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BMC, Maharashtra Civic Poll Results Live updates: Counting of votes begins across Mumbai and 28 other civic bodies as parties await trends and fi
Stocks to Buy in 2026: Angel One, Groww among 5 picks for 1530% long-term returns
Five top stock picks for 2026, including Angel One and Groww, are projected to deliver 1530% long-term returns.
Stocks in focus today: 12 picks across telecom, defence, solar, railways and infra
BHEL, NTPC, NTPC Green, NBCC, Indus Towers, Transrail, HBL Engg, Highway Infra, Pace Digitek, Krystal Integrated to hog limelight
India, EU close to sealing trade deal before Jan 26, but carbon tax a hurdle
Bank holiday today, 16 January: Banks in some states across India will be closed on Friday, 16 January. Bank holidays are decided by the Reserve
Wall Street ends higher; banks gain following results, chips rally with TSMC
U.S. stocks climbed on Thursday, driven by strong quarterly earnings from financial giants Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, which saw their shar
US to Iran: All options are on the table at UN emergency meet
Iranian dissidents Masih Alinejad and Ahmad Batebi delivered harrowing testimony detailing abuse by the Islamic Republic and urged stronger inter
Coal India stock breaks out of long consolidation; Rajesh Palviya sees further upside
Iran protests appear smothered after crackdown, prolonged internet outage
Activists say at least 2,637 people have been killed, making it the deadliest unrest in decades.
GIFT Nifty down 5 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
Domestic markets experienced a choppy session, ending marginally lower as stock-specific movements dominated amid the ongoing earnings season. In
Stocks in news: RIL, Wipro, Jio Financial, Infosys, Angel One, Indian Hotels
Markets traded volatile, ending marginally lower amid mixed cues, with bulls defending the 100-day EMA support. Several companies like Reliance I
Asian stocks head for fourth weekly gain on tech
Asian stocks are on track for their best weekly run since May. Technology shares are reaching new highs, driven by strong investor interest in ar
Stock Market Live Updates 16 January 2026: Stock to buy today: IndusInd Bank (944.60)
Sensex, Nifty live updates on 16 January 2026: The short-term outlook for IndusInd Bank is bullish. The 3.8 per cent rise on Wednesday confirms t
Goldman, Wells Fargo kick off dollar-bond sales after earnings
Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo are issuing new high-grade bonds in the US market. Goldman Sachs is offering notes across six tranches with maturit
US stock leadership may broaden beyond tech
Investors are shifting focus from technology stocks to industrial, healthcare, and small-cap companies. This move signals a potential broadening
GST hit HDFC Life's profit, but we will neutralise it soon: Vibha Padalkar
Road ahead Over the next two quarters, we will reduce it (GST impact) further and neutralise it. We are slightly ahead of plan, said Vibha Padalk
BluPine raises Rs 5,400 cr loan underwritten by Axis Bank
BluPine Energy, backed by Actis, has secured a significant 5,400 crore loan from Axis Bank. This long-term financing will support its renewable e
Can domestic formulations shield Indian pharma from US pricing pressure in Q3?
Indian drugmakers anticipate a mixed third quarter. Domestic sales and new specialty drugs will drive growth. US generics will see new product bo
Mint Explainer | Why smartphone makers are testy about sharing source code
Indian government's discussions on tighter phone-security rules are raising concerns among global handset makers over intellectual property and p
Mint Explainer: How Indias toll reforms are making highway travel smoother
A series of reforms in 2025 from predictable toll expenses and digital payments to barrier-free tolling and reduced charges during upgrades qui
IPO information must explain business drivers: Sebi
Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey emphasized the need for issuers to clearly disclose their capital structure, including past fundraising and cont
RBIs dividend norms open door to bigger PSU bank payouts to govt
The new guidelines allow banks to distribute up to 75% of their net profit, subject to meeting certain prudential conditions, including sustained
After 41-month high, Trump's tariffs drag India's export growth in December
India Export Data: India's trade deficit grew in December as exports slowed. Despite challenges, overall outbound shipments saw modest growth. Di
Oil falls more than 4% as traders see Trump backing away from Iran strike threats
Concerns about a U.S. strike on Iran had been mounting after Trump vowed to take action against the regimes crackdown on widespread protests in t
Taiwan will invest $250 billion in U.S. chipmaking under new trade deal
The U.S. and Taiwan have reached a trade agreement to build chips and chip factories on American soil, the Department of Commerce announced Thurs
AI startup Replit launches feature to vibe code mobile apps
Replit launched a feature that lets users create publishable mobile apps using just natural language prompts. AI startup Replit launches feature
India-US talks on 'virtually', trade deal near finish line
In the last week of December, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal had a virtual meeting with US trade representative Jamieson Greer.
Urban mobility infra strengthened household finances: EAC-PM
According to the paper, investments in urban mobility infrastructure over the past decade, particularly metro rail expansion, have translated int
Unemployment rate up a tad to 4.8% in December
India's unemployment rate saw a slight increase in December, reaching 4.8 percent from 4.7 percent in November. This rise was driven by joblessne
Banks' credit-to-deposit ratio hits record 81.75% as mobilisation lags
Indian banks' credit-to-deposit ratio hit an all-time high of 81.75% as of December 31, signaling pressure to attract deposits amid robust loan d
Gold price today: How much 22K, 24K gold cost in Delhi, Patna & other cities Check rates
Gold prices surged to a new lifetime high of Rs 1,47,300 per 10 grams on Thursday, driven by consistent demand from jewellers and stockists. This
Textiles & apparel exports fall in first three quarters of FY26
Indian textile and apparel exports saw a slight dip in the first nine months of FY26. Textile shipments declined, while apparel exports showed gr
SC halts SASTRA eviction, asks Tamil Nadu Govt to act sensitively
Granting interim relief, the court directed the state to form a high-powered committee to hear the universitys representation and decide the matt
Expecting India's 2025-26 overall exports to touch USD 850 billion: Commerce Secretary
India is projected to surpass USD 850 billion in total exports for FY 2025-26, building on a strong performance in both merchandise and services.
IndiaChina trade: Exports jump 67% in December on electronics, marine shipments; imports also rise
India's exports to China saw a significant 67.35% surge in December, reaching $2.04 billion. This impressive growth was fueled by strong shipment
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Friday
Domestic markets showed caution due to trade deal uncertainty, though renewed hopes emerged as negotiations restarted. Metals led gains on expect
Microsoft off-take fuels Varahas biochar carbon removal project in Maharashtra
Project aims to remove over 2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide by converting cotton crop residue into biochar, offering new income streams for sm
SEBI orders forensic audit of Reliance Power; head of business and legal exits
Audit to examine alleged violations of SEBI Act, Securities Contracts, and the Companies Act
NLC estimates TN Land Tax impactat 625 crore
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission agrees with NLC India that the Act constitutes a change of law, enabling the company to recover the cos
India-US trade: Indias exports to America dip 1.83% in December; imports rise
India's merchandise exports to the US declined 1.83% year-on-year to $6.88 billion in December 2025, attributed to higher tariffs imposed by Wash
Wikipedia turns 25, signs deals with AI companies
London: Wikipedia unveiled new business deals with a slew of artificial intelligence companies on Thursday as it marked its 25th anniversary. The
DFS launches composite salary account offering banking and insurance benefits
New Delhi: The Department of Financial Services (DFS) on Wednesday, January 14, introduced a composite salary account package for central governm
Crude oil price sinks 5% after Trump eases Iran concerns
Oil prices extended losses on Thursday after remarks by US President Donald Trump appeared to dial down threats of imminent military action on cr
BlackRock's assets hit record $14 trillion on fourth-quarter markets rally
BlackRock's fourth-quarter profit exceeded expectations. Market rallies boosted fee income and assets under management reached a record $14 trill
US weekly jobless claims fall, but labor market is still in a holding pattern
In a surprising turn, new jobless claims in the U.S. dipped last week, signaling potential hope for the labor market. Despite this, hiring remain
Nuvoco Vistas turns profitable as Ebitda jumps 50% in Q3
Nuvoco Vistas Corp reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 49.37 crore in the December quarter, a significant turnaround from a year-earlier los
