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Italy seeks over $8 billion in damages from ArcelorMittal over ILVA steelworks: Report
As the government seeks a new buyer for the steelmaker, Acciaierie dItalia, formerly known as ILVA, has sued over alleged mismanagement of the st
G7, other allies discuss ways to reduce dependence on Chinese rare earths
The gathering's participating countries and the EU account for 60% of global demand for critical minerals
Trump says Microsoft to make changes to curb data centre power costs for Americans
Trump said on Monday that Microsoft will make major changes this week to ensure U.S. consumers do not pay more for electricity
Textiles sector saw commitments & investments of over 60,000 crore
PM Mitra alone has a share of over 25,000 crore
Rupee falls 5 paise to 90.22 against U.S. dollar
An unprecedented geopolitical concern and global trade uncertainties have accelerated the dollar demand worldwide, adding strength to the greenba
Why Greenlands vast natural resources wont necessarily translate into huge profits
Chennai Airports T2 Expansion Project urged for timely completion
The Phase II expansion, covering an area of 86,135 sq mt, is being developed to enhance passenger handling capacity to 35 million passengers per
US revokes over 100,000 visas in 2025, including 8,000 for students
The number of revocations more than doubled compared with 2024, with the majority affecting business and tourist travellers
Sleep, circadian health, and brain function: What science says
A well-regulated circadian rhythm influences sleep, heart health, and brain function. Evidence shows older adults with consistent body clocks may
Shapewear finds its fit as Indias fashion brands chase steady support
As brands search for steadier demand drivers, shapewear is being positioned as a functional extension of innerwear rather than a fashion-led bet.
Doubling cinema screens can create 1.25 lakh jobs, boost tax revenue: report
The MAIEY report highlights a slowdown in screen expansion since 2019, alongside filmed entertainment revenues that are yet to recover to pre-pan
Fed's Williams says monetary policy well positioned amid a favourable outlook
The move to lower short-term borrowing costs was driven by policymakers trying to balance a weakening job market against inflation that still rem
Navi Mumbai International Airport to be named after D B Patil: Fadnavis
Addressing a public meeting in Airoli, Fadnavis said the airport would be a major driver of economic growth, supporting sectors such as pharmaceu
Government withdraws quality control order on flux cored solder wire
The order, originally issued in September 2023, has been withdrawn in public interest after consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards, acc
More illegal Indian peanut shipments entering Indonesia, says trade
Consignments land in Malaysias Port Klang and find their way after reaching Dumai; Thailand too bans Indian produce as China puts pressure on ASE
Bank holiday today, 13 January: Many parts of India will be celebrating Lohri on Tuesday. Check inside if banks including SBI, PNB, ICICI Bank, A
US to impose 25% tariffs on countries trading with Iran, Trump says
Trump said the tariffs would take effect immediately and are aimed at increasing pressure on the Islamic Republic
The high cost of chasing market success too late
Behavioural bias and late entry into winning themes can destroy long-term wealth
More companies are going to take a knock from the labour code rollout
New labour codes are expected to trigger higher social security contributions by both employers and employees. Employees may see a slight reducti
Videos : SRK, Hrithik, Aamir shaking A Leg With Dharam Paaji
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IndiGo tops Airbus deliveries for second year in a row
In 2025, up to 6.93% of all global deliveries by Airbus were made to IndiGo. However, Air India did not take any new deliveries from the French a
PFC to raise upto 5000 crore debt yielding upto 7.3%
PFC announced that the base issue will be 500 crore with an option to raise the rest 4500 crore later on
PLI push, Kusum 2.0, PM Surya Ghar acceleration: Solar industrys wish list for Union Budget
Speaking to The Hindu, Subrahmanyam Pulipaka, CEO at the industry body National Solar Energy Federation of India, held the solar sector is no mor
Govt meets 20 firms on 7,280-crore rare earth magnets scheme
Union minister H.D. Kumaraswamy led a consultation with 20 companies on a 7,280-crore scheme to boost manufacturing of rare earth magnets. The go
Nissan strengthens India leadership, appoints Thierry Sabbagh as President
Thierry Sabbagh said the Middle East and India are dynamic, fast-growing and continuously evolving markets, with significant opportunities ahead
HCL Techs Q3 net slips 11%, board declares interim dividend of 12 for FY26
Additional one-time cost towards the implementation of new labour codes had a 956 crore impact on the companys PAT in the quarter
Iran crisis leaves Indian tea exporters worried as shipments get held up
Total breakdown in communication with importers, no contact with Teheran, say shippers
Australian University of New South Wales to open Bengaluru Campus by August
Initially, the university will offer undergraduate programmes in commerce, media, computer science and data science, along with a postgraduate pr
Public sector banks appeal against stay on fraud classification proceedings against Anil Ambani
The banks challenged a single Bench order passed in December 2025 granting interim relief to Ambani and his company
Indias PNGRB and Germanys DVGW ink MoU to advance hydrogen integration in natural gas infrastructure
The MoU was exchanged on January 12 during German Chancellor Friedrich Merzs ongoing visit to India
Improving demand, tightening supplies lift chana prices
Low quality of remaining stocks, firm yellow peas drive up rates despite imports slowing down
Ola Electric launches Shakti home battery system
This marks companys foray into the countrys residential BESS market and expansion beyond the automotive domain
Power sector share in coal offtake hits record low in December 2025
Analysts attribute decline to drop in power demand
Net direct tax collection rises 8.82% to 18.38 lakh cr till Jan 11
Refunds dropped 17 per cent to 3.12 lakh crore during the period
Indias rabi sowing area exceeds normal acreage, up 3% from last year
IIWR says weather favourable for good production; chana and masur coverage gains
Bartronics to buy 51% in Bengaluru-based fresh produce brand AYOU
The acquisition marks Bartronics foray into the structured agri trade
Alembic Pharmas generic cancer drug Bosutinib Tablets 400 mg gets U.S. FDA nod
J&K lavender farmers seek protection as cheap imports hit incomes
However, farmers say rising input costs and volatile market prices are now squeezing profit margins.
