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American lawmakers have asked President Trump to seek better terms for pulse crops in trade talks with India. They state that Indian tariffs put
Auto upcycle gains depth; M&M and TVS Motors stand out, Siddhartha Khemka explains
Indias auto sector shows sustained post-festive momentum, with Q3 volumes up 17% year-on-year across segments. Strong demand, lean inventories an
Jharkhand government to present energy transition model at events in Davos, UK
The states energy transition strategy is rooted in responsible diversification, leveraging its existing energy infrastructure while accelerating
Indian Jute Mills Association seeks ban on private raw jute trading
The Indian Jute Mills Association has asked the government to stop private raw jute trading after March 31. This move aims to control rising pric
Venezuelan banks will get $300 million of oil money to sell on exchange market, sources say
Venezuelan banks will receive 300 million dollars from oil revenues. This money comes from an account in Qatar. The banks will sell these dollars
Gold falls over 1% as profittaking, easing geopolitical risks weigh
Gold prices dropped on Friday after reaching record highs. Investors took profits as geopolitical tensions eased, reducing gold's safe-haven appe
US dollar gains as odds drop on Hassett being made Fed chair
The dollar strengthened Friday as President Trump's comments suggested economic adviser Kevin Hassett is unlikely to chair the Federal Reserve, b
European shares subdued as luxury stocks, miners weigh
European stock markets ended the week flat. Luxury and mining stocks saw declines. Geopolitical tensions eased, impacting commodity-linked shares
Stocks notch weekly losses, dollar up on uncertainty about Hassett's move to Fed
Indian markets saw modest weekly losses despite strong tech and banking earnings. The US dollar held firm near a six-week high. President Trump h
WEF economists expect global economic conditions to weaken in 2026 over mounting debt, geopolitics
Budget 2026: Bond market vs equity market expectations
Investors await Union Budget 2026-27 amid global and domestic headwinds, assessing whether fiscal prudence, tax relief and growth measures can al
4.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Gujarats Kutch district, no casualties
The Kutch district is historically vulnerable, as seen in the devastating 7.6 magnitude quake of January 26, 2001, which claimed 13,800 lives and
Aluminiums spectacular rally in India: Whats driving the rally above 320/kg and what lies ahead
Indias aluminium prices hit record highs in early 2026, tracking LMEs surge above $3,000/ton, driven by tight global supply, Chinas capacity limi
Torrent Pharma Raises 12,500 cr via Bonds for Buyout of JB Chemicals
Torrent Pharmaceuticals has successfully raised 12,500 crore via debentures, a strategic move to finance its takeover of JB Chemicals & Pharmaceu
RBI bans advance remittances for bullion imports in new forex rules
The Reserve Bank of India has stopped advance payments for gold and silver imports. This move aims to prevent money laundering. Banks will now pl
R-Day 2026 to celebrate 150 years of Vande Mataram, river-themed enclosure
Enclosures along Kartavya Path to feature historic paintings and floral tributes to composer Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, while traditional VVIP la
Rupee posts worst fall in 2 month on US dollar demand
In a dramatic turn, the Indian rupee plunged significantly, marking its steepest decline in over two months. This downturn was fueled by heighten
Bitcoin is a safe asset only until decrypted: Chris Wood
Chris Wood, the equity strategist from Jefferies, has voiced significant concerns regarding Bitcoin's security in the face of advancing quantum t
SAT overturns ban on Nusli Wadia, sons, others
In a surprising turn of events, the Securities Appellate Tribunal has lifted the ban imposed on Bombay Dyeing and its executives, alongside nulli
IT resilience gives D-St a silver lining amid geopolitical clouds
In a vibrant trading session on Friday, Indian stock markets rallied, with Nifty and Sensex recording notable gains. The upbeat revenue outlook f
Centre sanctions new Thrissur-Guruvayur train service: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Thousands of daily commuters and devotees visiting Guruvayur Temple are expected to benefit from the new service
Jallikattu 2026 sees thrilling bull taming at Alanganallur
The festival highlighted courage, skill, and cultural tradition central to Tamil Nadus Pongal celebrations.
