Gold prices eased by Rs 589 to Rs 1.55 lakh per 10 grams in the futures trade on Monday, tracking weakness in international markets.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for April delivery fell Rs 589, or 0.38 per cent, to Rs 1,55,306 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 7,695 lots.In global […]
$3.3 billion funding: Key real estate firms line up IPO listings in 2026 amid strong housing demand
Indian real estate companies are rushing to raise around $3.3 billion through IPOs this year. This surge in public offerings comes as developers gain confidence in urban growth and housing demand, with more than half a dozen firms preparing to go public, as reported by Bloomberg.n comparison, the entire property sector, including developers and REITs, […]
New record! China laps up discounted Russian crude as India reduces purchases; threat of US strikes on Iran adds to jitters
Shipments of Russian oil to China are projected at about 2.07 million barrels per day for February delivery. (AI image) Even as US President Donald Trump wants the world to stop buying crude oil from Russia, China’s purchases of Russian crude are set to hit a new record in February. China’s procurement of Russian crude […]
RERA under fire from SC: Why are RERA annual reports important to protect interests of homebuyers?
Almost ten years after the RERA Act, 2016 attention is increasingly moving from developers to the functioning of the regulator itself. (AI image) The Real Estate Regulatory Authority or RERA is in focus again. Recently, the Supreme Court made blunt observations about the role of RERA and its importance. The apex court remarked that the […]
New rail tech policy in works; India eyes major boost for domestic manufacturing
India plans to unveil a new “rail tech” policy in the coming weeks to boost domestic manufacturing of next-generation railway technology and equipment. Under the proposed framework, the Railway Board is expected to offer partial funding, technical support, and access to testing facilities to manufacturers. The policy is part of the government’s rail modernisation drive […]
Absence of saptapadi alone cannot invalidate marriage: What Delhi High Court said on a Hindu marriage
The Court emphasized that Section 7 does not prescribe a uniform ritual requirement but recognizes diversity of customary practices. (AI image) Restating the legal presumption in favor of the validity of marriage, the Delhi High Court has held that, in the absence of direct evidence showing performance of Saptapadi, the traditional taking of seven steps […]
‘Concerns wrong’: Why Nasscom president is not worried about AI taking tech jobs
Rajesh Nambiar Nasscom president Nasscom President Rajesh Nambiar has strongly dismissed fears that AI tools will eliminate technology services jobs, despite market concerns wiping out $50 billion from Indian IT companies’ market value since 2025. He emphasizes that large enterprises’ complex technology needs and regulatory requirements make IT services essential, even as AI adoption grows.“Concerns […]
Asian shares trade flat as Lunar new year closures limit activity
Asian markets showed little movement on Monday as several trading floors closed for Lunar New Year celebrations. Japan’s disappointing economic growth of just 0.1 per cent in late 2025 added pressure on newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Meanwhile, US markets will stay shut for Presidents’ Day, and gold prices dipped slightly after reaching $5,000 […]
Stock market today: Nifty50 opens below 25,450; BSE Sensex down over 100 points
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: After deep cuts towards the end of last week, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, opened in red on Monday. While Nifty50 was below 25,450, BSE Sensex dropped over 100 points in opening trade. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 25,434.35, down 37 points or 0.14%. BSE Sensex […]
What is Singapore-India-Gulf subsea cable system that UAE’s du is investing in for high data connectivity?
du to invest in the subsea fibre optic network that will link six key locations, with landing points in Kalba in the UAE, Muscat in Oman, Mumbai and Chennai in India, Kedah in Malaysia and Singapore. In a major step for the UAE’s digital infrastructure ambitions, telecom provider du has announced a strategic partnership to […]