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Moving on: On Indias Consumer Price Index and a new base year

India is getting rid of an outdated dataset for measuring inflation

The Hindu 15 Jan 2026 12:20 am

Hong Kong emerges key market for India's high-value exports

India's exports to Hong Kong are surging. Shipments of silver jewellery, electronics, and processed stones have seen substantial growth. Cut and

The Economic Times 15 Jan 2026 12:06 am

Wholesale inflation hits 8-month high of 0.8% in December

Wholesale prices have exited deflation. Inflation reached an eight-month high of 0.83% in December. This shift was driven by stable food prices a

The Economic Times 15 Jan 2026 12:02 am

New forex risk capital rules from April 2027

RBI has proposed significant changes to how banks manage their foreign exchange exposure. These updates aim to align Indian regulations with glob

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 10:53 pm

Finance Ministry launches 20 lakh Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima for CGHS beneficiaries

Available as a retail product, the policy provides in-patient hospitalisation coverage within India with flexible co-payment options and discount

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 10:51 pm

DFS launches composite salary account package for central government employees

Key features include accident insurance, zero-balance salary accounts, concessional loan rates and enhanced card benefits such as lounge access a

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 10:41 pm

RBI proposes changes to banks' forex positions

The amendments focus on the net open position, which measures banks exposure to currency fluctuations.

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 10:32 pm

Kashi-Tamil Sangamam and a tribute to Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat

Kashis connection with Tamil people and culture is very deep. It is in Kashi that Baba Vishwanath resides, while Tamil Nadu has Rameswaram.

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 10:15 pm

India asks nationals to leave Iran amid rising tensions and protests

The advisory follows warnings from the US over possible military action and the worsening security situation.

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 10:09 pm

India-China trade: Indias exports to China rise in 2025, deficit climbs to record $116 bn

India's exports to China saw a rare uptick in 2025, yet the bilateral trade deficit surged to a record $116.12 billion. Despite this imbalance, o

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 10:01 pm

Apeda resumes rice export registration to the Philippines, Senegal after import curbs lifted

APEDA resumes non-Basmati rice exports to the Philippines and Senegal after lifting import restrictions.

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 9:55 pm

Kolte-Patil signs a five-acre joint development project in Pune

Expected Gross Developable Value (GDV) of 850 crore

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 9:54 pm

Free Starlink boosts Iran protest coverage amid internet blackout

Activists credit the service with enabling the release of shocking videos showing hundreds of bodies, altering global understanding of the unres

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 9:54 pm

High stakes in civic polls as BJP targets Thackeray hold on Mumbai

Besides Mumbai, polling will also take place in other key municipal corporations such as Thane, Nagpur, Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad and Nashik

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 9:53 pm

World Bank projects Indias GDP will grow 7.2 pc in FY26 but slow down in FY27

New Delhi: The World Bank has raised Indias gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 7.2 per cent for the current fiscal, up by 0.9 percen

The Siasat Daily 14 Jan 2026 9:06 pm

US set to suspend visa processing for dozens of countries

While citizens of Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia already have little chance of getting a US visa, the move is likely to shut the door for

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 9:05 pm

US retail sales beat expectations in November on holiday boost

American shoppers spent more in November. Retail sales saw a 0.6 percent increase, beating forecasts. This rise signals a stronger start to the h

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 9:03 pm

Auto trade: US tariffs to bite in H2 as contract uncertainty clouds outlook; ACMA flags margin stress

Indian auto component makers anticipate US tariffs to significantly impact exports from the second half of FY26, with new contracts facing uncert

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 8:55 pm

US bank stocks fall as results, credit card cap in focus

US bank stocks fell as investors digested mixed earnings from major lenders and concerns over a proposed credit card interest cap, which could pr

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 8:52 pm

Power signals and protocol slips add to Karnataka Congress reshuffle talk

A political storm engulfed the Karnataka Cabinet, after Shivakumars meeting with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sparked speculation of a possible r

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 8:48 pm

US Fed's Neel Kashkari says it is 'way too soon' to cut rates

Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari did not want to cut interest rates last month and sees no need to cut them any time soon give

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 8:43 pm

Infosys ADRs fall 2% as Q3 profit dip, margin pressure offset guidance upgrade

Infosys ADRs fell as December-quarter results showed modest profit decline and sharp margin pressure, offset by strong revenue growth and an upgr

