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- Business
- January 13, 2026
‘Illicit Unilateral Sanctions’: China Opposes Trump’s Tariff Threat Against Nations Doing Business With Iran
China said late on Monday that it opposed “any illicit unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction” after U.S. President Donald Trump posted on social media that nations doing business with Iran will face a 25% tariff on U.S. trade.”China’s position against the indiscriminate Read More
- Business
- January 13, 2026
Lohri 2026 Bank Holiday Today, January 13: Full List of States Where Banks Are Open or Closed, Check Here
As the vibrant festival of Lohri sweeps across Northern India today, January 13, 2026, bank customers are advised to check local holiday schedules before heading out. While the festival is celebrated with immense passion, bank closures on this day are regional rather than nationw Read More
- Business
- January 12, 2026
Morgan Stanley Sees India Poised for an ‘Upside Surprise’ as Earnings and Capex Accelerate
Morgan Stanley argues that India is being assessed using outdated emerging-market frameworks that equate strong growth with overheating risks. The report notes that India’s macro position today is structurally stronger than in previous cycles. Foreign exchange reserves stand at a Read More
- Business
- January 12, 2026
India’s Retail Inflation Rises To Three-Month High, Still Below RBI’s Target Band
India’s retail inflation edged higher to 1.33% in December, rising from 0.71% in November, but remained below the Reserve Bank of India’s lower tolerance band of 2% for the fourth consecutive month, government data showed.Despite the month-on-month increase of 62 basis points, he Read More
- Business
- January 12, 2026
Budget 2026: Tax Experts Seek Clarity on M&A, Stock Options and Relief for Middle-Class Earners
With the Union Budget 2026 scheduled to be presented on February 1, expectations are centred less on dramatic tax rate reductions and more on addressing long-standing structural and interpretational gaps. Tax professionals say the government’s approach in recent budgets, which ha Read More
- Business
- January 12, 2026
India-Germany Business Ties in Focus as Modi, Merz Meet Industry Leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) from both countries at the India-Germany CEOs Forum in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.While addressing a joint press conference after the meeting, PM Modi said, “Our bilateral trade Read More
- Business
- January 12, 2026
Why US Fed Chief Jerome Powell Is Facing Criminal Scrutiny?
The United States Department of Justice has initiated a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, triggering global alarm across financial markets and policy circles. The probe, unprecedented in modern American history, raises fundamental questions about ce Read More
- Business
- January 12, 2026
The Fed Building Renovations At Center Of Trump’s Fight With Jerome Powell: 5 Things To Know
The Trump administration is threatening to bring criminal charges against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over cost over-runs at the U.S. central bank’s headquarters complex in Washington, the latest broadside by Trump against Powell and a Fed he wants to lower interest rates Read More
- Business
- January 12, 2026
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Says Donald Trump Team Has Threatened Him With Criminal Indictment
The Trump administration has threatened to indict Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over Congressional testimony he gave last summer about a Fed building project, an action Powell called a “pretext” to gain more influence over the central bank and monetary policy.The developmen Read More
- Business
- January 10, 2026
US To Hike Premium Processing Fee For H-1B Visa: Know All About It
The Department of Homeland Security (DoH) has decided upon increasing the premium processing fees that US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) charges for several visa categories, including H-1B visa with effect from March 1, 2026.The USCIS Stabilisation Act established t Read More
