Mumbai: Indian steel prices have increased for the second time in January as domestic producers capitalised on import restrictions, reviving construction demand and tight market inventories. Domestic steelmakers have raised prices twice within a span of two weeks in January, following the Centre’s decision to impose a safeguard duty on…
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Budget 2026: India’s Trade Policy Reset in Turbulent Times
New Delhi: As India approaches the Union Budget 2026, trade policy has emerged as a central economic challenge rather than a background consideration. Slowing global growth, renewed protectionism and disrupted supply chains have reshaped the rules of international commerce. For India, which remains deeply integrated with major global markets, trade…
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Minister: Power Distribution Firms Back in Profit After Years
India’s power distribution sector has recorded a landmark financial turnaround, with distribution utilities collectively posting a positive Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹2,701 crore in the financial year 2024–25. This marks the first time in several years that power distribution companies, commonly known as DISCOMs, have moved out of sustained…
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EPF Withdrawal via UPI Soon: Labour Ministry Simplifies Access
The Union Labour Ministry is developing a system that will allow eight crore Employee Provident Fund (EPF) members to directly withdraw their money using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). The project, expected to roll out by April 2026, aims to provide quicker access to funds, streamline the withdrawal process, and…
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Top 5 Stocks to Buy for Long-Term Growth: Bharti Airtel to BEL
Market experts at Motilal Oswal Financial Services have highlighted five key stocks for long-term investors, emphasizing steady growth, strong fundamentals, and robust industry positioning. Despite recent market volatility, the medium-to-long-term outlook remains positive. Bharti Airtel Bharti Airtel continues to deliver strong performance across mobility and digital infrastructure. FY26 capex moderation…
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44,000 Startups in 2025, Highest Since Startup India: PM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that nearly 44,000 startups were registered across India in 2025, marking the highest annual addition since the launch of the Startup India initiative a decade ago. Addressing a mega event commemorating 10 years of the flagship programme, the Prime Minister described…
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Female Labour Participation Hits Yearly High in Dec 2025
The latest Monthly Bulletin of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) shows a continued upward trend in overall labour force participation for persons aged 15 years and above, reaching 56.1% in December 2025. Female labour force participation (LFPR) recorded a…
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IHG Sets Bold Goal: 400 Hotels in India by 2030
IHG Hotels & Resorts has unveiled an ambitious expansion roadmap for India, aiming to scale its portfolio to 400 hotels that are either operational or under development by 2030. The strategy reflects the British hospitality giant’s confidence in India’s fast-growing travel and tourism sector, driven by a strong rebound in…
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MoSPI Releases Discussion Paper on Chain-Based IIP Adoption
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released Discussion Paper 2.0 proposing the adoption of a chain-based Index of Industrial Production (IIP), marking a significant step towards modernising one of India’s most important economic indicators. The paper was made public on January 13, 2026, as part of the…
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CCI Clears ChrysCapital-Led Acquisition of Nash Industries
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval for the acquisition of a stake in Nash Industries (I) Private Limited by a consortium of private equity investors led by ChrysCapital Fund X, along with Two Infinity Partners and Blue Wave Investments Limited. The regulatory clearance marks a significant development…