‘Unprecedented certainty in India’: PM Modi raises investment pitch amid ‘great global uncertainty’; highlights political stability, policy continuity

[ad_1] PM Modi (Photo credit- PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday pitched India as a stable and predictable investment destination at a time of global flux, telling investors that the country is witnessing an era of “unprecedented certainty” even as the world faces widespread uncertainty.“Amidst great global uncertainty, we are witnessing an era of…

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Gold & silver outlook: Bullion seen holding firm next week; US tariff verdict, geopolitics in focus

[ad_1] Gold and silver prices are expected to remain firm next week as traders brace for heightened geopolitical risks and uncertainty around the US Supreme Court’s impending verdict on President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, analysts said.Market participants will also track inflation data from major economies including the US, India and Germany, alongside trade and investment…

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Crypto rules tightened: Live selfies, geo-tagging mandatory for users; FIU rolls out tougher KYC norms

[ad_1] India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has rolled out stringent new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) norms for cryptocurrency exchanges, making live selfie verification and geographical tracking mandatory during user onboarding, according to guidelines issued on January 8, PTI reported. Under the updated framework, crypto exchanges are classified as Virtual Digital Asset…

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Budget 2026: CII pitches demand-led, faster privatisation of PSEs; seeks three-year pipeline

[ad_1] Industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has called for a faster, demand-driven privatisation strategy for public sector enterprises (PSEs) in the Union Budget 2026-27, urging the government to adopt a predictable roadmap to unlock value from disinvestment and mobilise resources for capital expenditure amid global economic uncertainties.In its Budget proposals, CII suggested an…

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Budget 2026: Govt should avoid hiking surcharge on super-rich, reviving wealth tax; why experts warn of capital flight

[ad_1] Tax experts have cautioned the government against raising the income tax surcharge on high-income individuals or reintroducing a wealth tax in the Union Budget 2026-27, warning that such moves could push wealthy taxpayers to relocate to low-tax jurisdictions and hurt investment and job creation.At present, individuals earning over Rs 50 lakh are subject to…

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Market sell-off: 7 of top-10 firms lose Rs 3.63 lakh crore in a week; Reliance, HDFC Bank biggest drags

[ad_1] The combined market capitalisation of seven of India’s 10 most valued companies fell by Rs 3,63,412.18 crore last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest laggard amid a broader sell-off in equities, PTI reported.The benchmark BSE Sensex declined 2,185.77 points, or 2.54 per cent, during the week, reflecting weak investor sentiment.“Indian equity markets…

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FMCG sector rebound: Key players report volume-led growth; rural demand and e-commerce shine

[ad_1] The FMCG sector registered a robust recovery in the December quarter, aided by GST changes, festive sales, and reduced costs of raw materials. Even Dabur, Marico, and Godrej Consumer Products reported volume growth with single-digit revenue growth along with improved operating profit margins. The rural market continued to report better sales than the urban…

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Budget 2026: CII pitches demand-led disinvestment plan; proposes four-step privatisation roadmap

[ad_1] The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) suggested a four-fold privatisation process in their recommendations on the Union Budget 2026-27. They called for faster and more predictable disinvestment. The industry body claimed that a calibrated privatisation approach would help sustain capital expenditure and fund development priorities, particularly in sectors where private participation can improve efficiency,…

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Budget 2026: Micro-fertiliser makers pitch reforms; call for uniform GST, single business licence system

[ad_1] The Indian Micro-Fertilizers Manufacturers Association (IMMA) has requested several key changes from the central government ahead of the Union Budget. These include extending 5 per cent GST to all fertilizers under the Fertilizer Control Order, speeding up GST credit refunds, and creating a single licensing system. The association made these demands on Sunday through…

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