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Pre-market action: Here's the trade setup for today's session
Indian equities rebounded on Thursday, snapping a three-day decline. Analysts anticipate market movements to be influenced by global cues, macro
Stocks in news: IndusInd Bank, Adani Green, IndiGo, RIL, Adani Energy
Markets rebounded on Thursday, driven by improved global trade and geopolitical sentiment. The Nifty is nearing its 200-day DEMA, with sustained
Asian stocks rise, gold gains on weaker dollar
Asian equities climbed Friday, mirroring Wall Street's gains, as upbeat US economic data and easing geopolitical tensions boosted investor confid
IndiGo Q3 profit plunges 75% amid pilot shortage, compensation costs
IndiGo's profit plummeted 75% to 549 crore in Q3 due to 1,546.5 crore in one-time costs for customer compensation and new labor rule implementati
Indian stocks, rupee rebound as Trump remarks ease concerns over tariffs on Europe
Indian stocks and the rupee saw a rebound on Thursday. This recovery followed US President Donald Trump's remarks easing concerns over tariffs on
Banks want RBI to inject Rs 3-5 lakh crore via OMO
Indian lenders are pushing the Reserve Bank of India to commit to substantial open market operations (OMOs) of at least 3-5 lakh crore. This move
ReNew gets $600 million via bond issue in GIFT City
ReNew Energy Global has successfully raised $600 million through its first corporate dollar bond issuance from GIFT City. The funds will primaril
Budget 2026: What it will take to make Indias new tax law work
With the Income Tax Act, 2025, set to kick in from 1 April, the upcoming Budget must prioritize compliance, clarity and credibility over further
Invoicing of external trade in rupee gains traction
Rupee invoicing for export of goods and software grew 4.5% YoY in April-November 2025 while import rose 24.5 per cent YoY
Trump sues JPMorgan, Dimon for $5 billion over alleged debanking
Former President Donald Trump has filed a $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon, alleging the bank terminated his busines
IIFL nosedives 17% after receiving income-tax notice
IIFL Finance shares plunged 17% despite a 20% profit rise after receiving an income-tax notice for a past block period. The company deposited 1.4
Equity's back on investors radar, white metal pales
Silver prices saw a sharp decline on Thursday. This happened as stock markets rose, reaching new highs. Investors are booking profits after a sig
Softer domestic prices, rising input costs to weigh on steelmakers Q3 earnings
Steel companies anticipate lower profits this quarter. Softening domestic prices and higher input costs are impacting earnings. However, non-ferr
WEF Davos: Maharashtra signs 30 lakh crore MoUs, 40 lakh jobs likely
The investments are expected to materialise over three to seven years, with a realisation rate of 75 per cent
Blackstone, a global investment giant, no longer considers India an emerging market. The firm sees immense growth potential in India, citing its
Census 2027: Govt notifies 33 questions for first phase starting April 1
Census 2027 will be Indias first digital census and will be conducted in two phases, with population enumeration scheduled for February 2027.
PM Modi speaks to Brazils Lula, says close ties vital for Global South interests
The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership and underscored the importance of reformed mu
Small finance banks eye talent at larger peers to go big
India's small finance banks are ramping up hiring from larger banks to prepare for universal banking transitions. With a focus on strengthening l
Under the revised provision, candidates can apply up to five years beyond the prescribed maximum age for a post.
India, World Economic Forum to launch Skills Accelerator to bridge workforce gaps
The platform will identify and scale innovative solutions and public-private partnerships while strengthening Indias Technical and Vocational Edu
Potentially catastrophic winter storm puts 100 million Americans on alert
Forecasters warn the system could bring heavy snow, freezing rain and sleet from Texas and the Gulf Coast to the Northeast, including major citie
Trump sues JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon for $5 billion over alleged debanking
The lawsuit, filed in a Florida court, claims JPMorgan abruptly closed multiple personal and business accounts with 60 days notice and no explana
SAT grants partial relief to Avadhut Sathe, orders 100 crore deposit
The court also ordered that the paras in the interim order freezing the bank accounts and barring appellants from trading shall cease to apply on
US Regulator Seeks to Bypass Indian Govt to Serve Adani Summons
US regulators are seeking court permission to email summons directly to Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and an executive, after India twice refus
IndiGo profit dives 78% in December quarter over flight disruptions
IndiGo's net profit plummeted 78% to Rs 549 crore in the December quarter, impacted by Rs 577 crore in operational disruptions and Rs 1,000 crore
Trump tariffs reshaping global trade, say experts
Global trade is changing rapidly. US tariff policies have shifted focus from multilateral agreements to bilateral trade deals. This creates uncer
General Atlantic bets on Balaji Wafers, to buy minority stake
US private equity firm General Atlantic is acquiring a minority stake in Indian snack food maker Balaji Wafers for over Rs 2,000 crore. This inve
Walmart to cut 10 percent stake in PhonePe IPO
Fintech giant PhonePe is preparing for its stock market debut, aiming to raise Rs 12,000 crore. Major investors Tiger Global and Microsoft are fu
EU keeps preferential tariff list for Indian goods for 3 years
India's exports to the EU will continue to enjoy preferential tariffs on a specific list of products until December 2028, following a renotificat
Government asks airlines to submit requests for IndiGos vacated slots
Following massive disruptions, DGCA reduced IndiGo's winter schedule by 10%, which meant the airline had stopped operating services in various sl
Budget 2026: Structured dispute resolution tops tax reform wishlist
Businesses are urging the government to prioritise tax reforms in the upcoming budget. Key demands include quicker resolution of tax disputes and
EU suspends export benefits for certain Indian goods ahead of key FTA conclusion
The European Union has suspended export benefits for a significant portion of Indian goods, including textiles and metals, effective January 1. T
Unspent funds of up to 75,000 crore may help Centre meet FY26 fiscal deficit target
The Indian government is poised to save 70,000-75,000 crore this fiscal year as several key ministries and welfare schemes underutilize their all
Over 10,000 km of roads sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV: Govt
Over 10,000 km of road projects have been sanctioned for six states under PMGSY-IV, promising connectivity to 3,270 isolated habitations. This in
US inflation data: Feds preferred gauge stays above target; January rate cut pause in focus
US inflation stayed high in November, exceeding the Federal Reserve's target. This suggests policymakers will likely hold interest rates steady.