Wall Street steadied on Thursday as technology stocks rebounded, boosted by strong chip industry signals from TSMC's better-than-expected profits
South Indian Bank Q3 Results: Profit rises 9% YoY to Rs 374 crore as asset quality improves
South Indian Bank posted a 9.4% rise in Q3 profit, driven by higher operating income and non-interest revenue, while asset quality improved sharp
India's exports to China surges 67.35% in December: Commerce Ministry data
India's exports to China saw a significant jump of 67.35 percent in December. This growth was fueled by increased shipments of electronics and ma
US stocks open higher as chip stocks shine
Wall Street's main indexes rose at market open on Thursday after TSMC's blockbuster quarterly results ignited a rally in chipmakers, while invest
Budget 2026: Finance ministry address changed, but why budget printing still happens at North Block
Despite the finance ministry's move to Kartavya Bhawan, the Union Budget printing for 2026-27 will continue in North Block's secure basement pres
Container sucked into engine of Air India A350 aircraft as it taxied to bay at Delhi airport
DGCA orders probe into incident; Air India services on A350 routes could be disrupted
Tiger Global must pay tax on Flipkart stake sale: SC
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that Tiger Global's $1.6 billion stake sale in Indian e-commerce firm Flipkart is taxable.
NSE IPO move: Sebi agrees in-principle to settlement plea; path clears for long-awaited listing
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has given in-principle approval to the National Stock Exchange's (NSE) settlement plea in an un
India, Canada working to finalise scope for bilateral trade pact: Commerce Secretary
The two countries were earlier negotiating a trade pact but it was paused by Canada in 2023. Now they have decided to resume talks from the begin
Awaiting clarity on US' proposed Iran-related tariffs: Commerce Secretary
Trump, in a social media post on Monday, said effective immediately, any country doing business with Iran will pay a tariff of 25 per cent on any
SEBI weighs oversight of unlisted share market as focus shifts to disclosure gaps
Regulator outlines focus on disclosure quality, patient capital and deeper bond markets
Jio Financial Services Q3 Results: Mukesh Ambani's company net profit drops 9%; check details
The Ambani-led company had earned a consolidated net profit of Rs 295 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal.
Angel One announces 1:10 stock split, Rs 23 dividend even as Q3 profit falls 4%
Stock broker Angel One on Thursday reported a 4% year-on-year (YoY) decline in its consolidated net profit at Rs 269 crore in the third quarter.
Business leaders have urged the government to take measures to boost domestic manufacturing and strengthen the 'Make in India' initiative in the
Unemployment rate rises marginally to 4.8 pc in December
India's unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 and above saw a slight increase to 4.8% in December 2025 from 4.7% in November. While rural une
India's merchandise exports saw a 1.87% year-on-year increase to $38.5 billion in December 2025, driven by strong performance in engineering good
Why foreign digital firms are facing tax scrutiny in India
The tax department has issued notices to as many as five large foreign digital companies, saying their activities in India meet the threshold of
DB Corp Q3 net down 19.2% at 95.5 cr
Lower revenue and high base effect impacted the bottomline in the quarter
Union Budget 2026: What India Inc wants from Sitharaman & Co amid tariff and trade pressures
As the Budget 2026 approaches, India is poised to become a global manufacturing hub amidst a structural reset in the world economy. Record FDI in
Urban joblessness rises, pushing Indias unemployment higher to 4.8%
India's unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.8% in December, up from November's 4.7%, according to official data released today.
