Global economy shrugs off tariff shock: IMF

IANS | January 19, 2026 3:29 PM

Washington, Jan 19 (IANS) The global economy has shown “notable resilience” despite significant US-led trade disruptions and heightened uncertainty, with growth projected to hold steady at 3.3 per cent in 2026, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Monday.

IMF raises India’s 2025 growth to 7.3 pc

IANS | January 19, 2026 3:01 PM

Washington, Jan 19 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund on Monday raised India’s economic growth projection for 2025 by a sharp 0.7 percentage point to 7.3 per cent, citing stronger-than-expected performance in the second half of the year, even as it expects growth to moderate in the coming years.

Govt aims insurance for all by 2047: DFS Secretary

IANS | January 19, 2026 3:01 PM

Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Underscoring the vision of ‘Insurance for All by 2047’ as roadmap for inclusive insurance growth, M. Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS), said on Monday that the Indian insurance sector, an integral part of the financial system, plays a significant role in the economy by providing protection against mortality, property and casualty risks, encouraging savings, and providing long-term funds for infrastructure development and other long-gestation projects.

BHEL clocks 3-fold jump in Q3 net profit at Rs 382.49 crore

IANS | January 19, 2026 2:06 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) State-owned engineering giant Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) on Monday reported a more than three-fold jump in standalone net profit to Rs 382.49 crore in third quarter (October-December) of 2025-26 compared with the corresponding figure of Rs 124.77 crore in the same quarter of the previous financial year.

High‑end housing becomes India’s largest residential segment for 1st time

IANS | January 19, 2026 1:14 PM

Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) India’s residential market saw a structural shift in CY2025 as the high‑end housing segment category became the market’s leading segment for the first-time ever, accounting for about 26.8 per cent of transactions, with around 27 per cent share, a report said on Monday.