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Indian equity markets opened sharply lower as escalating tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran triggered global risk-off sentiment. Sensex and Nifty fell over 1 per cent, while crude oil surged and Asian markets traded in the red amid war concerns.

India’s top-10 companies saw mixed market performance last week, with Larsen & Toubro and State Bank of India leading gains of Rs 28,523 crore and Rs 16,015 crore, while Bharti Airtel and ICICI Bank faced major valuation declines

VIYONA Fintech has partnered with EFICYENT to enable international acceptance of India’s UPI across select corridors. The collaboration will focus on merchant payments and cross-border collections, with phased rollout subject to regulatory approvals in overseas markets

The rupee fell 11 paise to 90.77 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday as markets remained cautious after the India-US interim trade framework. Forex experts cited fading optimism and global uncertainties despite steady foreign inflows

Former editor Martin Baron slams Bezos for attempting to curry favour with President Donald Trump, calling the turmoil at the Post “near-instant, self-inflicted brand destruction”

The privatisation of IDBI Bank has been stalled for over three years, after the government and LIC invited expressions of interest in October 2022 to sell a combined 60.72 per cent stake

The appointment, which requires Senate confirmation, amounts to a return trip for Warsh, 55, who was a member of the Fed's board from 2006 to 2011

Traditional ritual marks the lock-in of Budget officials as Finance Minister prepares to present her ninth consecutive Budget amid 7.6% GDP growth expectations and global headwinds

As global uncertainty deepens and multilateral norms weaken, the EU and India are moving toward a historic free trade agreement, signalling a shift toward partnership, diversification, and cooperative global governance 

Demand 5-day work week; Banking services to be hit for three straight days as Jan 25–26 are holidays

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

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

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

Ducati India plans 10 new and updated motorcycle launches in 2026, including the Panigale V4 Lamborghini, Monster V2, and Hypermotard V2. The Panigale V4R is already available, with bookings open at dealerships across major Indian cities.

In the September quarter, TCS reported a net reduction of 19,755 employees, but indicated that only about 6,000 of these exits were involuntary and linked to restructuring

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

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

Andhra Pradesh has become India’s top investment destination in FY26, attracting over 25% of total proposed investments. Backed by reforms, infrastructure and policy clarity, the State is emerging as a key driver of India’s next industrial growth phase.

Chinese rival BYD, which sold 2.26 million vehicles last year, is now the biggest EV maker