Indian household wealth saw a sharp rise in 2025, driven largely by soaring gold prices. Gold jumped by nearly Rs 57,000 per 10 grams during the year, lifting household wealth by Rs 117 lakh crore and creating a strong wealth effect across the economy.
18 January,2026 11:54 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The battle between the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the opposition has intensified ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections 2026
12 January,2026 10:50 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ahead of Budget 2026-27, business leader TV Mohandas Pai said India’s economy is in good shape with growth expected at 7.5 per cent or higher and rising employment. He urged the government to prioritise job creation, expand skill schemes, and incentivise private sector hiring
09 January,2026 09:01 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
With this year's Union Budget, Nirmala Sitharaman will become the first finance minister to present nine consecutive Union Budgets during her tenure as a finance minister
07 January,2026 09:31 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
