Budget expectations 2026: SBI Research sees fiscal discipline holding amid global churn, capex to stay growth anchor

The Union Budget 2026–27 will be framed against an increasingly fragile global backdrop marked by geopolitical flux, volatile financial markets and a sharp rally in commodities, but India is expected to retain its macro stability with a calibrated fiscal strategy and sustained public investment, according to a pre-Budget assessment by State Bank of India Research.SBI…

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Rajinikanth meditates at Mahavatar Babaji cave, interacts and clicks pictures with fans during Himalayan trip | Tamil Movie News

Superstar Rajinikanth is once again winning hearts as glimpses from Thalaivar’s serene trip to the Himalayas take over social media. The actor recently set off on his much-loved annual spiritual journey, where he visited the sacred Mahavatar Babaji caves. Rajinikanth embarks on his spiritual Himalayan journey Every year, Rajinikanth goes on a spiritual trip to…

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Trade realignment: Donald Trump tariffs push allies to hedge bets; China steps into gaps left by US

US President Donald Trump’s aggressive and unpredictable tariff strategy is beginning to redraw global trade alignments, with long-standing US partners actively seeking alternatives — and China emerging as a key beneficiary.Canada delivered the clearest signal yet of this shift on Friday, cutting its 100% import tax on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for sharply lower…

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Over 80% of below 40 entrepreneurs self-made

MUMBAI: Nearly four out of five of India’s leading young entrepreneurs are self-made, underscoring a shift in the country’s business landscape from inheritance to merit, according to the Avendus Wealth – Hurun India Uth Series 2025. The report shows that about 80% of business leaders under 40 featured in the ranking are first-generation founders.The study…

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REITs’ index inclusion in works, says Sebi chairman

NEW DELHI: In a bid to boost liquidity for real estate investment trusts (REIT), Sebi is set to hold discussions with stakeholders to include them in market indices, chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said here on Friday. The markets regulator is evaluating more measures to promote ease of doing business for REITs and InvITs (infrastructure investment…

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Evening news wrap: US Chamber of Commerce challenges $100,000 H-1B visa fee; SC flags rise in digital arrest scams & more | India News

The US Chamber of Commerce sued the Trump administration over a new USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling it unlawful. In Pakistan, a suicide attack in North Waziristan killed seven soldiers. The Supreme Court raised concerns over rising digital fraud and arrests. In Bihar, Amit Shah met Nitish Kumar and criticised RJD for fielding a…

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