Trump says he wants to keep Hassett in White House, clouding Fed chair selection
From soil sensors to smart decisions: The next wave of agriculture tech in 2026
Platforms that insist on a single global recipe are giving way to systems that adapt to a valley, a village, and sometimes even a single field
UN biodiversity treaty enters into force, aims to protect 30% of oceans by 2030
The UN treaty, also known as Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), was finalised in March 2023 after 15 years of negotiations
Fadnavis leads BJP to landslide civic poll victory in Maharashtra
The results mark his first major electoral success since returning as CM in 2024 and highlight his ability to deliver with minimal involvement fr
Q3 Results Today Live Updates: Several companies, including HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IDBI Bank, Yes Bank, UCO bank, Punjab & Sind Bank, RBL Bank, J
Reliance Industries profit flattens in Q3 on gas output, retail pressures
In the latest quarter, Reliance Industries reported a notable increase in profits, driven primarily by robust performances in their telecom and r
Configured and designed to Air India Express specifications by Boeing, the aircraft features a cabin that enhances comfort, space and convenience
Canada breaks with US, signs historic China tariff deal on EVs and canol
The deal caps Chinese EV exports to Canada at 49,000 vehicles initially, rising to 70,000 over five years. China will reduce its canola seed tari
US stocks end little changed before long weekend
Indian markets saw a mixed close on Friday. Major US indices ended flat for the week as earnings season began. Healthcare stocks declined, while
Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors bank on US earnings strength as policy noise grows louder
Investors anticipate a strong corporate earnings season to sustain the U.S. stock market rally amidst policy proposals and geopolitical tensions.
Andhra's Ponduru Khadi receives GI tag, boosting artisan income and recognition
The GI recognition will protect the fabric against counterfeit products, ensure fair value for artisans, and provide both national and internatio
OpenAI introducing ads to ChatGPT
OpenAI announced Friday it will begin testing advertisements on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
Kalpataru Projects Int'l sells Vindhyachal Expressway for 775 cr
Vindhyachal Expressway Private Ltd was formed to undertake a four-laning road project connecting the main city of Rewa and Hanumana on the border
CCI chair urges AI compliance audits to prevent anti-competitive risks
The CCI has identified seven key AI-related risks, including algorithmic collusion, price discrimination, and network effects.
Ethanol surplus looms over Indias sugar mills as E20 milestone meets capacity glut
Policymakers must address the capacity-demand mismatch to sustain the biofuel ecosystem without crippling the sugar sector
Brazil's Lula hails historic EU-Mercosur deal ahead of no-show at its signing
SEBI to introduce new closing auction framework for equity cash market stocks
The new mechanism will replace the existing VWAP-based method for select stocks and align Indian markets with global practices.
Concord Control to retrofit diesel engine into 3100HP Hydrogen locomotive
Concords subsidiary Advance Rail Controls, secured a 47crore order from NTPC to execute the project within 18 months, placing India at the forefr
BJP-Shinde Sena alliance wins BMC with 118 seats; Sena (UBT) gets 65
Several heavyweight leaders faced defeat, while some former mayors and new faces registered victories.
Ambassador of Italy to India, Antonio Bartoli, emphasised the eliable partnership between Rome and New Delhi and said it will be further enhanced
Bank holiday today, 17 January: Banks in some states across India will be closed on Saturday, 17 January. Bank holidays are decided by the Reserv
Beyond the budget, analysts also suggest that the industry would want that natural gas be bought under the GST regime to help their penetration.
New labour code triggers nearly Rs 5k crore in one-time charges across top IT firms
Yellow metal's share in forex reserves soars to 16%, highest in over 2 decades
I-T dept to revive Tiger Global's 2019 assessment, investors worried
RBI issues revised Integrated Ombudsman Scheme to hear complaints against banks, NBFCs
The RBI will establish the Centralised Receipt and Processing Centre at one or more places, as may be decided by it, to receive the complaints fi
Sebi lines up reforms to boost investment, woo foreign funds
Plans Closing Auction Mechanism For Better Price Discovery
Tech wreck: Job cuts at TCS drag Big 5 IT companies' net hiring to 17 in 9 months
Slowdown In Client Spends, AI-Led Productivity Pressures Reduce Need For Junior, Mid-Level Talent | Cos Added 18K Jobs A Year Ago
US may punish nations resisting Greenland plan, says Trump
Indigenous Inuit leaders criticised the White House for treating Greenland as an asset rather than a people, warning that such rhetoric undermine
In next 10 years, India should lead startup trends and tech: PM Modi
Nudges Cos To Create More Jobs Locally, Be Part Of Global Value Chain
Mother of all deals: Piyush Goyal on upcoming FTA with European Union
India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal hailed the proposed Free Trade Agreement with the European Union as the mother of all deals, anticipating
