SAIL reported a sharp rise in December-quarter profit to Rs 374 crore, driven by higher volumes, operating leverage and disciplined cost control, despite volatile input costs and competitive pricing, while total income also rose strongly year-on-year.Read More

NTPC posted over 8% growth in December-quarter profit on modest revenue gains and lower expenses, with sequential improvement in earnings. The state-run power major also declared a second interim dividend for FY26.Read More

U.S. ‍stocks ​opened lower on ⁠Friday after President Donald Trump nominated ‌former Federal ‌Reserve Governor Kevin ‌Warsh to head the U.S. central bank, as traders mulled ​over the ​monetary policy path ‌under ‍the ‍new Fed leadership.Read More

Odds of ‍a partial U.S. government shutdown ​rose on Friday after new barriers emerged in the Senate ⁠to a deal that would ensure funding for agency operations would not be interrupted.Read More

Cigarette maker Godfrey Phillips India Ltd on Friday reported an 8.7 per cent rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 343.29 crore for the December quarter of FY26.Read More

Indian stock markets will open on Sunday, February 1, 2026, for the Union Budget — only the second Sunday trading session in independent India. Exchanges will follow regular hours as FM Nirmala Sitharaman presents Budget 2026. Historically, Budget days see muted market moves, with bigger trends emerging afterwards.Read More

President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. Warsh, a former Fed governor, is expected to bring significant changes to the agency. His appointment requires Senate confirmation. This move could shift the Fed’s independence and align it more closely with the White House. Warsh’s tenure could influence interest rate policies and...Read More

MCX, NCDEX, NSE and BSE will open for a special Sunday trading session on February 1 during the Union Budget 2026, marking only the second time Indian markets trade on a Sunday, with standard timings and live market activity.Read More

U.S. stock index futures cut some losses ‍on Friday, after U.S. ​President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as ⁠the next Federal Reserve chair.Read More

Markets regulator Sebi has given its no-objection for the National Stock Exchange’s initial public offering. This clearance is a significant regulatory step for India’s largest stock exchange. NSE is now expected to move closer to finalizing its IPO structure and timing. The listing is anticipated to draw strong investor interest due to NSE’s dominant market...Read More