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India becomes second largest overseas market for US tourism as visitation surges 40%

Brand USA president and CEO Fred Dixon noted that the growth underscores the increasing sophistication and spending power of Indian travellers

22 Jan 2026 12:41 pm
Delhi police to use AI-enabled smart glasses for Republic Day 2026 security

Authorities will enforce three layers of physical checks for pedestrians, with similar screening protocols for vehicles

22 Jan 2026 12:36 pm
Housing sales in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai up 15% last year: PropTiger

The total housing sales across eight major cities declined 12% to 3,86,365 units in the 2025 calendar year from 4,36,992 units in the preceding year

22 Jan 2026 12:33 pm
RBI taps $2 billion-plus FX swaps to blunt liquidity hit from spot intervention, bankers say

The RBIs swap lowered dollar/rupee hedging costs, countering the upward pressure on forward premiums that would normally accompany a fall in the currency

22 Jan 2026 12:30 pm
India's installed power capacity rises 36% in 5 years; 2025 sees record renewable additions: RBI

This sharp rise was primarily led by a surge in solar power installations, reflecting strong policy support and growing private sector participation in the renewable energy space

22 Jan 2026 12:28 pm
Policy must expand farmer choice beyond chemical farming, say experts

Experts seek support for natural practices; rebalancing of farm subsidies to transform rural livelihoods

22 Jan 2026 12:19 pm
Why are silver prices falling today: Will the decline continue?

The primary catalyst for Thursdays decline was US President Donald Trumps address at the World Economic Forum in Davos

22 Jan 2026 12:15 pm
Defence, infrastructure emerge top sectoral bets ahead of Budget: smallcase

smallcase managers stay bullish on medium-term equities despite near-term volatility

22 Jan 2026 12:05 pm
AIIMS Delhi performs over 1,000 robotic surgeries in 13 months

The use of robotic surgery underscores AIIMS' commitment to enhancing patient care, enabling execution of complex surgical procedures with unmatched precision and keeping pace with global advancements in medical technology

22 Jan 2026 11:12 am
Coal ministry holds emergency meet on Naini coal block tender, seeks transparency from Telangana govt

Defending the government against allegations in a row over the tenders in Singareni, the Chief Minister stated that here is no place for corruption in the state

22 Jan 2026 11:05 am
Madhya Pradesh engages Maldives, ReNew Power, Sandoz and NVIDIA to explore collaboration across key sectors

State officials engaged with global leaders to foster growth in tourism, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, and AI, highlighting Madhya Pradeshs strategic initiatives and potential for international partnerships

22 Jan 2026 11:01 am
Mines ministry asks Geological Survey of India to take up 300 critical mineral projects in FY27

Officials of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) will focus primarily on critical and strategic minerals by taking up about 300 projects in 2026-27

22 Jan 2026 11:00 am
Over 70 recyclers register under 1,500-cr critical mineral recycling scheme: JNARDDC

India must act now to build domestic recycling and recovery capacity if it wants secure supply chains, Agnihotri said

22 Jan 2026 10:55 am
ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund reopens after 22-month hiatus

The fund had stopped accepting fresh subscriptions on March 14, 2024, following concerns over elevated valuations in mid-cap and small-cap stocks

22 Jan 2026 10:53 am
Shadowfax Tech IPO subscribed 60% on day 2

The three-day IPO received bids for 5,33,05,920 shares against 8,90,88,807 shares on offer

22 Jan 2026 10:36 am
Crude oil futures gain as Trump backs away from European tariff threat over Greenland

Oil Market Report says that the world oil supply is now projected to rise by 2.5 million barrels a day this year to 108.7 million barrels a day, following an increase of 3 million barrels a day in 2025

22 Jan 2026 10:30 am
Goa govt signs MoU with Starlink to boost digital connectivity, disaster resilience

Under the MoU, DITE&C and Starlink will explore collaboration in key areas such as digital connectivity, disaster resilience and smart governance

22 Jan 2026 10:26 am
Markets surge over 1% as Trump eases tariff stance, short-covering lifts indices

The Sensex opened at 82,459.66, up from 81,909.63, and was trading at 82,742.16, gaining 832.53 points (1.02%) at 9:50 a.m; The Nifty opened at 25,344.15, up from 25,157.50, and rose to 25,424.70, up 267.20 points (1.06%)

22 Jan 2026 10:20 am
NITI Aayog suggests setting up of national agency to implement green transition for MSMEs

MSMEs rely heavily on fossil fuels to meet their energy and process requirements, resulting in approximately 135 million tonnes of carbon emissions (MtCO2e) in 2022 alone

22 Jan 2026 10:20 am
Tata group keen to invest in Telangana in various sectors, to associate in Musi Riverfront project

Discussions further covered the proposed Young India Sports University and the States plans to upgrade public sports infrastructure with the aim of helping India win medals at the 2036 Olympics

22 Jan 2026 10:15 am
Walmart, Microsoft, Tiger Global to sell 50.7 million shares in PhonePe's IPO

PhonePe received regulatory approval for its stock market listing after confidentially filing for an IPO in September

22 Jan 2026 10:11 am
Eternal shares jump 7.5% after Q3 show, brokerages see steady food delivery, long-term Blinkit promise

At 9.27 am, the stock traded 1.60% positive at 288.05 on the NSE, hitting a high of 305 against the previous close of 288.05

22 Jan 2026 9:48 am
Will benefit Indian trade and other sectors: Lulu Mall founder on signing of CEPA at WEF 2026

Ali said at the World Economic Forum Business Summit that the agreement will create effective trading opportunities for India worldwide, adding that it will also benefit industries, agriculture, and aviation

