MCX to hold special trading session on Union Budget day

IANS | January 29, 2025 2:44 PM

Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) The Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) on Wednesday said it will remain open for trading on February 1 due to the Union Budget 2025-26 presentation by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Union Budget 2025 to act as catalyst for India’s $5 trillion economy goal

IANS | January 29, 2025 2:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) India’s goal of becoming a $5 trillion economy calls for policies that promote sustainable and inclusive growth and the Union Budget 2025-26 can act as a catalyst for growth while ensuring equity and efficiency in the economy, a pre-budget survey showed on Wednesday.

Hotels, airlines see upswing in profits amid Maha Kumbh

IANS | January 29, 2025 2:07 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The Maha Kumbh mela has come as a boon for the hospitality sector and airlines with profits expected to firm up amid soaring demand. This is being reflected in the rise in the share prices of companies such as Benares Hotels, a subsidiary of the Tata Group’s Indian Hotels.

Indian stock market opens higher, Nifty above 23,000

IANS | January 29, 2025 9:40 AM

Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) The domestic benchmark indices opened higher on Wednesday for second day in a row, as investors are now looking forward to positive cues in the upcoming Union Budget 2025-26.