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Bank holidays next week: Bank holidays may differ from region to region depending on the festival or other important events. They are determined
WTO cotton clash: India seeks standalone deal, while US and EU push for broader reform
As per a WTO document, India told members that cotton remains critical for livelihoods and rural development in developing and least-developed co
US grid operators race to avoid blackouts amid frigid weather
Spot wholesale electricity prices surged sharply, with PJM prices briefly topping $3,000 per megawatt hour as demand spiked and fuel supplies tig
Nearly 4,000 US flights canceled as historic winter storm hits
President Donald Trump approved federal emergency disaster declarations in several states, while many others declared weather emergencies
Kerala high-speed rail will cut ThiruvananthapuramKannur travel to 3.15 hours: Sreedharan
The rail line, which will replace the Silverline project, is estimated to cost between 86,000 crore and 1 lakh crore and is planned to be complet
Dr title not exclusive to MBBS graduates, rules Kerala High Court
It ruled that, in the absence of a specific legal provision, medical professionals cannot claim exclusive rights over the prefix and declined to
India-EU FTA likely to cut auto import duties, may spur surge in luxury EV imports
India and the European Union are nearing a free trade agreement that could slash import duties on automobiles, including electric vehicles, to 10
US signals possible rollback of 25% tariff on India as Russian oil imports fall
The US has hinted at removing the additional 25% tariff on India after New Delhi sharply cut Russian oil imports. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessen
Tirupati laddu ghee case: CBI SIT names 36 accused, including TTD officials
The probe found that the material supplied as ghee was chemically processed palmolein oil mixed with other ingredients, not pure ghee.
ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland for T20 World Cup after security row
Bangladesh lost a crucial ICC Board vote by 14-2 and later accepted the decision, ruling out arbitration
What is RBI nudging India to do at BRICS? | Explained
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Budget 2026: What the past five years say about this years priorities
Budget: expectations would be that it would be yet another opportunity to deepen reforms by pushing manufacturing competitiveness, improving huma
US hints at lifting 25 pc Russian oil-linked tariff on India
New York: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said there is a path to remove the 25 per cent tariffs imposed on India for buying Russian oil, not
Cuba looks to expand economic ties with India across biotech, renewables and tourism, envoy says
Cuba seeks to bolster economic ties with India across various sectors including agro-industry, biotech, healthcare, IT, renewable energy, sports,
India, EU likely set to unveil new strategic agenda, announce 'mother of all deals' at Jan 27 summit
The upcoming India-EU summit on January 27 will focus on a joint strategic agenda to deepen cooperation across prosperity, technology, security,
Watch: U.S. Treasury Secretary hints at possible tariff relief for India as Russian oil imports drop
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. may consider lifting the additional 25% tariff on India linked to Russian oil purchases, noti
India's maritime sector is poised for a massive Rs 80 lakh crore investment, aiming to reclaim nautical supremacy and create over 1.5 crore jobs.
New national electricity policy proposes automatic, annual tariff increase
A draft National Electricity Policy proposes automatic annual electricity bill hikes if state regulators miss tariff order deadlines. This move a
Trump torches ties with Canada with 100 per cent tariff threat
Kerala to emerge as South Asias MedTech and life sciences hub: Minister Rajeeve
Kerala Industries Minister P Rajeeve says biotechnology and MedTech are strategic pillars of Keralas future economy
The Trump administration, through the FHFA, has significantly raised portfolio caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, allowing them to buy substant
UltraTech Cement Q3 profit at 1,729.44 crore
It had posted a net profit of 1,363.44 crore in the October-December period a year ago, the Aditya Birla group flagship firm said in a regulatory
25% Tariff On Indian Russian Oil: US signals removal after imports fall; EU faces criticism
PhonePe to grow financial services distribution business
Driving sustained growth of our Financial Services Distribution business is also a key part of our revenue diversification strategy, the company
Goldsilver ratio at 50.9: What it means and how investors can use it
Decoding one number that quietly links both metals, the gold-silver ratio
Singapore to invest $785 million in public AI research through 2030 to boost global competitiveness
Singapore is set to invest over Sg$1 billion in artificial intelligence research until 2030. This significant funding will establish world-class
2026 WEF Davos: Karnataka gains Rs 13,070 cr investment commitments
Bengaluru: The World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos has emerged as a catalyst for Karnatakas economic growth, with the state securi
Karnataka investment pipeline gets 13,070-crore boost at Davos summit
Significant portion of commitments comes from RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, which plans to invest 10,500 crore over next three years in Vijayapura, Bal
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over its new trade deal with China
Trump said in a social media post that if Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney thinks he is going to make Canada a Drop Off Port for China to send
Trump threatens Canada with 100 pc tariffs over new trade deal with China