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 8:42 pm

Telangana govt owes more than 3,900 crore in dues, say alcobev industry bodies

They cautioned that continued delays risk disrupting supplies, impacting excise revenues and triggering wider investor confidence concerns

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 8:39 pm

Iran unrest rattles dry fruits trade, fresh produce holds firm

Export payments are already being delayed as Iranian importers struggle with economic instability and payment remittances

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 8:35 pm

Bank of America tops estimates on better-than-expected net interest income, equities trading

Bank of America, the second-largest U.S. bank by assets, has been a beneficiary of the industry's recent tail winds. Bank of America tops estimat

India Vision 14 Jan 2026 8:34 pm

Saks Global, the longtime leader of luxury department stores, files for bankruptcy protection

Saks Global, which also owns Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, filed for bankruptcy protection after running out of cash. Saks Global, the long

India Vision 14 Jan 2026 8:33 pm

US markets today: Wall Street slips for second session as bank earnings disappoint; oil and gold climb

Indian markets mirrored global caution as US stocks dipped, driven by mixed bank earnings and rising oil and gold prices. Investors eyed potentia

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 8:29 pm

Infosys posts 2% decline in Q3 net profit

Tech firm takes a 1,289 crore hit as one-time provisions to align with new labour codes

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 8:13 pm

India, US officials holding virtual meetings to advance trade talks: Sources

Telephonic exchange between Rubio, Jaishankar added political heft to the negotiations

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 8:07 pm

What Makes A Good Mutual Fund: Consistency and suitability matter most; here's why

A very aggressive small-cap fund can be a good satellite holding for a long-term, high-risk investor. The same fund is a terrible choice as a cor

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 8:05 pm

US stocks slide at open as investors assess big banks

Wall Street's main indexes fell at the open on Wednesday as investors digested earnings from Bank of America and Citigroup, while retail sales an

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 8:05 pm

TVS Supply Chain Solutions appoints Vikas Chadha as Global CEO

Ravi Viswanathan, Managing Director, to retire during the course of the financial year 202627

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 8:03 pm

RBI issues norms for internal ombudsman in banks, NBFCs

The Reserve Bank of India has released new guidelines for internal ombudsmen in banks and NBFCs. This move aims to improve how customer complaint

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 7:59 pm

Retail pullback hits discount brokers as demat additions slow, client churn rises

Volatile markets, weaker mid-cap returns and investor fatigue weigh on calendar-year 2025 numbers

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 7:57 pm

US sales data: Retail sales rise 0.6% in November as holiday spending picks up; wholesale inflation stays modest

US retail sales saw a stronger-than-expected 0.6% increase in November, driven by holiday shopping momentum and gains in clothing, online, and sp

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 7:56 pm

Framework for secured military drones in final stages of MoD nod

The file for comprehensive framework to secure Indias indigenous military drone ecosystem is with Union Home Secretary for clearance, said source

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 7:55 pm

Copper hits record high amid concern about physical demand

Copper prices hit a record on Wednesday on persistent demand from speculative funds, but some investors were wary that the high prices would dete

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 7:55 pm

Coca-Cola does not plan to sell Costa Coffee anymore

Coca-Cola has reportedly called off its plans to sell the Costa Coffee chain.

NewsBytes 14 Jan 2026 7:50 pm

India receives $51B FDI in 6 months: What's driving growth?

India has witnessed a massive surge in foreign direct investment (FDI), with $51 billion coming into the country over the past six months.

NewsBytes 14 Jan 2026 7:50 pm

Modi government makes exports to West Asia, North Africa easier

In a major move to ease trade with West Asia and North Africa (WANA), the Indian government has authorized the India & Arab Countries Chamber of

NewsBytes 14 Jan 2026 7:50 pm

PM Internship scheme falters as funds go unused

MCA spends just 4% of budget allocation till November. 94% of total allocation is for PM Internship Scheme

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 7:50 pm

This workspace solutions provider got SEBI's nod for 2,600cr IPO

Executive Centre India, a leading provider of premium flexible workspace solutions, has received the green light from the Securities and Exchange

NewsBytes 14 Jan 2026 7:49 pm

Unacademy to close offline centers, shift to franchise model

Unacademy, a leading edtech firm backed by Temasek, is planning to shut down its company-operated offline centers and transition to a franchise m

NewsBytes 14 Jan 2026 7:48 pm

Amped up all day, and almost elite!

