India’s Outlook for 2026: Navigating Transformation in a Defining Year

[ad_1] This article is authored by N.K Minda, Chairman, Uno Minda.The global economic landscape has undergone a fundamental shift over the past few years. The world order shaped by two to three decades of deep globalization—characterized by free trade, integrated supply chains and global sourcing—has given way to a more fragmented and protectionist environment. Escalating…

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Trump tariffs on India’s software exports? Why IT sector is worried – double taxation, visa tightening may deal a blow

[ad_1] The Indian technology services outsourcing sector, valued at $283 billion, derives over 60% of its earnings from US. (AI image) India’s IT sector is worried about the possible imposition of tariffs on software exports to the US by the Donald Trump administration. The IT sector is already experiencing challenges due to worldwide economic uncertainties…

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India maintains resilience amid trade uncertainties; tax reforms to aid growth: Finance ministry

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A recent report by the Finance Ministry’s emphasises that government reforms will protect the economy from trade-related challenges, while advocating for continued vigilance against external risks and market fluctuations.The Monthly Economic Review highlights GST rationalisation as a crucial component of tax reforms, alongside corporate and personal income tax adjustments. The ministry suggests…

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Gold rate outlook: Gold prices may stay range-bound ahead of US Fed, BoJ meet; tariff deadline to add uncertainty

[ad_1] Gold prices are likely to remain in a consolidation phase over the coming week, as investors await critical central bank policy decisions and developments on global trade negotiations, analysts said.The upcoming US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the Bank of Japan’s rate decision, and the approaching August 1 deadline for US tariff negotiations…

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IPO news: OYO parent PRISM clears shareholder vote to raise up to Rs 6,650 crore; listing plan moves a step closer

[ad_1] OYO’s parent company PRISM has secured shareholder approval to raise up to Rs 6,650 crore through a fresh issue of equity shares as part of its proposed initial public offering, signalling steady progress towards a public market debut, according to PTI.The approval was granted at an extraordinary general meeting held on December 20, where…

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Padma Awards 2026: Uday Kotak named among Padma Bhushan recipients

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Centre on Sunday announced the Padma Awards for 2026 on the eve of Republic Day, conferring the Padma Bhushan on veteran banker and industrialist Uday Kotak for his exceptional contribution to the financial sector, a government statement said.The Padma Awards, among India’s most prestigious civilian honours, are given in three categories—Padma Vibhushan,…

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Posts in general category also open to quota candidates: Supreme Court | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Supreme Court has ruled that candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Sections are entitled to general category posts if they secure the cutoff marks stipulated for general category.The ruling by a bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine G Masih was inspired by SC’s landmark…

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