Daily Republic News
- Business
- January 23, 2026
Budget 2026: As Union Budget Approaches, Who Drafts India’s Annual Financial Plan?
As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, the annual exercise of preparing India’s financial roadmap moves into its final stages. The process is led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, under whose supervision the Ministry of Finance coordinates inputs from across the government to Read More
- Business
- January 23, 2026
SC Seeks Responses from Anil Ambani Group, CBI and ED on PIL Alleging ₹1.5 Lakh Crore Bank Fraud
The Supreme Court on Friday directed Anil Ambani and the Anil Ambani Group to file a counter affidavit in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) alleging large-scale bank fraud amounting to nearly ₹1.5 lakh crore.The matter was heard by a bench comprising Chief Justice of Read More
- Business
- January 23, 2026
TikTok Seals Deal For New US Joint Venture To Avoid American Ban
TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, on Thursday said it has finalized a deal to establish a majority American-owned joint venture that will secure U.S. data, to avoid a U.S. ban on the short video app used by over 200 million Americans. The deal is a milestone for the social media Read More
- Business
- January 23, 2026
Will Florida Freeze Fresh H-1B Hiring At Public Varsities For A Year?
After the premium processing fee linked to H-1B visa was increased to $2,965, Florida is likely to implement a a one year halt in hiring new staff on H-1B visa across public universities.This proposed rule supported by Governor Ron DeSantis is intended at protecting US citizen jo Read More
- Business
- January 23, 2026
Gold, Silver Rates Today: Bullion Trades Firm as Gold Nears ₹1.60 Lakh, Silver Holds Above ₹3.30 Lakh
Gold prices remained elevated in domestic markets on Friday, trading in the ₹1.58–₹1.60 lakh per 10 grams range for 24-karat purity across major Indian cities. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures continued to hover close to recent highs, reflecting sustained inves Read More
- Business
- January 23, 2026
SEBI Accuses Executives At EY, PWC Of Insider Trading, Notice Shows
India’s securities regulator SEBI has accused current and former executives at the local units of PwC and EY, among others, of breaching insider trading rules involving a 2022 share sale by Yes Bank, according to a regulatory notice.The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEB Read More
- Business
- January 23, 2026
PM SVANidhi Credit Card Launched: Loan Limits, Cashback, Interest – Here’s All You Must Know
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched the PM SVANidhi Credit Card, a new interest-free, UPI-linked revolving credit facility for street vendors, during his visit to Kerala. At the event, around one lakh street vendors also received PM SVANidhi loans, marking a major ste Read More
- Business
- January 23, 2026
Budget 2026: EV Industry Seeks Structural Reforms Beyond Subsidies
With electric vehicle adoption accelerating across segments, industry leaders say the Union Budget 2026–27 must focus on scaling infrastructure, addressing tax inefficiencies, and unlocking long-term capital to support India’s clean mobility transition.Rohan Dewan, Founder of Lea Read More
- Business
- January 23, 2026
IOCL Buys Angola, Brazil, UAE Oil To Replace Russian Crude Oil
Indian Oil Corp , the country’s top refiner, has bought 7 million barrels of oil, including from Brazil’s Petrobras, for March loading to replace Russian oil, two trade sources familiar with the matter said.India’s top refiners are recalibrating their strategies to shift away fro Read More
- Business
- January 23, 2026
Centre Approves Wage & Pension Hikes For PSGICs, NABARD, & RBI
The central government has officially approved wage and pension revisions for employees and retirees of Public Sector General Insurance Companies (PSGICs), the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).This decision is expec Read More
