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At the World Economic Forum in Davos, UAE Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri met Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to discuss collaboration on infrastructure projects, notably the Bharat Future City.

Prominent Indian business leaders, including heads of Tata Sons, Infosys, Wipro and Bharti Enterprises, are likely to meet US President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, amid expectations of progress in ongoing US-India trade negotiations

The move to discourage 10-minute delivery branding represents an inflection point in India’s gig economy and a successful course correction of a toxic model that has normalised risk for convenience

The Agreement introduces unprecedented investment commitments and consultation-driven governance, offering a template for next-generation investment treaties

Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Monday, led by losses in Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank, amid continued foreign fund outflows, global tariff uncertainties and cautious investor sentiment across markets.

Shares of Bharat Coking Coal Ltd debuted strongly on stock exchanges, listing at nearly 96 per cent premium over the IPO price. The highly subscribed Rs 1,071-crore issue marked the first mainboard IPO of 2026, reflecting strong investor confidence

The rupee recovered 12 paise to trade at 90.66 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, supported by a weaker dollar overseas, though foreign fund outflows, higher crude prices and equity market weakness capped gains.

The USFDA issued a warning to Telangana’s Palamur Biosciences for serious Good Laboratory Practice violations, citing inhumane animal treatment and unreliable data. PETA India has urged government intervention, demanding rescue of 1,200 animals and reform of India’s experimentation regulator

Space start-up GalaxEye will launch “Mission Drishti,” India’s largest privately developed satellite combining optical and radar sensors to produce all-weather fused earth images, with applications in defence, agriculture, disaster response, and climate monitoring, aiming for a 10-satellite constellation by 2030

Unprecedented security has been deployed in Davos for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, with thousands of troops, snipers, AI drones and cyber tools guarding global leaders, CEOs and institutions amid protest concerns and heightened geopolitical tensions

Adani Solar became the only Indian firm ranked in Wood Mackenzie’s Global Solar Module Manufacturer Ranking H1 2025, securing Grade A status and eighth position, highlighting India’s rising role in global clean energy manufacturing and diversified solar supply chains

Maruti Suzuki India Limited will invest Rs 35,000 crore to set up a new car manufacturing plant in Gujarat’s Khoraj. The project will have a capacity of 10 lakh vehicles annually and create over 12,000 jobs

India is likely to see a favourable market environment in 2026, supported by strong earnings growth, easing global risks and policy support, according to a report by HDFC Securities. Metals, BFSI and capital goods are expected to lead gains

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present a record ninth consecutive Budget, she faces a defining fiscal moment amid external headwinds and internal challenges

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), led by Mukesh Ambani, reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 18,645 crore in Q3FY26, a marginal increase of 0.56 per cent year-on-year. Ambani highlighted the company’s resilience and Jio’s deepening digital ecosystem, while noting the consumer products demerger during the quarter.

The order follows the government's ban on real money gaming apps in August last year

Once credited to their bank accounts, members can use the funds freely — make digital payments, transfer money, or withdraw cash from ATMs

Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade on Friday, led by a sharp rally in Infosys after the IT major raised its FY26 revenue growth guidance, boosting investor sentiment despite continued foreign fund outflows.

The rupee weakened for the third straight session on Friday, slipping 10 paise to 90.44 against the US dollar amid foreign fund outflows and a firm greenback. Lower crude prices and positive equities limited further losses.

Infosys shares jumped over 5 per cent after the IT major raised its FY26 revenue growth guidance to 3–3.5 per cent. Despite a decline in quarterly net profit, strong AI momentum and improved outlook boosted investor sentiment

Foxconn and HCL Group have named their semiconductor joint venture India Chip Private Limited, with Foxconn infusing Rs 312 crore for a 40 per cent stake. The JV will set up an OSAT facility in Uttar Pradesh

India’s banking system enters 2026 stronger than ever—lower NPAs, higher capital buffers, and RBI-backed liquidity. But tougher norms will test resilience

Geoeconomic confrontation has emerged as the biggest global risk in 2026, while cyber insecurity tops India’s risk list, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report, which also warns of rising climate, misinformation and geopolitical threats

The IT company reported a 2.2 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 6,654 crore in the October-December quarter of FY26, as compared to Rs 6,806 crore in the year-ago period