Asia – The Milli Chronicle

Saturday, January 3, 2026

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Global EV Market Enters New Growth Phase as Tesla and BYD Drive Innovation and Scale
Zelenskiy Appoints Respected Intelligence Leader to Strengthen Ukraine’s Governance and Security Strategy
India Strengthens Energy Transparency to Support Trade Diplomacy and Long-Term Energy Security
Berkshire Hathaway Steps Confidently Into a New Chapter After Buffett
Precious Metals Begin 2026 on a Strong Note as Investors Favour Safety

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India Strengthens Energy Transparency to Support Trade Diplomacy and Long-Term Energy Security

New Delhi – India has taken a measured and forward-looking step by seeking weekly data from refiners on crude oil

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 2, 2026 agricultural productivity India, climate and agriculture India, cold wave impact farming, colder January India, crop sowing data India, farmer income growth, food security India, India meteorological forecast, India winter crops, Indian agriculture weather, Indian farm outlook, rabi crop forecast, rabi season outlook, rapeseed chickpea crops, rural economy boost, wheat growing regions, wheat harvest prospects, wheat production India, winter crop yields India, winter farming conditions

Colder January Boosts Hopes for Strong Winter Harvest Across India

Mumbai – India is set to begin the new year with cooler-than-usual January temperatures, a development that is being widely

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India’s New Cigarette Tax Signals Stronger Public Health Focus and Long-Term Economic Balance

New Delhi – India’s decision to impose a new excise duty on cigarettes marks a significant step toward prioritising public

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Vodafone Idea’s Tax Challenge Highlights Regulatory Engagement and Long-Term Telecom Stability in India

Mumbai – India’s telecom sector continues to evolve within a complex regulatory and financial landscape, and Vodafone Idea’s recent tax

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India Opens New Chapter in Retirement Security as Banks Get Green Light to Sponsor Pension Funds

Mumbai – India has taken a significant step toward strengthening its retirement ecosystem by allowing banks to sponsor pension funds

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India Introduces Revised Excise Duty on Cigarettes to Strengthen Public Health Policy

New Delhi – India has announced a revised excise duty structure on cigarettes effective from February 1, marking a significant

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 1, 2026 domestic steel prices, India metals sector, India steel import tariff, India trade policy, Indian manufacturing policy, Indian steel stocks, Indian steelmakers rally, industrial policy India, infrastructure growth India, Jindal Steel India, JSW Steel stock, long term industry protection, metal stocks India, Nifty Metal index, safeguard duty India, SAIL shares, steel imports China India, steel market outlook, steel sector growth India, Tata Steel shares

Indian Steel Stocks Rally as Import Tariffs Strengthen Domestic Industry

Mumbai – Indian steelmakers recorded a strong rally after New Delhi announced a multi-year import tariff on select steel products,

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 1, 2026January 1, 2026 bullion demand India, festive gold buying, gold as safe haven, gold bars India, gold buying trends, gold coins and bars, gold investment India, gold investment shift, gold market outlook, gold prices India, gold savings India, gold store of value, Indian gold demand, Indian households gold, Indian jewellery market, investment gold India, lightweight jewellery India, precious metals India, record gold prices, World Gold Council India

Gold Investment Shines as Indian Buyers Embrace Coins and Bars Amid Record Prices

Mumbai – As global gold prices scale historic highs, Indian consumers are responding with adaptability and financial awareness, increasingly choosing

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Indian Rupee Enters 2026 with Renewed Focus on Stability and Long-Term Strength

Mumbai – As India steps into 2026, the rupee begins the year after navigating one of its most challenging periods

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Earnings Momentum and Policy Tailwinds Set to Power Indian Equities into a Stronger 2026

Mumbai – Indian equity markets are entering 2026 with renewed optimism, as improving earnings visibility and supportive policy measures set

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