MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, with the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voting unanimously to maintain status quo while modestly revising up its near-term growth and inflation forecasts.Following the decision, the standing deposit facility rate remains at 5%, while the marginal standing facility rate and…
Asian markets fell sharply on Friday as an extended sell-off in US technology stocks continued to weigh on investor sentiment. The losses came amid growing concern over heavy spending on artificial intelligence and uncertainty about when those investments will deliver returns. In Hong Kong, HSI was down 304 points or 1.13% as on 10:20 am…
Bangladesh’s interim government plans to sign a secret tariff agreement with the United States on February 9, just three days before the country’s parliamentary elections and about a week after India secured a trade with the US. The move has sparked concerns among business leaders and analysts due to its timing and lack of transparency,…
Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Bajaj Broking Research, the top stock picks for January 30, 2026 are Lloyds Metals and Energy, and JSW Energy. Here’s its view on Nifty and Bank Nifty:Index View: NiftyIndian equity markets witnessed intense volatility last week, driven by a confluence of major domestic…
Cryptogiant Bitcoin has suffered sharp losses since the beginning of 2026, tumbling over 20%. The digital currency has given up almost half of its value since October’s record peak of over $124,000, sliding to $67,000, now worth less than it was at the start of President Donald Trump’s second term. Bitcoin is often pitched as…
Piyush Goyal during the signing of FTA terms between India and the GCC in New Delhi (ANI) NEW DELHI: Amid a rush of trade deals with advanced countries, India signed the terms of reference (ToR) for negotiations with the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Thursday, a step towards a free trade agreement (FTA), with…
MUMBAI: India’s high-net worth individuals (HNIs) and rich family offices are increasingly betting on private credit deals in search for higher, predictable returns. Investing in the space, which grew to a nearly $13 billion market locally in 2025 also allows them to diversify their portfolio. “Regulatory and tax changes have made debt mutual funds less…
MUMBAI: In a boost to the startup ecosystem, govt has widened the scope of recognition of startups, extending the benefit to companies with a turnover of Rs 200 crore from Rs 100 crore earlier. This means that startups generating a turnover of up to Rs 200 crore will now get recognised, expanding the coverage of…
BENGALURU: A sharp selloff in global software stocks over the past month has reignited a basic question for founders, investors and customers alike: what happens to the economics of software-as-a-service when AI makes building and maintaining software dramatically cheaper?Advances in GenAI, autonomous agents and AI-assisted coding are forcing a rethink of long-held assumptions about SaaS…
MUMBAI: Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) slipped into a loss in the third quarter, hit by a cyberattack at its UK luxury arm, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), which disrupted operations and triggered a one-time charge of Rs 1,600 crore. The company reported a consolidated loss of Rs 3,483 crore during the October-December period, compared with…
