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

X said it has implemented technological measures to prevent the Grok account from allowing the editing of images of real people in revealing clothing, such as bikinis

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.

Select startup representatives will share insights from their entrepreneurial journey

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 number of employees at the company as of December 31, 2025, stood at 3,794

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.

Narrative shifting to “energy addition” from “energy transition”

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

The initiative aims to generate explainable compliance reports, risk analytics and AI-driven insights for regulators

The tepid India debut comes at a time when the company is seeing faltering global demand. Its worldwide sales fell in 2025 for a second consecutive year, dropping the company behind China’s BYD Co. as the top-seller of EVs.

The joint venture is setting up an outsourced semiconductor assembly and test facility focused on display driver integrated circuits

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

The clarification followed a widely shared post alleging ICE action against an Infosys employee

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.

Google has made Personal Intelligence an opt-in experience, meaning users must choose to turn it on

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.

The two entities will co-develop industry-specific AI solutions

The case centres on the use of the India–Mauritius tax treaty, which Tiger Global relied on to claim capital gains tax exemption

BL Morning Report January 15, 2025: Get today’s top business news, market headlines about the Stock Market, Sensex & Nifty trends, key market insights, economic highlights, and the latest updates from India and global markets.

The civic bodies have failed in their duties

A national cadre of trained local para-professionals in rural India is needed to foster climate-resilient farming

Anti-immigration feeling peaks during downturns, when jobs disappear

Growth narrative. Digital deep tech will drive the next wave. India, which has the talent, data and demand, can play a key role here if policy, capital and institutions align

Available as a retail product, the policy provides in-patient hospitalisation coverage within India with flexible co-payment options and discounted premiums

Key features include accident insurance, zero-balance salary accounts, concessional loan rates and enhanced card benefits such as lounge access and cashback

The amendments focus on the net open position, which measures banks’ exposure to currency fluctuations.

Kashi’s connection with Tamil people and culture is very deep. It is in Kashi that Baba Vishwanath resides, while Tamil Nadu has Rameswaram.

The advisory follows warnings from the US over possible military action and the worsening security situation.

Emerges winner in the ‘Best Fintech & DPI Adoption’ category

This launch adds to its current portfolio in the OTC eye-care space, including Olopatadine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution

Over one lakh candidates have been trained, oriented in Maharashtra.

APEDA resumes non-Basmati rice exports to the Philippines and Senegal after lifting import restrictions.

The solar EPC arm of Waaree Group saw its revenues from operations during the quarter rise 136% year-on-year to ₹851 crore, fuelled by a 138% rise in revenues from EPC contracts and a 21 growth from sale of power.

Project around 7 per cent year-on-year growth in biscuit volumes, 11.4 per cent revenue growth, margin expansion and nearly 22 per cent growth in profit

Expected Gross Developable Value (GDV) of ₹850 crore

Activists credit the service with enabling the release of shocking videos showing hundreds of bodies, altering global understanding of the unres

Besides Mumbai, polling will also take place in other key municipal corporations such as Thane, Nagpur, Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad and Nashik

Hatsun Agro cautioned CFO H. Ramachandran after he accidentally leaked sensitive financial info on WhatsApp, prompting trading restrictions for insiders.

The decision underscores India’s growing strategic importance for Mercedes-Benz, with the country now among the top five global markets for Mercedes-Maybach

Under the terms of the deal signed last month, MUFG will acquire 20 per cent stake in Shriram Finance for $4.4 billion

In the fortnight ended December 31, 2025, deposits of all scheduled banks soared by ₹7,34,623.39 crore

Designed to meet the evolving requirements of India’s aftermarket, OEMs and global markets

The declining growth in banking deposits in metros led to an overall decline of 6 per cent in bank deposits across India in the first half of FY26 y-o-y

Tata Sons, which holds significant stakes in various Tata Group companies, wants to remain private and not list

India’s tax base is expanding, but remains skewed

While citizens of Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia already have little chance of getting a US visa, the move is likely to shut the door for people from nations such as Brazil

COAI says if left unregulated, it has the potential to be replicated across various public places/infrastructure projects

A political storm engulfed the Karnataka Cabinet, after Shivakumar’s meeting with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sparked speculation of a possible rejig

The Mukesh Ambani-controlled conglomerate is seen reporting EBITDA in the region of ₹43,789 crore, up 10.6 per cent on year, with gross refining margin estimated at $13.4/bbl, compared to $10.4/bbl in the year-ago period

They cautioned that continued delays risk disrupting supplies, impacting excise revenues and triggering wider investor confidence concerns

FEDAI has been given one year to bring its functioning and governance framework in line with the Omnibus SRO framework

Export payments are already being delayed as Iranian importers struggle with economic instability and payment remittances

The change is merely cosmetic

The decision comes after SMBC pciked up 24 per cent stake in YES Bank last year.