From gaming marathons to binge-watching, the 15R is a practical powerhouse for Indian users, with a few camera compromises

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 7:48 pm

India steps up bunker construction along LoC after Operation Sindoor

Minga Sherpa, District Magistrate of Baramulla, told reporters that over 500 bunkers have been sanctioned by the Ministry of Home Affairs

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 7:35 pm

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu top performers in Niti Aayogs export preparedness index 2024

Uttarakhand, J&K bag top two ranks among small States, UTs; Delhi ranked 12th

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 7:30 pm

Indias cotton trade body sees crop output a tad higher

Higher-than-estimated production in Maharashtra and Telangana pushed projections up by 7.5 lakh bales to 317 lakh bales

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 7:05 pm

Markets slip 0.3% as IT, Realty drag; Metals shine amid global uncertainty

The BSE Sensex closed at 83,382.71, down 0.29 per cent from its previous close; NSE Nifty 50 settled at 25,665.60, losing 0.26 per cent

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 7:02 pm

ACME Groups 400 MW solar power plant in AP to be ready this year

With a total investment of 3,000 crore, the project combines large-scale solar generation with battery storage, enabling round-the-clock, reliabl

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 6:59 pm

Infosys Q3 results: Net profit slips 2.2% to Rs 6,654 crore; revenue climbs 8.9% to Rs 45,479 crore

IT giant Infosys saw a slight dip in its October-December quarter net profit, down 2.2% to Rs 6,654 crore, despite an 8.89% rise in revenue to Rs

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 6:57 pm

Precious metals may witness contrasting halves this year, says UBS

Gold may touch $5,000 and silver $100/oz in H1 before heading lower in H2

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 6:54 pm

Brokers call: Patanjali Foods (Buy)

Systematix

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 6:54 pm

More Chennai legacy firms sell land assets to unlock value

Chennai has seen 8 to 12 meaningful land monetisation transactions in the last one year either executed or in advanced negotiation stage.

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 6:48 pm

Cybersecurity, income inequality & insufficient public services the top risks in India in 2026: World Economic Forum

The World Economic Forums Global Risks Report said that, globally, the biggest risk in 2026 will be geoeconomic confrontation

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 6:43 pm

Indian exports to China rise in 2025 but trade deficit touches record high of $116 billion

India's exports to China saw a significant rise in 2025, climbing to USD 19.75 billion. This growth contributed to a record bilateral trade volum

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 6:39 pm

Indian Overseas Bank Q3 profit jumps 56% on loan growth, asset quality

Indian Overseas Bank posted a 56% year-on-year rise in Q3 profit driven by strong loan growth, higher net interest income and improved asset qual

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 6:35 pm

Wholesale inflation rate surges to 0.8% in December

Positive momentum was driven by manufacturing and food prices

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 6:32 pm

India is a core market for Malaysia Airlines, says group MD Captain Izham Ismail

With this tie-up, the carrier hopes to promote Malaysia as a destination among Indian travellers

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 6:13 pm

ICICI Prudential AMC Q3 Results: Profit jumps 45% YoY to Rs 917 crore; co declares Rs 14.85 dividend per share

ICICI Prudential AMC posted a robust December quarter with profit rising 45% year-on-year on operating leverage and fee growth. Strong inflows li

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 6:12 pm

Budget 2026 income tax expectations: Will new income tax regime be made more lucrative?

Budget 2026 income tax: Will FM Nirmala Sitharaman announce changes in the new income tax regime, which more taxpayers are increasingly adopting

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 6:10 pm

Budget 2026: Govt may raise capex spending 1015%; private investment remains uneven

Experts anticipate the government will prioritize public capital expenditure in the upcoming Union Budget 2026, projecting a 10-15% increase from

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 6:05 pm

Union Bank of India Q3 Results: Profit rises 10% YoY to Rs 5,073 crore on lower provisions

State-run Union Bank of India on Wednesday reported a 9.7 per cent increase in consolidated net profit for the December quarter at Rs 5,073 crore

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 6:00 pm

Indian bonds slump to more than 3-week low as selloff continues after index snub

Indian government bonds slid on Wednesday, with the benchmark 10-year falling to the lowest in more than three weeks, on lingering disappointment

