India Announces $175 Million Economic Package for Seychelles, Focus on Housing, E-Mobility, and Maritime Security India Unveils $175 Million Package for Seychelles Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced a special economic package of $175 million for Seychelles to support projects across housing, e-mobility, vocational training, health, defence, and maritime security. The announcement was made during a joint press briefing with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie,

Nifty and Sensex Likely to See Gap-Up Open After India-US Trade Deal Nifty and Sensex Set for Positive Start Benchmark indices Nifty 50 and Sensex are likely to see a gap-up opening on February 9, 2026, following the announcement of the India-US trade agreement. Washington has reduced its tariff on Indian products from 50% to 18%, providing clarity and a boost to export-oriented businesses. Experts note that the trade pact has removed a key overhang, improved export visibilit

Sensex Opens 400 Points Higher, Nifty Above 25,800 as SBI Gains 6% Sensex and Nifty Start Week on a Positive Note The benchmark indices opened higher on Monday, marking a positive start to the week as foreign institutional investors (FIIs) returned to buying on Dalal Street. At 9:55 a.m. IST, the S&P BSE Sensex rose 377.94 points to 83,958.34, while the NSE Nifty50 gained 119.10 points to 25,812.80. State Bank of India (SBI) led the rally, with shares climbing 6%, reflecting

Gold Jumps Rs 3,000, Silver Surges Rs 13,000: Will Prices Continue Rising? Gold and Silver Prices Surge Gold and silver prices jumped sharply on Monday, February 9, 2026, following a rally in bullion markets across India. The rise came amid a weaker US dollar and investors awaiting fresh economic cues from the United States. At the time of writing: MCX Gold was trading at Rs 1,57,786, up Rs 2,335 (1.50%). MCX Silver rose Rs 12,320 (4.93%) to Rs 2,62,212. Gold Climbs on Suppor

S. Ravi BSE: Why Governance Failures Are Making India’s Business Environment Unforgiving India’s business ecosystem is expanding rapidly, but growth without strong governance is becoming increasingly risky. S. Ravi, Founder of Ravi Rajan & Co. LLP and former Chairman of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), has warned that governance failures are emerging as one of the biggest threats to India’s corporate and entrepreneurial landscape. According to S. Ravi BSE , many business fail

European Carmakers Warn Against “Restricted” India-EU Trade Deal New Delhi, 22 January 2026: As the India-European Union (EU) free trade agreement  nears completion, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA)  has cautioned that the current negotiation path could lead to a “restricted” deal dominated by quotas, licences, and residual tariffs , limiting the benefits for automakers on both sides. ACEA, representing 17 major European carmakers including BMW, Merce

New Delhi, 22 January 2026:InterGlobe Aviation , the parent company of India’s largest airline IndiGo , reported a 77.6% drop in its consolidated net profit  for the third quarter of FY26 (Q3FY26). The airline posted a profit of ₹549.8 crore , compared with ₹2,448.8 crore  in the same period last year. Factors Behind the Profit Decline The sharp decline in IndiGo’s profits comes amid: Labour code-related provisions  impacting operational costs. Operational disruptions in Dece

India Emerges as a Trusted Global Value Chain Partner: Ashwini Vaishnaw at Davos Davos, 22 January 2026: India has solidified its position as a trusted value chain partner  for the global economy, helping it remain resilient amid high tariffs and global trade uncertainty, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw  said at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting  in Davos. Vaishnaw spoke at a WEF session developed in collaboration with the India Today Group , moderated by Kalli Pu

Sensex Jumps Over 700 Points: What’s Driving the Stock Market Rally Today Mumbai, 22 January 2026: Dalal Street opened on a strong note on Thursday, as investor sentiment improved following positive global cues. S&P BSE Sensex  jumped 785.92 points to 82,695.55 , while the NSE Nifty50  gained 251.60 points to 25,409.10  in early trade. The rally comes after several weak sessions, as buyers returned to the market amid short-covering , improving global sentiment, and hopes of p

S. Ravi BSE Honored at the 17th ENBA Awards 2025 for Media Excellence The 17th edition of the ENBA Awards 2025, organized by e4m (exchange4media), emerged as a grand celebration of excellence in the Indian media industry. With leading figures from journalism and broadcasting in attendance, the event highlighted the commitment, creativity, and impact of professionals shaping the media landscape. Sethurathnam Ravi , popularly known as S. Ravi BSE , had the honor of presenting a

Adani to Invest ₹1 Lakh Crore in Airports; Eyes Aggressive Bids in Next Privatisation Round Mumbai: Adani Enterprises is set to make a massive ₹1 lakh crore investment in airport infrastructure over the next five years, targeting 11 airports that the Indian government plans to lease to private players. This forms part of the group’s $11 billion expansion strategy in aviation infrastructure. Adani Group: India’s Largest Airport Operator Through Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL

Sensex Rises 447 Points, Nifty Holds Above 25,900; RIL and Auto Stocks Lead Gains Mumbai: Indian equity markets ended higher on Tuesday, breaking a four-day losing streak as investors responded to supportive global cues and bargain hunting. The S&P BSE Sensex surged 447.55 points to close at 84,929.36, while the NSE Nifty50 rose 150.85 points, settling at 25,966.40. Global Cues Drive Market Rally Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Investments Limited, said that global equ

Mumbai:  Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is set to commence operations on December 25 , marking a major milestone in India’s aviation infrastructure development. The airport will begin with a phased and calibrated rollout , gradually scaling up to full-fledged operations by February , according to Adani Group. Jeet Adani, Director at Adani Airports Holding Limited, confirmed the timeline in an exclusive interaction with CNBC-TV18, stating that the airport’s opening w

ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (AMC) shares are in focus after Equirus Securities initiated coverage with a bullish ‘Buy’ (Long) rating , assigning a target price of ₹2,900 , which implies a potential upside of nearly 34%  from the issue price. The brokerage’s positive outlook came just ahead of the company’s stock market debut, following one of the most successful IPOs of 2025 . ICICI Prudential AMC Stock Gets ‘Buy’ Call From Equirus; 34% Upside Seen Post Listing

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