Looking beyond oil trade: Russia eyes joint ventures with India for localisation of products; ‘India remains an absolute priority…’

Russian companies increasingly see India as an attractive destination for setting up local production facilities. (AI image) Looking to extend ties beyond energy and oil, Russia is aiming to set up joint ventures with Indian firms in several sectors. Several Russian firms are engaged in discussions to localise manufacturing across segments such as engineering, shipbuilding,…

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US visa: Some Indian cities offer quicker interview slots; check waiting time for Mumbai, Delhi & others

US visa interview wait times for Indian applicants show significant variation across cities and visa types. While Hyderabad and Kolkata offer faster appointments for visitor visas, Mumbai and New Delhi face longer delays. Student visa processing is generally quicker, with New Delhi providing the earliest slots. Employment visa availability also differs, with Mumbai showing the…

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Union Budget 2026: What corporate India wants from direct tax reforms

Current provisions permit filing of modified returns following a business reorganisation only where the original return has already been filed before the reorganisation order. By Shaily Gupta and Aanchal Jain As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, expectations are running high across corporate India. This year’s budget assumes added significance as it precedes the implementation of…

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India key growth engine for world! IMF to upgrade country’s outlook late January; cites strong Q3 growth figures

The International Monetary Fund has highlighted India’s position in world economy, saying that New Delhi continues to play a crucial role in driving global economic growth, with recent indicators pointing to stronger-than-expected performance. Addressing reporters during a media briefing on Thursday, IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack said that India has emerged as one of the world’s…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the gold outlook for January 16, 2026 & does sell on rise make sense?

Stage is set for a corrective move, making higher levels vulnerable to selling pressure during the session. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold may see some profit booking having rallied strongly, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities.Gold futures on MCX are trading near ₹1,42,530 after an extended rally,…

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Infosys share price today: IT giant jumps 5% after guidance hike; here’s what investors should watch out for

Infosys stock price today: Shares of Infosys rose sharply on Friday, climbing over 5% on both the NSE and BSE after the IT major raised its FY26 constant-currency revenue growth guidance to 3–3.5% while maintaining its operating margin outlook at 20–22%. At 11 am, the stock was trading 5.04% or 80 points higher, reaching 1,679.65…

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Asian stocks today: Markets trade mixed after bumper TSMC results; Taiwan adds over 2%, HSI falls 70 points

Asian stock markets are trading on a mixed note on Friday, as upbeat earnings from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) supported confidence in artificial intelligence-linked stocks, even while broader regional sentiment remained cautious.Taiwan was up 2.11% or 649 points to 31,459. In South Korea, Kospi was trading in green, with a gain of 30 points…

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