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14 Jan 2026
TL;DR

India's retail inflation ticks up, still under RBI's limit

India's wholesale price inflation hit an eight-month high of 0.83% in December, marking a return to positive territory after two months of deflation.

14 Jan 2026
TL;DR

Intel shares surge after KeyBanc upgrade—what's fueling the buzz?

Intel's shares soared over 6% following its next-gen AI PC chips unveiling and a significant push into AI computing, signaling a promising turnaround for the company.

14 Jan 2026
TL;DR

Vedanta shares pop after upbeat analyst call

Vedanta Ltd's shares jumped over 6% today, driven by bullish brokerage commentary, the company's proposed demerger, and robust momentum in the metals and mining sector.

14 Jan 2026
TL;DR

Indian bonds drop as Bloomberg delays global index entry

Indian government bonds continue to fall following their unexpected exclusion from a global index, amidst rising oil prices and investor caution.

14 Jan 2026
TL;DR

'Wasting billions': Jeff Bezos calls out AI firms over private data centers

Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder, criticizes AI companies for inefficiently building their own data centres, predicting a shift back to centralized cloud infrastructure.

14 Jan 2026
TL;DR

TCS cuts 30,000+ jobs in just 6 months

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) experienced a headcount reduction of approximately 30,000 over two quarters, with over 22,000 employees voluntarily exiting the company.

14 Jan 2026
TL;DR

POPclub's UPI transactions crash 85% after cashback offers end

Razorpay-backed fintech startup, POPclub, has seen an 85% slump in its monthly UPI transactions following the withdrawal of cashback incentives.

14 Jan 2026
TL;DR

Rupee strengthens to 90.12; Sensex edges up as oil prices drop

The rupee recovered 11 paise to trade at 90.12 against the US dollar, influenced by lower crude oil prices and a weakening American currency.

14 Jan 2026
TL;DR

Sensex bounces back after losing streak, but Nifty still wobbly

The Sensex and Nifty indices rebounded from early losses due to value buying in select stocks, expiry-related volatility, and positive cues from Asian markets.

14 Jan 2026
TL;DR

Yajur Fibers lists at 20% discount to IPO price

Yajur Fibres' shares made a disappointing debut on the BSE SME platform, listing at a 20% discount to its IPO price. The company's market capitalization stood at Rs 315.75 crore.

14 Jan 2026
TL;DR

NPS, EPF reforms: More flexibility for your retirement savings

Recent amendments in NPS and EPF rules have altered the accessibility and timing of retirement savings withdrawals in India.

14 Jan 2026
OnePlus

Taiwan issues arrest warrant for OnePlus CEO: Here's Why

Authorities in Taiwan have issued an arrest warrant for Pete Lau, the CEO of Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus.

14 Jan 2026
TL;DR

Sensex, Nifty set for a slow start as markets stay choppy

India's benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a decline due to sustained foreign investor selling and firm crude oil prices.

14 Jan 2026
TL;DR

Indian tourism sector hopes for big changes in Union Budget

The Indian tourism industry, projected to reach $34.1 billion by 2029, anticipates government measures in the upcoming budget to stimulate growth and domestic tourism.

14 Jan 2026
TL;DR

Gold prices hit record, but jewelry sales still shine

Despite soaring gold prices, India's jewellery firms demonstrated robust growth in Q3, driven by festive demand and a shift towards organized players.

14 Jan 2026
TL;DR

Asian markets get a boost from weak yen, while US stocks take a breather

Asian shares experienced a slight increase as the Japanese yen weakened, while Japanese equities continued their record-breaking streak due to reports of a snap election.

14 Jan 2026
TL;DR

Gold holds near record highs even after small dip

Gold prices hover near record highs as weaker-than-expected US inflation data strengthens the argument for a Federal Reserve rate cut.

14 Jan 2026
TL;DR

Rupee closes at 90.21 per dollar after bond index exclusion

The Indian rupee closed slightly weaker at 90.19 against the dollar on Tuesday, while bond yields rose following news that Indian bonds won't be included in a global index.

