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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
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
Adani Group plans 1.5 lakh crore investment in Kutch over five years
Focus on renewable energy, ports and logistics, says Karan Adani
German Chancellors India visit to scale up trade, mobility, tech partnerships
Merz, Modi to discuss ways to push India-EU FTA; focus on submarine deal, education, vocational training
Russias EuroChem moves Bombay HC to recover dues from MAIRE group
MAIRE group gets ICC arbitral tribunal, English Court order to seize Russian co assets
Seeds Bill finalised, likely to be introduced in Budget session
Sources say government may agree to send Bill to parliamentary panel if there is a demand
UP tops the list in getting fund under SASCI, States hope for more funds in FY27 budget
Meanwhile, State-wise data for current fiscal is available for April 1 and November 30.
Ukraine invites India to Reconstruction and Recovery conference in Poland
Addressing the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Rajkot on Sunday, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine Dr Oleksandr Poli
PM Modi says India is seeing period of certainty amid great global uncertainty
India today has political stability and policy continuity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says while addressing investors and industrialists in Guj
BPCL charts 10-year LPG infra expansion to match rising PMUY consumption
BPCLs LPG import requirement has grown, largely led by PMUY and increased penetration across the country.
No Arbitration Council of India even after 6 years of law amendment
The proposed arbitration council is mandated to regulate institutional arbitration
Telangana govt to provide 1 cr accident cover to 5.14 lakh govt staff
The accident cover was part of a spate of announcements, including the launch of Indiramma Housing Distribution Programme, among others
The long tail of a blockbustercollections beyond the box-office
Filmmakers are diversifying revenue streams beyond traditional methods by launching audio series and digital collaborations. These initiatives en
IPL 2026 ad rates for TV and digital estimated to go up 10-20%
This year, JioStars ICC Mens T20 World Cup, which precedes IPL, reportedly faced pushback from advertisers for its aggressive pricing with talks
Selfie, penny drop mandated as KYC for crypto customers in India
The directives also discourage Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and Initial Token Offerings (ITOs), equivalent to IPOs in stock markets, by the exch
Reliance to invest 7 lakh crore in Gujarat over next five years: Mukesh Ambani
The Chairman of Reliance Industries said he was making five firm commitments to Gujarat
Centre proposes smartphone makers to give source code in security overhaul
The plan is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to boost the security of user data as online fraud and data breaches increase in the w
Bank stocks brace for impact after Trump calls for 10% cap on credit-card interest rates
Donald Trumps proposed rate, if enacted, would be lower than any rate seen at least since 1994.
All India Cashew Association voices concern over surge in illegal import of the dry fruit
The domestic market is now being flooded with cashew kernels from Vietnam and African countries and Special Economic Zones (SEZ) are also being m
While Vijays fans are disappointed and angry, political experts say the delay will likely act as a springboard for the actor to re-start his poli
CII proposes blueprint for CPSE privatisation
As the industry body feels that privatisation is a time consuming process, it proposed a time-bound and phased disinvestment as an interim measur
India EV market hits 2.3 million sales in 2025, policy support, festive demand drive adoption
Passenger four-wheelers crossed 4.4 million units, while tractors and agricultural vehicles exceeded 1.06 million units, reflecting broadly stabl
Signature Global Q3 sales bookings fall 27% to 2,020 crore on lower housing sales
In a regulatory filing, Signature Global informed that it has sold 408 units during the October-December period of this fiscal year, compared to
Israel on high alert for possibility of US intervention in Iran, sources say
Israel is closely watching for any United States intervention in Iran. This comes as Iran faces its largest anti-government protests in years. Pr
Micro-fertiliser industry seeks uniform 5% GST, faster credit refunds ahead of Budget
The association has called for a clear and time-bound mechanism for quick refund of excess GST credits, especially for sectors operating under pr
From volatility to control: How intelligence will redefine food systems in 2026
It will enable resilient production, sustainable sourcing, and predictable supply chains at global scale
Rajasthan renewable curtailment persists despite new transmission line; over 4 GW capacity at risk
Renewable energy projects in Rajasthan are experiencing significant power curtailments. Over 4 GW of capacity faces near-total shutdowns during p
