11:11 | Economic Survey to set the tone for Budget 2026 as markets, geopolitics and AI stay in focus

All eyes are on the Economic Survey ahead of Budget 2026. for initial signals into the government's priority policy in the coming fiscal year. In this edition of 11:11, we also follow closely the tragic death of Ajit Pawar, how the US plans on managing Venezuela's oil money, AI investments, and more.

Indian economy's annual report card

The time for the annual stocktake of India's economic performance is here. Finance Minister is set to table the Economic Survey to growth trends in the past year and

chart priorities for the fiscal year ahead amid severe geopolitical risks. The presentation this year, Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran said, will run longer than usual and call on private sectors to step up and play a bigger role in nation building. CNBC-TV18 tracks the latest updates.

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Economic Survey 2026: Five things CEA may focus on in a 'longer than usual' report

Faster indigenisation, export competitiveness, lowering the cost of doing business, and job creation in an AI-driven era will be the dominant themes in this year's Economic Survey that will be tabled at the Parliament at 11 am on Thursday, January 29. The report will also call on private sectors to play a bigger role in nation building, according to Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) Anantha Nageswaran.

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Marco Rubio details how the Trump administration will control Venezuela's oil money

The Trump administration soon will allow Venezuela to sell oil, now subject to US sanctions, with the revenue initially dedicated to basic government services such as policing and health care and subject to Washington's oversight, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday.

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Ajit Pawar funeral in Baramati: State honours accorded; family, politicians and supporters gather for last rites

A wave of grief swept through Katewadi village near Baramati on Thursday, January 29, as hundreds of mourners gathered at the residence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to pay their final respects.

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Budget 2026 likely to focus on simplifying individual taxes, not big cuts

Investors and taxpayers are once again watching closely for any changes that could influence sentiment and household wealth creation. However, after last year’s sweeping overhaul of personal taxation and capital gains rules, expectations of major new announcements appear muted.

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PM Modi says Budget must focus on reform, perform and transform; stresses quality exports key to India-EU FTA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, January 29, hailed the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement and urged manufacturers to offer quality products to EU member nations. He said the Budget must focus on reform, perform and transform which is the mantra of his government.

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CEA on rupee: Short-term weakness masks broader emerging-market trend

The Indian rupee has depreciated by more than 6% against the US dollar since the beginning of 2025, Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran wrote in his column for Livemint on the morning of the Economic Survey, noting that the currency’s short-term underperformance should be seen in a broader global context.

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Tesla to invest $20 billion in AI, Robotaxis, and humanoid robots

Tesla is planning to invest $20 billion this year as it pivots from traditional EVs toward AI, autonomous vehicles, and humanoid robots. Amid shifting priorities, Tesla will halt the Model S sedan and Model X SUV lines, which have lower sales compared with the mass-market Model 3 and Model Y.

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Hindustan Copper shares set for best January since 2012 as stock doubles in two months

Shares of Hindustan Copper Ltd. are up another 17% on Thursday, January 29, having gained 13% on Wednesday as well. This is the fourth straight day of gains for the stock. With this move, the stock is up 36% in the month of January itself, making it the best start to the year that the stock has had since 2012. Shares had risen 67% back in January 2012.

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Amazon confirms 16,000 job cuts to 'remove bureaucracy'

Amazon has confirmed it will cut roughly 16,000 jobs this week, hours after an internal email about planned layoffs was accidentally sent to employees on Tuesday, January 27. The announcement marks the second major reduction in the company’s workforce within three months.

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Gold rates at ₹1.8 lakh per 10 grams in India: Why prices are surging and what lies ahead

Gold prices in India surged to an all-time high on Thursday (January 29), tracking a powerful rally in global bullion markets as investors increased allocations to safe-haven assets amid economic uncertainty and rising geopolitical tensions.

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