14 Jan 2026
TL;DR

RBI may bring back urban cooperative bank licenses after 2 decades

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is contemplating new eligibility standards for urban cooperative bank (UCB) licenses to enhance the sector's strength and governance.

14 Jan 2026
TL;DR

India's deep-tech startups raised $1.6 billion in 2025

Investors highlight regulatory delays and late-stage funding gaps as major obstacles for India's deeptech startups, despite the presence of government schemes and funding.

14 Jan 2026
TL;DR

India's Russian oil imports take a big dip—here's why it matters

India's import of Russian crude oil fell by a significant 29% month-on-month, hitting its lowest volume since the price cap policy was implemented.

14 Jan 2026
TL;DR

Supreme Court could strike down Trump's tariffs, say traders

Traders on Polymarket, a blockchain-based prediction platform, have assigned a 73% chance that the US Supreme Court will declare President Trump's tariffs illegal.

13 Jan 2026
Meta

Meta to reward top performers with up to 300% bonuses

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is revamping its employee performance review system.

13 Jan 2026
Startups

OYO, Razorpay backer Lightspeed to launch new India-focused fund

Lightspeed India Partners, a prominent early-stage investor in companies like OYO and Razorpay, is gearing up to launch its next fund focused on India and Southeast Asia in 2026.

13 Jan 2026
Iran

Why India's basmati rice exports to Iran is down

Civil unrest in Iran is affecting India's basmati rice exports to the country, an industry body has said.

13 Jan 2026
Flipkart

Flipkart-backed Shadowfax to launch ₹1,900cr IPO next week

Shadowfax, a leading logistics services provider backed by Flipkart, is gearing up to launch its initial public offering (IPO) next week.

13 Jan 2026
Apple

Alphabet hits $4T valuation after Apple picks Gemini for Siri

Google's parent company, Alphabet, has hit a major financial milestone by hitting a $4 trillion valuation for the first time.

13 Jan 2026
Mahindra & Mahindra

Why India's auto stocks are falling for fifth straight day?

Shares of Indian automakers and auto-parts makers have witnessed a decline, marking the fifth consecutive session of losses.

India's electronics and IT to generate $1T revenue by 2030

India's electronics industry, which generated $125 billion in revenue last year, is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 32%, according to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

13 Jan 2026
Blinkit

Blinkit drops 10-minute delivery commitment in India

Blinkit, a leading player in the quick commerce space, is set to ditch its "10-minute delivery" branding.

13 Jan 2026
Sensex

Sensex tumbles over 600 points: What's behind today's market crash

India's benchmark equity indices continued their downward trend on Tuesday.

13 Jan 2026
Finance

Why Bloomberg has delayed Indian bonds' inclusion in global index

Bloomberg Index Services has delayed the inclusion of Indian bonds in its Global Aggregate Index.

13 Jan 2026
Rockstar Games

Fired Rockstar employees denied interim pay by UK tribunal

A UK employment tribunal has rejected a request for interim pay from fired Rockstar Games employees, while they await a full hearing regarding their dismissal.

13 Jan 2026
Meta

Who is Dina Powell McCormick, Meta's new President

Meta has announced the appointment of Dina Powell McCormick as its new President and Vice Chairman.

Amagi Media Labs IPO now open: Should you subscribe?

Amagi Media Labs, a Bengaluru-based company specializing in cloud-based broadcast and connected TV technology, has launched its initial public offering (IPO) today.

13 Jan 2026
Iran

How Trump's 25% tariff on Iran trade affect India

US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all business transactions with Iran's trade partners.

13 Jan 2026
NVIDIA

Silver overtakes NVIDIA to become world's second most valuable asset

Silver has surpassed NVIDIA in market capitalization, becoming the second-most valuable asset globally, after gold.

13 Jan 2026
Netflix

Why Paramount is suing Warner Bros. Discovery

Paramount has filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) after the latter's agreement with Netflix.

13 Jan 2026
Kotak Mahindra Bank

Last chance to buy Kotak Bank shares before 5:1 split

Kotak Mahindra Bank is splitting its shares in a 5:1 ratio. The record date for this corporate action is set as January 14, 2026.

