BUSINESS
AMFI seeks tax relief, long-term equity investing incentives for mutual funds in Budget 2026
AMFI has recommended amending the definition of equity-oriented funds to include fund-of-funds that invest at least 90 percent of their corpus in equity-oriented mutual fund schemes.
BUSINESS
Live: Nifty at 3-month low, slips over 400 pts in 2 days | Closing Bell
Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Osho Krishan, Sr. Analyst, Technical & Derivative Research, Angel One Ltd and Aishvarya Dadheech, Founder & CIO, Fident Asset Manegement
INDIA
'Why does a state need a Governor?' Stalin on RN Ravi walking out of TN Assembly over national anthem issue
The Governor demanded that the national anthem be played after the Tamil Anthem and when Speaker Appavu refused, he walked without reading the opening address.
BUSINESS
Evolution of Union Budget in India: Key milestones from Black Budget to GST era
From Free India’s first Budget to GST and trust-based governance, a timeline of fiscal turning points
INDIA
Operation Trashi-I: JeM terrorists survived on Maggi, rice in Kargil-style bunker at 12,000 ft in J&K’s Kishtwar
The stone-lined bunker, designed to withstand encounters and extreme weather, had sheltered the terrorists for months.
INDIA
Explained: Why India is racing to build its own Light Water Nuclear Reactor
LWRs dominate the global nuclear reactor market and officials acknowledge that without embedding Indian firms in international supply chains linked to this technology, breaking into the export market would remain challenging.
INDIA
Buying a diamond? New BIS rules define what can—and can’t—be called a diamond
The new standard establishes a clear and enforceable framework for diamond terminology, drawing a firm distinction between natural diamonds and laboratory-grown diamonds
BUSINESS
Materials science startup Whizzo raises $15 million in Series A led by Fundamentum
Funds to drive materials science research, build in-house IP, and double export markets to more than over 30 countries
INDIA
Rahul Gandhi trains guns on govt over Noida techie's death: 'TINA'
Criticising the government, the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha said that India's urban collapse is not about lack of money, technology, or solutions but about the lack of accountability.
INDIA
'Nitin Nabin is boss, I am party worker': PM Modi on BJP's youngest-ever chief
Nabin, a senior Indian politician, is a five-time member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly and former minister in the government of Bihar
BUSINESS
From capex to tax reform: 5 key things to expect from Budget 2026
As India targets sustained high growth, Budget 2026 is likely to balance fiscal consolidation with higher infrastructure spending, tax simplification and sectoral reforms.
BUSINESS
SpiceJet to launch non-stop Ahmedabad-Sharjah flights from February 5 - Key details inside
The Ahmedabad-Sharjah service will operate five times a week, excluding Tuesdays and Wednesdays, providing travellers with greater flexibility for journeys to the Middle East
INDIA
PM Modi on the biggest honour in his life: 'Not being 3-time PM or becoming CM at 50'
The Prime Minister was speaking at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi post the declaration of Nitin Nabin as the national working president
BUDGET
Budget 2026: What is the difference between interim budget and full budget?
POLITICS
'Lok Sabha results didn't meet expectations but...': Outgoing BJP chief Nadda on resurgence post 2024
True to that trust, Nadda delivered a notable legacy, leading the party as it consolidated strongholds and expanded its footprint despite occasional setbacks, before handing over the baton to his successor Nitin Nabin, elected unopposed as the new BJP chief on Monday.
BUSINESS
Wonder Home Finance raises Rs 500 crore from Growtheum Capital Partners
Wonder Home Finance achieved a 70% CAGR over the past five years, with assets under management exceeding Rs 3,000 crore
POLITICS
Nitin Nabin takes charge as BJP president; PM Modi welcomes 'millennial'
Nitin ji possesses both youthful energy and extensive experience in organisational work. This will be very beneficial for every worker of our party, says PM Modi.
BUSINESS
Electric vehicle prices in India likely to rise as China cuts key incentive: Report
China has announced a cut in export tax rebates on lithium-ion batteries from 9% to 6% effective April 1, with plans to withdraw the incentive entirely within a year
POLITICS
At Rs 3,335 crore, BJP logs massive surge in election spending in 2024-25: Report
According to the BJP’s annual audit report, submitted to the Election Commission on December 27, 2025, and published by the EC this week, election-related expenditure accounted for 88% of the party’s total expenses of Rs 3,774.58 crore in 2024–25.
BUSINESS
Ola Electric shares extend losses to 10th session, fall 6% after CFO resigns
The company named Deepak Rastogi as new CFO effective January 20; Rastogi was most recently the group finance chief of property developer Puravankara
POLITICS
Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi walks out of assembly after row over national anthem, says 'wasn't allowed to speak'
When Speaker Appavu refused, the Governor walked out without reading the opening address. This is the third time he has walked out. He had boycotted 2024 and 2025 addresses as well.
BUSINESS
Budget 2026 Expectations Live: Salaried employees risk double tax on employer NPS, says FIPI
Experts urge Sitharaman to raise LTCG exemption limit to Rs 2 lakh
POLITICS
Meet the youngest BJP president ever, Nitin Nabin: 5-time MLA with Rs 3.08 cr net worth
Nabin, who was serving as the BJP’s national working president, was elected as the party’s 12th national president after the nomination process concluded on Monday afternoon.
BUSINESS
Lodha Developers to invest $11 billion to build 2.5 GW data centre park in Maharashtra
The data centre is expected to create a total of 16,000 direct and indirect jobs over the years and accommodate major local and global players
