February 3, 2026

India-US Trade Deal Boosts Sensex by 5%, Nifty Nears 26,341 on Tariff Cut

Sensex soared over 4,200 points and Nifty jumped nearly 1,253 points after the India-US trade deal slashed tariffs to 18%. Textile and leather stocks surged up to 20%, pushing market optimism high.

February 3, 2026

DAY NRLM Empowers 10 Crore Rural Households; Focus on Strengthening Women-led Groups

DAY NRLM has mobilised 10 crore households into SHGs, mobilising ₹11 lakh crore credit with low NPAs. The govt plans to empower Cluster-Level Federations and boost women entrepreneurship under the 2026-31 cycle.

February 3, 2026

Australia’s RBA Hikes Interest Rates to 3.85% Amid Rising Inflation

Australia's Reserve Bank raised interest rates for the first time in over two years to 3.85%. The move aims to curb rising inflation, increasing monthly mortgage payments by $90 for a $600,000 loan. Inflation is expected to stay above target through mid-2025, tightening the cost-of-living for many Australians.

February 2, 2026

Greater Bengaluru Authority to Auction Properties of 7,000 Defaulters Over ₹437 Crore Tax Dues

The Greater Bengaluru Authority will auction properties of 7,000 owners across five corporations on February 17 for unpaid property tax dues totaling over ₹437 crore. Defaulters have been given a last chance to pay dues online and avoid the sale.

February 2, 2026

RBA Rate Hike Expected, But Some Experts Warn of Economic Risks

The Reserve Bank of Australia is set to raise rates to 3.85%, but some economists call it a 'policy error' that could hurt the fragile economic recovery.