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Rupee gives up gains as tariff worries blunt RBI's moves
The Reserve Bank of India actively intervened to bolster the rupee on Thursday, yet it ultimately closed weaker. Despite initial strength followi
Nifty 50 cos likely to see single-digit revenue and profit growth in December quarter
Nifty 50 companies are projected to see single-digit year-on-year growth in revenue and net profit for the December quarter. Analysts anticipate
Why Indias online skilling firms are chasing the university tag
Several online skilling platforms moved offline in 2023 after the pandemic-era edtech boom fizzled. They scaled up by offering co-branded courses
As essential antibiotics fail, regulator mulls R&D push, curbs on misuse
To address rising threat of antimicrobial resistance, Indias drug regulator plans an overhaul of regulations for antibiotics, including ban on OT
Costco stock gets unstuck after strong December sales. Where Cramer stands now
Costco stock finally woke up. Costco stock gets unstuck after strong December sales. Where Cramer stands now
The December jobs report is due out Friday. Here's what it is expected to show
Nonfarm payrolls likely rose by 73,000 last month while the unemployment rate edged lower to 4.5%, according to the Dow Jones consensus. The Dece
CrowdStrike buys identity security startup SGNL for $740 million in latest deal push
Last year's big cybersecurity deals include Google's $32 billion Wiz acquisition and Palo Alto Networks' $25 billion CyberArk takeover. CrowdStri
CPSE Capex reached 74.5% of target by December, set to exceed annual target by fair margin
The Capex for the month of December alone increased by 9.28% to Rs 70,000 crore, with many enterprises exceeding their annual budget target. The
61,000 crorepati taxpayers added in last one year
India saw a significant rise in wealthy taxpayers. Over 61,000 new individuals joined the crorepati club, bringing the total to 351,000. The numb
New tariff threat more of a pressure tactic: Oil industry
In a striking political maneuver, US President Donald Trump is endorsing legislation that would impose a staggering 500% tariff on Russian oil pu
Budget may roll out 23,000 crore incentives to boost local capital goods manufacturing
India may introduce incentive packages totaling up to 23,000 crore in the union budget for FY 2026-27 to boost domestic manufacturing of high-val
UN raises India's 2026 GDP forecast to 6.6%, pegs next yr's growth at 6.7%
India's economic horizon shines bright with projections of 6.6% growth by 2026 and 6.7% by 2027, as forecasted by the UN. This surge is fueled by
India to grow 6.6% in 2026 on strong consumption, public investment: UN
The UN has upgraded India's economic growth projection to 6.6% for 2026, citing resilient private consumption and strong public investment. Polic
UN predicts world economic growth to slip to 2.7% in 2026
Global economic growth is set to slow in 2026 before picking up in 2027. The United States economy is expected to see modest growth. China's econ
India to grow at 7.2% in 2025-26 with overall U.S. tariff impact to be offset, U.N. body predicts
While the U.S. tariffs could impact growth if they persist, several other factors such as demand from Europe and the Middle East could offset the
US mortgage rates saw a slight increase this week, remaining near their 2025 lows. While borrowing costs have eased significantly from a year ago
Odisha clears seven industrial projects worth 55,783 crore, 14,500 jobs expected
The projects span sectors such as steel, rare earth manufacturing, automobiles, semiconductors, industrial gases, ferroalloys, and power, and wil
Government unveils district-led textiles plan to boost exports, jobs
Launched at the National Textile Ministers Conference in Guwahati, the initiative adopts a district-level, sector-specific approach to develop 10
Global AI race: DeepSeek gains ground in developing nations; Microsoft flags widening gap
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is rapidly gaining traction in developing nations, broadening generative AI access despite a widening global economic
UpGrad calls off Unacademy acquisition over valuation, business concerns
UpGrad identified issues including a shrinking core business, intense competition in offline learning centres, and the need for heavy investments
Market expert Gurmeet Chadha has raised concerns about unverified news spreading on social media. He warns that such information, especially arou
Big push for road safety: Govt mulls V2V tech in vehicles to cut accidents; spectrum earmarked
The Indian government is introducing vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technology to enhance road safety and prevent accidents. A joint task
Centre to tighten bus body code, enable vehicle-to-vehicle communication
Forensic crash probes, Motor Vehicles Act amendments also on agenda
German firm Remmers to pick up 50.1% stake in Teknovace for 300 crore
JV to tap into Indias $1.3 billion domestic wood coatings market, position Indian unit as a global export base
Bharat Coking Coal IPO: LIC, Societe Generale among investors in Rs 273 crore anchor round
Bharat Coking Coal raised Rs 273 crore from anchor investors at the top price, ahead of its IPO opening January 9. Strong institutional participa
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Friday
Indian equities fell for a fourth straight session as geopolitical tensions, US tariff worries, FII outflows and weak global cues hurt sentiment.
