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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Global demand for gold is expected to remain strong this year, driven by lower interest rates, uncertainty in bond markets and persistent geopolitical risks, the World Gold Council said after bullion crossed the $5,000 mark for the first time. “Gold’s appeal as an all-weather hedge relative to fixed income should continue to attract material investor demand into 2026, and possibly beyond," the trade group said Thursday in its quarterly report.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Defence and public sector undertakings' (PSU) stocks surged 5-7% on Wednesday as risk appetite improved ahead of the Union budget, driven by a confluence of supportive triggers. Stronger-than-expected earnings from Bharat Electronics Ltd, optimism around domestic defence manufacturing policies and hope of announcements on PSU divestment in the FY27 budget lifted investor sentiment, market experts said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s recently concluded free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU, almost two decades in the making, has injected fresh energy into the country’s geo-economics. It offers strategists on both sides greater latitude to pursue higher economic and perhaps even geopolitical ambitions.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Market sentiment remained indecisive on Wednesday as persistent volatility prevented any clear directional breakout. With the broader outlook still shadowed by uncertainty, investors should adopt a cautious, data-driven approach rather than chasing momentum in this unforgiving trend.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : Just a month after Mexico doubled tariffs on car imports, South Africa is considering the option, in a one-two punch that threatens Indian automobile exports of over $2 billion. The latest move, if it takes effect, will hurt India's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, and Hyundai Motor India Ltd—For Maruti, South Africa is the largest export market, while for Hyundai, it is among the top five.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Indian equity markets extended their winning streak on Wednesday, buoyed by the landmark finalisation of the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) and robust buying in state-run heavyweights. Nifty 50 ended at 25,343, gaining 167.35 points (0.66%), while S&P BSE Sensex climbed 487.20 points (0.60%) to settle at 82,344.68.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Nifty 50 ended the session on a strong note on 28 January 2026, closing at 25,342.75, up by 167.35 points or 0.66%, marking a relief bounce after the recent corrective phase. Despite the sharp intraday recovery, the broader technical structure still reflects caution rather than a confirmed trend reversal.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The long-awaited free trade agreement between India and the European Union was announced on Tuesday. While the EU has already released a chapter-by-chapter summary, India’s official text is still awaited.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. CARACAS, Venezuela—Weeks after a U.S. military raid ended the 13-year rule of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelans are living through a whiplash transition that feels less like a democratic dawn and more like an economic takeover.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Amazon.com is closing dozens of Amazon Fresh physical stores and automated Amazon Go outlets to focus on expanding its same-day grocery deliveries to more locations and adding to its Whole Foods Market operations. The e-commerce retailer admitted in a blog post on Tuesday that although it has seen “encouraging signals" in its Amazon-branded physical grocery stores and “gathered valuable insights" about customer preferences, “we haven’t yet created a truly distinctive customer experience with the right economic model needed for large-scale expansion." Amazon will convert some of the locations to Whole Foods stores, as part of plans to open 100 or more Whole Foods Market locations in the next few years.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government deserve applause for concluding a landmark trade deal with the European Union (EU). The agreement negotiated over the last six months reflects maturity and avoids red lines for both sides while focusing on their complementarities.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Amid a global upheaval, the conclusion of India’s free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU spells relief. Once it’s in force, this “mother of all deals" will mutually ease market access across a wide range of goods and service categories, with high tariff barriers left in place only for sensitive stuff on either side.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. European capitals closed ranks to push back against President Trump’s bid to control Greenland, but the Continent’s dependence on the U.S. for security, exports and technology means decoupling from its ally isn’t an option.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. BAD NEWS is good news for the price of gold. These days good news is good news, too.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Companies in India reduced borrowings through corporate bonds in the current financial year, as significant changes in global trade and stubborn domestic yields mostly blunted the Reserve Bank of India’s easing cycle.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Volatile trends remained persistent and created a scenario where one could not get enough confidence in the way ahead. As the overall outlook remains grim, we need to maintain a steady approach as the trends have been largely unforgiving.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Indian equity benchmarks concluded Tuesday’s session on a positive note. The Nifty 50 rose 0.51% to settle at 25,175.40, while the Sensex advanced 320 points to close at 81,857.48.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI : The Supreme Court (SC) judgment on Tiger Global, upholding capital gains tax on its Flipkart share sale, has opened the door for a review of similar past investments by other entities.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: India’s agricultural and processed food producers will benefit from the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which aims to level the playing field for Indian farmers and agri-based businesses in Europe, while protecting key domestic sectors like dairy, cereals, poultry, soymeal, and certain fruits and vegetables.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI : The free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU) promises preferential treatment for Indian industries under the bloc’s carbon tax mechanism, potentially opening up export opportunities for domestic steelmakers, which remain largely focused on the local market.