Macroeconomic data, global geopolitical developments and rising concerns over AI-related disruptions are likely to dictate stock market sentiment in the coming week, analysts said, even as investors remain cautious amid persistent volatility.Trading activity of foreign investors and movements in the domestic currency are also expected to influence market direction. Focus on US data, fed outlook […]
India-US trade deal to help secure crude at competitive prices: Piyush Goyal
File photo: Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal (Picture credit: ANI) Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said the interim trade agreement between India and the United States will factor in India’s rising energy requirements and help the country secure crude oil at more competitive prices.Speaking to reporters, Goyal said India […]
Renting to buying your first house in UAE 2026: 5 real estate trends home owners should focus on
UAE Property 2026: Is Now the Time for First-Time Buyers to Enter the Market? In 2026, the UAE’s property market is entering a new chapter of demand, innovation and opportunity and first-time home buyers are playing a big part in reshaping how residents approach property ownership. Once inclined to rent or invest secondarily, many long-term […]
US DHS shutdown forces TSA officers to work unpaid; airport delays for passengers likely
The shutdown of the US Department of Homeland Security that began early Saturday is affecting airport security operations nationwide, forcing thousands of Transportation Security Administration officers to work without pay as Congress remains locked in a funding dispute.About 95 per cent of TSA workers are considered essential and must continue working despite the funding lapse. […]
US, Israel plan to pressure Iran on oil sales to China: Report
Trump and Netanyahu (File photo) US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House on Wednesday to reportedly discuss plans for reducing Iran’s oil sales to China, which currently handles over 80 per cent of Iran’s oil exports. The agreement comes amid ongoing nuclear talks between US and Iranian […]
‘Very successful emerging economy’: UN chief António Guterres hails India as AI Impact Summit host
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (File pic) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday endorsed India as the perfect host for the AI Impact Summit 2026 starting Sunday, praising the nation’s growing global influence and successful economy. The first-ever AI summit in the Global South will be held from February 16-20, bringing together world leaders, tech CEOs, […]
Nirmala Sitharaman holds key bilateral meetings in Munich, highlights investment opportunities
MUNICH: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), in Munich, Germany, among several other key dignitaries, during her ongoing visit.Both leaders were pleased to note the finalisation of the India and the European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in January 2026. The Union Finance Minister underlined the financial […]
Big push for Assam: PM Modi inaugrates Rs 5,450 crore worth projects; IIM Guwahati, Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu & more
Prime Minister Modi inaugurated a series of major infrastructure projects in Assam on Saturday, aiming to accelerate development across the North-East. The projects, worth more than Rs 5,450 crore include Indian Institute of Management Guwahati, the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu, a new fleet of electric buses and the National Data Centre. The move aims to […]
S&P Global chief: India’s post-Covid expansion among most consistent for any major economy
NEW DELHI: Driven by structural reforms, entrepreneurial energy and a forward-looking approach to debt and development, India’s post-Covid expansion has been among the most consistent for any major economy, with expectations remaining strong for the medium term, Yann Le Pallec, president, S&P Global Ratings said on Saturday. “In our latest report, we explored how India […]
Strategic sovereignty a guiding imperative in reshaping global economy, say CEOs
NEW DELHI: In a rapidly reshaping global economy, strategic sovereignty has emerged as a guiding imperative, as nations navigate global supply chains while safeguarding critical capabilities in an increasingly fragmented world, global business leaders said. During a panel discussion, KPMG India CEO Yezdi Nagporewalla, global leaders across new age economy, technology and defence, financial inclusion, […]