Category: Finance

In southwest Georgia, farmer Alex Harrell has cut his operation by 3,000 acres, responding to skyrocketing input costs that threaten his livelihood. This move signals a wider crisis, with Harrell warning that vast U.S. farmland could sit unplanted in 2026 as producers struggle to break even. Harrell’s Tough Choice to Downsize Alex Harrell, a 36-year-old grower in Lee County, Georgia, made a bold decision late last year. He reviewed his…

Georgia has secured nearly $219 million from the federal government to improve health care in its rural areas. This funding comes from President Donald Trump’s budget reconciliation bill, aimed at supporting rural hospitals and services across the nation. The money will target 126 rural counties in the state, focusing on better access to care and new ways to handle health issues. Officials announced the award this week, marking a key…

Tata Sons is gearing up for a major leadership shift at Air India, with plans to replace current CEO Campbell Wilson before his term ends in June 2027. Group chairman N Chandrasekaran has already started talks with top executives from major airlines in the UK and US to find a suitable successor amid growing concerns over the airline’s slow turnaround. Background on Air India’s Leadership Journey Air India returned to…

India’s key stock indices started the week on a weak note today, with the Sensex and Nifty opening marginally lower due to heavy selling in information technology shares. This decline comes amid fresh worries over US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats against India and escalating tensions from the Venezuela conflict, where US forces captured President Nicolas Maduro. Market Opens with Caution The Bombay Stock Exchange Sensex fell 67.73 points, or…

India has launched a major claim against Reliance Industries and its partner BP, seeking more than $30 billion in compensation for alleged underproduction of natural gas from key offshore fields. The dispute focuses on the D1 and D3 fields in the Krishna Godavari basin, where the government says mismanagement led to massive shortfalls in output, as revealed in recent arbitration proceedings. The Core of the Dispute The Indian government accuses…

Gold prices took a sharp dive on December 29, 2025, marking the biggest one-day drop since October, as traders cashed in profits at year end. Experts now warn of a possible slide to $4,041 by early January, driven by market shifts and global events. Sharp Drop Shakes Gold Market Gold spot prices, tracked as XAUUSD, fell hard on Monday, closing at $4,335.09 after a loss of $198.12 or 4.37 percent.…

Tom Golisano, the founder of Paychex and a major philanthropist in health care, has given $50 million to the Wellstar Childrens Hospital of Georgia. This record breaking donation, announced on December 29, 2025, will rename the hospital to Wellstar Golisano Childrens Hospital of Georgia and help it join a national group of top childrens hospitals. The gift is the largest ever for Wellstar Health System and the hospital in Augusta,…

The Andhra Pradesh government has granted a conditional No Objection Certificate to Vedanta Limited for drilling 20 onshore oil and gas wells in Krishna district. This move, announced on December 26, 2025, aims to boost India’s domestic energy production under strict environmental rules, addressing the nation’s growing need for oil and gas amid global supply challenges. This approval comes at a time when India is pushing to increase local output…

Georgia lawmakers are gearing up for one final meeting of a key Senate committee focused on wiping out the state’s personal income tax. This push, led by Republican leaders, comes ahead of the 2026 legislative session starting in January, as they explore ways to replace billions in lost revenue while aiming to boost economic growth. Committee Plans Final Push Before Session The Georgia Senate Study Committee to Eliminate Georgia’s Income…

Indian stock markets gear up for a positive start on December 24, 2025, as GIFT NIFTY futures signal gains amid upbeat global cues. Traders eye whether NIFTY50 can sustain its bullish momentum above key levels after a flat close on Tuesday. Market Overview and Recent Performance NIFTY50 ended Tuesday’s session with a slim gain of just three points, closing at 26,172 after trading in a tight 100 point range. This…