Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Union Minister said that India is on track to become the world’s third-largest economy, driven by strong growth, infrastructure investment, manufacturing push, and structural reforms
21 January,2026 08:58 PM IST | Davos | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said global partnerships and trade agreements are crucial for the state, as they help attract new factories and business opportunities, keeping Maharashtra at the forefront of India’s economic growth
21 January,2026 08:13 AM IST | Davos | mid-day online correspondent-1768898372790_d.png "Asian markets decline as Trump threatens 10 percent European tariffs")
Asian shares mostly fell as markets reacted to Trump’s 10 percent tariff threat on eight European countries and a snap election in Japan, which pushed bond yields higher. Oil prices were flat, the US dollar weakened slightly, and investors await US inflation data and central bank updates
20 January,2026 04:45 PM IST | Tokyo | AP-1768897409304_d.png "Silver rally nears Rs 3.2 lakh/kg; gold futures hit record Rs 1.48 lakh/10g")
Silver surged toward Rs 3.2 lakh/kg and gold hit Rs 1.48 lakh/10g on safe-haven demand amid global geopolitical tensions, with record highs seen on both MCX and Comex markets
20 January,2026 04:37 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIADVERTISEMENT
