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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
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
CMA CGM enhances India connectivity, steps up hiring
The company aims to recruit 1500 seafarers from India by December-end
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
TCS Q3 profit drops 14% to 10,657 crore
Revenue from operations in the quarter under review increased 4.86% to 67,087 crore from 63,973 crore
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
BSE cautions investors against deepfake video of its CEO recommending stocks
NEW DELHI, Jan 12: Leading stock exchange BSE on Monday cautioned investors to remain vigilant against deepfake video of its CEO giving stock rec
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
Signature Global pre-sales drop 23% to 66.8 billion in nine months
Signature Global (India) Limited reported pre-sales of 66.8 billion for the nine months ending December 2025, down 23% from 86.7 billion in the s
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
ASK Property Fund backs Mantra Group with 340 crore for Mumbai, Pune projects
The projects are located in Jogeshwari near JVLR in Mumbai, and in Wakad and Mundhwa in Pune
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
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
Rupee falls 5 paise to 90.23 against U.S. dollar
A volatile geopolitical situation and concerns over further U.S. tariffs on Indian exports fuelled the selling of Indian stocks by foreign instit
US to host meeting on rare earths as China-Japan spat simmers
The discussions are expected to also include officials from Australia, South Korea, India, Mexico and the European Union, and focus on critical r
ITR Refund Delay: Still didn't get your income tax refund? Here's what you should do
Income tax refunds usually get delayed because often times the returns are not fully processed, or the I-T Department finds mismatches or non-com
North India shivers under intense cold wave; Magh Mela draws devotees despite biting chill
According to IMD, the city's maximum temperature is expected to hover around 20 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is likely to drop to 7 degrees
Elon Musk's X sues music publishers over alleged licensing conspiracy
Elon Musks X Corp sued 18 major music publishers and a leading U.S. music industry trade association on Friday
Humanoid robots or human connection? What Elon Musks Optimus says about our AI ambitions
Elon Musks Optimus raises a deeper question: will humanoid robots enhance human life and connection, or quietly replace the relationships and soc
Four banks move CIC against RBI nod to disclose NPAs, defaulters list under RTI
The banks claimed that disclosing regulatory information would harm their commercial interests
How to share books with children to help them love reading
Trump to speak with Elon Musk on restoring internet access in Iran
Trump said Musks SpaceX, which operates the Starlink satellite internet service, could help reconnect Iranians after four days of disrupted commu
Iran unrest intensifies with 544 killed, thousands detained amid warnings to US
With internet and phone services disrupted, independent verification has become difficult, raising fears that hard-liners are escalating repressi
Trump threatens veto of bill extending Affordable Care Act subsidies
The subsidies, which help millions of Americans afford coverage under the Affordable Care Act, are set to expire at the end of 2025, potentially
Trump sets January 20 deadline for 10% credit card interest cap
Trump says Iran reached out for negotiations amid crackdown on protesters
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump noted that his administration is exploring a meeting with Tehran but emphasized that action may
Fed Chair Powell says Trump administration threatened criminal charges
Powell described the action as a pretext designed to increase pressure on the central bank to lower interest rates, marking a sharp escalation in
Stock Market Live Updates 12 Jan 2026: Nexus Select Trust: Buy
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The year 2026 has begun on a rough note for the markets. Geopolitical tensions have resurfaced (US-Venezuela),
Addressing the choice overload problem
Unable to select funds among numerous choices, many have their savings locked in bank deposits, earning lower returns unintentionally
Prediction markets face scrutiny after $400,000 Maduro bet
As prediction markets expand rapidly, allowing bets on politics, sports and global events, regulators and lawmakers are questioning transparency,
Kolkata port plans to replicate success of direct China service
The direct China Calcutta Service has reduced logistics cost and transit time
Bank holiday today, 12 January: Banks will be closed across West Bengal today, 12 January, to observe the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
Tips for seniors seeking a home loan
The eligibility and terms differ and are much stringent, especially if you are applying for a home loan post 60
Startup airlines look skyward again
After a long wait, will the high-growth Indian aviation market finally see new airlines taking off this year?
Digitised future of air travel
Fliers enthusiastically adopt use of biometrics, digital interfaces
Iran nears a tipping point as unrest threatens to reshape the world
Irans intensifying protests have raised fears of a historic upheaval, alarming global leaders and oil markets as economic collapse, US pressure a
What is the tax implication if my NRI husband transfers foreign funds to me?
If any money is received without consideration and if the aggregate value exceeds 50,000, it is taxable in the hands of the recipient unless it i
NHAI sets four Guinness World Records on Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada corridor
NHAI set Guinness World Records on the Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada corridor, achieving milestones in continuous bituminous concrete laying, quant
Iran protests: activists say deaths cross 500 amid information blackout
While protesters continue to gather in Tehran, Mashhad and other cities, Iranian leaders have hardened their rhetoric, warning the US and Israel
Faster, demand-led approach needed for PSE privatisation: CII
In its proposals for the Union Budget 2026-27, the industry lobby calls for a rolling three-year pipeline, outlining which enterprises are likely
DRDOs Anvesha satellite to be crown jewel of ISROs PSLV-C62 Mission
Anvesha is a hyperspectral earth-observation satellite developed by DRDOs Instruments Research & Development Establishment (IRDE)
Amazon boosts delivery in North East region with new freighter flights
QuikJet began operations in January 2023 and operates services with two Boeing 737 freighters exclusively for Amazon
Chennai Metro Rail Limited conducts trial Run up to Vadapalani
This is part of CMRls 118.9 km phase II project with three corridors corridor 3 (Madhavaram to SIPCOT), corridor 4 (Poonamallee to Light House) a
NxtQuantum to focus on affordable smart devices
Company plans to launch flip phone below 40,000
BITS Pilani clocks 54.35% placements in Sem-I round
Average salary across three campuses stands at 28.64 lakh; Pilani campus tops with 31.63 lakh
Trump threatens to cut oil supply to Cuba; suggests US deal before its too late
For Cuba, the loss of Venezuelan oil is devastating
Why are Mumbai's new airport and metro signal-starved?
A high-stakes war is currently raging between infrastructure developers and telecom operators, with the passenger caught in the dead zone.