IDFC First Bank slashes savings account rates by up to 200 bps on select slabs
IDFC First Bank has reduced interest rates on savings accounts by up to 200 basis points, effective January 9. Balances between 1 lakh and 10 lak
Bharat Coking Coal raises 273.1 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO
The coal major allotted 1.187 crore shares to anchor investors at 23 a share
Fed's Miran says he's looking for rate cut of 150 basis points this year
Stephen Miran, a Federal Reserve governor whose term ends at the end of January, said Thursday that he is looking for 150 basis points of interes
ED moves HC, accuses Mamata Banerjee of obstructing coal pilferage probe
In a statement, the ED alleged that Banerjee entered Jains residence and took away key evidence, including physical documents and electronic devi
US trade gap shrinks to smallest since 2009 as imports fall
The US trade deficit made a sharp and unexpected pullback in October, reaching its lowest level since 2009 as goods imports dropped while Preside
Budget 2026: Why home loan rules need a fresh look
Home loans taken from non-banking sources - such as employers, friends, relatives or private lenders - qualify for an interest deduction but not
Review of ASEAN-India trade pact expected to improve market access for companies
In 2024-25, the trade volume between India and ASEAN was approximately $123 billion, making ASEAN one of the countrys most important economic par
Russian oil purchase: How 500% tariff could upend $120 billion India-US trade - explained
US President Donald Trump has backed a bill that could levy 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, giving the US leverage over major buyer
US stocks saw a slight dip as defence companies surged on President Trump's ambitious military spending plans. While major indices remained near
FMCG firms turn selective in D2C acquisitions as profitability, data drive deal strategy
As demand growth in core categories remains uneven and competitive intensity rises, incumbents are increasingly using D2C buys to accelerate prem
Trumps nod to Bill threatening 500% tariff on India, China spooks markets
As fate of India-US trade deal hangs in balance, exporters anxiously await US Court verdict on sweeping global tariffs, seek diverse markets
SBI Research sees FY26 economic growth at 7.5% with upward bias
The research report by SBI said the difference between the RBIs estimate and NSOs estimate is always in the range of 20-30 bps and, hence, the 7.
Sumadhura Group lines up 6 luxury housing projects in Bengaluru, targets 10,000 cr revenue
Collectively, all projects spans 90 acres of land and comprise over 4,000 residential units including more than 400 plots
Global defense stocks advance after Trump calls for higher US military budget
Global defense stocks climbed on Thursday after President Donald Trump called for a substantial increase in the U.S. military budget, fueling a f
Indias gig economy enters inflection point in 2026 with sharper hiring, structured payouts
While hiring in metro markets is beginning to stabilise, the next wave of growth is clearly coming from non-metro regions
Silver crashes 12,500 to 2.43 lakh/kg; gold declines 900
Investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of key events, including anticipated rulings on Donald Trumps tariffs by the U.S. Supreme Court on Frid
Awaiting clarity on access to Venezuelan oil, says Reliance Industries
Venezuela, which has the worlds largest oil reserves (303 billion barrels), produced around 0.9 million barrels per day (mb/d) in November 2025,
Farmers to take out Yatra from Kanyakumari to Delhi in support of legal MSP
Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal launches Kisan Jagriti Yatra on February 2, advocating for legal MSP and farmers rights nationwide
Nifty extended losses for a fourth session, slipping below 26,000 and key averages, signalling bearish momentum. Analysts warn of further downsid
Bajaj deal with Allianz values insurance arms at Rs 93000 crore
Bihar start-up Agrifeeder to enter US market
It has got USDA certification which will help it in the export markets
Ardee Lead 9997 cleared for delivery on LME platform
Move positions Ardee Industries for wider overseas participation
Alaska Airlines Captain Brandon Fisher is suing Boeing for $10 million, alleging the company wrongly blamed him and his co-pilot for the January
Assocham is urging the government to offer incentives for green steel production, including hydrogen-based DRI and renewable energy, to aid the s
HMT watches applies for strike-off, marking formal closure of iconic PSU arm
The application has been made under Section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013
Will file DRHP for 1,500 crore IPO by March, says Arohan Financial Services MD
The promoters will not sell shares in the proposed IPO, but legacy investors could seek an exit
Over 80% power projects reviewed by the PM under PRAGATI commissioned
A top official said that a total of 53 projects worth Rs 4.12 lakh crore have been reviewed under the Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementa
70,000 cr submarine deal to feature during German Chancellor Friedrich Merzs visit to India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to receive Chancellor Merz in Ahmedabad on January 12
The Indian government may introduce a customs duty amnesty scheme in the 2026-27 Union Budget to resolve over Rs 1.52 lakh crore in pending litig
US stocks lower ahead of of December jobs report
Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Thursday, as investors turned cautious ahead of Friday's crucial nonfarm payrolls report, while defens
Storage in Indias key reservoirs drops to 75% of capacity
Level in southern region below last year as 80% of the country has received no rainfall since the start of the year
Railway Boards 22,000 job approval may worsen staff shortage, says AIRF
AIRF urged the Board to revise the notification to reflect realistic manpower requirements and issue a corrigendum in the interest of safe rail o
Sun Pharmas innovative research firm SPARC cuts workforce by 40%
The projected number of people in the company is 246 by FY27, down from 409 people in FY24
SEBI charges Bank of Americas India arm over breach of insider-trading controls in 2024 block sale
Regulator cites failure to maintain Chinese walls with broking/research arms; BofA has sought a settlement without admission of guilt
Vora added that the government is likely to prioritise consumption over infrastructure next fiscal
43 frozen power projects worth 3 lakh crore completed following PRAGATI review
PRAGATI was launched in 2015 to monitor and review frozen crucial programmes and projects of the central government, and flagged by State governm
Reliance stock was among the major contributors to the market's sharp decline on January 8.