Washington: President Donald Trump on Saturday, January 24, threatened to impose a 100 per cent tariff on goods imported from Canada if Americas
The 10 best markets for first-time homebuyers in 2026, according to Realtor.com
In January, Realtor.com released its annual ranking of the best housing markets for first-time homebuyers. The 10 best markets for first-time hom
Sinners actor Delroy Lindo, nominated for his first Oscar award at age 73, has discussed the challenges of being labeled as difficult earlier in
As federal ACA subsidies lapse, blue states offer their own
A handful of states have moved to soften the blow of lapsed federal subsidies for health insurance premiums. As federal ACA subsidies lapse, blue
Adani Group companies respond to US SEC summons reports saying no allegations made against them
Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports and SEZ, Adani Total Gas and Adani Energy tell stock exchanges that the matter does not require any disclosure und
US President Donald Trump delivered a pointed ultimatum to Canada, threatening to impose 100% tariffs on Canadian goods should Prime Minister Mar
US has taken oil from seized Venezuelan tankers, Trump tells NY Post
The US military has seized seven Venezuela-linked tankers since the start of Trumps month-long campaign to control Venezuelas oil flows
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen arrives in Delhi to firm up trade, defence and mobility deals
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in New Delhi for a four-day visit aimed at strengthening India-EU ties. The trip precedes s
Bessent hints at tariff relief for India, citing `collapse in Russian oil inflows
At Davos, US official mentions a path forward to tariff cuts, but India may not be ready to fully stop Russian imports
Vedanta Aluminium secures 18 BIS certifications for smelting ops in Jharsuguda, Korba
BALCO secured its 8thBIS certification for top-grade alloy wire rods
West Bengal reins in revenue spending growth in FY'26 so far; capex contracts: Report
West Bengal shows strong control over revenue spending in the current fiscal year. This is a positive sign compared to other states. However, the
The companies, Sedgman and Leighton Asia, will bring global minerals processing expertise and on-ground infrastructure execution, respectively
European airlines Air France, KLM suspend flights to Middle East
At least two European airlines suspended flight services to Middle East cities on Friday, January 23, with Air France citing the geopolitical sit
Bangladesh replaced by Scotland in T20 World Cup after refusal to travel to India: ICC
Scotland will thus play their four group league games against West Indies (February 7), Italy (February 9) and England (February 14) in Kolkata f
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen arrives in India
Von der Leyen, along with European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa, will serve as chief guests at India's 77th Republic Day celebr
NSE sets up investor awareness stall at Kolkata Book Fair
The pavilion aims to enhance investors understanding of the securities market through interactive displays, one-on-one interactions, investor awa
Mala Gaonkars hedge fund assets hit $6 billion in three years
Mala Gaonkar's SurgoCap Partners experienced a rapid ascent, tripling its assets to $6 billion within three years of its 2023 launch. This marked
FPIs dump 11,068 crore in equities as selling intensifies through the week
Rupees relentless depreciation key trigger for exodus
FPIs dump Indian equities worth Rs 33,598 cr in Jan so far. Is the sentiment set to worsen further?
According to VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services, FPIs not only continued their selling spree in the week en
Budget 2026: What the past five years say about this years focus
Dalal Street Week Ahead: Volatility to stay elevated, traders urged to stay nimble
Markets experienced a sharp corrective move, with Nifty ending lower after a volatile week and breaking below key technical levels. India VIX sur
Adani Group clarifies on US SEC summons report; says no allegations against company
Adani Group companies clarified via stock exchange filings that they are not parties to any US SEC legal proceedings. Reports indicated the SEC s
U.S. Treasury Secretary hints at possible tariff relief for India as Russian oil imports drop
Indian purchases by their refineries of Russian oil have collapsed. So that is a success. The tariffs are still on, 25% tariffs for Russian oil a
Ahead of Budget Session, government convenes all-party meet on January 27
The Budget Session will begin on January 28, with President Droupadi Murmu's address to the joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Ahead of Budget Session, Govt convenes all-party meet on January 27
The Budget Session will begin on January 28, with President Droupadi Murmu's address to the joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Bessent hints at possible US tariff relief for India as Russian oil imports drop
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessents remarks come amid heightened pressure from Trump, who earlier warned that tariffs could increase further unl
Budget 2026: Modi government may raise intern stipend
The Indian government is likely to increase the one-time stipend given to interns under the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme (PMIS), according
Shriram Finance Q3 net profit slips 22% to 2,530 crore
The company had reported a net profit of 3,249 crore in the year-ago period and 2,314 crore in the quarter-ago period.
India to present diverse agri-food ecosystem through 161 exhibitors at Gulfood 2026
India is the Partner Country at Gulfood 2026 in Dubai
NVIDIA CEO in China amid regulatory challenges
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang is currently in Shanghai, China, amid fierce competition from local companies and scrutiny from Chinese authorities.
