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Counter to US tariffs: Centre reduces tariff rate on goods imported for personal use, exempts customs duty on manufacturing lithium-ion cells for batteries

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- In response to the US tariffs, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed reducing the tariff rate on all dutiable goods imported for personal use from 20 per ce... Read More


Nifty down 1.5%, Sensex loses 1000 pts as Sitharaman hikes Securities Transaction Tax

Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- The domestic equity markets witnessed heavy selling pressure on Sunday as stocks fell sharply during Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 speech, with investors re... Read More


No Funds Settlement on Budget 2026 Day? MCXCCL's crucial pay-in, pay-out change you can't afford to miss out

Budget 2026, Feb. 1 -- The Multi Commodity Exchange Clearing Corporation Limited (MCXCCL) has issued an important circular regarding funds pay-in and pay-out for trades around the special live trading... Read More


Union Budget 2026 a blueprint for new, developed India: Yogi Adityanath

LUCKNOW, Feb. 1 -- Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026-27 had a clear roadmap for a new and developed India. Expressing gratitude to PM Narendra Modi, Yog... Read More


Bank holidays next week: How many days will banks remain closed in week starting 2 February? Check RBI calendar

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Bank holiday is a crucial thing to know for customers who need banking services, as they need to plan ahead for their bank work. Bank holidays affect banking services that require... Read More


CIAA files corruption case against Nepal Reinsurance Company chair Paudel

Kathmandu, Feb. 1 -- The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) filed a corruption case against Surendra Kumar Paudel, chairman of Nepal Reinsurance Company, on Sunday. The ant... Read More


Budget 2026: Tax holiday till 2047 for firms setting up data centres in India

India, Feb. 1 -- Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a tax holiday until 2047 for any foreign company that provides cloud services to customers globally by setting up data ce... Read More


'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' rooted in Sant Ravidas ideals: CM Yogi

LUCKNOW, Feb. 1 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said Sant Ravidas envisioned a society where no one went hungry and everyone lived with dignity but successive regimes, including the Mughal... Read More


Gas, gunboats, and guarantees, By 'Mide Alabi

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- The first time I met Dr Babs Omotowa, the former CEO of Nigeria LNG, I was struck by how calm he seemed. It was surprising because, if you've read his book, From Storeroom to Boardr... Read More


Amid roll revision, CM's book on SIR is a favourite at book fair

KOLKATA, Feb. 1 -- Ever since SIR began in Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has repeatedly highlighted in her speeches that people in the state are dying by suicide due to anxiety surrounding th... Read More