In a luxury-focussed card market, BoB Card bets on health and insurance
With rising medical costs and changing customer preferences reshaping how credit cards are used, BoB Card is moving away from one-size-fits-all o
Punjab, Telangana flag higher fiscal burden due to VB G RAM G; demand more funds in FY27 Budget
In a pre-Budget meeting, the opposition-ruled states said MGNREGA changes will weaken the employment guarantee and are against the spirit of coop
US may lift more Venezuela sanctions next week, Bessent says
Bessent said in an interview late on Friday that almost $5 billion worth of Venezuelas currently frozen IMF Special Drawing Rights monetary asset
Goa records highest tourist footfall at 1.08 crore in 2025; foreign visitors top 5 lakh
Goa saw a record 1.08 crore tourist arrivals in 2025, with over five lakh foreigners visiting. This surge highlights the state's successful touri
Fertilizer 3.0: The case for digitisation, decriminalisation and deregulation
These interventions will help build a resilient domestic ecosystem while reducing strategic dependence on external sources
Trump signs executive order meant to protect money from Venezuelan oil
The executive order, made public on Saturday, says if the funds were to be seized for such use, it could undermine critical US efforts to ensure
Rewriting Indias agricultural future: A unified vision for Union Budget 2026
Budget 2026 holds the opportunity to define a new agricultural architecture: one that is climate-secure, data-led, globally competitive and built
Why India's savings culture serves everyone except the saver
Indias love for fixed income isnt just culturalits structural. Banks and governments benefit, while savers quietly lose wealth to inflation, taxe
Bank holidays this week, January 12-18: Check full RBI schedule for holidays next week, which include the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, Makar Sa
Moodys changes Shriram Finances outlook to positive from stable
The investment by MUFG Bank will providestrategic benefits, including a stronger capital base, access to global expertise and funding channels, a
FIFA World Cup trophy lands in Delhi, to be in India for 3 days as part of world tour
The FIFA World Cup trophy has arrived in India as part of its global tour for the 2026 tournament. The original trophy was unveiled in Delhi, wit
Rice exports surge to near record in 2025 as curbs lifted
Non-basmati rice shipments jumped 25% to 15.15 million tons, while basmati exports increased 8% to a record 6.4 million tons
Caste enumeration in Census: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin calls for state consultations in letter to PM Modi
CM Stalin says Tamil Nadu has long called for a comprehensive caste-based census to generate reliable data to address historical inequalities and
PhonePe Payment Gateway adds 'Bolt' to secure Visa, Mastercard payments via app
The solution utilises device tokenisation to provide a secure and efficient in-app checkout experience for PhonePe platform users and merchant pa
Dr. Reddys biologics unit gets U.S. FDA queries
The company will work closely with the U.S. FDA and is committed to addressing the queries specified in the PAAL, Dr. Reddys said in a filing
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has taken action against 27 restaurants nationwide for mandatorily levying service charges, deem
Tamil Nadus new pension scheme to come into effect from Jan 1, 2026: Govt order
Tamil Nadu state government employees to be provided with an assured pension equal to 50% of their last-drawn basic pay and dearness allowance un
Tamil Nadu born Ramamurthy Thyagarajan built a Rs 87,000 crore empire and gave his entire fortune of Rs 6,210 crore, to his employees. Started wi
Oil Not Well: Why ExxonMobil thinks Venezuela is 'uninvestable'
This collapse is central to the scepticism voiced by oil companies. Restoring production on a meaningful scale is not a matter of restarting well
SEBI considering bond derivatives to boost market depth: Chairman
Pandey noted that while the regulator encourages responsible use of AI, we have to keep in mind that AI can augment judgment but it cannot replac
EUMercosur trade deal row: Why are Irish farmers protesting against the pact; whats at stake
How 2026 is shaping up for Indian investors? Gurmeet Chadha shares his asset class view
As global macro conditions shift, investors are rethinking asset allocation for 2026. Gurmeet Chadha of Complete Circle Consultants highlights co
Techno Paints to file DRHP for 500 crore IPO in FY27
The process is expected to be completed in the same financial year, CMD Akuri Srinivas Reddy said on Saturday, announcing the company has roped i
Andhra Pradesh's Cabinet has greenlit the Dagadarthi greenfield airport in Nellore, boosting the state's aviation and industrial infrastructure.
Retiring early is looking more difficult. The new game plans.
A frothy stock market and looming inflation makes early retirement a trickier exercise.
