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Indian tech hiring down 24% YoY in Jan 2026: Xpheno report
Hiring demand remains weak as IT services growth stagnates, while GCCs emerge as a rare bright spot. The post Indian tech hiring down 24% YoY in Jan 2026: Xpheno report appeared first on Analytics India Magazine .
OpenAI Building New Voice Model Ahead of AI Device Launch: Report
Last year, OpenAI acquired ex-Apple design chief Jony Ive's AI hardware startup io for $6.5 billion. The post OpenAI Building New Voice Model Ahead of AI Device Launch: Report appeared first on Analytics India Magazine .
Redmi Note 15 5G Series Roundup: Launch Date, Expected Price in India, Specifications, Features
Redmi Note 15 5G is already teased to ship with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor
Marico Q3 Update: Revenue growth in high twenties; India volumes edge higher
Marico delivered a steady Q3 performance with revenue growth in the high twenties and improving India volumes. Lower copra costs aided margins, while Parachute remained resilient and value-added hair oils grew strongly. International markets posted double-digit growth. Marico expects sustained volume-led expansion and sequential margin improvement in the coming quarters.
Siddhartha Bhaiya, the contra stock picker who turned Rs 10 lakh into Rs 4 crore in 13 years
Siddhartha Bhaiya, the celebrated contrarian investor behind the India Opportunities Fund, built a 33% CAGR track record by spotting smallcap and midcap multibaggers early. His bold calls—from raising 80% cash to shifting heavily into gold ETFs—turned Rs 10 lakh into Rs 4 crore in 13 years, cementing his legacy.
RBI To Stop Rs 500 Notes From ATMs By March 2026? Govt Rubbishes Viral Claim
PIB Fact Check clarifies that Rs 500 notes continue to be legal tender and can be freely used for all transactions.
Bank of India sees double-digit growth across business, deposits and advances in Q3
Global deposits grew 11.64% year-on-year to ₹8,87,287 crore in the thirs quarter of FY26, up from ₹7,94,788 crore a year ago. Deposits stood at ₹8,53,301 crore on September 30, 2025. Shares of Bank of India Ltd ended at ₹149.25, down by ₹2.26, or 1.54%, on the BSE today, January 2.
Nifty hits record intraday high; Sensex jumps 573 points on gains in power, banking stocks
Unabated capital infusion by domestic institutional investors amid a sharp rally in Asian peers also supported the domestic stock market, traders said
Poco M8 5G: Launch Date, Expected Price in India, Specifications, Features and More
Poco M8 5G is teased to feature a squircle-shaped rear camera module
KSRTC rolls out upgraded Sarige Mitra App to digitise HR services
The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has begun the new year with a significant push towards digital governance by launching Version 2.0 of its Sarige Mitra Human Resource Management System mobile application. The upgraded app reflects the corporation’s efforts to modernise internal processes and place employee convenience at the centre of administrative reforms. Unveiled [...] The post KSRTC rolls out upgraded Sarige Mitra App to digitise HR services appeared first on HR Katha .
Cheers To 2026: Indian States With The Highest Alcohol Consumption On New Year’s Eve
From Telangana’s record-breaking spree to Delhi's cosmopolitan revelry, India’s liquor trade had plenty to celebrate as the country rang in 2026.
Gainers & Losers: Ola Electric among 6 stocks that were in focus on Friday
Indian equity benchmarks ended Friday’s session firmly in the green, supported by strong buying in auto, metal and PSU banking stocks. While Ola Electric and Coal India emerged as key gainers, stocks such as ITC and Cupid witnessed sharp selling pressure.
Grok Responds to User Requests to Create Sexual Images of Women, Raising Platform Liability Concerns
Grok's ability to generate non-consensual images in response to user requests has raised questions about platform liability, as the sexualised images are not merely circulating on X but produced by it. The post Grok Responds to User Requests to Create Sexual Images of Women, Raising Platform Liability Concerns appeared first on MEDIANAMA .
Indian markets still costly but defensible: Where Prateek Agarwal sees opportunity in 2026
Prateek Agarwal, MD & CEO of MOAMC says 2026 could mark a selective recovery for Indian equities as earnings improve, valuations ease and foreign investors return. After a narrow, FPI-driven market in 2025, broader participation may emerge if Q3–Q4 results remain strong and currency stability supports renewed global risk appetite.
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G Appears on BIS Website, Could Launch in India Soon
Samsung Galaxy A56 was launched in March in India alongside the Galaxy A36
Mint Explainer | How Reliance’s disputes with government over KG-D6 gas output may be resolved by mid-2026
The KG-D6 oil and gas block, operated by Reliance Industries, is at the heart of legal disputes with the Indian government over production shortfalls and gas migration issues. Outcomes are expected by mid-2026, making it a critical focus for investors in the energy sector.
Shark Tank India 5: Who Are The 6 New Sharks And What Is Their Net Worth?
Shark Tank India Season 5 premieres January 5, 2026 on Sony TV and Sony LIV, featuring 6 new Sharks alongside veterans like Anupam Mittal, Vineeta Singh and Ritesh Agarwal
Jefferies Bullish On Power Sector Recovery In 2026; JSW Energy, NTPC Top Bets
JM Financial earlier noted that electricity demand has become increasingly sensitive to weather patterns
Rupee slips past 90-level mark, settles 22 paise down at 90.20 against U.S. dollar
Forex traders said persistent foreign fund outflows and strong dollar demand from importers further dented investor sentiment
Rupee down, slips for second week as dollar demand outlasts likely RBI support
The Indian rupee ended lower on Friday, breaking below the critical 90-per-dollar mark and logging a second straight weekly decline amid persistent year-end dollar demand.
Budget 2026 Date: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Likely To Present Union Budget 2026-27 On February 1
Budget 2026 Date: Preparations for the annual Budget exercise are moving ahead with February 1 (Sunday) as the scheduled date, as per CNBC-TV18.
Why Did Stock Market Rise Today? Know Key Factors Behind Sensex, Nifty Rally On January 2
The benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty traded over half a per cent higher on Friday; Know key reasons
Delhi-NCR sees 15 pc fall in new office supply last year, Mumbai logs 37 pc drop: Colliers
Delhi-NCR and Mumbai property markets witnessed a decline in new supply of office spaces during the last year by 15 per cent and 37 per cent, respectively, despite strong demand for prime workspaces from domestic and overseas firms, according to Colliers.
Nifty Settles At Fresh High, Sensex Rises 573 Points; Coal India Jumps 7%
Indian benchmark indices extended their gains on Friday, supported by strength in heavyweight stocks such as HDFC Bank, RIL