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At 8.55 lakh crore, fiscal deficit during April-Dec reaches 54.5% of FY26 target

Total expenditure incurred by the Central government was 33.8 lakh crore

30 Jan 2026 10:15 pm
Confident Group founder CJ Roy dies by suicide after income tax interrogation

The company has been a known name in media sponsorships, including several seasons of the Malayalam TV reality show Bigg Boss Malayalam

30 Jan 2026 9:18 pm
Coforge executes share subscription, share purchase agreement with Encora

The acquisition of the US-based Encora will benefit from a structural shift in global technology services demand, says company

30 Jan 2026 9:16 pm
Three Adani group cos plan to raise $2 bn from Japanese markets

A key reason for approaching Japanese debt markets is the longer tenure funding sources available, lower costs as well as to de-risk its exposure.

30 Jan 2026 9:15 pm
Odisha HC directs Collector to consider return of failed project land to villagers

In a letter to the Collector the villagers said, Lanco had assured to provide employment to the land losers

30 Jan 2026 9:13 pm
Indian FPOs rising after Agri Ministrys weekly webinar, tops 1,000 cr from B2B

They have earned 662 crore delivering their produce over futures trading platform NCDEX

30 Jan 2026 8:59 pm
BPCL, Trafigura sign crude oil supply agreement

Under the agreement, which was signed at the India Energy Week 2026 in Goa, the delivery for the cargoes will commence in April this year, Trafigura said

30 Jan 2026 8:56 pm
India-EU trade deal unsettles Kashmirs apple growers

Apple growers and traders in Kashmir argue that the reduced duty and lower landing prices would make it difficult for domestic produce to compete

30 Jan 2026 8:54 pm
Untimely rain hits robusta harvest, dents 2026-27 coffee crop prospects

Growers woes increase even as they face labour shortage and harvest gets delayed

30 Jan 2026 8:52 pm
NCB writes to States & industry on misuse of chemicals used for preparing Mephedrone drug

Bromo-4-Methylpropiophenone and Mono Methylamine are used for preparing banned Mephedrone drugs in the country

30 Jan 2026 8:51 pm
Old Timer

Kawasakis smallest Versys has returned unchanged to a segment that has moved on

30 Jan 2026 8:49 pm
Silent Rivals

Two electric SUVs: one composed, one charismatic and one unmistakable spark between them

30 Jan 2026 8:48 pm
Indias AI Moment Draws Big tech to Delhi

India AI Impact Summit to host big names like Jensen Huang, Sundar Pichai

30 Jan 2026 8:41 pm
India-US energy trade at $12.68 b in April-Nov: Oil Minister

India is responsible for a quarter of all global oil demand growth in 2024 and 2025, says Oil Miniter Hardeep Singh Puri

30 Jan 2026 8:39 pm
SEBI clears path for NSE IPO with long-awaited NOC

Regulators approval unlocks DRHP process after nearly a decade; settlement move on co-location cases and surge in unlisted shares signal listing momentum

30 Jan 2026 8:37 pm
Air passenger traffic rose by 3% in first nine months of this fiscal

Air passenger traffic in India rose 3% in the first nine months of this fiscal, reflecting muted overall demand.

30 Jan 2026 8:36 pm
Madhu S. Nair to retire as CSL CMD after decade-long tenure

A key early milestone was the successful Initial Public Offer in August 2017, through which CSL raised 1,443 crore, marking its transition into a listed entity

30 Jan 2026 8:30 pm
With gold and silver plunging, ETFs crash as investors book profits

Recovery in US dollar, nomination of new Fed chief bring down precious metals complex

30 Jan 2026 8:20 pm
Govt finalises PLI 2.0 for self-sustaining drone ecosystem

The proposal has moved to the Finance Ministry and is the announcement is expected in the Union Budget for FY27, say sources

30 Jan 2026 8:16 pm
Private sector investment not picking up is overstating the situation, says CEA Nageswaran

Gross fixed capital formation as ratio of GDP at around 30-31 per cent shows private sector investment is growing, says Chief Economic Advisor

30 Jan 2026 8:09 pm
30 Jan 2026 8:03 pm
Over 6,000 participate in prelims of Cerebration Corporate Quiz 2026; Chennai round on Saturday

Over 6,000 participants register for the 2026 Cerebration Corporate Quiz; Chennai regional final set for January 31.

30 Jan 2026 7:46 pm
DOMS Industries reports 18% revenue growth in Q3, eyes Q2 FY27 launch for expansion facility

The companys EBITDA for Q3 FY26 increased 17.7% to 103.4 crore, maintaining margins at 17.5%

30 Jan 2026 7:33 pm
Blue Dart Q3 net profit at 70-crore on stable domestic demand

During the quarter, Blue Dart operationalised its Green Integrated Ground Hub at Pataudi, Haryana

30 Jan 2026 7:31 pm
Metal stocks plunge over 5% as markets end choppy week ahead of Budget

Coal India slipped 3.46% to 440, while ONGC declined 2.66% to 268.06, reflecting broad-based selling pressure in commodity-linked stocks

30 Jan 2026 7:25 pm
Brigade Enterprises Q3 net profit drops 21% to 186.52 cr

The company reported a total revenue of 1,623 crore.

