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Trade agreement with US accelerates India’s global ambitions

04-02-2026

Industry leaders have welcomed the India-US trade agreement, calling it a major boost to India’s economic growth and its ambitions to become a global hub for manufacturing and innovation.

UPI transactions cross Rs 230 lakh crore mark in FY26

04-02-2026

Transactions through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) touched a record value of Rs 230 lakh crore in the current financial year till December 2025, the government informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, highlighting the rapid expansion of India’s digital payments ecosystem.

Sensex surges over 2,000 points

04-02-2026

Benchmark indices surged sharply on Tuesday after India and the US agreed on a trade deal, under which Washington will reduce reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25 per cent to 18 per cent.

US-India trade deal boosts farm exports, targets Russian oil

04-02-2026

Top American leaders have welcomed the trade agreement announced by US President Donald Trump with India, saying it will significantly expand American farm exports to the Indian market and strengthen efforts to counter Russian aggression, particularly amid the ongoing Ukraine war.

India-UK FTA seen as strategic boost for rules-based trade

04-02-2026

A parliamentary scrutiny report in the UK has described the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a historic and strategic step that offers stability and long-term benefits for rules-based international trade amid global geopolitical uncertainty.

Over 26 lakh households benefit from PM Surya Ghar scheme

04-02-2026

Over 26 lakh households across India have benefited under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY), with Rs 14,771.82 crore disbursed as central financial assistance, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

Budget 26- Is it pitching state vs state?

03-02-2026

The Union Budget 2026-27,presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2026, has been positioned by the Modi government as a forward-looking blueprint emphasizing action over ambivalence, reform over rhetoric, and people over populism. With a total outlay of approximately Rs 53 lakh crore, the budget prioritizes long-term vision toward a Viksit Bharat by 2047, while maintaining fiscal discipline amid global uncertainties.

Union Budget 2026–27: A golden opportunity for Telangana

03-02-2026

The Union Budget 2026–27 is a historic blessing for Telangana, especially with more than 35% urban population and the expansion of GHMC making Hyderabad one of the largest urban agglomerations in India. Unfortunately, Congress leaders in Telangana lack both the knowledge and administrative vision required to tap this massive opportunity. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strengthened Telangana’s growth prospects by approving three major high-speed rail corridors from Hyderabad to Chennai, Bengaluru and Pune, positioning Hyderabad as a national logistics and mobility hub.

Debt metrics of India & GDP

03-02-2026

Expenditure of the government is funded mostly by taxes and borrowings. Citizens pay current period taxes out of their current period earnings. Borrowings are repaid out of current and future period taxes which are part of overall tax collection from the taxpayers. Taxpayers will not welcome higher taxes which pinch them in the current period. Higher borrowings will pinch them in future when government repays debt as the latter must be funded only by taxes although in the future.

Perfios unveils AI tool to speed financial journeys

03-02-2026

Perfios.ai has introduced Journey Builder, an AI-driven low-code platform that enables banks and financial institutions to design, launch, and optimize customer product journeys faster. The platform claims to cut development time by over 60%, allowing institutions to adapt quickly to changing customer behavior and regulations.

Budget stresses investment-led growth, fiscal discipline: FM

03-02-2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the Union Budget for FY27 places investment at the centre of the government’s growth strategy, with the fiscal deficit trajectory underlining the priority accorded to economic expansion.

Automakers log strong January sales on sustained demand

03-02-2026

India’s automobile industry reported healthy sales growth in January, with leading carmakers and two-wheeler manufacturers benefiting from steady consumer demand and momentum built during the festive season.