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Large-cap stocks are supported by strong domestic economic growth, favorable fiscal and monetary policies, and corporate earnings momentum, while mid- and small-cap spaces remain expensive.

The estranged Thackeray cousinsUddhavs Shiv Sena (UBT) and Rajs MNShave joined forces to reclaim the city, while the BJP seeks to expand its footprint among migrants and business communities.

BMC, Maharashtra Civic Poll Results Live updates: As many as 1,700 candidates are contesting across 227 wards for control of the BMC, Asias richest civic body, whose Budget Estimates for 202526 stand at 74,427.41 crore, larger than the annual budgets of several Indian states. The BMCs current budget earmarks 43,162 crore, or 58% of total spending, as capital expenditure, largely for infrastructure and special projects. Roads, bridges, sewage networks, public health, education, security, and empl

BMC, Maharashtra Civic Poll Results Live updates: Counting of votes begins across Mumbai and 28 other civic bodies as parties await trends and final results. The big difference this year is united front of the Thackeray cousins - Raj and Uddhav. Will they be able to take on the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena Mahayuti's might? Exit polls have predicted a clean sweep for the BJP-Shiv-Sena Mahayuti. Vote counting in Maharashtras civic elections will begin at 10 am on Friday, with results expected to emerge g

BHEL, NTPC, NTPC Green, NBCC, Indus Towers, Transrail, HBL Engg, Highway Infra, Pace Digitek, Krystal Integrated to hog limelight

Cipla flagged temporary supply constraints for Lanreotide, Zydus won final USFDA approval for a blood-disorder drug, while Biocon strengthened its balance sheet via a Rs 4,150-crore QIP.

Iranian dissidents Masih Alinejad and Ahmad Batebi delivered harrowing testimony detailing abuse by the Islamic Republic and urged stronger international action

Activists say at least 2,637 people have been killed, making it the deadliest unrest in decades.

Sensex, Nifty live updates on 16 January 2026: The short-term outlook for IndusInd Bank is bullish. The 3.8 per cent rise on Wednesday confirms the breakout of a key resistance level of 900. It also indicates that the upmove in the stock could be gaining momentum. The region between 900 and 890 is a strong support zone. This support can limit the downside if there is any intermediate dip from here. The IndusInd Bank share price has the potential to target 1,000-1,010 on the upside in the coming

Granting interim relief, the court directed the state to form a high-powered committee to hear the universitys representation and decide the matter within four weeks.

Project aims to remove over 2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide by converting cotton crop residue into biochar, offering new income streams for smallholder farmers

Audit to examine alleged violations of SEBI Act, Securities Contracts, and the Companies Act

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission agrees with NLC India that the Act constitutes a change of law, enabling the company to recover the costs fromcustomers

DGCA orders probe into incident; Air India services on A350 routes could be disrupted

Regulator outlines focus on disclosure quality, patient capital and deeper bond markets

Lower revenue and high base effect impacted the bottomline in the quarter

Air India said the damage to the airplane occurred as it was taxiing in dense fog in New Delhi

Total revenues increased 22 per cent to Rs 249 crore during the quarter.

Godrej Properties recorded a booking value of 34,171 crore in 2025, a 19 per cent year-on-year increase

The issue is set to open for subscription on January 16 and run through January 30

Facility to be built on 100 acres in Una district, expected to create 450 direct jobs

The hybrid project includes 108 MWp of contracted solar capacity and 25 MW of installed wind capacity, with a power purchase agreement signed with MSEDCL in November 2024.

There was no immediate response from the British government

The widening gap was driven mainly by higher imports even as merchandise exports rose modestly.

Authorities have deployed over 10,000 police personnel, established extensive sanitation infrastructure and created multiple parking zones to manage crowds.

Alleges irregularities in Mumbai civic polls

India's biggest bourse and the world's most active derivatives exchange has been trying to list since 2016

The deployment of Bhagwa Guards by Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS drew criticism from Fadnavis, who alleged voter intimidation.

New unit to be set up through proposed wholly owned subsidiary Brahmanand Pipes Pvt Ltd at Sinnar in Nashik district

While agriculture supports nearly 45 per cent of Indias workforce, it contributes only about 18 per cent to gross value added, prompting calls to reposition it as a growth engine

Appearing for the ED, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said such actions demoralise central forces and encourage obstruction of statutory duties

The Trump administration has attacked India for months over purchases of oil that Washington says are supporting President Vladimir Putins war in Ukraine, and ultimately imposed punitive 50% tariffs

Directed by Por Thozhil filmmaker Vignesh Raja, the film will be produced by Ishari K Ganesh under the Vels Film International banner, with music composed by G V Prakash Kumar

Supreme Court asks Madras High Court to decide plea on January 20

Sales volume stands at 2.99 million sq ft in Q3, while cumulative sales volume for first nine months of FY26 reaches 16.95 million sq ft

The visit follows a tentative thaw after years of strained relations marked by tariff disputes, including Chinese retaliation over Canadas curbs on Chinese electric vehicles

The closure comes amid rising tensions between Iran and the US, raising safety concerns

Spot silver, platinum, palladium all fall more than 3%

As part of its startup push, the government will host National Startup Day on January 16, launching 75 Grand Challenges and presenting 20 National Startup Awards.

India has recognised over 2 lakh startups so far, supported through multiple funding schemes and incentives, with renewed focus on promoting deep-tech ventures and linking R&D labs with the startup ecosystem.

The minimum temperature recorded at Palam was its lowest since 2010. The second lowest was recorded on January 7, 2013, when the mercury had dropped to 2.6 degrees Celsius.

FIFA has faced criticism over ticket prices, which can run as high as $8,680, but has pledged to offer $60 tickets through national federations

Chinese companies use of such products could result in sensitive data being sent overseas or create other vulnerabilities for customers, says government directive

Q3 Results Today Live Updates: Several companies, including Jio Financial Services, HDFC Life Insurance, 360 ONE WAM, LT Technology Services, Angel One and Emmvee Photovoltaic Power, are set to announce their FY26 Q3 earnings on January 15, 2026.

The law allows schools in the National School Lunch Program to offer a wider range of milk options, including nondairy alternatives, and affects meals served to nearly 30 million students.

US suspension of processing of immigrant visas for people from 75 countries comes into effect on January 21

Each AI query requires fresh computation, unlike traditional digital services, making usage directly linked to energy consumption.

Air India, IndiGo among carriers affected by airspace closure

Earlier on Wednesday, the benchmarks extended losses amid U.S. tariff concerns, foreign outflows, a weaker rupee and firmer bond yields.

The move comes as private equity activity accelerates across Asia, supported by improving capital markets and rising investor interest in Japan and India.