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Discoms post 2,701 cr profit in FY25 after years of losses
The utilities collectively posted a loss of 25,553 crore in FY24
Industry players call for Budget 2026 to level the playing field on how cryptos are taxed
Crypto players say the current tax policies regarding cryptocurrencies are driving retail investors to put their money in foreign exchanges and n
Why Trump slammed JPMorgan CEO and threatened to sue bank
US President Donald Trump has lashed out at Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co.
4 IPOs to hit primary market next week
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EU lawmakers may freeze trade deal after Trumps Greenland tariffs
European Union (EU) lawmakers are likely to suspend the ratification of a trade deal with the US.
10 Sensex stocks with up to 32% upside potential. Are these in your portfolio?
Analyst consensus highlights 10 Sensex stocks with projected upside of 18%32% over the next 12 months, signalling potential market outperformance
FPIs' selling spree continues; Rs 22,530 cr pulled out from equities in Jan
Foreign portfolio investors withdrew over Rs 22,530 crore (USD 2.5 billion) from Indian equities so far this month amid rising US bond yields and
Reversing years of losses, power distribution utilities see 2,701 crore profit in FY25
The Ministry also noted an improved performance across important indicators as AT&C losses, gap between average cost and revenue realised as well
WEF 2026: India readies power-packed presence before global elite
From India, at least four Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Pralhad Joshi, and K Rammohan Naidu as well as six Chief Mini
Bharat Coking Coal IPO GMP shows 54% listing pop. What to expect ahead of listing tomorrow?
Bharat Coking Coal Ltds IPO has garnered strong grey market interest ahead of its Monday listing, indicating a potential 54% listing gain. One of
TN to reiterate demand for Hosur airport as Defence Ministry rejects proposed sites
As the Tamil Nadu Government prepares to challenge the Defence Ministrys decision, local officials emphasize the critical need for the Hosur airp
World Economic Forum dismisses calls for Trump boycott ahead of Davos annual meet
Alois Zwinggi, the Swiss head of the WEF, says forum committed to providing neutral platform for debate, bringing together wide range of perspect
UPI's growth stalling: Can Budget save India's digital payment system?
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has revolutionized the country's digital payment landscape, but it is now facing a major challenge.
Why Silicon Valley billionaires are thinking about fleeing California
Silicon Valley billionaires are considering leaving California, but it's not just the 5% wealth tax rate that's driving them away.
FII shorts highest since March 2025. How to trade Nifty now
Rising FII short positions in index futures and a near-record low longshort ratio point to heightened volatility in the January series. However,
World Economic Forum 2026: Davos fortified as it awaits global elites, from Trump to Zelenskyy
More than 5,000 armed forces personnel, snipers at vantage points, AI-powered drones and special tools to counter spywares and espionage securit
EU pauses US trade deal as Trump threatens tariffs on European countries over Greenland demand
Trump has been adamant about acquiring Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, citing national security concerns
Trump seeks $1B buy-in for seats on Board of Peace
The Trump administration is asking countries interested in a permanent seat on its new Board of Peace to contribute at least $1 billion.
Rationalise customs duty on imported luxury cars: Mercedes-Benz India CEO
This customs duty can be rationalised and brought under one slab...Only 5-8% of the cars we sell in India are facing customs duty and import duty
Why electric tractors are becoming a practical choice for Indian farms in 2026
For Indian farmers, electric tractors are becoming an essential tool for sustainable growth
Delhi AQI deteriorates to severe at 439 amid intense cold wave, fog
Several areas across the city report alarmingly high pollution levels
Trump wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace board, report says
As tensions rise over funding for international initiatives, the White House downplays claims of a hefty membership fee, insisting the proposed B
Are biofortified seeds the missing piece in Indias nutrition policy?
If India wants its nutrition policy to be future-ready, the answer may well begin with something deceptively simple: better seeds
How Budget 2026 can help India strike the right balance in trade policy for a world in flux
India's trade strategy is at a critical juncture, shifting from broad liberalization to selective engagement. New trade pacts diversify markets,
Punjab & Sind Bank Q3 profit surges 19% YoY
State-run Punjab & Sind Bank on Saturday reported a 19% increase in net profit to 336 crore in the December quarter as bad loans declined. The De
Musk seeks up to $134B in damages from OpenAI, Microsoft
Elon Musk is seeking damages between $79 billion and $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, according to Bloomberg.
