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EV slowdown globally, but India’s Kazam nears ₹100-crore run rate as tier-3 cities power growth
Kazam’s growth story underscores how India’s EV momentum is shifting away from metros, with tier-3 cities and three-wheeler electrification driving demand for charging infrastructure. As the startup moves closer to a ₹100-crore revenue run rate, it is also expanding beyond charging hardware into energy intelligence and peer-to-peer power trading, while keeping capital efficiency and profitability at the core of its strategy.
RBL Bank Q3 Update | Advances rise 13%, deposits grow 12%
Deposits below ₹3 crore increased 15% year-on-year and 4% sequentially to ₹61,632 crore, compared with ₹53,719 crore a year earlier. These deposits accounted for around 51.5% of the bank’s total deposits as of December 31, 2025. Shares of RBL Bank Ltd ended at ₹320.80, up by ₹1.74, or 5.50%, on the BSE.
Entities in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal can directly buy coal from CIL
Earlier, access to Coal India Ltd's (CIL) dry fuel by consumers across the borders was only through domestic coal traders who were allowed to buy and sell without any end-use restrictions.
What will shape India’s core industries in 2026: The themes redefining growth
India’s core industries are transforming as the nation advances toward Viksit Bharat. In 2026, technology-led reinvention, sustainability, and talent transformation are key drivers. AI, smart systems, and digitalization are reshaping manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and finance, while companies focus on low-carbon operations and workforce upskilling.
Zomato's Deepinder Goyal responds to Dhruv Rathee, agrees to share fact sheet on gig workers' average hourly earnings
Deepinder Goyal said he will share a fact sheet on average hourly earnings of the company's delivery partners after YouTuber Dhruv Rathee challenged his statement and demanded transparency.
India to become Hyundai’s largest manufacturing hub outside Korea as exports gain momentum
Hyundai Motor India is rapidly strengthening its global footprint, with Chennai and Talegaon emerging as key pillars in its production and export network. The company’s strategy of combining capacity expansion with a targeted export push is expected to position India as a major profit and growth engine for Hyundai worldwide.
Sensex at 40 reflects India’s market evolution from manual trades to global integration: Sebi Chairman
Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the Sensex’s 40-year journey mirrors India’s transformation from manual, inward-looking markets to a globally integrated, technology-driven ecosystem. Speaking at a BSE event, he highlighted how the index’s evolving composition reflects shifts in industry, governance, innovation and long-term value creation across decades.
Govt. extends time for textile PLI scheme
Cupid Q3 update: Company expects December quarter to be best-ever, guides for over Rs 335 cr FY26 revenue
Cupid expects Q3 FY26 to be its best-ever quarter, driven by strong demand and smooth execution. The company said its order book is at a record high and expressed confidence in surpassing its FY26 revenue and profit guidance. Capacity expansion and new FMCG products are also progressing as planned.
'Agents of political interests': Zomato's Deepinder Goyal shares video of assault on delivery boy during strike
The Zomato CEO claimed that some delivery workers were stopped from working on Christmas and New Year's Eve due to a strike, adding that many of these protestors were not even delivery partners. Here's what he said.
Beyond SRK-KKR Row: India’s Trade With Bangladesh 'Business As Usual'?
Aside from the hashtags and social media abuses, the facts about trade and business terms between India and Bangladesh reveal a deeply intertwined and profitable relationship
Tesla sales slip as it loses EV crown to China's BYD in 2025
The American company led by Elon Musk logged 418,227 deliveries in the final three months of the year, taking its full-year sales figure to around 1.64 million EVs
NHPC to raise ₹2,000 cr via private placement of bonds; board meet on Jan 8
The company has scheduled a board meeting on Thursday, January 8, 2026, to consider and approve the proposal for the perusal of the General Information Document (GID) and Key Information Document (KID) for the proposed bond issuance. Shares of NHPC Ltd ended at ₹83.70, up by ₹5.20, or 4.14%, on the BSE.
LIC rolls out revival campaign for individual lapsed policies
IndiGo Compensation: All details here on how to claim your ₹10,000 voucher or bank transfer
According to IndiGo, the 'Gesture of Care' — compensation via voucher/bank transfer — is meant for customers who were severely impacted and stranded due to delays and cancellations between December 3-5, 2025. This is over and above the DGCA-mandated compensation.
US stocks start 2026 on firm footing as tech rebounds after recent losses
U.S. markets opened 2026 on a firm note, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rising as tech stocks rebounded after a volatile year-end. AI-driven gains, expectations of a more dovish Fed, and easing tariff concerns lifted sentiment. Investors now await key labour data to gauge the Fed’s 2026 policy trajectory.
Next frontier lies in anticipating risks before they surface: SEBI Chairman
SEBI developing AI-driven Inspection tool was to strengthen risk-based supervision of regulated entities
Govt extends last date for filing textile PLI scheme applications till March 31
The government has further extended the deadline for submission of fresh applications under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles till March 31.