Indias GCC momentum: No longer offshore units, they are growth and job creation engines
Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are transforming from mere cost centers to innovation hubs, driving product development and strategic decisions
Big IPO: Coca-Cola lines up bankers for HCCB IPO; $1 billion listing planned -check details
Coca-Cola is preparing for a significant Initial Public Offering of its Indian bottling business, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages. The company aims
Pharma Q3 preview: Core business, India growth to offset Revlimid pain
Apart from the Revlimid loss, generic price competition in the US, and the addition of new medical representatives in the India business are like
Morgan Stanley began coverage on Meesho with an equal-weight rating and Rs 169 target, citing full valuations after the rally, early-stage moneti
L&T Tech Q3 Results: Profit falls 6% YoY to Rs 303 crore, revenue rises 10%
LTTS reported a 6% YoY profit decline in Q3 despite 10% revenue growth, strong deal wins above $200 million for fifth straight quarter, stable ma
HDFC Life Q3 Results: Standalone profit flat at Rs 421 crore; net premium income up 9%
HDFC Life Insurance on Thursday reported a muted bottomline growth in December quarter, with standalone profit after tax rising just 1% year-on-y
Bima Lokpal called and asked me to claim a refund for a lapsed insurance policy. Is this fraud?
Experts confirm this is a common scam, as government bodies never solicit payments or new policy purchases to release unclaimed funds.
Jio Financial Q3 Results: PAT drops 9% YoY to Rs 269 crore even as revenue doubles
Jio Financial Services posted mixed Q3FY26 results, with net profit falling 9% YoY to Rs 269 crore, while revenue from operations more than doubl
These 13 microcap stocks crashed up to 64% in FY26. Are you affected?
FY26 has exposed sharp divergences within the microcap space. While benchmarks remain resilient, several microcap stocks have seen steep value er
ECM pipeline strong, rupee likely oversold say Citi bankers
Citibank bankers expect Indias equity capital markets to stay strong in 2026, driven by high valuations, active IPO pipelines and private equity
Air India warns of possible disruptions to A350 routes after jet suffers engine damage
Air India said the damage to the airplane occurred as it was taxiing in dense fog in New Delhi
India's smartphone market to decline in 2026 amid stagnating demand
India's smartphone market is expected to witness a decline in 2026, as per estimates from IDC and Counterpoint Research.
Budget 2026: Kolkata realtors seek tax relief, revised affordable housing cap; eye demand revival
Kolkata real estate developers are urging the Union Budget to recalibrate housing policies, advocating for higher tax benefits for homebuyers and
Flipkart, Meta fined for misleading walkie-talkie listings
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a fine of 10 lakh each on e-commerce giants Flipkart and Meta Platforms.
A case for rethinking Sebis new merchant banking rules
PMS portfolios posted robust performances in 2025, with one-year returns climbing to nearly 42%, according to PMS Bazaar. Small-cap, multi-asset,
Exports rise 1.87% to $38.5 billion in December
Despite global uncertainties, India's exports are recording positive growth, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal says
Ericsson to lay off 1,600 employees in Sweden
Ericsson, a leading player in the telecom equipment industry, has announced plans to lay off around 1,600 employees from its Swedish unit.
NITI Aayog proposes convergence of MSME scheme to enhance efficiency
NITI Aayog has proposed converging similar MSME schemes across ministries for smoother implementation and greater efficiency. A centralized porta
Budget 2026: Agri sector lays out its pitch expect tech push, climate-smart infrastructure & more
As the FY27 Budget nears, agriculture stakeholders are pushing for increased investment in technology, digital systems, and climate-ready infrast
PMS Tracker: 10 best performing PMS portfolios of 2025 with gains of up to 42%
PMS portfolios delivered strong returns in 2025, with one-year gains reaching up to 42%, according to PMS Bazaar. Small-cap, multi-asset, and fle
Trade talks: India, US remain engaged on proposed deal; says commerce secretary