Telephonic exchange between Rubio, Jaishankar added political heft to the negotiations

Ravi Viswanathan, Managing Director, to retire during the course of the financial year 2026–27

‘Economic headwinds, particularly foreign exchange (forex) depreciation, continue to weigh on growth’

Volatile markets, weaker mid-cap returns and investor fatigue weigh on calendar-year 2025 numbers

To pay dividend of ₹14.85 a share

The file for comprehensive framework to secure India’s indigenous military drone ecosystem is with Union Home Secretary for clearance, said sources

The app offers safety notifications and plans to launch globally as Demumu.

MCA spends just 4% of budget allocation till November. 94% of total allocation is for PM Internship Scheme

From gaming marathons to binge-watching, the 15R is a practical powerhouse for Indian users, with a few camera compromises

Ray will serve as Emerging Large Markets Lead overseeing markets including Greater China, Mongolia, Japan and South Korea effective March 31 while continuing with the role of President of India and Southwest Asia unit

The expansion strategy focuses on growing close to major innovation centres including Cambridge in the UK, where the company recently opened its first European office

HDB Financial’s gross loan book rose 12 per cent on-year to Rs 1.14 lakh crore as on December-end

HDFC Bank’s overall advances and deposits rose 12 per cent y-o-y each to ₹28.45 lakh crore and ₹28.59 lakh crore, respectively, as on December end

Minga Sherpa, District Magistrate of Baramulla, told reporters that over 500 bunkers have been sanctioned by the Ministry of Home Affairs

The IPO comprises a total issue size of ₹1,907.27 crore, including a fresh issue of shares worth up to ₹1,000 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of shares aggregating up to ₹907.27 crore by existing shareholders

Uttarakhand, J&K bag top two ranks among small States, UTs; Delhi ranked 12th

The proposed investment of up to ₹580 crore will be split between a secondary share purchase of about ₹381 crore from Groww’s parent entity and a primary capital infusion of nearly ₹199 crore into Groww AMC

Robust credit growth and shift to new tax regime by the lender aids net profit growth

Higher-than-estimated production in Maharashtra and Telangana pushed projections up by 7.5 lakh bales to 317 lakh bales

Revenue grows 8.9% y-o-y as FY26 guidance raised

The BSE Sensex closed at 83,382.71, down 0.29 per cent from its previous close; NSE Nifty 50 settled at 25,665.60, losing 0.26 per cent

With a total investment of ₹3,000 crore, the project combines large-scale solar generation with battery storage, enabling round-the-clock, reliable renewable power

Sigma also plans an additional investment of ₹450 crore to expand its capabilities and capacity

Valued at €62 million, this contract covers the maintenance of the balance of 300 electric locomotives that are yet to be delivered as part of the 800-unit contract awarded to Alstom in 2015

Gold may touch $5,000 and silver $100/oz in H1 before heading lower in H2

Systematix

Chennai has seen 8 to 12 meaningful land monetisation transactions in the last one year – either executed or in advanced negotiation stage.

Bottomline supported by lower provisioning burden, including towards bad loans

Positive momentum was driven by manufacturing and food prices

With this tie-up, the carrier hopes to promote Malaysia as a destination among Indian travellers

Revenue increased 15 per cent to ₹1,075 crore (₹935 crore) while other income was up at ₹159 crore (93 crore)

Revenue from operations of the company stood at ₹29,720 crore during Q3 FY26

Motilal Oswal

Jefferies gives it a buy rating with a target price of ₹830, saying the insurer’s value of new business of about ₹6 billion in the December quarter was ahead of its expectations

The expanded 250-seater facility will strengthen Xpheno’s ability to deliver high-quality specialist hiring at scale for GCCs and global enterprises across Indian and international markets