Business News: Economy & Markets

Market share of homes priced above Rs 1 crore reaches 63 pc in India in 2025

IANS | January 19, 2026 12:08 PM

Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) The housing market in India demonstrated clear premiumisation trends with sustained demand in higher price segments, as apartments above Rs 1 crore increased their share to 63 per cent in 2025 from 53 per cent in 2024, reflecting buyers' preference for value-driven purchases despite overall volume decline, a report showed on Monday.

JGU launches World University Leaders Forum at Davos, a global platform for university-led solutions

IANS | January 19, 2026 11:49 AM

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 19 (IANS) O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) is pleased to announce the inaugural World University Leaders Forum (WULF) convened at the World Economic Forum (WEF), Davos -- the first global higher education leadership platform of its kind at the Forum.

Gold, silver prices surge to fresh highs amid US threats of fresh tariffs on Europe

IANS | January 19, 2026 11:25 AM

Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Gold and silver prices climbed to fresh record highs on Monday as investors sought safe‑haven assets after US President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on several European countries over a dispute tied to Greenland.

PLI booster: India’s electronics exports cross Rs 4.15 lakh crore for 1st time in 2025, up 37 pc

IANS | January 19, 2026 10:46 AM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) India’s electronics exports has exceeded $47 billion, or more than Rs 4.15 lakh crore, for the first time in 2025, according to official data.

Davos 2026: World leaders convene to address global issues, set priorities

IANS | January 19, 2026 10:32 AM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) World leaders from government, business, civil society and academia have convened in Davos to engage in forward-looking discussions to address global issues and set priorities. The call for bold collective action makes the meeting particularly relevant, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Sensex, Nifty open sharply lower amid weak global cues, rising global trade tensions

IANS | January 19, 2026 9:44 AM

Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) The Indian benchmark indices opened the week in the red zone on Monday, tracking weak global cues after geopolitical trade tensions rose due to US administration's comments of additional tariffs on European countries.

N. Korea-linked hackers exploit Naver, Google ads to spread malware

IANS | January 19, 2026 9:21 AM

Seoul, Jan 19 (IANS) A North Korea-linked hacking group has recently conducted a sophisticated malware distribution campaign by abusing online advertising systems operated by Naver and Google, a report showed on Monday.

India set to transition to upper middle income country by 2030: SBI Research

IANS | January 19, 2026 9:16 AM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) India is set to touch $4,000 per capita income in another four years in 2030 to transition to an upper middle income country and join China and Indonesia at current classification, an SBI Research report said on Monday.

WEF reflects Govt's commitment to further vision of 'Viksit Gujarat @2047' globally: Dy CM Sanghavi (Ld)

IANS | January 18, 2026 10:53 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 18 (IANS) Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi will lead a high-level state government delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, where he will outline the state's long-term development roadmap and engage with global industry leaders to attract investment and generate employment opportunities for the youth.

Nikas Safronov exhibition ends India tour after record turnout in 60 years

Rohit Kapoor | January 18, 2026 10:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18: Cultural diplomacy reached a new level in 2025 -- amid deepening economic ties between Russia and India -- art has become the universal language that needs no translation.

Business

Market share of homes priced above Rs 1 crore reaches 63 pc in India in 2025

JGU launches World University Leaders Forum at Davos, a global platform for university-led solutions

Gold, silver prices surge to fresh highs amid US threats of fresh tariffs on Europe

PLI booster: India’s electronics exports cross Rs 4.15 lakh crore for 1st time in 2025, up 37 pc

Davos 2026: World leaders convene to address global issues, set priorities

Sensex, Nifty open sharply lower amid weak global cues, rising global trade tensions

N. Korea-linked hackers exploit Naver, Google ads to spread malware

India set to transition to upper middle income country by 2030: SBI Research

WEF reflects Govt's commitment to further vision of 'Viksit Gujarat @2047' globally: Dy CM Sanghavi (Ld)

Nikas Safronov exhibition ends India tour after record turnout in 60 years

LATEST NEWS

Joe Jonas unravels his 'bad' audition to be Jennifer Aniston's love interest

Jennifer Lopez welled up for two months courtesy her twins

Tirthapati Institution dominates in All India Invitation School Rowing Meet

IMEC remains top priority, says EU commissioner after meeting EAM Jaishankar

Harmanpreet Kaur sits out of the first T20I against England

US, Mexico and Canada issue trilateral statement on public health travel measures

Karan Johar calls his unfollowing spree a 'digital detox'

French Open: Moise Kouame continues to rise, reaches third round

HM Amit Shah inaugurates hostel facility for 1,600 students at Maa Umiya Dham in Ahmedabad

FC Barcelona closing in on Newcastle's Gordon