Indias Power Transmission network scales past 5 lakh circuit kilometres: Power Ministry
According to the Power Ministry, Indias transmission network has grown by 71.6% since April 2014.
Exporters budget wishlist: tax sops, inverted duty structure correction, and more
Exporters are urging the government to implement tax incentives and rationalize import duties in the upcoming Budget. Key demands include reduced
Are healthcare costs driving Indias personal loan boom? Paisabazaar study explains
The limits of household stability
Indias growth story rests on aggregate comfort, but a closer look shows households saving less, borrowing more, and absorbing risks once shared m
Bulk deal alert: Goldman Sachs exits Landmark Cars while BNP Paribas picks stake in Bajaj Consumer
Goldman Sachs and Polar Capital Funds sold shares in Landmark Cars on Thursday. This comes after the stock's underperformance. In a separate deal
Eternal founder Deepinder Goyal has returned over Rs 1,000 crore in unvested ESOPs, expanding the company's pool by 16% to aid talent retention.
Chennai Metro arm to prepare feasibility report for ropeway transport in Udhagamandalam
The initiative aims to improve connectivity in hilly regions while promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly mobility in ecologically se
New Year trade blow: India loses EU duty preferences ahead of key summit
Hopes pegged on India-EU FTA as GSP benefits for about 87% of exports are now fully suspended, per expert estimates
TVS Emerald raises 425 crore equity from IFC for new housing projects
The two upcoming projects in Chennai and Bengaluru would have a combined revenue potential of 4,400 crore
U.S. regulator seeks to bypass Indian government to serve Adani summons
Cyient Q3 Results: Profit declines 25% to Rs 92 crore
Engineering services company Cyient on Thursday reported a 24.9 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 91.8 crore for December quarter
Telangana launches Aikam to build global AI workforce and startup ecosystem
Announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Aikam will focus on mass upskilling of talent, accelerating AI-first startups, providing access t
Budget FY27: Exporters push for tax rationalisation, GST refunds amid US tariff blues
Exporters body FIEO says Budget should urgently address the problem of inverted customs duty structures
Game Developer Association asks government to pump in 1,150 crore over 4 years
GDAI argued that further fund allocation within existing gaming schemes could unlock $10 billion in annual exports by 2035
Indian gold, silver ETFs plunge as investors unwind positions
Net asset value of precious metals still intact, says IBJA President Prithviraj Kothari; Delhi-based industry body calls for probe into unusually
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Friday
Domestic markets rebounded on global cues after positive Trump remarks, but caution persisted amid rupee weakness and FII outflows. Nifty consoli
Tamil Nadu CM lays foundation stone for 2,293 crore desalination plant at Thoothukudi
The project will be taken under PPP (Hybrid Annuity) mode at a cost of 2,293 crore
Centre approves purchase of 1.01 lakh tonnes of chana at MSP in Karnataka
The Centre has announced MSP of 5875 for chana for the Rabi 2026-27 marketing season
Bandhan Bank Q3 profit plunges 52% as one-time income fades
Bandhan Banks third quarter profit fell 52% to Rs 206 crore, hurt by lower core and other income and absence of one-time gains. Asset quality imp
RMZ ties up with MMRDA, CIDCO to facilitate investment of $30 billion in MMR
US fintech stocks could gain as Trump pushes affordability agenda, Citi says
U.S. fintech stocks could gain an edge as Washington leans into a more populist, affordability-driven agenda ahead of the November 2026 midterm e
Kevin Hassett says new Fed chair should be 'an independent person' who respects mandates
White House adviser Kevin Hassett, one of the candidates in the running to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, told CNBC in an interview
Shadowfax Technologies IPO sails through
Issue subscribed 2.72 times, thanks to QIBs, retail investors
Viyash Scientific partners with Boehringer Ingelheim to sell its companion animal products in India
Partnership aims to capture Indias growing pet healthcare market
IndiGo flight disruptions: Delhi High Court asks IndiGo to file affidavit on refund, compensation
The counsel for the low-cost air carrier told a Bench of Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia that refund for the cancelled fligh
US weekly jobless claims rise moderately, third-quarter GDP growth revised up
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased marginally last week, suggesting the labor market likely main
Govt de-licenses 500 MHz in 6 GHz band: A massive win for next-gen Wi-Fi
Government de-licenses 500 MHz in the 6 GHz band, boosting next-gen Wi-Fi and supporting Indias digital economy growth.
