Budget 2026, 5 regional medical tourism hubs to be built in partnership with private sector
Three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda to be set up and AYUSH pharmacies and drug testing labs to upgraded, says Sitharaman
Thomas Cook, Easy Trip shares rise up to 11% as FM Sitharaman reduces TCS rate on overseas tour packages to 2%
While presenting the Union Budget 2026, Sitharaman said the Budget aims to reduce TCS rate on these packages from the current 5 percent and 20 percent to 2 percent without any stipulation of amount.
In a push for pharma sector, FM Nirmala Sitharaman proposes ‘Biopharma Shakti’ with Rs 10K crore outlay
“The strategy will include a biopharma-focused network with three new National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, popularly known as NIPERs, and upgrading seven existing ones,” Sitharaman announced.
Union Budget: Max Healthcare, other hospital stocks rise up to 4% as FM proposes to build 5 medical tourism hubs
'In partnership with the private sector, these hubs will serve as integrates healthcare complexes that combine medical, educational and research facilities,' FM Nirmala Sitharaman said.
GMDC, Orissa Minerals shares jump up to 7% as Budget 2026 proposes dedicated rare earth corridors in 4 states
'We now propose to support the mineral-rich states of Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to establish rare earth corridors to promote mining, research and manufacturing,' said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
BSE shares drop 6%, IFCI rises 12% after SEBI’s NOC for NSE IPO: Here's why
IFCI currently has an effective, indirect stake of approximately 2.35 percent in the NSE through its majority ownership of Stock Holding Corporation of India (SHCIL).
Gold ETFs recover up to 15% from lows as precious metal’s futures reclaim Rs 1.5 lakh/10 grams, silver rises 7% intraday
Silver futures with March expiry reclaimed Rs 2.8-lakh mark, after hitting a low of Rs 2,65,652 per kilogram in the early trading hours of Sunday.
Metal index plunges 5% as gold, silver prices crash again; Hind Copper, NALCO, Hind Zinc shares fall up to 19%
The Nifty Metal index tumbled more than 5% to hit a low of 11,218.80 in the early trading hours of Sunday, extending sharp decline for the second consecutive session.
ITC, Godfrey Phillips shares fall up to 3% after Budget 2026: Here's why
Budget 2026 hiked NCCD rate on chewing tobacco, jarda scented tobacco and others to 60% from 25% from May 2026.
Bank Nifty well placed for healthier recovery; 60,000 remains key resistance, say analysts: Check trading levels for Budget Day
The index closed 0.58% (more than 347 points) lower at 59,610.45 on Friday, led by losses in private lenders like Canara Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and others.
Gold, silver prices crash up to 30% in two days: Hindustan Zinc, MCX, Muthoot Finance, other stocks in focus on Budget Day
Gold and silver prices have seen a significant decline in the second half of last week, after scaling fresh lifetime highs just before.
Union Budget expected to renew focus on jobs, rural demand and sustainable development to drive India toward a $5 trillion economy
Investors should focus on policy continuity and stability. The finance ministry will endeavour to avoid any disruptive tax moves that could rattle sentiment or strain the fiscal framework.
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.
Msafe Equipments IPO closes with 154-times subscription; Accretion Nutraveda and Kanishk Aluminium sail through
All three companies - Msafe Equipments, Accretion Nutraveda and Kanishk Aluminium - will finalise their IPO share allotments by February 2, and their shares will be available for trading on the BSE SME platform on February 4.
India’s OTC medicines market set to double to Rs.98,000 crore by 2030 says EY‑Parthenon report
The report notes, India’s OTC market is supported by multiple structural tailwinds—including swelling middle‑class affluence, rising out‑of‑pocket healthcare spending and the explosion of digital commerce—that together are “reshaping demand.”
Indegene Q3 net profit flat as one‑time costs, amortization offset 31% revenue jump
Profit after tax came in at Rs102.6 crore, nearly flat sequentially and down 6.5 percent year‑on‑year, even as revenue rose 30.8 percent YoY to Rs 942.1 crore
The Reading List: January 30, 2026
Our research and opinion teams have curated a selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance for your weekend read
HD Fire Protect, Xtranet Tech, Parijat Industries, Rotomag Enertec among 7 companies receive SEBI nod to launch IPO
All the five companies -- HD Fire Protect, Xtranet Tech, Parijat Industries, Rotomag Enertec, and CSM Technologies -- filed their draft papers with the capital markets regulator in September 2025 to raise funds via initial public offerings (IPOs). However, Associated Power Structures has withdrawn its IPO papers on January 30.
Bajaj Auto Q3 Results: Net profit rises 19% to Rs 2,503 crore, revenue up 19%
Bajaj Auto share price: EBITDA jumped 22% to Rs 3,161 crore, and margin rose to 20.8%.
Hindustan Zinc shares crash 13% as silver prices tumble 15% after record bull run
Hindustan Zinc share price: Hindustan Zinc is the largest producer of silver in India, and produces refined silver with a minimum 99.9 percent purity. Hence, the fall in the precious metals pushed the stock down.
Government sets minimum import price for penicillin, salts; Aurobindo Pharma stock up
The move is being seen as a major win for Aurobindo Pharma, which has invested Rs 3,500-crore to build a massive facility to manufacture penicillin and its salts, which are critical antibiotic raw materials
Tata Motors shares fall 4% after Q3 net profit drops 48% to Rs 705 crore: Should you buy, sell or hold?
Tata Motors share price: The company incurred exceptional costs worth Rs 1,643 crore during the quarter, due to demerger and acquisition-related costs, along with new labour code impact.
Paytm shares fall 4% even as firm swings to black in Q3: Here's what brokerages say
Paytm share price: The shares of the fintech platform dropped to Rs 1,115.60 apiece, the lowest level seen by the stock since September 30.
Vedanta shares snap 6-day gains, fall 8% despite strong Q3 results on global decline in metal prices
Vedanta share price: The sharp fall in the share price comes a day after the stock hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 769.80 apiece.
South Indian Bank shares crash up to 19% to three-month low as CEO doesn’t seek reappointment
South Indian Bank share price: The lender said that it will take necessary steps to identify PR Seshadri's successor for the position of Managing Director & CEO.