Adani-Embraer tie-up to assemble commercial aircraft in India
Billionaire Gautam Adani's aerospace and defense company, Adani Aerospace, is set to partner with Brazil's Embraer, the world's third-largest pla
DMK will return to power, CM Stalin declares in Tamil Nadu Assembly
Stalin says in his reply to the Governors address that the people of Tamil Nadu have decided the Dravidian model of governance should continue fo
Govt of Singapores India portfolio: 11 stocks rally up to 90% in 10 months, new Q3 pick unveiled
Despite the decline in overall portfolio value during FY26, stock-level performance remains encouraging. More than half of the holdings delivered
Minimum temperatures plunge in Punjab, Haryana; Bathinda coldest at 0.8 deg C
Minimum temperatures in the two states fell by up to five notches below normal limits on Saturday
Eight high-potential Indian startups to participate in Gulfood 2026: Govt
Eight high-potential Indian startups will showcase innovative agri-food and agri-tech solutions at Gulfood 2026 in Dubai, aligning with the gover
Kotak Mahindra Bank net rises 4% to Rs 3,446 cr on advances growth
Republic Day long weekend drives surge in travel, hotel bookings
The increasing preference for short, experience-led holidays is emerging as a strong trend shaping the country's leisure travel market
Indian equity markets closed the week on a subdued note, impacted by profit-booking and foreign investor outflows. Global trade concerns and dome
Can India move towards fully automated income tax return filing?
India is progressing towards fully automated Income Tax Return filing. Significant steps have already been taken to simplify the process. Further
Kotak Mahindra Bank Q3 results: Standalone PAT rises 4% YoY, NII grows 5%
Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced a solid financial performance for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. The private lender saw its standalone
Mercedes-Benz expands presence in Bengaluru; young wealth driving demand growth
The expansion of the brand's footprint in the city is a direct response to Bengaluru's rising contribution to the national GDP
Dismantling of old Pamban Railway Bridge begins; locals seek preservation of 111-year-old icon
The locals have requested that the historic bridge be displayed in a railway museum
Jyotiraditya Scindia lays foundation for 8 development projects worth 365 crore in Tripura
Scindia, inaugurated five completed projects worth 270 crore
SEBI approved IPOs of 13 companies this week
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the initial public offering (IPO) papers of 13 companies this week.
India's forex reserves surge by $14B to $700B
India's foreign exchange reserves have witnessed a significant increase, rising by $14.17 billion to reach $701.36 billion in the week ending Jan
UltraTech Cement Q3 results: Cons PAT zooms 32% YoY, net sales up over 22%
Ultratech Cement has announced strong financial results for the third quarter of FY26. The company's profit after tax saw a significant 32% year-
Silver breaches $100/oz: Is the white metals best yet to come?
Silver has surged past $100 per ounce for the first time, driven by a confluence of factors including a weakening dollar, robust industrial deman
CRDA allots returnable plots to Amaravati farmers through e-lottery
Although arrangements were made to allot 145 plots across villages under 16 CRDA units, farmers associated with 30 plots requested a postponement
ET Budget 2026 Survey: How can Sitharaman & Co improve household financial stability this year?
2026 Budget household factors: Indian households anticipate the Budget to bring financial relief. Expectations focus on income tax reductions and
IndiGo starts Mumbai-Athens flight
The airline said it will connect Athens and Delhi from January 24
In the upcoming week, a host of companies have announced such actions, ranging from high-percentage interim dividends to rights issues at discoun
AI to operate new Dreamliner with limitations; awaits certain FAA approvals
The aircraft, also the first custom-made Dreamliner to join the Air India fleet after takeover by the Tata Group in January 2022, will enter comm
India Energy Week to focus on energy security, investment and decarbonisation pathways: Puri
India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 is set to be held from January 27-30 at ONGC ATI, Goa
Mercury drops sharply in parts of Rajasthan
Northern winds are likely to cause a drop in bth minimum temperatures and maximum temperatures across Rajasthan
RBI injects 1.25L crore into financial system: Why it matters
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a major liquidity injection plan to ease the cash crunch in the banking system.
Air France suspends service to Dubai as KLM halts West Asia flights
Dutch airline KLM halted flights until further notice to cities in the West Asia and would not fly through the airspace of several countries, inc
Flight operations resume at Srinagar airport after snow is cleared from runway
Heavy snowfall in Kashmir on Friday forced the cancellation of flight operations at Srinagar airport yesterday
Bank unions to go on nationwide strike on Jan 27 to press for 5-day work week
If the strike proceeds, it will disrupt public sector banking operations for three consecutive days, with January 25 and 26 being holidays