Trade ministers meet to lay groundwork for WTO ministerial conference
Trade ministers and WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala met in Davos to strategize for the upcoming 14th Ministerial Conference in Cameroon. Discussion
Coal Ministry appoints team to study SCCL tender cancellation issue
Telangana Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka recently directed SCCL to cancel the tenders after a Telugu newspape
IndiGo Q3 profit falls over 77% amid FDTL-led disruptions
Flight cancellations, exceptional items hit December-quarter earnings
Tobacco farmers meet FM, appeal for reduction in high taxation on tobacco products
Farmers tell Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman the tax hike may drastically reduce domestic consumption, leading to sharp price declines, an ac
Storage in Indias key resevoirs drops to 71% of capacity
Barring western region, water level in the rest of the country below 80 per cent
Schneider Electric to invest 623 cr in Hyd in expansion
This was decided in a meeting of the Telangana Risingdelegation led by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy withDeepak Sharma, CEO, Schneider Electric
Karnataka approves 20 crore AI Centre of Excellence with Nasscom
Funded through a 40:40:20 model involving MeitY, the state government, and industry partners, the centre will support start-ups, MSMEs, and indus
Govt notifies GHG emission intensity targets for four more sectors
A total of 208 obligated entities across these sectors will now be required to meet specified emission intensity reduction targets
TVS ILP to invest 250 crore in Grade A logistics park in Indore
Developed with an investment of 250 crore across 20 acres, the facility aims to meet rising demand for quality warehousing and industrial infrast
Science startup Zerocircle raises 25 crore to scale plastic alternatives
The funding comprises venture capital investments, as well as scientific grants and awards accumulated over the years
ECI launches ECINET, unified digital platform for election services
ECINET integrates more than 40 applications and portals of the Election Commission of India into a single seamless digital experience
US stocks rally as Trump dials down on EU tariffs over Greenland takeover opposition
Indian markets saw a strong rally on Thursday. This surge was driven by President Donald Trump withdrawing tariff threats against European nation
Market Trading Guide: Buy Ujjivan SFB and SBI on Friday for up to 8% potential upside. Heres why
Nifty snapped a three-day losing streak, closing above the 200DMA despite volatility and resistance near key Fibonacci levels. Analysts expect ne
Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework launched to get forces future battle ready
The vision document was released by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan in the presence of three chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Force
Consumer spending impact: US economy clocks 4.4% growth in Q3; fastest pace in two years
The US economy experienced its fastest growth in two years during the July-September quarter, fueled by strong consumer spending and a surge in e
iPhone 17 drops below Rs 75,000 in Flipkart Republic Day sale
Hyderabad:For all those looking to shift from Android to an Apple device, theres good news. The latest Apple iPhone 17 is on sale at a price belo
SAT directs Avadhut Sathe Training Academy to deposit Rs 100 crore
India's Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) on Thursday directed Avadhut Sathe Training Academy (ASTA) to deposit Rs 100 crore in an appeal filed
Adani Total Gas posts first profit rise in five quarters as CNG sales grow
India's Adani Total Gas on Thursday reported its first quarterly profit increase in five quarters, as higher compressed natural gas (CNG) sales h
IndiGo profit dives 78% to Rs 549 cr in Q3 that saw Dec schedule collapse
IIFL Finance shares crack 15% after I-T Department orders special audit
Group founder Nirmal Jain calls directions as a procedural step in an ongoing income-tax assessment for a multi-year block period.
IndusInd Bank Q3 Preview: PAT may see sharp erosion up to 99%, NII to likely fall up to 18%
IndusInd Bank is set for a steep Q3FY26 profit decline, with brokerages forecasting 7899% YoY fall due to weak loan growth, margin pressure, and
Indias power evacuation network surpasses 5 lakh circuit km-mark
The worlds largest synchronous national grid achieved this feat on January 14, 2026, with commissioning of the 628 ckm transmission line of 765 k
How can Budget 2026 insulate Indias growth story from Trumps tariff war?
What can Union Budget 2026 do to help India deal with the negative impact of Trumps tariff policies? Times of India Online asked economists and e
SAT eases curbs on Avadhut Sathe, academy; asks for 100 crore deposit
Partial relief from SEBIs impounding order; trading and account restrictions to lift on compliance
Bandhan Bank Q3 results: PAT falls 52% YoY to Rs 206 crore, NII down 4.5%
Bandhan Banks Q3 net profit fell 52% YoY to Rs 206 crore, but sequential PAT rose 84%. Strong deposit and advance growth, stable asset quality, a
