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Donald Trump (File photo) Cuba dismissed US President Donald’s Trump’s tariff threat on Friday, calling it a “brutal act of aggression”. Trump signed an executive order threatening tariffs on countries selling oil to the Caribbean island.“We denounce to the world this brutal act of aggression against Cuba and its people, who for more than 65…
The rupee is “punching below its weight”, a weakness that has made foreign investors more reluctant to commit fresh capital to India, says the Economic Survey. Between April 2025 and Jan 2026 the currency fell about 5.4% against the dollar, while the depreciation has aided adjustment to US tariffs, it has also prompted portfolio outflows…
Govt may consider reducing its stakes in PSUs from the currently mandatory 51% to 26% and yet keep effective control of management of the company, says the Survey. This could be done through an amendment to the Companies Act, which stipulates that to mark a company as a ‘govt company’, govt must have a 51%…
The rupee bounced back on Friday morning, gaining 9 paise to trade at 91.90 against the US dollar. This recovery was helped by falling global oil prices but was limited by a strong dollar and foreign investors pulling money out of Indian stock markets.The currency started trading at 91.89 and briefly touched 91.87 before settling…
Asian markets are mostly down on Friday as concerns about AI investments grow. Tech stocks took a hit, while gold and silver prices dropped from their record highs. Oil prices also fell as tensions between the US and Iran showed signs of easing. The market’s ups and downs this week were influenced by various factors,…
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmarks, opened in red on Friday. While Nifty50 went below 25,300, BSE Sensex was down over 500 points. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 25,274.65, down 144 points or 0.57%. BSE Sensex was at 82,056.49, down 510 points or…
India’s economy is projected to grow in the range of 6.8% to 7.2% in FY27 and the country’s potential growth has risen to 7% on the back of reform measures undertaken in recent years, says Economic Survey, while flagging global risks. “The outlook, therefore, is one of steady growth amid global uncertainty, requiring caution, but…
The four new labour codes will ensure that wages and benefits of workers grow in line with rise in corporate profits, says chief economic advisor V Anantha Nageswaran.“The important thing is that labour codes also make it very clear that there has to be a balance in terms of the worker’s rights and what the…
The Economic Survey frames insurance as a growth problem disguised as a coverage problem. To close India’s protection gap and deliver “Insurance for All by 2047,” it says the sector must outpace nominal GDP, not inch alongside it. The binding constraint is not demand but distribution.“The escalating cost of acquisition is not merely an operational…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Bajaj Broking Research, the top stock picks for January 30, 2026 are State Bank of India (SBI), and Jayaswal Neco Industries. Here’s its view on Nifty and Bank Nifty:Index View: NIFTYIndian benchmark indices witnessed a rebound during current week, with the Nifty extending its…
