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  • Union Budget: India may pour more money & simplify tax regime to offset Trump tariffs January 29, 2026
    Ahead of the Feb. 1 Budget, PM Modi’s government is expected to boost infrastructure spending and improve ease of doing business while maintaining fiscal discipline. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman may simplify import duties and ease compliance for small businesses, aiming to support growth amid muted private investment and global risks, including puniti […]
  • RBI MPC 2026: Central Bank to keep interest rates steady at 5.25% throughout the year, says Reuters poll January 29, 2026
    The Reserve Bank of India will maintain its key interest rate at 5.25% until 2026. Economists polled by Reuters expect the central bank to hold steady. This decision comes as the RBI assesses previous rate cuts and observes robust economic growth. Inflation remains below target. The focus is on ensuring policy transmission across the economy.
  • India protects mass-market cars, dairy and staples in EU trade pact January 29, 2026
    India and the European Union have finalized a free trade agreement. Key sectors like mass market cars and farm produce are protected. Duty concessions will be introduced for specific EU vehicles over time. Indian apples will gain access to the EU market. This pact aims to boost trade between the two regions.
  • Government weighs raising EPFO wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 a month January 29, 2026
    The government is considering a significant increase in the EPFO wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 from Rs 15,000, aiming to extend social security to more workers. This move, prompted by a Supreme Court directive, could boost the EPFO corpus but will reduce employees' take-home pay and increase employer costs.
  • At 7.8%, December IIP growth zooms to over two-year high January 29, 2026
    India's industrial output surged to a 26-month high of 7.8% in December, propelled by robust manufacturing activity, GST rationalization, and a low-base effect. This strong performance, particularly in manufacturing, electricity, and mining, is expected to significantly boost upcoming GDP figures for the third quarter.

 

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