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The Business Guardian

RECORD ORDERS, RECORD ANGER: THE TWO REALITIES OF NEW YEAR'S EVE

New Year's Eve proves the money exists—workers just don't get it on ordinary days. The app can raise pay in a flash; it just won't make it permanent.

8 min  |

January 03, 2026

The Business Guardian

South Korea's exports hit record USD 700bn in 2025

South Korea's outbound shipments surpassed the USD 700 billion mark for the first time in 2025, driven primarily by robust global demand for semiconductors and record automobile sales.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

The Business Guardian

Supply constraints support copper, aluminium; Iron ore prices likely to ease: Report

Metals are expected to outperform in 2026, driven by tight supply and strong demand, according to ING’s Commodities Outlook 2026.

2 min  |

January 03, 2026
The Business Guardian

The Business Guardian

GOVT TO FILE FIR AGAINST KEJRIWAL: ASHISH SOOD

Sood alleged that Kejriwal circulated false information through a tweet, prompting the government to register an FIR

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

The Business Guardian

No arrests 3 days after Noida SUV crash kills two, families protest at DM's office

Three days after a horrific incident in Noida’s Sector 39 police station area that took the lives of two young men, the Noida Police have yet to make any arrests.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026
The Business Guardian

The Business Guardian

Shankh Air to commence operations in March, eyes international routes by 2029

Shankh Air, an upcoming domestic airline venture, plans to take to the skies by the first quarter of 2026.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026
The Business Guardian

The Business Guardian

NIFTY 50 SETTLES AT RECORD HIGH, SENSEX JUMPS 573 PTS

Market sentiment remained positive, supported by stable domestic macro fundamentals and continued confidence in India's medium-term growth trajectory.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

The Business Guardian

Fiscal deficit widens to Rs 9.77 lakh crore in April-November FY26

India's fiscal position during the April-November period of FY26 indicates that concerns over lagging tax revenues and adherence to the full-year budget targets have resurfaced, even as the government continues to prioritise capital expenditure-led growth, as per a report by Union Bank of India.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

The Business Guardian

GRAP-III lifted in as air quality improves

Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Friday revoked Stage-III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026
The Business Guardian

The Business Guardian

Nearly 80% of FY26 investments flow to five sectors, infrastructure on top: BoB Report

Nearly 80% of FY26 investments flow to five sectors, infrastructure on top: BoB Report New Delhi

1 min  |

January 03, 2026
The Business Guardian

The Business Guardian

Automakers line up big launches for early 2026

The Indian automotive sector is preparing for a series of high-profile vehicle launches scheduled for early 2026, signalling a competitive shift across the electric vehicle (EV) and internal combustion engine (ICE) segments.

2 min  |

January 03, 2026
The Business Guardian

The Business Guardian

India's fin-tech revolution gets security backbone

India's economic growth depends on digital trust.

5 min  |

January 03, 2026

The Business Guardian

Machine speed, not output, to decide Health Security se National Security Cess: Fin Min

The Ministry of Finance on Friday released a comprehensive set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) clarifying the implementation of the Health Security se National Security (HSNS) Cess Act, 2026, and the accompanying HSNS Cess Rules, 2026, which will come into force from February 1.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

The Business Guardian

GST cuts to improve credit growth to 13% in FY27: MoSL

Credit growth in the country is expected to remain at around 12 per cent year-on-year in FY26 and improve to nearly 13 per cent in FY27, while deposit growth is likely to stay steady at about 10 per cent year-on-year in FY26, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026
The Business Guardian

The Business Guardian

2025 became year of change for Delhi's air: Manjinder Sirsa

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Friday shared the Air Quality Index figures for the national capital for 2025, stating that both particulate matter PM2.5 and PM10 reached their lowest levels compared to 2024.

2 min  |

January 03, 2026
The Business Guardian

The Business Guardian

THIRD TRANCHE OF ECMS APPROVED WITH RS 41,863 CRORE INVESTMENT

A total of 22 applications have been approved, with cumulative investments amounting to Rs 41,863 crore.

