Here’s the latest gold rate in India today (after Budget 2026) — as of 4 February 2026: 📊 Current Gold Prices (approx, per 10 grams) 🇮🇳 India – Retail / Market Level (varies slightly by city) 💠 City examples (Feb 4) 📈 Market context: 💡 Note: Retail jewellery prices include GST (3%) and making charges […]
In a welcome move for Indian families and students aspiring to study abroad, the 2026 Budget reduced the Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on overseas education remittances from 5% to 2% when sending amounts above ₹10 lakh under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme. This change is expected to ease the financial burden on those funding international
India’s latest Union Budget for FY 2026-27 unveiled a record capital expenditure of ₹12.2 trillion, underscoring a major government push to strengthen infrastructure, manufacturing, semiconductor capacity and economic resilience amid global trade tensions and tariff risks. The increased spending — almost 9% higher than the previous year — reflects a strategic shift towards building long-term
India is set to witness a key economic milestone as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget 2026 in Parliament. As one of the most significant annual financial statements of the country, the Union Budget outlines the government’s fiscal strategy, revenue generation plans, expenditure priorities, and policy direction for the coming financial
The latest economic estimates from the government project that India’s GDP will grow between 6.8 % and 7.2 % in the fiscal year 2026–27, reflecting resilience in domestic demand and sustained investment activity. Despite global uncertainties such as weak exports and geopolitical risks, policymakers remain optimistic that internal economic drivers will uphold healthy expansion, making
Gold premiums in India have climbed to the highest levels since 2014, with premiums at around $121 per ounce — driven by strong investment demand ahead of the Union Budget 2026–27 and speculation about potential changes in import duties. Despite international gold prices remaining high and retail jewellery demand softening due to price volatility, investors
Vedanta Ltd., one of India’s largest diversified resource firms, has announced plans to list four of its newly demerged business units on stock exchanges in India by mid-May 2026. The demerger separates Vedanta into independent entities focused on steel and ferrous metals, oil and gas, aluminium, and power, with the parent company retaining the base
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has deferred its plan to mandate climate-related financial risk disclosures for banks — a policy originally being considered to strengthen environmental risk reporting. Although voluntary guidelines had been drafted, concerns over compliance costs and lack of coordination with market regulators like SEBI prompted the delay. This move may slow
As India gears up for the Union Budget 2026–27, expectations are high that structural economic reforms will take centre stage. Government sources suggest the upcoming budget will focus on bolstering growth amid global uncertainties, with a renewed emphasis on macro-economic stability and long-term development priorities. Policymakers are reportedly weighing measures to incentivize investment and enhance
India and the European Union have finalized a landmark trade agreement aimed at slashing tariffs on a wide range of goods, including automobiles, spirits, and textiles. This major pact — hailed as transformative for bilateral commerce — is expected to boost exports, improve market access for Indian products in the EU, and accelerate foreign direct