Inside Apples beginnings: Steve Jobs childhood items and early products head to auction
A significant collection of Steve Jobs' childhood items and early Apple products is now up for auction, featuring the first Apple check and an Ap
Capex by 60 CPSEs, govt organisations touch 73.6% of targets in April-December
Four entities spend over 100% of their targets in nine months
ET Market Watch: D-Street under pressure, Sensex slips 1,600 points in 4 days
Amagi Media Labs 1,789 cr IPO; to open on January 13
The IPO comprises a fresh issue aggregating up to 816 crore 8,160.00 million, and an offer for sale of up to 26,942,343 shares by the selling sha
BHEL wins coal gasification order for coal-to-ammonium nitrate project in Odisha
The project will deploy BHELs indigenously developed Pressurised Fluidised Bed Gasification technology, marking its first commercial-scale applic
Over Rs 1.52 lakh cr locked in Customs disputes; govt may look at amnesty scheme in FY27 Budget
Price Waterhouse & Co suggests the government consider an amnesty scheme in the 2026-27 Budget to resolve over Rs 1.52 lakh crore in customs duty
BMW to launch 27 new products in 2026 including an EV with range of 800km/charge
Company records highest-ever sales of 23,842 units in 2025
Bajaj Group completes 23% stake acquisition in its insurance units from Allianz
India's Bajaj Group has acquired a 23% stake in its insurance subsidiaries from Allianz SE for 213.90 billion rupees ($2.38 billion), group firm
Reliance Industries to consider buying Venezuelan oil
Caracas and Washington have reached a deal this week to export up to $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude, some 30-50 million barrels, to the Uni
Despite the United States withdrawing from the International Solar Alliance (ISA), the India-led initiative will continue its work with 125 membe
Tamil Nadu to borrow second-highest 51,000 crore among states in JanMarch quarter
While Tamil Nadus debt-to-GSDP ratio remains within Finance Commission limits, revenue receipts and capital expenditure have lagged budgeted targ
Mumbai airport handles 55.5 million passengers in CY 2025
While new routescontributed to passenger flows, year on year growth was modest 1.3 per cent due to capacity constraints.
TN govt, Meta launch Namma Arasu, Whatsapp-based governance service
The initiative, that is already live in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, will be kick started with 16 governmental departments, including rural develop
PRAGATI delivers: Power projects worth 3.02 lakh crore commissioned
Since its launch in 2015, PRAGATI has reviewed 53 power projects worth Rs 4.12 lakh crore at the PM level
Shakambhari Group under ED scanner in multi-crore ECL coal smuggling case
The agency said a large portion of stolen coal was supplied to the groups manufacturing units across Bankura, Purulia and Bardhaman districts.
NSE in talks with IGX to launch natural gas futures contract
India's National Stock Exchange is in discussions with Indian Gas Exchange, or IGX, to develop and launch Indian natural gas futures, the country
Indonesia lifts suspension of Indian peanut imports, but exporters uninterested
Indian shippers feel it is too risky to send consignments under new norms; Jakarta prunes list of approved exporters
Over 1.52 lakh cr locked in Customs disputes; govt may look at amnesty scheme in FY27 Budget
Govt may also look at rationalising customs duty rates by reducing the number of slabs to just 5 or 6, from the current 8-slab structure
