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Bharat Coking Coal Shares List At 95.65% Premium; Buy, Sell Or Hold?

Bharat Coking Coal Limited shares showed a 95 percent premium on NSE in pre-open trade and are set to be listed today, January 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

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Micron's $1.8 billion acquisition boosts Powerchip shares

Powerchip ​said in a statement on Saturday that Micron will establish ⁠a long-term foundry relationship with the company for DRAM advanced-packaging wafer manufacturing

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Signature Global Signs Rs 380 Crore MoU For Earthquake-Resistant Towers

Signature Global will invest Rs 380 crore with CECO Hirun Pvt Ltd to use Hysteretic Tuned Mass Dampers in 80-100 towers.

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Tiger Global Verdict Resurrects Tax Uncertainty, Haunting Indian Startups Seeking Capital

The Supreme Court ruling against Tiger Global raises uncertainty for Indian startups seeking foreign capital. The post Tiger Global Verdict Resurrects Tax Uncertainty, Haunting Indian Startups Seeking Capital appeared first on Analytics India Magazine .

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Indian startups raised over $314 million from Jan 12 to Jan 17, 2026; Amagi Media Labs tops the list

Between January 12 and January 17, 2026, as many as 18 Indian startups from diverse sectors raised over $314 million in funding from investors. These sectors include Mobility, Footwear, Aerospace, Deeptech, Edtech, Wellness, Healthcare, Spacetech, Gaming, Automation, eMaaS, and Adtech. Last week, Indian startups raised over $170 million, with Integrated grain commerce platform Arya.ag alone raising $80.85 million. High-value deals A diverse range of sectors attracted investments during the week, with the Media sector leading the pack. Leading this sector was Amagi Media Labs , which raised $88.74 million from anchor investors. Wellness startup Pee Safe raised $32 million. The list was followed by Out-of-hospital healthcare chain Sukino, Higher-education embedded training and employability platform Emversity, and Investment platform Wint Wealth, which collectively raised $28 million. Sukino raised $31 million, Emversity raised $30 million, and Wint Wealth raised $28 million. Emerging...

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Shadowfax IPO GMP: Grey Market Premium Rises Ahead Of Launch, Check Price Band

Shadowfax Technologies IPO opens January 20, 2026, aiming to raise Rs 1,907.27 crore. Shares trade at Rs 134 in grey market, with listing on BSE and NSE set for January 28, 2026.

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Bharat Coking Coal IPO To List Tomorrow: GMP Indicates Over 50% Bumper Gains

Bharat Coking Coal IPO, a Coal India subsidiary, lists on BSE and NSE January 19, 2026, with a strong GMP.

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Tech Mahindra Wants Clients to Pay Separately for Digital Labour

CEO Mohit Joshi mentioned Tech Mahindra is exploring reevaluation of pricing models, distinguishing human labour from digital labour.  The post Tech Mahindra Wants Clients to Pay Separately for Digital Labour appeared first on Analytics India Magazine.

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Tech Mahindra Q3 Results: Profit rises 14% YoY to Rs 1,122 crore, revenue up 8%

Tech Mahindra Q3 Results: Tech Mahindra reported a 14.1% year-on-year rise in December quarter consolidated profit to Rs 1,122 crore, with revenue climbing 8.3% to Rs 14,393 crore. The company saw a significant 47% year-on-year increase in new deal wins, reaching $1,096 million, highlighting strong momentum and sustained investments in AI-led offerings.

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AI Video Startup Higgsfield Raises $130 Mn in Series A, Reports $200 Mn ARR

The new funding aims to improve its API and support global expansion in the advertising and marketing sectors. The post AI Video Startup Higgsfield Raises $130 Mn in Series A, Reports $200 Mn ARR appeared first on Analytics India Magazine.

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Sebi proposes introducing trade netting for large foreign investors

The ‍Securities and Exchange Board of ‌India has sought the changes "in order to enhance operational efficiency and ‍reduce cost of funding" for ‍foreign ⁠portfolio ⁠investors, it said in a consultation paper.

