Higher US tariffs, global risks may keep Budget fiscally accommodative
Business | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- Government likely to avoid aggressive fiscal tightening in upcoming Budget
- Fiscal deficit target expected at 4.2% of GDP, down from 4.4% this year
- India projected to remain fastest-growing major economy in coming years
IT stocks down 6%: What it means for your mutual fund portfolio
Business | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- Nifty IT index fell over 6 percent, impacting tech-heavy mutual fund portfolios
- Experts advise staying invested if tech funds are under 10 percent of portfolio
- Investors with high tech exposure should rebalance and diversify to reduce risk
BPCL to prioritise viability, availability of crude, open to Venezuelan oil, says chairman Khanna
Business | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- BPCL open to sourcing crude from any geography, including Venezuela, if viable
- Company setting up a trading desk in Singapore to boost global crude sourcing
- Andhra Pradesh refinery report due by March; land acquisition in progress
If a personal loan borrower dies, who has to repay the loan?
Business | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- Deceased's estate settles personal loan debt, not the family automatically.
- Co-borrowers or guarantors are liable for repayment if the borrower dies.
- Loan insurance covers dues if the borrower dies, but not all loans offer it.
The Whole Truth raises $51 million in Series D funding led by Sofina, Sauce.vc
Business | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- The Whole Truth raised $51M in Series D funding led by Sofina and Sauce.vc
- Funds will boost manufacturing, working capital, and IPO readiness
- Company aims for profitability and new product launches across categories
Indian IT selloff reflects AI-led repricing fears, not demand collapse, say analysts
Business | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- Indian IT stocks fell sharply as AI advances spark concerns over service models
- AI tools like Anthropic's Claude seen as disrupting traditional IT services
- Selloff driven by fears of reduced billable hours and job cuts from automation
Sigachi Industries shares rally 20% after CEO gets bail in factory blast case
Business | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- Sigachi Industries shares rose 20% after CEO Amit Raj Sinha was granted bail.
- CEO granted bail after last year's Telangana factory explosion killed 40 people
- Company vows safety upgrades, support for affected families and employees
Rupee has room to appreciate, RBI unlikely to intervene, says Bank of America’s Vikas Jain
Business | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- Rupee may appreciate 1.5-2% in coming months, RBI unlikely to intervene soon
- RBI holds high forex reserves, not expected to accumulate more immediately
- Surplus liquidity to persist, no rate change expected in upcoming RBI policy
Nissan Gravite launch in India on February 17
Business | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- Nissan Gravite MPV to launch in India on February 17 with seven-seat layout.
- Gravite features flexible cabin, LED lighting, and advanced safety tech.
- Price range expected: Rs 6-10 lakh, based on Renault Triber platform.
Juggling multiple loans? Here’s how to stay in control without sinking your finances
Business | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- Calculate total monthly EMIs and ensure they stay below 40-50% of your income
- Repay high-interest loans like credit cards and personal loans first.
- Create an emergency fund and avoid new debt for financial stability.
States’ capex loans to be tied to 'new reforms' in FY27; Centre releases Rs 69,000 crore for FY26
Business | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- Centre may add reforms to tied part of 50-year capex-free loan for states
- Urban Challenge Fund may be part of tied component, awaiting Cabinet approval
- FY27 SASCI outlay increased to Rs 2 lakh crore, Rs 1.2 lakh crore for tied reforms
Bajaj Finance shares trade flat on missing Q3 estimates, brokerages see steady profitability outlook
Business | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- Bajaj Finance Q3 profit fell 6 percent to Rs 4,066 crore, missing estimates.
- Income rose to Rs 21,215 crore, AUM improved to Rs 4.88 lakh crore.
- Brokerages noted higher provisions and one-off costs but improving asset quality.
Bajaj Finserv Q3 FY26 results: Net profit remains flat on-year at Rs 2,229 crore on higher provisions, labour code costs
Business | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- Bajaj Finserv Q3 FY26 net profit flat at Rs 2,229 crore due to higher provisions
- Total income rose 24 percent year-on-year to Rs 39,708 crore in Q3 FY26
- AUM at Bajaj Finance grew 22 percent year-on-year to Rs 4,84,477 crore
Renewable energy player RDB Infra shares rise as board approves NSE debut proposal
Business | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- RDB Infrastructure shares rose after board approved NSE direct listing proposal.
- Company recently acquired 70 percent stake in Solar Agro-Parks Private Limited.
- Net sales reached Rs 86.05 crore, net profit Rs 5.77 crore in H1 FY2025-26.
Held SGBs for over 5 years: Should you redeem or wait until after April 1?
Business | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- SGB investors can redeem units before April 1, 2026, for tax exemption.
- Premature redemption after April 1, 2026 will no longer be tax-exempt
- SGB secondary market sales incur capital gains tax, no matter the holding period.
SaaSapocalypse: What about Anthropic's new AI tool is spooking investor sentiment towards software firms?
