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The first week of February 2026 has witnessed one of the most violent structural realignments in the history of the Indian bullion market. Just days after gold and silver hit unprecedented lifetime highs—with gold touching ₹1,93,096 per 10 grams and silver soaring to ₹4,20,048 per kg on January 29—the market has experienced a brutal reversal. In a span of just 48 hours, gold and silver prices plunged by nearly 20% and 36% respectively on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), wiping out approximately $5 trillion in global market capitalization.[1, 2] ​At TMLabs India , our focus on the "Tech-First" roadmap—as illustrated in our recent news studio analysis (see Image 4) showing the shift toward semiconductor manufacturing and cloud infrastructure—provides the necessary context for this meltdown. While the national budget prioritized digital growth, the bullion market was left to grapple with a "perfect storm" of international leadership changes and domestic policy sho...

​Today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for 2026-27 . In a historic move, the budget was presented on a Sunday, signaling the government's urgency to push forward the "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India) vision. For the tech-savvy audience of TMLabs India , this budget isn't just about numbers; it’s about a massive structural shift in how we build software, play games, and travel between our tech hubs. ​1. A New Era for Indian Software & IT ​The IT sector has received a significant boost through "tax certainty" and simplified compliance. The government has introduced a unified category for Information Technology Services , which now includes IT, ITeS, and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO). ​ Safe Harbour Rules: The threshold for safe harbour has been raised from ₹300 crore to ₹2,000 crore . This provides immense relief to mid-sized software firms, allowing them to focus on innovation rather than complex tax litigation....