As India enters 2026 with a renewed focus on economic resilience and job creation, the government is preparing a fresh wave of subsidy and support schemes for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Slated for rollout in the first quarter of the new financial year, these initiatives reflect a clear policy shift: moving beyond survival-focused …
The Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2026, reinforces India’s Viksit Bharat vision through Yuva Shakti-driven growth, sustained capital expenditure of ₹12.2 lakh crore (3.1% of GDP), fiscal deficit targeted at 4.3%, and bold sectoral reforms. Key highlights include the launch of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 to focus …
3 February 2026 — Precious metals markets in India and globally remain highly volatile, reflecting rapid price swings for both gold and silver — with sharp falls followed by rebounds within the same trading sessions. Investors, consumers, and traders alike are watching price action closely as key economic trends play out. Current Benchmark Rates (India) …
The Union Budget 2026–27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has triggered major volatility in India’s precious metals market, with gold and silver prices experiencing sharp swings, futures market crashes and reactions from traders, investors and consumers alike. What started as a rally earlier this year has turned into a period of intense market action …
In 2026, the global venture capital environment is more selective, data-driven, and narrative-conscious than at any point in the past decade. While capital continues to flow into innovation, particularly across AI, climate tech, deep-tech manufacturing, fintech infrastructure, and enterprise software, the bar for founders seeking to move from Seed to Series A has risen sharply. …