India may cut bond taxes, ease investment rules to attract foreign capital: Report

As per news reports, the Union Cabinet is expected to consider proposals as early as this week that could significantly reduce the tax burden on foreign funds investing in Indian bonds. India is preparing a fresh set of measures aimed at attracting overseas capital, including tax relief for foreign investors and easier access to government…

Budget 2026: Will markets see a pre-Budget rally? Don’t expect broad-based buying, say analysts

Historical trends indicate that the Indian market typically underperforms in January preceding a budget, with the Nifty falling in four of the last five years due to profit-booking and policy uncertainty, an analyst said. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be presenting Union Budget 2026 on February 1. Investors are looking forward to a rally ahead…

Gold trades near record highs on US rate cut bets; silver at 14-year high

Spot gold was up 0.7% at $3,469.84 per ounce by 1049 GMT, its highest since April 22 when it touched a record-high of $3,500.05   The US dollar was trading near its lowest since July 28 against rivals, making greenback-priced bullion cheaper for overseas buyers. Gold hit a more than four-month high on Monday to…

Swiggy Q3 results: Net loss widens to Rs 799 crore; revenue jumps 31%

Swiggy Q3: Consolidated net loss widened to Rs 799.08 during the December 2024 quarter (Q3 FY25) as against Rs 574.38 crore in the year-ago period.   Swiggy Ltd, online food and delivery platform, on Wednesday posted a wider consolidated net loss of Rs 799.08 during the December 2024 quarter (Q3 FY25) as against Rs 574.38…