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Chennai Metro arm to prepare feasibility report for ropeway transport in Udhagamandalam

The initiative aims to improve connectivity in hilly regions while promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly mobility in ecologically sensitive, tourism-driven areas such as the Nilgiris.

22 Jan 2026 10:16 pm
New Year trade blow: India loses EU duty preferences ahead of key summit

Hopes pegged on India-EU FTA as GSP benefits for about 87% of exports are now fully suspended, per expert estimates

22 Jan 2026 10:15 pm
Telangana launches Aikam to build global AI workforce and startup ecosystem

Announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Aikam will focus on mass upskilling of talent, accelerating AI-first startups, providing access to compute infrastructure and setting up an AI Fund-of-Funds

22 Jan 2026 9:20 pm
Budget FY27: Exporters push for tax rationalisation, GST refunds amid US tariff blues

Exporters body FIEO says Budget should urgently address the problem of inverted customs duty structures

22 Jan 2026 9:19 pm
Game Developer Association asks government to pump in 1,150 crore over 4 years

GDAI argued that further fund allocation within existing gaming schemes could unlock $10 billion in annual exports by 2035

22 Jan 2026 9:17 pm
Indian gold, silver ETFs plunge as investors unwind positions

Net asset value of precious metals still intact, says IBJA President Prithviraj Kothari; Delhi-based industry body calls for probe into unusually large positions

22 Jan 2026 9:13 pm
Tamil Nadu CM lays foundation stone for 2,293 crore desalination plant at Thoothukudi

The project will be taken under PPP (Hybrid Annuity) mode at a cost of 2,293 crore

22 Jan 2026 9:08 pm
Centre approves purchase of 1.01 lakh tonnes of chana at MSP in Karnataka

The Centre has announced MSP of 5875 for chana for the Rabi 2026-27 marketing season

22 Jan 2026 9:04 pm
Shadowfax Technologies IPO sails through

Issue subscribed 2.72 times, thanks to QIBs, retail investors

22 Jan 2026 8:53 pm
22 Jan 2026 8:53 pm
Govt de-licenses 500 MHz in 6 GHz band: A massive win for next-gen Wi-Fi

Government de-licenses 500 MHz in the 6 GHz band, boosting next-gen Wi-Fi and supporting Indias digital economy growth.

22 Jan 2026 8:42 pm
Coal Ministry appoints team to study SCCL tender cancellation issue

Telangana Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka recently directed SCCL to cancel the tenders after a Telugu newspaper alleged that the Minister had a vested interest in the bids

22 Jan 2026 8:39 pm
IndiGo Q3 profit falls over 77% amid FDTL-led disruptions

Flight cancellations, exceptional items hit December-quarter earnings

22 Jan 2026 8:38 pm
Tobacco farmers meet FM, appeal for reduction in high taxation on tobacco products

Farmers tell Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman the tax hike may drastically reduce domestic consumption, leading to sharp price declines, an accumulation of unsold stock and reduced buying interest from traders

22 Jan 2026 8:38 pm
Storage in Indias key resevoirs drops to 71% of capacity

Barring western region, water level in the rest of the country below 80 per cent

22 Jan 2026 8:28 pm
Row erupts as Karnataka Governor skips paragraphs critical of Centre in Legislature address

The Karnataka Congress government declared this a constitutional breach and said it is examining it legally.

22 Jan 2026 8:27 pm
Schneider Electric to invest 623 cr in Hyd in expansion

This was decided in a meeting of the Telangana Risingdelegation led by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy withDeepak Sharma, CEO, Schneider Electric Indiaduring the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, Switzerland

22 Jan 2026 8:26 pm
Karnataka approves 20 crore AI Centre of Excellence with Nasscom

Funded through a 40:40:20 model involving MeitY, the state government, and industry partners, the centre will support start-ups, MSMEs, and industry collaborations through advanced labs, testing facilities, and technology commercialisation

22 Jan 2026 8:24 pm
Govt notifies GHG emission intensity targets for four more sectors

A total of 208 obligated entities across these sectors will now be required to meet specified emission intensity reduction targets

22 Jan 2026 8:20 pm
TVS ILP to invest 250 crore in Grade A logistics park in Indore

Developed with an investment of 250 crore across 20 acres, the facility aims to meet rising demand for quality warehousing and industrial infrastructure.

22 Jan 2026 8:16 pm
Science startup Zerocircle raises 25 crore to scale plastic alternatives

The funding comprises venture capital investments, as well as scientific grants and awards accumulated over the years

22 Jan 2026 8:15 pm
ECI launches ECINET, unified digital platform for election services

ECINET integrates more than 40 applications and portals of the Election Commission of India into a single seamless digital experience

22 Jan 2026 8:07 pm
Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework launched to get forces future battle ready

The vision document was released by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan in the presence of three chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Force

22 Jan 2026 7:54 pm
IIFL Finance shares crack 15% after I-T Department orders special audit

Group founder Nirmal Jain calls directions as a procedural step in an ongoing income-tax assessment for a multi-year block period.