Digilogic Systems IPO set to open on Jan 20 with price band at Rs 98 - Rs 104
Digilogic Systems Limited, a city-based automated test equipment systems and application software provider to the defence and aerospace sector, o
Brazils soy trap: More land, falling yields and rising climate risk
As climate risks grow, stronger safeguards, transparent monitoring and science-based planning are essential
12 penny stocks rally up to 589% in FY26 so far; 6 turn multibaggers. Do you own any?
So far in FY26, 12 penny stocks have delivered sharp gains, with returns ranging from 40% to 589%, including six multibaggers. Selected using str
Axis Securities has identified three stocks Bank of India, Tata Steel, and HCL Tech with strong technical setups for potential short-term gains
European leaders strongly condemned President Trump's proposed tariffs on goods from several European nations, warning of severe damage to transa
Oil palm and Indias yellow revolution: Why targets will fail and outcomes will win
Oil palm offers transformative potentialbut only if implemented with humility, discipline and realism
Budget 2026 outlook: Possible changes in ETF and gold tax rules
The Government should incentivise digital form of gold products such as gold ETFs and sovereign gold bonds
Why the weight-loss drugs battle will intensify in 2026, explained in 5 charts
Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly have dominated the market until now, but this year is set to bring oral drugs, generics, and a fight for global domina
The days which banks will be closed next week (January 19 to 25) include the birthday of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Saraswati Puja, and Basanta
On January 18, 2026, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,621 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 12,486 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at
Ready for passive investing? Here's how to kickstart your portfolio
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DGCA slaps IndiGo with fine of Rs 22 crore for flight disruptions
Trump threatens to sue JPMorgan Chase for 'debanking' him
President Trump threatened to sue JPMorgan for allegedly debanking him following the Jan. 6 insurrection in 2021. Trump threatens to sue JPMorgan
Week in review: Stocks battled a flood of news and we booked some profits
Stocks finished last week slightly lower as the market battled a series of political headlines and policy news. Week in review: Stocks battled a
Trump says 8 European nations face tariffs rising to 25% if Greenland isn't sold to the U.S.
Trump recently hinted that he may pursue a tariff strategy on Greenland similar to the one he used to force foreign countries to change their dru
EU, Mercosur bloc ink major trade deal, reject 'tariffs' and 'isolation'
South American and European Union officials on Saturday signed a major trade deal, which they hailed as sending a powerful message at a time of t
ICICI profit dips 4% as RBI flags agri loans; CEO gets 2-year extension
Stricter cancellation rules for Vande Bharat sleeper trains; no refund within 8 hours
Trade policy rethink: GTRI calls for tariff overhaul; simpler customs to cut costs and lift exports
A GTRI report urges India to overhaul its import tariff structure and customs administration to boost trade costs, manufacturing competitiveness,
Financial Services Secretary M. Nagaraju urged LIC to intensify digital marketing and a mobile-first approach to achieve 'insurance for all'. He
US slaps 10 pc tariff on 8 European countries opposing Greenland takeover
Greenland: President Donald Trump said Saturday, January 17, that he would charge a 10 per cent import tax starting in February on goods from eig
The European Union and Mercosur have formally signed a landmark free trade agreement, concluding over 25 years of negotiations and establishing o
Historic EUMercosur free trade deal signed after decades of talks
The deal aims to cut tariffs and boost trade between the two regions and now requires approval from the European Parliament and ratification by M
IDBI Bank Q3 net profit remains almost flat at 1,935 crore
The LIC-controlled bank reported a net profit of 1,908 crore in the year-ago period
Greenland row: Trump says 8 European countries to face 10% US tariff from Feb 1
Trump said a 10 per cent import tariff would take effect from February 1 on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands,
DGCA imposes 22 crore penalty on IndiGo
DGCA seeks 50 crore bank guarantee for systemic reforms
Will dal derail deal? New irritant looms over India-US trade talks
India-US trade deal: US senators are urging President Trump to push India to remove tariffs on American pulse exports. This demand touches upon I
Surging credit markets prompt complacency warning
Yield premiums on corporate debt have fallen to just over one percentage point, the least since June 2007
History of Indias Union Budgets - Some Budgets that became blueprints for institutional change
Union Budgets are often treated as routine fiscal announcements, yet in recent four decades they have quietly reshaped taxation, regulation and e