Business | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- Tech stocks fell after Anthropic launched a legal AI tool.
- Nifty IT index fell 7%, Infosys and LTI Mindtree dropped over 8%
- AI competition fears triggered broad selloff in software and SaaS stocks
Can you link PAN and Aadhaar at a PAN service centre? Here’s what you need to know
Business | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- Link PAN with Aadhaar or PAN becomes invalid for financial tasks.
- Offline PAN linking available at authorized centers with required documents
- Verify details and status online before visiting a center.
Sensex and Nifty: How India’s stock market levels are calculated
Business | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- Sensex tracks 30 top BSE companies; Nifty tracks 50 major NSE firms.
- Both indices use free-float market capitalisation to calculate levels.
- Rising indices show positive sentiment; falling levels indicate caution.
SEBI not considering any immediate F&O measures, says Tuhin Kanta Pandey; capital market stocks rise
Business | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- SEBI will not impose new F&O curbs or change weekly expiry, says Chairman Pandey
- Budget 2026 proposes higher STT on equity derivatives to limit speculative trading
- Nifty Capital Market index rose after SEBI's assurance of status quo on F&O
India-US trade deal lifts sentiment for cross-border payment startups
Business | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- US-India trade deal boosts optimism among cross-border payment startups
- Exporters expect higher payment volumes and improved investor sentiment
- Payment firms see growth in D2C, B2B, SaaS, and specialised goods exports
India-US trade deal: Gokaldas Exports, Avanti Feeds, Kitex Garments, other export-oriented shares extend gains, rise up to 18%
Business | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- Export stocks surged up to 20% on India-US trade deal optimism.
- US tariff cut to 18% boosts India's textile and shrimp export competitiveness.
- Textile and shrimp firms gain from expanded US and EU trade deals
Info Edge, eClerx, other BPO stocks plunge up to 10% after Anthropic's new AI tool launch
Business | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- BPO stocks fell as Anthropic's legal AI tool triggered a tech selloff.
- eClerx fell 10%, Info Edge dropped 7%, others also declined
- AI progress sparks job loss concerns in BPO and tech sectors
Mankind Pharma Q3 net profit rises 9.5% as BSV boost offsets acute weakness
Business | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- Mankind Pharma Q3FY26 net profit up 9.5% YoY to Rs.414 crore, revenue up 11.5%
- Adjusted EBITDA margin rises to 25.9% due to domestic pharma and BSV consolidation.
- Net debt fell to Rs.4,294 crore, with leverage improving post BSV acquisition
IT stocks fall up to 8%: How big a threat is Anthropic's AI tool for Indian IT firms? Here's what analysts say
Business | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- Indian IT stocks plunged over 8 percent after Anthropic launched a legal AI tool
- Analysts warn of AI-driven disruption but see long-term resilience for IT firms
- AI adoption may shift IT billing from effort-based to outcome-based models
HAL shares fall 8% on report of its exit from India’s stealth fighter jet project
Business | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- HAL shares dropped 8% after exclusion from India's stealth jet project.
- Three private firms shortlisted for AMCA fighter jet programme.
- Defence stocks declined after Budget lacked major policy announcements.
India’s tariff overhaul tackles global optics as trade deals expand: CBIC Chairman, Vivek Chaturvedi
Business | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- India reforms customs tariffs for transparency and trade certainty
- Tariffisation sets effective rates, cutting reliance on exemption notices.
- CBIC creates new tariff lines to cut classification disputes and litigation
India-US trade deal may help sentiment, but it is unlikely to create immediate earnings impact: Axis MF's Ashish Gupta
Business | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- India–US trade deal eases tariff uncertainty, boosting investment sentiment
- Textiles, gems, and chemicals may benefit, but impact is limited
- Deal may support rupee and liquidity, improving outlook for FY27 growth
Gold, silver ETFs surge up to 9% as precious metals extend rebound: What lies ahead?
Business | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- Gold and silver ETFs surged up to 9 percent as precious metals rebounded sharply
- Gold futures rose over 4.5 percent; silver futures jumped 6 percent on MCX
- Analysts expect a moderately bullish trend for gold and silver this week
Sensex falls 200 pts from day's high, Nifty below 25,750: IT selloff among key reasons behind market decline
Business | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- Sensex fell 200 points from day's high, Nifty slipped below 25,750 on IT selloff
- Indian IT stocks dropped up to 6% as AI advances threaten traditional models
- Investors await clarity on US-India trade deal and MPC meet outcome
Tata, L&T and Bharat Forge shortlisted for AMCA fighter jet programme: Report
Business | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- Tata, L&T, and Bharat Forge shortlisted for India's AMCA fighter jet programme
- Firm chosen to build 5 prototypes with ADA; Rs 15,000 crore allocated for phase.
- AMCA to feature stealth tech and AI; first batch deliveries expected by 2035