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Ahead of the Union Budget, the Modi government plans a major cut in import duties on European cars, reducing tariffs from as high as 110% to 40%, with a gradual fall to 10%. The move, linked to the India–EU free trade pact, could sharply lower prices of BMW, Mercedes and Volkswagen cars, reshape India’s auto market, and intensify competition for domestic manufacturers.
Five eminent personalities from Tamil Nadu—Dr Punniyamurthy Natesan, Othuvar Thiruthani Swaminathan, R Krishnan, Rajastapathi Kaliappa Goundar, and Thiruvarur Bakhtavathsalam—have been chosen for the Padma Shri honors.
This report outlines Budget 2026 priorities for India’s banking and financial services sector, emphasising debt management, MSME credit access, digital finance expansion, and rural bank reforms to sustain economic growth.
Infosys is asking its hybrid workforce, which spends most time working from home under a policy requiring at least 10 office days monthly, to share home electricity consumption data via a survey from CFO Jayesh Sanghrajka.
The article examines anticipated increases in India’s defence budget for 2026, its impact on stock markets, and investor focus on domestic manufacturing, R&D, and export incentives. Analysts emphasise measured, long term investment approaches amid market expectations and policy shifts.
India’s inaugural Republic Day on January 26, 1950, featured modest, decentralized celebrations in Delhi’s relief homes, rural schools, and women’s hostels, with children receiving souvenir plates and women getting sweets, fruits, and toys. Total costs were itemized at Rs 11,093, a stark contrast to later parades costing crores.
இந்தியாவில் வாகன ஓட்டிகளைக் குறிவைத்து ஒரு புதிய வகை சைபர் மோசடி (Cyber Fraud) பரவி வருகிறது. இது குறித்த தகவல்களை இங்கே பார்க்கலாம்.| Traffic Fine Scam in India: Fake Parivahan SMS Target Vehicle Owners
The central government has revised basic wages and pensions for employees and retirees of Public Sector General Insurance Companies (PSGICs like NICL, NIACL, OICL, UIICL, GIC, AICIL), NABARD, and RBI, effective from late 2022, to boost take-home pay and financial security.
According to the report “Striking Gold: The Rise of India’s Gold Loan Market,” Tamil Nadu leads the country in gold as a share of household assets. At 28.30%, it stands well ahead of every other state.
India’s auto market is gearing up for its biggest product launch wave in five years, with over 30 new vehicles expected in 2026. Leading carmakers like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra, and global EV brands are betting big on electric and SUV models. Rising demand after GST cuts and record passenger vehicle sales are driving this surge, making 2026 a crucial year for car buyers.
