India’s Tax-to-GDP Ratio Touches 19.6%, Structural Reforms Crucial for Further Improvement: Report

New Delhi- India’s combined tax-to-GDP ratio has climbed to 19.6 per cent, bringing the country on par with several major global economies and underscoring steady improvements in tax collection efficiency, according to a report by Bank…

Hitachi Energy India Receives Rs 26.07 Crore Income-Tax Demand

Mumbai: Hitachi Energy India Limited on Saturday said it has received a tax demand notice of Rs 26.07 crore from the Income-tax Department for the assessment year 2022–23.

In an exchange filing, the company said the demand comprises Rs…

Silver’s 200% Surge Strengthens Near-Term Outlook for Gold: Report

New Delhi - Silver’s extraordinary rally of more than 200 per cent over the past 12 months — far outpacing gold’s roughly 80 per cent rise — has created favourable near-term conditions for gold, according to a new report.

Sensex, Nifty End Higher, Snap Three-Day Losing Run

Mumbai - Indian equity markets closed higher on Thursday, snapping a three-day losing streak, supported by positive global cues and easing geopolitical concerns that lifted investor sentiment.

Market confidence improved after US President Donald…

India’s Deal Market Shows Strong Resilience with $133 Billion in Transactions, Up 21%

New Delhi: India’s deal ecosystem remained robust in 2025, recording 2,658 transactions valued at $133 billion, reflecting a 21 per cent year-on-year increase in deal volumes and a 13 per cent rise in deal values, according to a report released…

India, European Union Poised to Finalise Free Trade Agreement by January 27

India and the European Union (EU) are on the verge of concluding a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with a formal announcement expected on January 27, a day after India’s Republic Day celebrations. Senior EU leadership will be in New Delhi…

Homes Priced Above Rs 1 Crore Account for 63% of India’s Housing Market in 2025

Mumbai: India’s housing market continued to show strong signs of premiumisation in 2025, with homes priced above Rs 1 crore increasing their market share to 63 per cent, up from 53 per cent in 2024. This shift highlights buyers’ growing…

Stock Market Outlook for Next Week: Q3 Earnings, India-US Trade Developments and Global Cues to Drive Volatility

Mumbai: Indian equity markets are expected to remain volatile in the coming week as investors closely monitor December quarter (Q3) corporate earnings, developments in India-US trade relations, and key global economic indicators from the United States.

Gold Surge Adds Rs 117 Lakh Crore to Indian Household Wealth in 2025: Report

New Delhi - Indian households witnessed a sharp rise in wealth during 2025, largely driven by a strong rally in gold prices, according to a new report.

Data from the *HDFC Mutual Fund Yearbook 2026* shows that household wealth increased by…

India’s fintech sector raises $2.4 billion in 2025, ranks third globally

New Delhi: India’s fintech industry raised $2.4 billion in funding in 2025, registering a marginal 2 per cent increase over the $2.3 billion secured in 2024, and emerged as the third-largest fintech funding destination globally after the US…