Nano GCCs are now growing twice as fast as Indias overall GCC market
Indias maturity as a product engineering and innovation hub now enables even small teams to own end-to-end product, data, and AI work.
AI is here. This group wants to help financial planners prepare.
The Financial Planning Association is launching a portal, FPAi, that will serve as an AI content library for its members.
Farmers received 9-30% below MSPs for major Kharif crops during Oct-Dec period
The agriculture and allied sector, which accounts for 17 per cent of Indias economy, has been projected by the government to have a GVA (gross va
BLR Airport sees 8% passenger growth in 2025, records 1.37 lakh passenger in single peak day
International operations emerged as a key growth driver, with daily international departures increasing from 38 in CY24 to 51 in CY25
Union Budget to be presented on Sun, Feb 1, said LS Speaker Birla
The budget session of the Parliament will begin on January 28 with President Droupadi Murmu addressing the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha members
Keralas ruling LDF stages day-long dharna against Centres discriminatory policies
The Chief Minister said the Union government had slashed 5,900 crore from Keralas eligible borrowing limit of 12,000 crore for the JanuaryMarch q
PuneMumbai GCC corridor to usher in new phase of business, industry: CM Fadnavis
Of the States $580 billion GDP, Pune currently contributes $78 billion. States aim is to scale this up to $280 billion
Seamless Entry: Digi Yatra to deepen airline integration, add airport services
Digi Yatra enhances air travel in India by integrating airport services and airlines for seamless, privacy-focused passenger experiences
ED moves SC against Mamata Banerjee and cops in I-PAC PMLA case
State administration forcibly entered search premises of accused in I-PAC money laundering case on January 8, snatched incriminating documents an
Lakshadweep unveils strategy to boost entrepreneurship in fisheries
The administration is also placing special emphasis on the adoption of advanced technologies and increased private sector participation to unlock
Credit-deposit ratio of banks rises to 82%: Report
This signifies a better financial development and leads to strong economic growth, the report said
Oil traders seek Kerala govt intervention as copra prices rule firm despite heavy arrivals
COMA President alleges traders in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are holding stocks to create an artificial supply crunch
EU-India trade deal possible by end of January, says Germany's Chancellor Merz
Merz says the world is experiencing a renaissance of unfortunate protectionism that harms Germany and India
Vitol, Trafigura offer Venezuelan oil to Indian, Chinese refiners for March delivery, sources say
Vitol, Trafigura offer Venezuelan oil to Indian, Chinese refiners for March delivery, sources say
Credit-deposit ratio of banks rises to 82 percent: Report
India's Credit-Deposit ratio has risen significantly, indicating robust financial development and economic growth. Banks have demonstrated a stro
Indias deep-tech funding shift: Patience, patents, and big bets
Venture capital is finally acknowledging that deep-tech needs a different playbook from the SaaS or consumer startup approach. Indeed, thanks to
Market benchmarks snap five-day losing run; Sensex gains 300 points
The 50-share NSE Nifty edged higher by 106.95 points, or 0.42%, to 25,790.25. The benchmark tanked 209.9 points, or 0.81%, to 25,473.40 in mornin
Coromandel Internationalsigns MoU to set up Corporate Research Centre at the IITM Research Park
Thecentre will act as a hub for joint research programs, technology incubation, talent development and international collaborationand will enable
Banking in digital era: Three things RBI wants lenders to keep in mind
RBI deputy governor Swaminathan J. has warned banks that the era of episodic compliance is over, signaling a shift toward a more aggressive super
Retail inflation rises to 1.33% in December 2025, still lower than RBIs lower comfort level
Data shows that the low levels of retail inflation are a result of a broad-based decline in price levels across sectors
Who clicked, who watched OTTs eye real engagement metrics
India's video streaming platforms lack a uniform metric for completion of a show, with definitions ranging from 20% to 70%. This disparity affect
Blue Dart records 14,000 tonnes in a single day as tier-2 cities drive growth
Company records 60% surge in shipments from Tier-2 cities, driven by growth of small and medium enterprises in these cities, direct-to-consumer b
Rupee pares early losses, ends 2 paise higher at 90.16 against U.S. dollar
Equity market sentiment also improved after the new U.S. envoy to India, Sergio Gor, said that both sides are actively engaged in firming up a tr
Kerala Startup Mission launches campaign to woo talents back home
With a focus on harnessing Keralas skilled workforce, the Thirike initiative aims to create a robust platform for professionals seeking to return
Air conditioners price likely to rise 7-8% this season due to new star rating norms: Report
The report stated that the upcoming price increase will be driven by the implementation of the new star-rating regime, effective from January '26
Pharma industry seeks R&D sops, simplification of regulatory framework in Budget
The policymakers should consider GST structure rationalisation, restoration of weighted R&D deduction and simplification of compliance and regula
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham signs MoU with CSIRNIScPR for research
The workshop brought together policymakers, scientists, and representatives from academic and research institutions to examine approaches for str
Understanding retail direct gilt account and how it compares with FDs and debt funds
Unlike debt mutual funds, where portfolio churn and mark-to-market movements affect returns, RDG allows investors to hold securities till maturit
The US was Indias largest trading partner for the fourth straight year in 2024-25, with bilateral trade valued at $131.84 billion.