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 5:57 pm

Silver prices could skyrocket to Rs 4 lakh? SAMCO makes bold prediction! Heres what technicals indicate

SAMCO Securities forecasts silver prices could surge to Rs 3.94 lakh per kg after a 25% rise in 2026, citing technical breakouts, supportive infl

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 5:56 pm

Shriram Finance gets shareholders' nod for MUFG deal-linked proposals, sources say

Shriram Finance shareholders have voted in favour of key proposals related to its deal with MUFG. This paves the way for MUFG to acquire a 20% st

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 5:49 pm

Quick commerce branding reset: Flipkart, Swiggy, Zepto stop using 10-minute delivery tagline; govt order cited

Leading e-commerce firms Flipkart, Swiggy, and Zepto have removed their '10-minute' delivery branding. This follows government intervention due t

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 5:31 pm

Can you refuse life support through your will? Here's what Indian law says

You may consider making an advance medical directive, or a living will, in which you may communicate your wishes regarding your medical care in c

Livemint 14 Jan 2026 5:24 pm

HDB Financial Services Q3 Results: PAT rises 36% YoY to Rs 644 crore; NII up 22%

HDB Financial Services reported 36% YoY growth in Q3 net profit to Rs 644 crore, supported by a 22% rise in net interest income to Rs 2,285 crore

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 5:18 pm

HDFC AMC net up 20% in Q3 on rise in AUM

Revenue increased 15 per cent to 1,075 crore (935 crore) while other income was up at 159 crore (93 crore)

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 5:12 pm

India eyes public-private partnership to explore world's largest thorium, monasite reserves

In a bid to harness its extensive rare-earth materials, India is set to extend invitations to private enterprises for exploration activities of r

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 5:11 pm

India, EU teams in constant engagement to resolve contentious issues of FTA: Official

A deal for the India-European Union free trade agreement is consistently under work and top EU leaders will visit India soon for a summit and the

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 5:08 pm

Pan-India promise, patchy payoff: Why many southern Hindi dubs are failing

A decade ago, they were hailed as a bridge between north and south India. But pan-India films have not quite lived up to that promise. The succes

Livemint 14 Jan 2026 5:00 pm

Stock market holiday: Why BSE and NSE are closed on January 15; what investors should know

Indian stock markets, including BSE and NSE, will be closed on January 15 due to municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra.

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 4:56 pm

Infosys Q3 profit dips 2.2% to 6,654cr, misses estimates

Infosys has reported a net profit of 6,654 crore for the third quarter of FY26a marginal 2.2% decline from last year and lower than analyst expec

NewsBytes 14 Jan 2026 4:49 pm

Brokers call: Canara HSBC Life (Buy)

Motilal Oswal

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 4:45 pm

ICICI Prudential Life shares down, Street flags resilient margins despite GST headwinds

Jefferies gives it a buy rating with a target price of 830, saying the insurers value of new business of about 6 billion in the December quarter

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 4:44 pm

Small-budget regional films face streaming challenges despite increased demand for content

Smaller films in languages other than Hindi face challenges in securing streaming deals, with many remaining unsold due to limited interest and t

Livemint 14 Jan 2026 4:44 pm

KRAFTON, Royal Enfield team up to bring ridable bike inside game

New Delhi: KRAFTON India and Royal Enfieldtoday announced a landmark partnership that bridges two of Indias most influential cultural domains mo

The Siasat Daily 14 Jan 2026 4:42 pm

Xpheno expands its Centre of Excellence in Udupi

The expanded 250-seater facility will strengthen Xphenos ability to deliver high-quality specialist hiring at scale for GCCs and global enterpris

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 4:41 pm

Budget 2026: Will tax provisions ease for crypto assets?

Various associations have in their pre budget submissions, argued that disallowing set-off of losses between VDAs is economically distortive and

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 4:32 pm

FDI inflows surge $51 billion in 6 months as govt pushes manufacturing, startup collaboration: DPIIT Secy

He highlighted the government's efforts to encourage deeper engagement between corporates and startups, adding that large companies are showing g

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 4:31 pm

Stock markets extend losses for 2nd day; Sensex drops 245 points

The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 244.98 points, or 0.29%, to settle at 83,382.71. During the day, it fell 442.49 points or 0.52% to 83,185.20

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 4:23 pm