22 Jan 2026 9:40 am
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' at 312 despite marginal improvement

The AQI showed a slight improvement compared to Wednesday morning, when it stood at 341, pollution levels across the national capital remained firmly in the 'very poor' category

22 Jan 2026 9:19 am
Over 235 players from textiles sector to participate in international fair

The show will have the global representation from the US, Canada; Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Argentina; the UK, Spain, Greece, Italy, France, Germany and the Netherlands

22 Jan 2026 9:14 am
Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel Plant in AP: Foundation stone to be laid after February 15, says Naidu

The steel plant in Anakapalli district will be set up with an investment of 60,000 crore in the first phase

22 Jan 2026 8:43 am
Nifty, Sensex expected to open in the green on a technical bounce-back

Focus shifts to EU-India trade deal and upcoming Budget

22 Jan 2026 8:14 am
Buzzing stocks in todays trade: Zomato, Nestle, Raymond Realty, Senco Gold, RMC Switchgears, Indo Count, Adroit Info, Wipro

A leadership change, taxation ruling, new launches and contracts among reasons why these stocks will remain in focus today

22 Jan 2026 7:59 am
Stock Market Live Updates 22 January 2026: Stock to buy today: Union Bank of India (172.55)

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE 22 January 2026: The stock of Union Bank of India hit a multi-year high of 182.95 on January 16 before moderating to the current market price.

22 Jan 2026 6:51 am
Asias largest solar network for farmers puts Maharashtra in global spotlight

Speaking at Davos, Fadnavis highlighted that Maharashtra supplies 16,000 MW of power to farmers through Asias largest distributed solar network

22 Jan 2026 5:36 am
Greenland issue not discussed in Trump talks, NATO chief Rutte says

His comments came after Trump abruptly backed away from threats to impose tariffs to pressure Denmark over Greenland, ruled out the use of force and signalled that a deal was possible to defuse the dispute

22 Jan 2026 5:17 am
Trump says Powells life wont be happy if he stays at Fed

Trump also said his search for a new Fed chair is nearing completion, with contenders including Rick Rieder, Kevin Hassett, Christopher Waller and Kevin Warsh

22 Jan 2026 5:10 am
Putin distances Russia from Trumps Greenland demand, cites US history

Speaking at a Russian Security Council meeting, Putin said Greenlands future is a matter for Denmark and the United States to resolve.

22 Jan 2026 4:50 am
Putin signals willingness to use frozen assets to rebuild Ukraine after peace deal

Putin also announced a USD 1 billion donation from frozen assets to the Trump-backed Board of Peace overseeing the Gaza ceasefire plan

22 Jan 2026 4:45 am
Ride-hailing unicorn Rapidos revenue crosses 1,000 cr for FY25

Losses narrowed during the year, with net loss declining 30.3 per cent to 258.44 crore from 370.72 crore in FY24

21 Jan 2026 10:44 pm
IMTEX FORMING 2026 showcases metal forming, manufacturing technologies

The exhibition showcases presses, robotics, automation, additive manufacturing and artificial intelligence, alongside concurrent events such as Tooltech and Digital Manufacturing

21 Jan 2026 10:43 pm
Trump: Fed chair candidates start strong, change once in office

Trump indicated that an official announcement on the next Fed chair is coming soon

21 Jan 2026 10:19 pm
Canada opposes US Greenland tariffs, backs Denmark

Highlighting the importance of international rules, he warned against unchecked power pursuits by major nations

21 Jan 2026 10:03 pm
Trump at Davos: US wants Greenland, warns NATO allies

He warned NATO members that refusal would be remembered, though he said he prefers diplomacy

21 Jan 2026 9:55 pm
Rupee slumps 73 paise to 91.69 against dollar

Dragged by FPI selling in equity markets, US-EU standoff on Greenland

21 Jan 2026 9:24 pm
Overseas orders gain thrust as Indian space-tech firms build global credibility

Indian space-tech startups are increasingly gaining global traction, with exports emerging as a key growth driver in the sector.

21 Jan 2026 9:11 pm
A fold that not too fussy!

Google doubles down on AI, durability, and display size in a foldable designed to work as hard as it entertains.

21 Jan 2026 9:07 pm
NEP 2026: Power sector to offer 24x7 reliable supply; compensation for non-compliance

Power Ministry emphasised that enhancing the quality and reliability of electricity supply and timely resolution of consumers grievances remain key priority, as service levels in Indian cities continue to lag global standards.

21 Jan 2026 9:01 pm
Fintechs line up for IPOs as profitability, governance take centre stage

After a funding boom in 2021-22 funding and a subsequent slowdown, investors say the sector has entered a more mature phase, defined by stronger unit economics, clearer compliance frameworks and a renewed appetite for quality listings

21 Jan 2026 8:57 pm
Total flow of financial resources to the commercial sector jumped 45% to 30.8 lakh cr: RBI Bulletin

As on December 31, 2025, the total outstanding credit to the commercial sector rose by 15%

21 Jan 2026 8:51 pm
GSK Velu appointed Chairman of FICCI Tamil Nadu State Council

Velu is the Chairman and Managing Director of the Trivitron Group of Companies, Neuberg Diagnostics and Maxivision Super Speciality Eye Hospitals

21 Jan 2026 8:42 pm
India set to release revised Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 for stakeholder feedback

The update aims to simplify capital procurement, shorten timelines to around two years, and align with Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives

21 Jan 2026 8:38 pm
Interest subvention: List of eligible items unlikely to be extended immediately

Positive list of items gives priority to sectors with high MSME participation; expansion of list could be considered later, say sources

21 Jan 2026 8:30 pm