13 Jan 2026
Meta

Meta to lay off 1,500 employees from Reality Labs team

Meta is reportedly planning to lay off around 10% of its Reality Labs division, a move that will affect some 1,500 employees.

12 Jan 2026
Meta

Meta appoints Dina Powell McCormick as its 1st-ever president

Meta has appointed Dina Powell McCormick, a former Goldman Sachs executive, as its first-ever President and Vice Chairman.

12 Jan 2026
India

India invited to join Pax Silica Alliance: What is it?

India will be invited to join the Pax Silica Alliance as a full member next month, said Sergio Gor, the US Ambassador to India.

12 Jan 2026
Tata

IHCL secures sound mark registration for 'Taj': What's so special?

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), owned by Tata Group, has become the first company in India's hospitality sector to secure a sound mark registration.

12 Jan 2026
Apple

Apple dethrones Samsung as top smartphone brand after 14 years

Apple has overtaken Samsung to become the world's leading smartphone brand in 2025, according to a report by Counterpoint Research.

12 Jan 2026
Piyush Goyal

US-India trade deadlock could cost thousands of jobs, expert warns

Market expert Ajay Bagga has warned that the stalled trade talks between India and the United States could lead to job losses in several sectors.

This company has 65,000 workers. Nearly 40% are AI agents

McKinsey & Company has seen a rapid increase in its workforce, thanks to the addition of some 25,000 artificial intelligence (AI) agents.

12 Jan 2026
National Stock Exchange

NSE plans to file IPO documents by March-end

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), the country's largest stock exchange, is gearing up to file its draft prospectus for a much-anticipated public listing by the end of March.

12 Jan 2026
Indian Railways

IRCTC's new rule restricts ticket booking to Aadhaar-linked users

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has announced a major change in its ticket booking policy.

12 Jan 2026
IndiGo

IndiGo among Asia-Pacific's most punctual airlines for 2025

India's largest airline, IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Limited), has been recognized as one of the most punctual airlines in the Asia-Pacific region for 2025.

12 Jan 2026
Inflation

India's retail inflation rises to 3-month high of 1.33%

India's retail inflation has increased to a three-month high of 1.33% in December, up from 0.7% in November, government data released today showed.

12 Jan 2026
Amazon

Amazon Republic Day sale 2026: Check dates, deals, and offers

Amazon has announced the dates for its upcoming Republic Day sale in India.

TCS Q3 profit plunges 14% to ₹10,657cr, misses estimates

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has reported a 14% year-on-year decline in its net profit for the third quarter of FY26.

12 Jan 2026
Donald Trump

Why Trump has warned credit card companies of 'severe' consequences 

US President Donald Trump has warned credit card companies of dire consequences if they do not comply with his proposed 10% cap on interest rates by January 20.

12 Jan 2026
Andhra Pradesh

Websol spending ₹3,500cr on solar manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh

Websol Renewable Pvt Ltd has announced a massive investment of over ₹3,500 crore to set up an integrated 8GW solar manufacturing facility in Naidupeta, Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh.

12 Jan 2026
Google

Did Google fire an employee for reporting manager's lewd behavior?

A senior employee at Google has claimed she was made redundant, after reporting a manager who had shared explicit details of his swinger lifestyle and showed a nude picture of his wife.

12 Jan 2026
Apple

India's iPhone exports cross ₹2 trillion mark in 2025

India's iPhone exports have crossed the ₹2 trillion mark for the first time since 2021.

12 Jan 2026
Ashwini Vaishnaw

India to manufacture 3nm chips by 2032: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India is gearing up to become a global technology powerhouse, with a particular focus on semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI).

12 Jan 2026
Nifty

Nifty, Sensex suffer worst start to year in a decade

India's equity markets have witnessed a major sell-off, with the Nifty 50 index witnessing its worst start to the new year in a decade.

12 Jan 2026
Europe

Heineken CEO to step down as brewer navigates market challenges

Dolf van den Brink, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dutch brewing giant Heineken, has announced his decision to step down from the role on May 31.

12 Jan 2026
Donald Trump

Why Fed Chair Jerome Powell is under criminal investigation

The United States Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

12 Jan 2026
Donald Trump

Gold, silver prices hit all-time highs amid geopolitical tensions

Gold prices have surged past the $4,600 per ounce mark for the first time in history.