Why India's iron ore imports are at a seven-year high despite ample reserves
A global glut of high-grade ore, weak prices, and domestic supply constraints are pushing steelmakers to import more just as capacity expansion a
Maruti Suzuki board approves land acquisition for 35,000 crore second plant in Gujarat
The new factory to be set up in Sanand will have production capacity of 10 lakh units per year and it will be operational in FY29
Aurionpro wins 150 crore contract for Bhopal, Indore metro fare systems
The project aims to deploy standardized AFC systems to enhance commuter convenience, operational efficiency, and interoperability across the upco
India, Germany sign migration, security pacts; visa-free transit announced after Modi-Merz talks
The leaders also discussed expanding collaboration in clean and sustainable energy, identifying it as a shared strategic priority
Selling Gold ETFs as an NRI? Know your India tax rules
Long-term capital gains (LTCG) from Gold ETFs held for over a year are taxable in India at 12.5%.
Govt mulls raising EPFO, ESIC wage ceiling to 30,000
The move seeks to update social security thresholds to reflect todays wage levels
India steel exports grow by a third between April-December, govt data shows
India produced 117.6 million metric tons of finished steel between April-December, while consumption stood at 119.3 million metric tons
India, US continue to actively engage in trade talks: Sergio Gor
No partner is more essential than India; will pursue an ambitious agenda, says US Ambassador to India
India and US to discuss trade issues on January 13, new envoy says
Gold, silver futures hit fresh records on Federal probe, geopolitical tensions
Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for February delivery jumped by 2,431, or 1.8%, to hit a record of 1,41,250 per 10 grams
Karur stampede case: TVK chief Vijay arrives in Delhi for CBI probe
TVK chief Vijay arrived in Delhi to appear before the CBI for questioning in connection with the Karur stampede case. He is cooperating with the
Blenders lift CTC dust prices in Coonoor Tea auctions
Scouting of tea by north Indian buyers from the South due to quality issues on account of the end-season sales there is cited as the reason for t
Setback for ISRO: PSLV-C62 mission faces anomaly at the end of third stage
The payload which included domestic and international satellites along with a special DRDO spy satellite was not deployed in the intended orbit
OpenAI, SoftBank invest $1 billion in SB Energy as Stargate buildout expands
OpenAI faces rising expenses for training and operating its AI systems amid intensifying competition from Alphabets Google
Meta partners with U.S. nuclear companies to power AI data centres
Meta announced Thursday major agreements with three US nuclear energy companies that it says will add up to 6.6 gigawatts of clean power by 2035
Revanth Reddy to showcase Telangana Rising vision at Davos
The Chief Minister will discuss the core objectives of the vision, which seeks to boost investments in urban, per-urban, and rural areas of the S
India launches PSLV-C62 with Anvesha and 15 other satellites into polar orbit
Developed by DRDO, Anvesha will provide advanced imaging for mapping and surveillance
SP Group unit likely to face higher costs in new fundraising
Goswami Infratech, the SP Groups real estate and civil engineering company, is planning to raise as much as 25,000 crore through a two-year zero-
Quick fashion set to redefine Indias apparel retail battle in 2026
This shift is driven by impulse-led demand for occasion wear and is proving to be a strategic lever to reduce return rates and boost conversion i
Cold grips Delhi, minimum temperature settles around 3 degrees
Station-wise data recorded at 8.30 am showed the Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi's principal weather station, registered a minimum temperature of 3
Sensex declines 455 points on foreign fund outflows, trade-related concerns
In the past five trading days, the BSE benchmark declined 2,185.77 points or 2.54%, and the Nifty tumbled 645.25 points or 2.45%
Swami Vivekananda birth anniversary: President Murmu recalls his legacy
President Droupadi Murmu said Swami Vivekanandas teachings instill national pride and continue to inspire youth in nation-building
