid weak dollar and policy uncertainty

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Silver price today: Climbs nearly 6 percent at Rs 3,61,821 amid weak dollar and policy uncertainty

Silver surged past the $115 mark, driven primarily by a sharp weakening of the US dollar and rising policy uncertainty, says analyst.

Here's how Budget 2026 can ease retirement for senior citizens

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Here's how Budget 2026 can ease retirement for senior citizens

Key demands include raising tax exemptions, extending NPS deductions and a comprehensive scheme covering in-home care for senior citizens

Bitcoin up 0.33% at $88,890 amid market volatility

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Bitcoin up 0.33% at $88,890 amid market volatility

BTC edged higher, supported by a softer US dollar and improving short-term market structure, say analysts

Silver price today: Bullish momentum continues as prices hit $117/oz amid geopolitical tensions

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Silver price today: Bullish momentum continues as prices hit $117/oz amid geopolitical tensions

Renewed geopolitical tensions have been a key trigger for prices of preious metals to go up, says analyst.

Insurance industry pitches for tax sops in Budget 2026, deductions under new tax regime, ITC anomaly fix

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Insurance industry pitches for tax sops in Budget 2026, deductions under new tax regime, ITC anomaly fix

Key demands include hike in tax deductions, extending tax benefits to new tax regime for both health and life insurance plans, and to resolve input tax credit (ITC) on GST.

Gold price on January 28: Peaks at Rs 1.72 lakh per 10 grams amid trade uncertainty, US tariff threats

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Gold price on January 28: Peaks at Rs 1.72 lakh per 10 grams amid trade uncertainty, US tariff threats

The US implementation risk of a 25 percent tariff on South Korea has intensified concerns around global trade stability, reinforcing safe-haven demand in bullion, says analyst.

Silver price today: Precious metal climbs over 7% to Rs 3,42,507 per kg amid geopolitical concerns

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Silver price today: Precious metal climbs over 7% to Rs 3,42,507 per kg amid geopolitical concerns

A fresh wave of first-time investors, especially across Asia and Europe, is aggressively building personal holdings of gold and silver, adding structural support to prices, says analyst.

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