12 Jan 2026
Finance

Zomato, Urban Company backer raises $250M for India-focused fund

Dharana Capital, an offshoot of VY Capital, has successfully raised $250 million for its second India-focused fund.

12 Jan 2026
Donald Trump

US says India 'most essential' partner as trade talks resume

Sergio Gor, the newly appointed US Ambassador to India, said "there's no partner more essential than India."

12 Jan 2026
Zepto

Zepto denies any link to delivery partner's death in Hyderabad 

Zepto, a popular hyper-fast delivery service in India, has clarified that a man who died in a road accident in Hyderabad earlier this month was not associated with its platform.

12 Jan 2026
Finance

How to avoid hidden fees in 'lifetime free' credit cards

Credit cards branded as "lifetime free" may seem like a great deal with no joining or annual fee and rewards.

BHEL shares down 15% in 3 sessions: What's the reason?

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) saw its share price plummet today too.

12 Jan 2026
Donald Trump

Why Trump might exclude ExxonMobil from Venezuelan oil plans

US President Donald Trump has hinted at possibly keeping ExxonMobil out of Venezuela, after the oil giant's CEO described the country's investment climate as "uninvestable."

12 Jan 2026
Income Tax Return

Still waiting for your tax refund? Here's why it's delayed

Taxpayers have been facing delays in their income tax refunds this assessment year, even after filing and e-verifying their returns on time.

12 Jan 2026
Nifty

New demat account openings drop 33% amid market volatility

The year 2025 witnessed a significant decline in new demat account openings, with a drop of nearly 33%. The decline was mainly due to weak stock market returns and persistent volatility that affected retail investor participation.

12 Jan 2026
State Bank of India (SBI)

Exceeded free ATM limits? SBI now charges you more

The State Bank of India (SBI) has hiked its ATM transaction charges, effective from December 1, 2025.

12 Jan 2026
Union Budget

Key factors that could impact Indian stock market this week

As the week starting January 12 begins, investors are advised to keep an eye on several key factors that could influence the Indian stock market.

12 Jan 2026
Gujarat

Maruti Suzuki to invest ₹5,000cr in Gujarat for capacity expansion

India's leading automaker, Maruti Suzuki, has announced a massive investment of ₹4,960 crore to acquire land in Gujarat.

12 Jan 2026
Mukesh Ambani

Reliance puts lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing plans on hold

Reliance Industries Ltd., India's leading conglomerate, has put its lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing plans on hold.

12 Jan 2026
Zerodha

India's stock brokers lose 53L clients in 2025 slowdown

India's discount brokerage sector has witnessed a major decline in its active client base in 2025.

Life insurance premiums jump 40% in December after GST relief

India's life insurance sector witnessed its best monthly performance of the fiscal year in December, with a nearly 40% year-on-year growth in new business premiums (NBP).

12 Jan 2026
Federal Reserve

US Fed Chair is under criminal investigation

The US Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, he said on Sunday.

12 Jan 2026
Nifty

Sensex, Nifty fall for 6th straight day: What's hurting D-Street?

India's benchmark equity indices, the Sensex and Nifty, have continued their losing streak for the sixth consecutive session.

11 Jan 2026
Adani Group

Adani Group to invest ₹1.5L crore in Kutch by 2031

The Adani Group has announced a massive investment of ₹1.5 lakh crore in the Kutch region over the next five years.

11 Jan 2026
Union Budget

IBA proposes ₹10,000cr fund to boost India's biogas sector

The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) has proposed a ₹10,000 crore fund to provide capital subsidy for the biogas industry in the upcoming Union Budget.

11 Jan 2026
Startups

Why space tech start-ups in India are ramping up hiring

India's space technology start-ups are witnessing a major hiring spree, according to a report by the Economic Times.

11 Jan 2026
Belgium

Spain, Germany, and Belgium emerging as India's key export destinations

Spain, Germany, Belgium, and Poland are fast becoming important export markets for Indian goods in the European Union (EU), data from India's commerce ministry shows.