SEBI set to give the nod for NSE IPO with NOC likely to be issued in a months time
SEBI plans to issue an NOC for NSEs IPO next month, aiming for a 2026 launch and increased investor transparency
NVIDIA seeks full upfront payment from Chinese buyers for chips
NVIDIA has changed its sales policy for Chinese customers, demanding full upfront payment for its H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips.
Why gold investors are still bullish in 2026
Despite a record-breaking rally in 2025, few investors expect gold to replicate that success in 2026.
PhonePe launches 'Bolt' for Visa, Mastercard users: What is it?
PhonePe, a leading digital payments platform, has launched 'PhonePe PG Bolt' to simplify in-app card transactions for Visa and Mastercard users.
DMart Q3 Results: Cons profit jumps 18% YoY to Rs 856 crore, revenue up 13%
Avenue Supermarts, the parent of DMart, posted strong Q3 FY26 numbers with consolidated PAT rising 18.3% YoY to Rs 855.92 crore, compared to Rs 7
Karnataka Deputy CM promises a separate tourism policy for coastal Karnataka
Elected representatives from all political parties agree to take initiative forward, say Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar
ICICI Lombard employee leaks draft Q3 financials on WhatsApp
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company has reported an incident of inadvertent information sharing.
India, EU push to expedite free trade agreement negotiations
India and the European Union (EU) have urged their officials to fast-track the pending issues and finalize a proposed free trade agreement (FTA).
PhonePe Payment Gateway has launched 'PhonePe PG Bolt' for Visa and Mastercard transactions, enabling a faster and more secure in-app checkout ex
Shifting away from Russian oil imports currently wont hurt India fiscally
Data shows that, while the premium paid on oil from the U.S. has remained largely the same as three years ago, the discount received from Russia
Piyush Goyal concludes Brussels trip, expresses confidence about early conclusion of FTA talks
Mr. Goyals visit came just weeks before EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Council President Antonio Costa are set to attend Ind
How employers are cracking down on location spoofing
Corporate forensic and verification firms have reported a rise in location spoofing, particularly among hybrid and gig workers.
Asset manager Aberdeen trims Venezuela bonds after stunning rally
Aberdeen Investments is reducing its stake in Venezuela's defaulted bonds. These bonds have seen a significant price increase over the past year.
Argentina pays $4.3 billion to bondholders, meeting critical deadline
Argentina has successfully paid $4.3 billion to sovereign bondholders, meeting its January 9 deadline. This crucial payment, despite low foreign
India and the European Union are pushing to finalize their free trade agreement. Officials met in Brussels to review progress and resolve outstan
Techno Paints to raise Rs 500 cr through IPO in FY27, appoints Sachin Tendulkar as brand ambassador
HYDERABAD, Jan 10: Techno Paints and Chemicals is planning to raise Rs 500 crore through an IPO in the next financial year, company sources said
Prestige Group JV firm buys 16.38-acre land parcel in Chennai for 561 cr
Sundaram-Clayton Ltd is the seller of the land parcel
Apple shares near longest losing streak since 1991
Apple's stock is on course to match its longest losing streak in over three decades.
PM Modi to visit Somnath & meet German Chancellor during 3-day Gujarat tour
On January 12, PM Modi will meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad and the two leaders will visit the Sabarmati Ashram and they will
Office leasing in India rises to record high of 86.4 mn sq ft in 2025, Bengaluru leads: Knight Frank
Leasing activity rises 20% year-on-year, surpassing the previous peak achieved in 2024 and marking a 43% increase over pre-pandemic levels record
India, EU tell officials to fast-track FTA talks
India and EU trade ministers met in Brussels. They urged officials to finalize the proposed free trade agreement. Negotiations are progressing ac
India-EU FTA: Piyush Goyal wraps up Brussels visit; talks focused on expediting agreement
India and the European Union advanced their Free Trade Agreement discussions during Minister Piyush Goyal's Brussels visit. Both sides committed
India invited to G7 meeting on critical minerals in US
India has been invited to a special finance ministers' meeting of the Group of Seven (G7) economies, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
Trump proposes 10% cap on credit card interest rates
US President Donald Trump has proposed a one-year cap of 10% on credit card interest rates.
India office leasing touches record 86.4 mn sq ft in 2025: Knight Frank