2 min  |

January 03, 2026

The Business Guardian

India's manufacturing PMI slips to two-year low in December

The end of the 2025 calendar year was characterised by a loss of growth momentum across several measures tracked by the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI survey.

2 min  |

January 03, 2026
The Business Guardian

The Business Guardian

INDIA'S SHANTI BILL AND THE FUTURE OF NUCLEAR LIABILITY: CONVERGENCE, COMPROMISE, AND CONTINUING CONCERNS

The passage of the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill (SHANTI Bill) marks a decisive moment in India's engagement with international nuclear law.

2 min  |

January 03, 2026

The Business Guardian

NIFTY 50 SETTLES AT RECORD CLOSING HIGH, SENSEX JUMPS 573 PTS

The Indian Stock Market on Friday closed, witnessing a 573-point spike in the Sensex while Nifty 50 settled at a record closing high of 26,328.

2 min  |

January 03, 2026
The Business Guardian

The Business Guardian

INDIAN EXPORTS SHIFT STRATEGY TOWARD DIVERSIFICATION TO OFFSET US TARIFF IMPACT: REPORT

Indian exporters have begun a strategic shift toward market diversification as a primary mechanism to counter the impact of significantly higher US tariffs and the absence of a formal trade deal.

2 min  |

January 03, 2026
The Business Guardian

The Business Guardian

THE GREAT PRETENDERS - A MEDITATIVE DRIFT

Pretentiousness is a kind of quiet disease, a subtle ache of becoming what we are not.

3 min  |

January 03, 2026

The Business Guardian

India IPO market shows resilience in 2025 with Rs 1.78 Lakh Crore raised

In the Calendar Year (CY) 2025, the Initial public offering (IPO) markets remained active, with 220 public issues raising Rs 1.78 lakh crore; mainboard IPOs increased to 103 from 90 a year earlier, said National Stock Exchange’s (NSE) annual highlights for Calendar Year (CY) 2025.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026
The Business Guardian

The Business Guardian

Machine speed, not output, to determine Health Security Cess: Fin

The Ministry of Finance on Friday released a comprehensive set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) clarifying the implementation of the Health Security se National Security (HSNS) Cess Act, 2026, and the accompanying HSNS Cess Rules, 2026, which will come into force from February 1.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026
The Business Guardian

The Business Guardian

Despite elevated valuations, Indian stock markets less expensive than US: Report

The domestic equity markets appear less expensive than their US counterparts when compared on the market capitalisation to GDP (Mcap-to-GDP) metric, according to a report by Axis Direct.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026
The Business Guardian

The Business Guardian

Four semiconductor plants in India to begin commercial production in 2026

Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Friday that four companies will commence commercial manufacturing of semiconductor chips in 2026, marking a significant milestone in India’s push for self-reliance in critical technology.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

The Business Guardian

Govt directs Elon Musk-led X to remove vulgar, unlawful content

The government on Friday issued a stern notice to Elon Musk-led social media platform X to immediately remove all vulgar and unlawful content, especially generated by its Al app Grok or face action under the law.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

The Business Guardian

Gold bull run to extend into 2026, silver to stay supported: Report

Gold will continue to shine, prices are expected to make new highs in 2026, driven by central bank buying, Fed rate cuts, a weaker dollar, concerns about the Fed's independence, and ETF buying, noted ING's Commodities Outlook 2026.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026
The Business Guardian

The Business Guardian

Over 3300 projects worth Rs 85 lakh cr handled by Pragati Platform: Cabinet Secy

The PRAGATI (Pro Active Governance and Timely Implementation) Platform has accelerated implementation of projects and major welfare programmes solving over 3300 projects worth over Rs 85 lakh crore covering 61 government schemes resolving grievances across 36 sectors, said TV Somanathan on Friday.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026
The Business Guardian

The Business Guardian

God – the Point of Light

God has no body, no outline, no image to contain the divine Being.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026
The Business Guardian

The Business Guardian

Navigate life's challenges with patience

When we look around us we find that impatient behaviour is now more common and intense than ever before, partly because modern environments have conditioned us to expect speed.

4 min  |

January 03, 2026