2025 IndiGo crisis: DGCA penalises airline Rs 22 crore
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), on Saturday, January 17, slapped a massive Rs 22.20 crore penalty on IndiGo and initiated stric
Koppert to launch new facility
The facility produces natural soil-benefiting fungi to help farmers grow healthier crops more sustainably
Naidu lays stone for 84,000-cr green energy, green ammonia plants at Kakinada
Naidu said that the State government would introduce drone ambulance services and drone taxis in a year
Karnataka sharpens deep-tech push with 570-crore startup policy, new funds
The new policy targets the creation of 25,000 startups by 2030, with at least 10,000 expected to emerge from clusters outside the capital city
Samsungs HARMAN is building the NextGen of connected cars from India
Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, recently spoke about the transformative potential of Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V), ate
Merchandise exports: CRISIL sees stronger headwinds; US trade risks keep outlook cautious
Industry executives noted that it the domestic wind power industry is dependent on imports for high-value components as gearboxes, special bearin
ICICI Bank Q3 net slips 4% to 11,318 crore as RBI slaps additional provisions for agri loans
RBI directed the bank to make a provision of 1,283 crore for agricultural credit facilities wherein the terms of the facilities were found to be
US-China trade: China pares US Treasury exposure to 17-year low; steps up gold accumulation
China has reduced its US Treasury holdings to a nearly two-decade low, signaling a strategic diversification of its foreign exchange reserves. Th
CEPT University announces MBA in Real Estate
This programme will be open to undergraduate degree holders from all disciplines, stated an official release from the university
As for their mantra for economic development, Kapur said the best thing is to do no harm
China cuts its U.S. debt holdings to a 17-year low, shifts reserves to gold
China's holdings of U.S. treasuries fell to $682.6 billion in November last year, down from $688.7 billion in October, the lowest since 2008, acc
Signature Global to invest 380 crore on earthquake resistance technology
The company has signed a 380-crore MoU with Indo Italian Joint Venture CECO Hirun Pvt Ltd for this construction technology
Trade realignment: Donald Trump tariffs push allies to hedge bets; China steps into gaps left by US
US President Trump's aggressive tariff strategy is prompting global trade realignments, with Canada notably cutting import taxes on Chinese elect
Budget 2026: Modi government might allocate 28,000cr for food-processing schemes
The Indian government is planning to significantly increase funding for its key food processing initiatives in the upcoming Union Budget.
UCO Bank's Q3 profit up by 15.8% to 739cr
UCO Bank has reported a strong performance for the third quarter of FY26, with a net profit increase of 15.76% year-on-year (YoY) to 739.51 crore
FIIs offload 22,530cr worth of domestic stocks this month
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have continued their selling spree in the Indian stock market, offloading domestic equities worth 22,530 c
ICICI Bank net profit dips 4% to Rs 11,317 crore on agri provisions
FPIs withdraw 14,266cr from Indian equities this week
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have continued their selling spree in Indian equities, pulling out 14,266 crore during the week ending January
ICICI Bank's Q3 profit down by 4% to 11,318cr
ICICI Bank, India's second-largest private lender, has reported a 4% decline in its standalone net profit for the December quarter.
HDFC Bank's Q3 profit up 11.5% to 18,654cr
HDFC Bank has reported a standalone net profit of 18,653.75 crore for the third quarter ending December 2025.
IDBI Bank's Q3 results: Net profit jumps 1.4% to 1,935cr
IDBI Bank has announced its financial results for the third quarter of FY26, ending December 31, 2025.
Yes Bank's Q3 profit surges 55% to 952cr
Yes Bank has reported a massive 55% jump in its standalone net profit for the December quarter.
India needs tariff overhaul to boost manufacturing, exports: GTRI
India needs a major overhaul of its import tariff structure and customs administration to cut the trade costs, boost manufacturing competitivenes
JioStar reports 11.6% revenue growth in Q3, but profit dips
JioStar, the Reliance-controlled media and entertainment firm, has reported an 11.6% sequential increase in its revenue for the December quarter.
SEBI announces new framework for equity market: What's new?
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced a new framework for determining closing prices in the equity cash segment.
FTC is investigating Big Tech's talent acquisition deals in US
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating major technology companies that are opting to hire employees from start-ups instead of acq
Musk jokes he wants to buy low-cost airline Ryanair
Elon Musk's latest spat with Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has taken the internet by storm.
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