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India and the European Union have finalised a long-awaited free trade agreement, potentially boosting India’s exports, expanding market access, and attracting more foreign investment, while gradually opening European markets to Indian goods and services. Analysts highlight potential sectoral gains and macroeconomic implications.
India and the European Union have sealed a landmark Free Trade Agreement that significantly benefits Indian automakers. While EU car imports will see phased tariff cuts, Indian-made vehicles and auto components gain major duty-free access to Europe. Tariffs on Indian car parts drop to zero, and electric vehicle exports will see gradual duty elimination, giving companies like Maruti, Tata Motors an
India and the European Union have finalised a landmark Free Trade Agreement, sharply reducing car import tariffs from 110% to 10% under an annual quota of 250,000 vehicles. The pact strengthens bilateral trade worth over $190 billion and removes or lowers duties on more than 90% of EU exports to India. The deal is expected to boost investment, expand trade and reshape India’s auto market.
India marks its Republic Day on January 26, 2026, with trading suspended on NSE and BSE across all segments. The market holiday comes amid weak sentiment, driven by heavy foreign investor selling, a record-low rupee, and global risk aversion. Despite short-term volatility, Indian equities showed resilience in 2025, supported by strong domestic SIP inflows and a decade-long positive return trend.
Air India is set to report a record annual loss of at least ₹15,000 crore for FY26, reversing its recovery momentum under the Tata Group. A deadly Dreamliner crash, Pakistan’s airspace closure forcing costly longer routes, and rising operational disruptions wiped out progress toward profitability. The setback comes after Air India was nearing operational break-even, highlighting the mounting chall
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) slashed gold purchases to just 4.02 tonnes in 2025, a 94% drop from 72.6 tonnes in 2024, marking the lowest level in eight years. Despite this slowdown, total holdings reached a record 880.2 tonnes, valued over $100 billion, fueled by prior buys and soaring prices.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recommended connecting the central bank digital currencies of BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—to facilitate smoother cross-border trade and tourism payments.
செய்திகள் 2030க்குள் உலக அளவில் இந்தியாவின் அந்தஸ்தே மாறப் போகுது – நல்ல செய்தி சொன்ன எஸ்பிஐ!! News oi-Devika Manivannan By Devika Manivannan Published: Monday, January 19, 2026, 15:44 [IST] Share This Article உலக அளவில் வேகமாக பொருளாதார வளர்ச்சி அடைந்து வரக்கூடிய ஒரு நாடாக இந்தியா உருப்பெற்று இருக்கிறது. உற்பத்தி ரீதியாகவும் சரி, சேவை ரீதியாகவும் சரி பல்வேறு துறைகளிலும் இந்தியா தொடர்ந்து வளர்ச்சி அடைந்து வரக்கூடிய ஒரு பொருளாதரமாக இருக்கிறது. இந்த நிலையில் ஸ்டேட் பேங்க் ஆப் இந்தியா 2030 ஆம் ஆண்டுக்குள் இந்தியா Upper Middle Income நாடாக மாறும் என்ற அறிக்கையை வெளியிட்டு இருக்கிறது.உலக வங்கி ஒரு நாட்டின் நிகர வருமானம் மற்றும் மக்கள் தொகைக்கு அதனை பகிர்வது ஆகியவற்றின் அடிப்படையில் நான்கு வகைகளாக உலக நாடுகளை பிரித்து வைத்துள்ளது. Low income, lower-middle income, upper-middle…
The Election Commission of India has extended the Claims and Objections period for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu till January 30. However, there is no change in the schedule for the final rolls, which will be published on February 17 as planned.
Gold prices in India surged over 76% in the last 12 months, yet demand remains strong with investors shifting from physical forms (jewellery, coins, bars) to modern options like Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs), ETFs, and gold mutual funds. Industry pushes for uniform holding periods, lower GST, reduced 6% import duty, and incentives for digital gold ahead of Budget 2026.
