2+ hour, 2+ min ago  (320+ words) Had it not been for the hit taken by the ITC stock, the Nifty and Sensex would have ended much higher on the first trading day of 2026. Again, however the indices move in the next couple of sessions, remember that…...

3+ hour, 52+ min ago  (268+ words) China has removed a three-decade tax exemption on contraceptives. This move aims to encourage more births in the country. Condoms and contraceptive pills now face a 13% value-added tax. China's population has been declining for three consecutive years. The government is…...

4+ hour, 8+ min ago  (262+ words) Multi Commodity Exchange surged to record highs after a triangle breakout on weekly charts, with technical indicators signalling the rally may extend. Analysts say MCX's strong volumes and dominant market position support the uptrend. Traders may buy on dips with…...

4+ hour, 8+ min ago  (108+ words) India's defense self-reliance is set for a major boost. Twenty-two Acceptance of Necessity have been granted for DRDO-developed systems. These systems, valued at approximately Rs 1.30 lakh crore, will be manufactured by Indian industries in 2025. This marks the highest number of…...

4+ hour, 9+ min ago  (99+ words) George Washington, America's first president, was a pivotal figure in the nation's founding. He led the Continental Army to victory during the Revolutionary War. After the war, he presided over the Constitutional Convention and served two terms as president. Washington…...

4+ hour, 21+ min ago  (111+ words) Paush Purnima 2026 is considered an auspicious occasion for devotees and is associated with spiritual significance. As per the Hindu calendar, the Paush Purnima date will start at 6:53 pm on January 2, 2026, and conclude at 3:32 pm on January 3, 2026. On Paush Purnima, devotees…...

5+ hour, 11+ min ago  (317+ words) Quick commerce is reshaping India's beauty market, with skincare and makeup now bought on impulse and delivered in minutes rather than planned online shopping. The category has surged sharply, reaching about $100 million a month, growing far faster than traditional ecommerce…...

5+ hour, 20+ min ago  (315+ words) The US dollar began 2026 weakly, struggling against major currencies after a tough 2025. The yen remained near 10-month lows as traders awaited economic data. A shrinking interest rate gap between the US and other nations impacted currency markets, with the euro…...

5+ hour, 22+ min ago  (114+ words) Precious metals began the New Year with gains, with gold recovering from a recent dip and other metals paring losses, despite achieving unprecedented growth in 2025. Gold's rally was fueled by Fed rate cut expectations, geopolitical tensions, and strong central bank…...

6+ hour, 4+ min ago  (361+ words) British private equity firm Apax Partners is set to acquire a quarter stake in iD Fresh Food for approximately Rs 1,300 crore, valuing the packaged breakfast staples maker at nearly Rs 4,500 crore. This marks one of Apax's first pure-play consumer investments…...