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‘India’s biggest startup-investment window is now open despite pessimism,’ says Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath

Marking National Startup Day as a moment for introspection, Kamath said that despite near-term uncertainties, the broader environment remains favourable for entrepreneurs. "I can't think of a better time to build something in India, and for the world, despite all the challenges," he added.

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NSE IPO proxy play! Why smallcap IFCI shares jumped 26% in just 1 week

IFCI shares have surged 26% in a week as expectations rise over Sebi potentially approving NSE’s long-delayed IPO this month. The NBFC holds an indirect stake in NSE through SHCIL, whose 4.4% stake is valued at about Rs 23,000 crore. Investor interest has also boosted unlisted NSE shares and lifted BSE stock.

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Shadowfax IPO opens next week; GMP indicates 12% listing gain. Check key details here

Shadowfax Technologies is set to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO) with a total issue size of Rs 1,907.27 crore. The offering consists of a fresh issue of 8.06 crore equity shares worth Rs 1,000 crore, which will be utilised to fund the company’s growth initiatives.

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India’s power sector offers $500 billion investment potential over next seven years: Manohar Lal

Speaking at the same event, Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary at the Ministry of Power held India is a high-growth market with huge, untapped potential.

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OpenAI Bets on Brain-Computer Interfaces With Merge Labs Investment

OpenAI-backed Merge Labs is working to safely interface biology, hardware devices, and AI at higher bandwidth. The post OpenAI Bets on Brain-Computer Interfaces With Merge Labs Investment appeared first on Analytics India Magazine.

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Why Elon Musk’s Tesla is betting on FSD subscriptions to protect its $1.5 trillion valuation?

Tesla eliminates the option for a one-time $8,000 upfront payment for Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. Currently, the subscription is priced at $99 per month

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Budget 2026: Revamping auto PLI can unlock EV growth, says Deloitte India

Deloitte India has said targeted changes to the automobile PLI scheme in the upcoming Budget could ease cost pressures on EV makers, widen participation and accelerate green mobility, citing challenges around localisation norms, investment thresholds and GST structure.

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SC’s Tiger Global ruling brings pre-2017 investments via tax havens under taxman’s lens

The Supreme Court’s Tiger Global ruling weakens reliance on tax residency certificates, raising fresh scrutiny of pre-2017 foreign investments and potentially reshaping how India applies treaty benefits, experts warn.

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India at an AI inflection point, $15 bn investment to build data centres, cables, clean energy: Google’s Preeti Lobana

Google’s largest-ever investment in India will focus on creating the backbone for an AI-driven economy, spanning compute capacity, high-speed connectivity and renewable power, as the company positions itself for long-term growth alongside India’s digital ambitions.

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ANALYSIS: SC tightens treaty abuse net in Tiger Global case, raises bar for offshore investment structures

Supreme Court rules Tiger Global’s Mauritius share sale was tax avoidance, denying DTAA exemption and stressing economic substance over legal form for foreign investments in India.

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Supreme Court deals blow to Tiger Global: Flipkart exit gains taxable in India, ₹14,500 crore at stake

The apex court’s ruling overturns relief earlier granted to the global investor and strengthens the tax department’s hand against treaty shopping, potentially impacting a wide swathe of foreign funds that routed Indian investments through Mauritius and are now planning exits.

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US-Based Investment Management Firm Set To Acquire 23% Stake In Groww AMC For Rs 580 Crore

US-based State Street Global Advisors is set to acquire a 23% stake in Groww AMC for Rs 580 crore, as per a regulatory filing from Groww. The post US-Based Investment Management Firm Set To Acquire 23% Stake In Groww AMC For Rs 580 Crore appeared first on MEDIANAMA.

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Lumio Vision 7, Vision 9 Smart TVs Go on Sale on Flipkart With Republic Day Offers

Lumio has expanded its retail presence in India by listing its Lumio Vision smart TVs on Flipkart during the Republic Day Sale. The Vision 7 and Vision 9 4K TV lineup, previously available on Amazon, is offered in multiple screen sizes with limited-period discounts on Flipkart. Sale prices start at Rs. 21,999 for the Vision 7 series and go up to Rs. 47,999 for the Vision 9 model. The TVs feature QLED and Mini-LED panels, Dolby Vision and Atmos support, and integrated smart connectivity features.