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President Droupadi Murmu has approved the summoning of Parliament for the Budget Session 2026, scheduled from January 28 to April 2 in two phases. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the Union Budget on February 1, a rare Sunday occurrence.

Aurobindo Pharma said its subsidiary CuraTeQ Biologics has received a Notice of Compliance from Health Canada for its biosimilar Dyrupeg, used to treat cancer patients with low neutrophil levels, following a successful regulatory review

The moves provide a fresh lease of life to the debt-ridden teleco, which otherwise faced payments of nearly Rs 18,000 crore by March 2026 and similar amounts every year for the next six years

India’s office leasing surged 20% in 2025, reaching 86.4 million sq ft, driven by strong demand and flexible workspaces. Residential sales steadied, with Mumbai leading, as market normalizes post-pandemic

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty traded lower in early deals as foreign fund outflows and concerns over possible US tariff hikes dampened sentiment. Markets remained cautious amid weak global cues despite gains in select Asian indices.

The rupee weakened 7 paise to 89.97 against the US dollar in early trade as foreign fund outflows, rising crude oil prices and concerns over potential US tariff hikes dampened sentiment. Weak domestic equities added to pressure.

Adani Group signed an initial pact with Embraer to set up India’s first civilian aircraft final assembly line, aligning with Make in India and aiming to tap the country’s fast-growing aviation market

Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Thursday as persistent foreign fund outflows and concerns over potential US tariff hikes weighed on sentiment. Weak global cues and cautious investor outlook kept markets under pressure, despite strong GDP growth projections.

The rupee weakened 3 paise to 89.90 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, pressured by rising crude oil prices, foreign fund outflows and a stronger dollar. Weak domestic equities also added to the currency’s losses, traders said.

Tata Power Renewable Energy will invest Rs 6,675 crore to set up 10 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, generating around 1,000 direct jobs and supporting the country’s solar manufacturing and energy transition goals

Women-focused helmet brand Tvarra announced Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues as an investor partner. She will help shape the brand’s vision, advocate responsible riding, and promote women’s safety. Tvarra plans offline retail expansion in 2026, beyond its current 600-city online presence

Equity benchmarks opened lower on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions, tariff-related worries and sustained foreign fund outflows dampened investor sentiment, even as select IT and index heavyweights provided limited support.

The rupee appreciated 26 paise to 89.92 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, supported by a weaker greenback and lower crude prices. However, domestic equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty were trading lower.

Pandorum Technologies has partnered with Bharat Biotech arm Nucelion Therapeutics to expand manufacturing of its exosome-based regenerative therapies across the Asia-Pacific region, strengthening regional supply, regulatory readiness and India’s biologics manufacturing capabilities

The Reserve Bank may restrict dividend distribution or profit remittance in cases of regulatory non-compliance, the draft stated 

Reliance Industries confirmed it has not received Russian crude for nearly three weeks and expects none in January, halting imports at its SEZ refinery to comply with EU sanctions, amid reports linking three tankers to its Jamnagar complex

Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty fell sharply in early trade amid heavy selling in Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank and others, as investor sentiment weakened following fresh US tariff warnings against India, persistent volatility, and continued foreign fund outflows despite stable domestic fundamentals

Rupee strengthened 18 paise to 90.12 per dollar in early trade, aided by weaker dollar and lower crude prices. Gains were capped by tariff threats from Donald Trump, FII outflows, geopolitical tensions and weak domestic equity markets; sentiment persists Tuesday

The Indian government must allay growing fears that the Seeds Bills will increase corporate control and marginalise farmers

Without clear measures of livelihoods protected, climate finance will stay carbon-focused, even after COP30

The new visa is introduced in view of the growing demand for business visas to travel to India. It will be issued in about 45 to 50 days, with permission to stay in India for up to six months

Both sides — Wilson and Tata Group — don't want a renewal of the contract after 2027, according to source  

Gold and silver prices surged on Monday amid strong safe-haven demand following US action in Venezuela. Geopolitical uncertainty, expectations of US rate cuts and a weaker rupee supported domestic bullion prices, though gains were capped below December record highs.

Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatnam Refinery commissioned HPCL’s Residue Upgradation Facility, featuring three of the world’s heaviest reactors. The upgrade, part of the Visakh Refinery Modernisation Project, enhances fuel production, energy security, and regional socio-economic growth, supporting India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative