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Donald Trump tours Michigan Ford plant: US president pushes manufacturing agenda; brushes-off lingering economic fears

President Donald Trump speaks with Corey Williams, Ford River Rouge Plant Manager, during a tour of the Ford River Rogue complex, Tuesday, Jan. 13 (AP photo) US President Donald Trump a visited a Ford Motor Co. assembly line in Michigan on Tuesday in an attempt to push his manufacturing agenda, as his administration works to…

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Budget 2026 expectations: Deloitte calls for customs duty overhaul; seeks higher allocations for exports

Rationalising import duties and stepping up budgetary allocations in the upcoming Union Budget could give a strong push to domestic manufacturing and exports, Deloitte India said on Tuesday.The consulting firm said the Budget for 2026-27, which is scheduled to be presented on February 1, should build on the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen manufacturing at…

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Liquidnitro Games raises $19.1 million, led by Northpoint

Liquidnitro Games raises $19.1 million, led by Northpoint BENGALURU: Liquidnitro Games has raised $19.1 million in a Series A funding round led by Northpoint Capital, with participation from existing investor Nexus Venture Partners, as the game production and live services company looks to scale its AI-enabled development operations and expand globally.The company said the capital…

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Budget 2026: COAI seeks cut in telecom licence fee; flags GST burden and ITC pile-up

File photo (Picture credit: ANI) India’s telecom industry body COAI has asked the government to reduce regulatory levies and ease Goods and Services Tax (GST) norms in the upcoming Union Budget, arguing that high statutory payments continue to strain the sector’s finances.The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), whose members include Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel…

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Mutual fund SIP inflows surge to Rs 3.34 lakh cr in 2025; contributions peaked in December

NEW DELHI: Mutual fund investment through systematic investment plans (SIPs) has surged to an all-time high of Rs 3.34 lakh crore in 2025, driven by growing investor appetite for disciplined, long-term wealth creation.This came following investments of Rs 2.68 lakh crore through this route in 2024 and Rs 1.84 lakh crore in 2023, data from…

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Precious metals surge: Silver jumps Rs 6,000 to lifetime high; gold hits fresh record at Rs 1.45 lakh

Silver prices surged sharply in the national capital on Tuesday, rising by Rs 6,000 to touch a fresh lifetime high of Rs 2,71,000 per kilogram, while gold climbed to another record level of Rs 1,45,000 per 10 grams amid sustained buying interest.According to the All India Sarafa Association, silver extended its rally for the third…

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US sanctions Iran: Additional 25% tariffs to have minimal impact on India, say government sources – here’s why

AI image (Picture credit: Google Gemini) India is unlikely to face any major impact from the 25 per cent tariff announced by the US President Donald Trump on countries doing business with Iran, as per government sources cited by news agency ANI, who pointed to India’s limited trade exposure with Tehran.Newly announced US tariffs are…

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