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BRS working president and former Industries Minister KT Rama Rao has been invited as guest of honour at the 2nd International JUNICORN & Global Innovation Summit in Dubai from January 9 to 11. Organised by the International Startup Foundation, the summit will spotlight the Junicorn100K initiative aimed at empowering rural youth through innovation.

Recent meltdown at IndiGo highlights how the duopoly has stymied the growth of the passenger aviation sector

Ambedkar’s century-old work reminds us that a stable rupee is earned over time through credible institutions, clear policy, and structural reforms

In 2025, magicpin led food delivery in Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, adding over 6 lakh student and corporate users via its Inner Circle programme. The platform on-boarded 80,000+ merchants, scaled magicNOW quick delivery, and reported biryani as the top dish

Housing sales in India’s seven major cities fell 14% in 2025 to 3.96 lakh units due to high prices and IT-sector layoffs, though total sales value rose 6% to Rs 6 lakh crore. Chennai saw growth; other cities declined

Titan Co announced its entry into India’s lab-grown diamond market with the brand “beYon,” launching a Mumbai store on December 29. The move targets affordable, sustainable jewellery, with plans to expand to Delhi amid rapid market growth

The rupee weakened 23 paise to 89.94 against the US dollar in early trade amid foreign fund outflows, weak domestic equities and rising crude oil prices, with thin holiday volumes and trade deal uncertainty weighing on market sentiment

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slipped in early trade amid foreign fund outflows, low holiday volumes and weak cues. Investor sentiment remained fragile despite selective buying, as markets consolidated in the absence of major domestic or global triggers

The Andhra Pradesh government issued a conditional No Objection Certificate to Vedanta’s Cairn Oil & Gas for drilling 20 onshore wells in Krishna district under the DSF Policy, permitting activity subject to strict irrigation safeguards and mandatory departmental clearances

New Delhi’s ability to seize this geopolitical window will depend less on foreign goodwill and more on its own domestic capacity

In 2025, Hyderabadis splurged on Instamart, buying iPhones worth Rs 4.3 lakh, soft drinks for Rs 1.92 lakh, and Rs 31,000 roses on Valentine’s Day. Electronics, appliances, and luxury items saw huge growth, reflecting India’s shift toward lifestyle-driven quick commerce

Since January 2023, Adani Group completed 33 acquisitions worth Rs 80,000 crore across ports, cement, and power, signaling recovery after Hindenburg allegations. Strategic expansion, debt reduction, and steady execution have restored investor confidence and enabled further growth across sectors

Navi Mumbai International Airport began commercial operations, with the first flight from Bengaluru landing on Thursday. Initially operating 12 hours daily, it connects nine destinations, handled by multiple airlines, and aims to scale up to full capacity in phased development 

Mancherial Cement Company, one of South India’s oldest cement manufacturers, is set for auction to repay Rs 54.04 crore in debts. Production halted, staff unpaid, and legal battles unresolved, marking the end of the 67-year-old industrial landmark

Axis Energy and Reliance Industries emerged as top bidders in India’s latest coal block auction, targeting UCG-capable blocks. The move supports cleaner coal gasification, syngas and hydrogen production, reduces import dependence, and boosts private sector confidence in energy transition

Al Hind Air and FlyExpress received civil aviation NOCs, joining Shankh Air, which may start in 2026. The move aims to expand India’s domestic aviation market beyond IndiGo and Air India’s duopoly, promoting regional connectivity and growth

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rose in early trade on Wednesday, supported by positive global cues and sustained domestic institutional buying. RBI’s liquidity measures further boosted sentiment, though analysts expect markets to remain in a consolidation phase amid potential FII selling.

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said legally binding FTA commitments on professional services will expand overseas opportunities for Indian professionals, stressing skill upgrades, global best practices, MRAs and stakeholder coordination to leverage India’s demographic dividend and boost services exports

The rupee strengthened by 12 paise to 89.51 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, aided by RBI liquidity measures, a softer dollar and stronger Asian currencies, while equities posted modest gains and oil prices edged higher.

Indian equities opened higher as Sensex and Nifty tracked firm global cues and steady DII buying. RBI’s Rs 2 lakh crore liquidity infusion via OMO and swaps boosted sentiment, though FII selling capped gains amid consolidation in early trade Wednesday

Dhariwal Buildtech, ESDS Software Solution, and BLS Polymers have received SEBI approval for IPOs consisting entirely of fresh issues. The funds will be used for debt repayment, infrastructure expansion, cloud services, and working capital, with listings on BSE and NSE

The rupee slipped 5 paise to 89.73 against the US dollar in early trade amid FII outflows and weak equities. Losses were capped by a softer dollar and lower crude prices, while markets await key US economic data 

Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty slipped in early trade after a two-day rally, dragged by IT stocks. Weak volumes amid a holiday-shortened week and FII selling weighed on sentiment, despite firm Asian markets and continued DII buying

India and New Zealand have concluded talks on a Free Trade Agreement providing duty-free access to key goods, a $20 billion investment commitment over 15 years, and a new visa pathway for Indian professionals, with trade expected to double in five years