22 Jan 2026 7:41 pm
Indias power evacuation network surpasses 5 lakh circuit km-mark

The worlds largest synchronous national grid achieved this feat on January 14, 2026, with commissioning of the 628 ckm transmission line of 765 kV from Bhadla II to Sikar II substation for evacuation of RE power from Rajasthan Renewable Energy Zone

22 Jan 2026 7:35 pm
SAT eases curbs on Avadhut Sathe, academy; asks for 100 crore deposit

Partial relief from SEBIs impounding order; trading and account restrictions to lift on compliance

22 Jan 2026 7:30 pm
India Post targets 30% revenue growth to 17,546 crore in FY26

While traditional mail and international mail revenues remain flat due to US restrictions, four of six business verticals have reported growth

22 Jan 2026 7:19 pm
IndiGo crisis: Union tells Delhi HC of action taken; Airline asked to file affidavit on passenger relief

Union tells the Court that a Senior Vice President of IndiGo has been directed to be dismissed from service and that a monetary penalty of 22 crore has been imposed on the airline

22 Jan 2026 7:18 pm
Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Q3 net up 20% to 270 crore

The average asset under management was up 15 per cent at 4.43 lakh crore

22 Jan 2026 7:12 pm
Travel companies report 20% increase in demand, hotels see 40% increase in room rates for Republic Day weekend

Flight capacity to South East Asia is higher with Thailand seeing 15 per cent increase in flights compared to last year

22 Jan 2026 7:11 pm
TVS Emerald secures IFCs 425 crore investment for expansion

Over the last five years, TVS Emerald has scaled its operations significantly, growing its residential development footprint five times and strengthening execution capabilities across markets of Chennai and Bangalore.

22 Jan 2026 6:57 pm
Equirus appoints Chitra Shringare as CEO of custody business

Chitra Shringare will oversee the safekeeping and servicing of financial assets, including securities and cash, a key focus area as Equirus expands its financial ecosystem presence

22 Jan 2026 6:57 pm
Can global trade fairs revive the struggling carpet industry?

Overall handicraft exports from Kashmir have also slid to 733 crore this year, down from 1,162 crore in 202324 and 1,116.37 crore in 202223

22 Jan 2026 6:54 pm
IMPAL reports 6% increase in net profit in Q326

Revenue was up 9 per cent to 231 crore (212 crore)

22 Jan 2026 6:49 pm
Markets snap losing streak on global cues; Dr Reddys soars 5.3%, Eternal tumbles 2.5%

Sensex gains 398 points, Nifty advanced 132 after volatile, choppy session

22 Jan 2026 6:42 pm
Gold pares losses after Goldman raises year-end price forecast

Goldman Sachs lifts its year-end gold price forecast to $5,400 an ounce from a previous estimate of $4,900, citing intensifying demand from private investors and central banks

22 Jan 2026 6:30 pm
Konkan Railway flags off first container rake of MRPL polypropylene

The traffic will be handled by the Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) using container rakes owned by CWC

22 Jan 2026 6:28 pm
22 Jan 2026 6:21 pm
22 Jan 2026 6:18 pm
Milma in pact with Food Links to sell products in Gulf nations

This agreement comes as part of efforts by Milma to strengthen the overseas markets of its premium products

22 Jan 2026 6:10 pm
NDA springs surprise in Kerala, Twenty20 joins ahead of Assembly elections

The Twenty20 party has been set up by Kochi-based entrepreneur Sabu Jacob of Kitex Garments

22 Jan 2026 6:06 pm
Dvara KGFS inks pact with UP milk producer company to help women dairy farmers

The initiative marks the launch structured financing approach that supports farmers across the entire value chain from cattle care and milk production to centralised milk collection and steady income generation

22 Jan 2026 5:46 pm
22 Jan 2026 5:32 pm
Responsible AI emerges as strategic priority for Indian enterprises

According to Nasscoms 2025 State of Responsible AI report, large enterprises lead adoption, with BFSI, TMT, and healthcare sectors ahead

22 Jan 2026 5:24 pm
Severe weather over hills and plains for North-West India to persist today

Emerging wet spell signalled for South Peninsula with heavy rain for Tamil Nadu likely on Sunday

22 Jan 2026 5:20 pm
Greenhouse gas emission intensity targets notified for 208 more carbon-intensive industries

Obligated entities that outperform their targets are eligible to receive carbon credit certificates that they can trade with obligated entities which are unable to meet their targets

22 Jan 2026 5:04 pm
Adani Energy Solutions Q3 net slips 8% on absence of tax gain; revenue up 15%

Despite the softer bottomline, AESL said it made steady progress on project execution where the company commissioned four transmission projects during FY26 so far

22 Jan 2026 5:03 pm
Rupee edges up from all-time low to 91.62 against US dollar

Forex traders said the currency remains under severe pressure from heightening global geopolitical uncertainties

22 Jan 2026 5:02 pm