Reliance FMCG goes places, retail keeps selling
Reliance Consumer Products has secured global rights for four international beauty brands. These include Brylcreem, Toni & Guy, Badedas, and Mate
Jio net profit zooms as 5G, broadband link well
Jio Platforms has experienced a remarkable 11.2% surge in profits year-over-year, now totaling 7,629 crore. This impressive growth stems from the
Mohan Lal Mittal, father of Lakshmi Mittal, dies at 99
Leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal paid tribute, praising his contributions to industry, philanthr
Palaniswamisrefusal to commit himself to Old Pension Scheme shows that it is unfeasible
If voted back to power, his party will decide on going back to the old schemedepending upon the situation, theAIADMKleader has said, adding that
India works to protect Chabahar Port after waiver ends
India is gearing up to unveil an innovative strategy for Chabahar Port, paving the way for strengthening its stake following the anticipated end
India allows export of 5,00,000 tonnes of wheat flour
The limited easing of export restrictions signals improved supply conditions
Cross-border e-commerce gets a legup, postal exports put on par with cargo shipments
Government reforms now treat postal e-commerce exports like regular cargo, enabling speedier clearances and access to key export incentives. Thes
Indias CCI to start sale of 2025-26 season cotton next week
The agency has procured 80 lakh bales so far, continues purchases in Telangana, Maharashtra
Algorithmic trading market to reach $1.55 billion by 2033
Algo trades already dominate exchanges, accounting for over half of cash market activity and nearly two-thirds of derivatives trading, according
Closing price shake-up: Sebi clears auction-based close for stocks; heres how it will change trading
India's market regulator Sebi is transitioning to a Closing Auction Session (CAS) for stock price discovery, replacing the current volume-weighte
Microcredit scheme for gig, platform workers in works
A new microcredit scheme is being finalized to offer collateral-free loans up to Rs 10,000 annually to gig workers and domestic helps. This initi
Gems, jewellery exports dip 4.98% in December to $1,883.85 million: GJEPC
India's gem and jewellery exports saw a dip in December 2025. Geopolitical issues impacted demand in key markets. However, overall exports remain
Union Budget 2026: FY27 fiscal deficit likely to peg at 4.3% of GDP, says ICRA
Rating agency ICRA anticipates the government will target a fiscal deficit of 4.3% of GDP for FY2027, maintaining robust capital expenditure grow
India's textile exports maintain growth momentum in December despite tariff shocks
India's textile and apparel exports grew for the second month in December. This growth shows the sector's adaptability and strength in value-adde
Suniel Shetty urges startup founders to believe, scale and empower
Shetty highlighted the strong startup potential in the Mangaluru-Udupi region and called for structured government support to ensure balanced dev
360 ONE Asset invests $70 million in Iscon Balaji Foods
Founded in 2013, IBF runs a fully integrated, export-oriented platform spanning seed development, contract farming, processing, and global distri
Swiss India Chamber heads to WEF to woo over 1,200 Swiss firms to invest in India
Budget 2026: How to sustain foundations of Viksit Bharat - explained
Beyond numbers and allocations, this years budget will be read as a signal of intent. For global investors, it will indicate how firmly India is
LTIMindtree bags 3,000 crore deal from CBDT to build AI-based tax analytics platform
The AI-powered tax analytics platform aims to provide real-time insights to policymakers
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra welcomed the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation's decision to revise base years for CPI, GDP, and I
Vijay Kedia buys stake in smallcap SPML Infra via bulk deal
Ace investor Vijay Kedia has acquired a stake in SPML Infra. Kedia Securities bought over 14 lakh shares for approximately Rs 25 crore. SPML Infr
Wipro, Tech Mahindra outshine TCS, Infosys in weak Q3 for IT
Wipro ended the October-December 2025 period with $2.64 billion in revenue, up 1.19% sequentially and 0.23% from a year ago. Tech Mahindra report
BJP breaks Thackeray stronghold, takes control of BMC in Maharashtra civic sweep
In Mumbai, the BJP emerged as the single largest party
Sebi approves separate auction session to determine closing stock prices
Sebi is revamping how stock closing prices are determined in India's equity cash market, moving from a 30-minute average to a new 20-minute Closi
India is poised to lead South Asia as the world's fastest-growing region, even as global economists anticipate a slowdown in 2026. Despite trade
Gaudium IVF, Sillverton Industries among 7 IPOs approved by Sebi
India's capital markets regulator Sebi has approved seven Initial Public Offerings. Companies in manufacturing, chemicals, logistics, healthcare,
Mangaluru likely to host MEA event on tech, trade, tourism in Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada MP
At TiECon Mangaluru 2026 on Friday, he announced that the MEA plans to host meetings in 10 cities and requested Mangaluru be included
Indias goal is to lead globally in startup trends, tech in coming decade: PM
Govt looking at creating a separate pathway under the Export Promotion Mission for startups, says Goyal