30 Jan 2026 7:23 pm
Meesho reports 26% revenue growth, turns free cash flow positive in Q3

The companys annual transacting users grew 34% to 251 million, while placed orders increased 36% to 690 million in the quarter

30 Jan 2026 7:13 pm
Odisha to develop National UAV Test and Innovation Corridor

Aligned with the BMAAN scheme, the corridor will be developed in phases, enabling swarm testing, AIdriven navigation, autonomous airspace management, and highdensity UAV operations

30 Jan 2026 7:09 pm
Engineering exports to US defy tariffs to stay positive in December

Monthly engineering shipments hit $10.98 billionthe second-highest this fiscalthough high base effect keeps growth marginal, says EEPC

30 Jan 2026 7:06 pm
Asset Homes launches annuity-enabled hybrid development near Infopark Kochi

The Selfie units, known for their compact yet fully self-contained design, have already earned recognition for redefining micro-living in Kerala by offering privacy, safety, hygiene and affordability, without compromising on quality or location

30 Jan 2026 7:03 pm
Confident Group chairman found dead in Bengaluru, suicide suspected

According to police, Roy suffered bullet injuries from his licensed firearm at his office near Richmond Circle in the city, raising suspicion that he may have shot himself

30 Jan 2026 6:57 pm
Northern Arc Capital Q3 profit jumps 41% to 101.7 crore on strong AUM growth

Its lending assets under management rose 23 per cent year-on-year and 7 per cent quarter-on-quarter to 15,121 crore

30 Jan 2026 6:39 pm
Menstrual health is part of the right to life and dignity: SC

Judgment mandates MHM access, toilets, products and privacy

30 Jan 2026 6:39 pm
Its NDA vs Tamil Nadu this elections, says CM Stalin; AIADMKs EPS says TN Polls will end DMKs family rule

Speaking at the Summit, TN Industries minister TRB Rajaa said that the State is helping its textile and seafood sectors in all ways it can with the disruptions of the US tariffs in mind

30 Jan 2026 6:34 pm
Rising middle class to fuel Indias seaweed demand: Experts

Indias demand for carrageenan, a natural substance extracted from seaweeds and widely used in food processing, is projected to grow faster than in many mature markets in Europe and the United States

30 Jan 2026 6:28 pm
IVPA asks govt to increase budgetary allocation to National Mission on Oilseeds

An upward revision is essential to address structural constraints in domestic oilseed production

30 Jan 2026 6:07 pm
Trump names former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair, replacing Powell

The appointment, which requires Senate confirmation, amounts to a return trip for Warsh, 55, who was a member of the Fed's board from 2006 to 2011

30 Jan 2026 5:48 pm
Heritage Aviation to buy Airbus H130 helicopter

The helicopter is scheduled for delivery in Septemberthis year

30 Jan 2026 5:44 pm
Maritime domain central to Indias economic growth: DG Shipping

The Blue Economy has emerged as a critical driver of infrastructure development, global competitiveness and sustainable growth under the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047

30 Jan 2026 4:59 pm
TAPMI students work with local communities for social impact

TAPMIs innovative initiatives harness the entrepreneurial spirit of students to drive sustainable solutions for local challenges

30 Jan 2026 4:52 pm
Stock Market Highlights Jan 30: Sensex ends 296 points lower at 82,269, Nifty skids 98 points to 25,320; markets snap 3-day rally, dragged lower by metal, IT stocks

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Updates: Markets closed the session on a weak note, ahead of the Budget presentation on Sunday. Metal and IT stocks dragged the markets lower, with Tata Steel the top loser, closing over 4 per cent lower. Foreign fund outflows and rupee weakness also weighed on sentiment

30 Jan 2026 4:52 pm
Flamingo Aerospace to buy six IL-114-300regional aircraft from United Aircraft Corporation

The pact enables Flamingo Aerospace to undertake phased industrial activities

30 Jan 2026 4:43 pm
Sensex closes 296 points lower at 82,269, Nifty skids 98 points to 25,320; stock markets dragged lower by metal, IT stocks

Tata Steel tanks over 4% on Sensex, ICICI Bank, Power Grid, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Infosys and Kotak Mahindra Bank also among laggards

30 Jan 2026 4:35 pm
Rupee touches all-time low of 92.02/$, pares losses to end at 91.97

Weak equities, FII outflows and a firm dollar weighed on the currency amid geopolitical uncertainty

30 Jan 2026 4:26 pm
Fiscal deficit hits 54.5% of full-year target in AprilDecember

Government data shows deficit at 8.6 lakh crore in the first nine months of FY25

30 Jan 2026 4:19 pm
Arrobot unveils autonomous ground tugs for aircraft, helicopters

The autonomous aircraft tug wasdesigned to enhance airside efficiency, safety and turnaround times through intelligent, operator-assisted and autonomous operations

30 Jan 2026 3:47 pm
Nirmala Sitharaman, the longest serving Finance Minister, to present 9th Budget in a row

Sitharaman completed six years and eight months in office on January 31, 2026. On February 1, she will present a record ninth budget in a row

30 Jan 2026 3:46 pm
Suraj Estate Developers sells 40,000 sq ft in 45 days in Mumbai

The sale translates to sales value of 200 crore against a total project Gross Development Value of 1,200 crore

30 Jan 2026 3:35 pm
Free sanitary pads for all school girls: Supreme Court says right to menstrual health a fundamental right

All public and private schools ordered to provide free bio-degradable menstrual sanitary pads to girls, ensure disabled-friendly toilets

30 Jan 2026 3:30 pm