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On the occasion of Pongal 2026, leading jewellery retailers across Tamil Nadu have announced attractive gold coin offers to boost festive buying. Despite rising gold and silver prices, special discounts on making charges and wastage are drawing strong interest, especially among farmers investing harvest income. With beliefs linking Pongal gold purchases to prosperity, these limited-period deals pr
Gold prices surged sharply on Pongal Day, climbing close to record highs as global investors rushed toward safe-haven assets. Rising geopolitical tensions involving the US and Iran, combined with economic uncertainty ahead of key US jobless claims data, fueled strong demand for gold and silver. The rally has triggered concern among buyers as bullion rates jumped unexpectedly, delivering a price sh
Saudi Arabia, joined by Qatar and Oman, has firmly told the United States that it will not allow its airspace or bases to be used for any military attack on Iran, pressuring the Trump administration to avoid force amid Iranian protests. Gulf states warn such action could destabilize the region and disrupt oil markets. Meanwhile, Russia has issued a stern warning to Washington against military esca
Infosys reported mixed Q3 performance with a slight year-on-year profit decline despite solid revenue growth. Higher costs from new labour codes and strategic investments impacted margins, reflecting near-term pressure on profitability. However, strong large-deal wins and steady constant-currency growth underline Infosys’ long-term resilience and demand strength, positioning it competitively ahead
Kotak Mahindra Bank implemented a 5:1 stock split, reducing face value from Rs 5 to Rs 1. Despite a rise in total shares, the post split adjusted price remains near prior levels, indicating no change in net investment value. The move aims to improve liquidity and affordability for investors, with continued positive growth outlook.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participating in Pongal celebrations at the residence of Union Minister L. Murugan, the Prime Minister said the festival emerged as a global festival. Parasakthi movie crew SivaKarthikeyan, Ravi Mohan and music director GV Prakash also attended the event with PM Modi.
The article explains how Budget 2026 in India aims to simplify tax rules, reduce multi-layer levies, and harmonise capital gains and dividends to encourage long-term savings and investment. Industry experts advocate a clear, predictable system to lessen investor burden and support economic growth.
Bengaluru’s Namma Metro is set for another fare revision, with the Fare Fixation Committee recommending up to 5% annual hikes starting February 2026. This follows the controversial 71% increase in February 2025 that made it India’s costliest metro system. Daily commuters express outrage over rising costs amid overcrowded trains, delayed expansions, and poor last-mile links.
Over the last 15 years, TCS delivered 10X returns while India’s Nifty-50 index grew only 5X. The key driver was India’s labour arbitrage advantage (2000-2010), where US firms saved massively by outsourcing to Indian engineers at 20-30% cost. That cycle ended in 2022. The new cycle is powered by US/China AI investments (Meta alone plans $600B+ capex 2026-28). India now focuses on infrastructure. Be
Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya met executives of quick-commerce platforms Blinkit, Zomato, Swiggy, and Zepto, urging them to prioritize delivery partner safety over aggressive timelines. The decision follows intense public criticism and gig worker protests on December 25 demanding better pay, social security, and removal of strict time targets, with a nationwide strike threatened on Decem
