Greenland’s harsh environment, lack of key infrastructure and difficult geology have so far prevented anyone from building a mine to extract the sought-after rare earth elements that many high-tech products require. Even if President Donald Trump prevails in his effort to take control of the arctic island, those challenges won’t go away.Trump has prioritized breaking […]
Govt to achieve fiscal deficit target of 4.4 pc in FY26, may even better it: PwC
NEW DELHI: The government is likely to achieve the fiscal deficit target of 4.4 per cent of the GDP in FY26, and it could even better it, a positive signal to global investors about India’s commitment to fiscal management, PwC Partner and Economic Advisory Services leader Ranen Banerjee said.The revision in the nominal GDP growth […]
EV adoptions gathers pace in 2025: Sales hit 2.3 million units; UP, Maharashtra lead sales
India sold were at 2.3 million units of electric vehicle in 2025, making up 8 per cent of all new vehicle registrations, according to a new report by the India Energy Storage Alliance, based on Vahan Portal data, cited by ANI. This boost was driven by incentives offered by the government and festive seasons. The […]
Highway build feat: NHAI sets four Guinness world records on Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada corridor; bituminous paving milestones logged
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Sunday said it has set four Guinness World Records during construction of the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor on NH-544G, marking a major execution milestone on the under-implementation project, according to a statement reported PTI.On January 6, NHAI created two Guinness World Records near Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh. The […]
Stock market outlook: Q3 earnings, inflation data in focus this week; global cues to steer sentiment
Indian equity markets are set for an event-heavy week ahead, with investors closely tracking the onset of the December quarter earnings season, key domestic and global inflation data, and developments on the global macro and geopolitical front, analysts said, PTI reported.Quarterly results from several heavyweight companies across information technology, banking, financial services and energy sectors, […]
AI shopping: Google partners Walmart, Shopify and Wayfair to turn Gemini into in-chat checkout platform; what you need to know
Google has expanded the shopping capabilities of its Gemini AI chatbot by partnering with major retailers including Walmart, Shopify and Wayfair, enabling users to browse and buy products directly within the chatbot, the company said on Sunday, AP reported.The move, announced on the opening day of the National Retail Federation’s annual convention in New York, […]
‘Unprecedented certainty in India’: PM Modi raises investment pitch amid ‘great global uncertainty’; highlights political stability, policy continuity
PM Modi (Photo credit- PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday pitched India as a stable and predictable investment destination at a time of global flux, telling investors that the country is witnessing an era of “unprecedented certainty” even as the world faces widespread uncertainty.“Amidst great global uncertainty, we are witnessing an era of unprecedented […]
Gold & silver outlook: Bullion seen holding firm next week; US tariff verdict, geopolitics in focus
Gold and silver prices are expected to remain firm next week as traders brace for heightened geopolitical risks and uncertainty around the US Supreme Court’s impending verdict on President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, analysts said.Market participants will also track inflation data from major economies including the US, India and Germany, alongside trade and investment numbers […]
Crypto rules tightened: Live selfies, geo-tagging mandatory for users; FIU rolls out tougher KYC norms
India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has rolled out stringent new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) norms for cryptocurrency exchanges, making live selfie verification and geographical tracking mandatory during user onboarding, according to guidelines issued on January 8, PTI reported. Under the updated framework, crypto exchanges are classified as Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) […]
Budget 2026: Biogas body IBA seeks Rs 10,000 cr subsidy fund; pitches higher support for CBG, organic manure
The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) has proposed the creation of a Rs 10,000 crore fund to provide capital subsidy to the biogas industry in the Union Budget 2026, calling for higher fiscal support to accelerate investment, improve project viability and scale up green energy adoption, PTI reported.In its Budget recommendations, the industry body urged the […]