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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday invited German universities to establish campuses in India, unveiling a comprehensive roadmap for higher education cooperation during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s official visit. Speaking at a joint press conference, PM Modi welcomed Merz’s announcement of visa-free transit for Indian citizens, calling it a step to strengthen people-to-people ties between the two countries. "The comprehensive roadmap on higher education that we have developed today will give a new direction to our partnership in the field of education. I invite German universities to open their campuses in India. I express my gratitude to Chancellor Merz for announcing visa-free transit for Indian citizens," the Prime Minister said. The leaders also discussed global and regi
India Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget on February 1, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla confirmed the Budget date on Monday, as reported by Times of India. This will mark Sitharaman's ninth budget in the Parliament.The Budget session of Parliament will begin on January 28, 2026, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said earlier. He said the President of India has approved the summoning of both Houses of Parliament for the session.Read all Budget 2026-related developments hereThe Budget Session of Parliament will run till 2 April 2026 and will be held in two phases with the first part will conclude on February 13, and Parliament will meet again from March 9, with the President set to address a joint sitting of both Houses on the opening da
Despite the GST 2.0 lift-off, Hyundai Motor India’s stock has fallen 20% from the record high it touched in September 2025, as investors reassess the company’s growth outlook amid mixed signals on demand and margin concerns emanating from its newest plant. While analysts continue to forecast steady revenue growth supported by exports, a richer product mix and currency tailwinds, concerns over the limited benefit from the GST rate cut and near-term headwinds have kept investors on edge. Here’s what experts are saying.Has GST 2.0 delivered for Hyundai?InCred Equities does not believe so. The brokerage said the benefit from the lower 18% GST rate is limited to just 30% of Hyundai’s net sales. Strong growth over the last three years in exports, parts and services, and large SUVs has re
Silver prices hit a fresh lifetime high on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Monday, reflecting the metal’s growing appeal amid heightened geopolitical risks and strong industrial demand. The March 5, 2026 contract surged to Rs 2,63,996 per kg during the session, before easing slightly to trade around Rs 2,62,092—still up by Rs 9,367 or 3.71% for the day.The rally in silver has been nothing short of remarkable. Last week alone, the metal climbed over 7%, driven by mounting tensions in the Middle East, political instability in Venezuela, and renewed pressure on the U.S. Federal Reserve.With inflation cooling and expectations of a prolonged rate pause gaining ground, investors are turning to precious metals as safe-haven assets.According to Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, silver’s
