INDIA
Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra Pawar unanimously elected NCP chief
Ajit Pawar's wife and Rajya Sabha MP Sunetra Pawar was elected as the leader of NCP Legislative Party on Saturday afternoon.
BUDGET
Gaming, esports industry seeks support, tax framework clarity in Budget 2026
Industry players said they will be closely watching this budget for concrete numbers, timelines, and execution frameworks.
BUSINESS
Railway and allied stocks in spotlight ahead of Budget 2026; RITES, Titagarh Rail, CG Power on radar
Brokerage firms, including Axis Securities, have highlighted that station redevelopment and safety upgrades are likely to remain central to budgetary priorities.
POLITICS
BJP seeking opportunity even in death; no information on Sunetra Pawar's swearing in: Sanjay Raut
Ajit Pawar was killed in a plane crash in Baramati in Pune district on January 28, along with four others.
INDIA
'Unfortunately, Ajit left us before that': Sharad Pawar on NCP merger buzz
Earlier, there were reports that Ajit Pawar wanted to give a 'gift' of reunion to uncle Sharad Pawar on his birthday (December 12), but the merger did not materialise at the time.
BUDGET
A 92-year ritual ended with one move: Why the Railway Budget was merged overnight
India ended the 92-year-old Railway Budget in 2017, merging it with the Union Budget to streamline finances, improve planning and boost transport coordination.
BUSINESS
From Defence to EVs: Here are top 10 themes that will dominate in Budget 2026
As Budget 2026 approaches, markets are bracing for continuity, with the government expected to prioritise fiscal discipline, reform execution and targeted sectoral support over headline-grabbing announcements
BUSINESS
HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI in focus ahead of Budget 2026 as capex signals loom
From HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank to SBI and Axis Bank, banking stocks enter Budget Day with mixed performance and rising uncertainty. Analysts said fiscal cues, capex thrust and liquidity support will be critical in shaping the sector’s near-term direction
WORLD
Two of Xi’s most trusted generals are under probe; what broke inside China’s military?
China has removed and placed two senior generals under investigation, reshaping PLA leadership and renewing focus on corruption, discipline and Xi Jinping’s control.
BUSINESS
These AI stocks could be in focus during Union Budget 2026
A recent report by CRISIL Ratings estimates that revenues of India’s data-centre operators will grow at a 20–22 percent annual rate to reach around Rs 20,000 crore by FY28, supported by increased use of digital platforms by enterprises and consumers and rising demand from hyperscale cloud providers.
BUSINESS
Budget 2026: Here are the defence stocks that will be in focus as market eyes 8-10% defence outlay hike
Market participants expect the defence budget to see an 8–10 percent year-on-year increase, broadly in line with recent trends.
BUSINESS
Budget 2026: Here are the real estate stocks that could be in focus
On the policy front, analysts expect the government to continue its emphasis on affordable housing, building on earlier initiatives such as PMAY “Housing for All” and the SWAMIH fund for stalled projects.
BUSINESS
MCX silver crash: Prices nosedive 25% to Rs 3.42 lakh/kg amid global metals rout
The selloff reflected global market trends, with Comex spot silver falling to $98 an ounce, a 14.15% decline from the previous close.
INDIA
CJ Roy spoke to mother before death, says Confident Group in police complaint: 'Extreme pressure ...'
CJ Roy (57), chairman of Confident Group, a Bengaluru-based real estate firm with operations in India and overseas, died by suicide on January 30.
POLITICS
'Stand with Ajit dada's family and party': Devendra Fadnavis backs NCP on Deputy CM decision
Rajya Sabha member Sunetra Pawar is set to be sworn in as Maharashtra’s first woman Deputy Chief Minister on Saturday around 5 pm.
BUSINESS
Fertiliser stocks to be in focus ahead of Budget 2026 as sector hopes for targeted reforms
The subsidy outgo for the fertiliser sector is likely to remain elevated, with ICRA pegging it at around Rs 1.9 lakh crore in FY2027.
INDIA
‘I have no information’: Sharad Pawar claims he learnt Sunetra Pawar oath reports from newspapers
Sharad Pawar says NCP merger talks with Ajit Pawar were underway for months but are now on hold after his death, denying knowledge of Sunetra Pawar’s oath.
BUSINESS
Sugar sector hopes for hike in minimum selling price in Budget, Balrampur Chini, Shree Renuka Sugars, Dalmia Bharat stocks eyed
Among the key hopes of the sugar sector, the industry is hoping for a hike in the minimum selling price (MSP) which has been unchanged since 2019.
BUSINESS
Stock market to remain open on Sunday February 1, 2026, for Union Budget
The Union Budget 2026 will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at 11 am in the Lok Sabha tomorrow.
INDIA
Government teacher sexually assaults Class 1 girl in Madhya Pradesh, arrested
According to information, the minor girl reached her school on Thursday morning, where the school teacher allegedly misbehaved with the minor.
WORLD
New Epstein files claim Bill Gates contracted STD, sought antibiotics for Melinda
The claims are drawn from hundreds of thousands of documents released online by the DOJ, part of a larger disclosure encompassing over three million pages of records, 2,000 videos, and 180,000 images connected to Epstein and his network of high-profile contacts.
INDIA
Sunetra Pawar set to fill Ajit Pawar's shoes, take oath as deputy CM of Maharashtra today
Chhagan Bhujbal said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that he has no issues if her oath-taking ceremony as the deputy CM takes place on Saturday itself.
BUDGET
Union Budget 2026 expectations: Tax relief, capex push, fiscal discipline in focus
Union Budget 2026 expectations live updates: Ahead of the February 1 Budget, expectations hinge on targeted tax relief for seniors, sectoral support for real estate and healthcare, and policy clarity without straining fiscal discipline.
BUSINESS
Software solutions firm Srit India files IPO papers to fund capex, working capital
Srit India IPO | The offer comprises of entirely fresh issue of 1.68 crore equity shares by the company.
