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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

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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

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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.

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LIC rolls out revival campaign for individual lapsed policies

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Corporate affairs ministry orders probe against Shree Cement, seeks info

The Kolkata-based company stated that the development will have ”no impact on financial, business operations or other activities”.

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Why ED froze Rs 192 crore of WinZO assets: Alleged bot gaming, withdrawals, and overseas funds

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bengaluru Zonal Office, has frozen assets worth around Rs 192 crore belonging to Zo Games Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned Indian subsidiary of WinZO Pvt Ltd, following search operations conducted under the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. In a statement, the ED said the assets were classified as Proceeds of Crime (POC) and frozen in the form of bank balances, fixed deposits and mutual funds under Section 17(1A) of the PMLA. The action followed a search carried out on December 30, 2025, at the premises of the accounting firm linked to WinZO Pvt Ltd, which operates an online real money gaming platform through its WinZO app. The agency said the latest searches build on earlier search and seizure operations conducted on November 18, 2025, at the company’s offices and at the residential premises of one of its directors. Based on evidence gathered during the searches and subsequent investigation, the ED alleged that WinZO was engaged in decepti...

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DSM Fresh Foods acquires majority stake in Avyom Foodtech

The board of DSM Fresh Foods has approved the acquisition of a 51% controlling stake in Avyom Foodtech, it said in a filing.

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IT Ministry approves 22 more firms for component incentives

The projects approved amount to an investment of ₹41,863 crore, and the scheme is designed to push firms to be first to the finish line to avail of the incentives.

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New Year’s Eve strike by gig workers exposes cracks in India’s 10-minute delivery model

The flash strike by app-based delivery workers has reignited concerns over ultra-fast delivery timelines, wage stagnation and safety risks, even as the Centre moves to roll out social security rules for gig workers in a rapidly expanding platform economy.

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Andhra now India’s top investment destination, grabs 25.3% of proposed capital in first 9 months

The report by Bank of Baroda noted that over half of India’s total proposed capital investment (51.2%) is concentrated in just three states — Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Maharashtra.

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Adani Enterprises launches Rs 1,000-crore third public issue of NCDs, offers up to 8.90% yield

Ahmedabad, Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), the flagship company of the Adani Group, on Friday announced the launch of its third public issuance of secured, rated, listed, redeemable, non-convertible debentures (NCDs) of Rs 1,000 crore, offering up to 8.90 per cent per annum.

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Zappfresh acquires majority stake in Avyom Foodtech

The deal will be carried out through a cash infusion of approximately Rs 7.5 crore by DSM Fresh Foods, which operates under the brand Zappfresh. The acquisition will also help it expand into overseas export markets.

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Adani Enterprises launches ₹1,000-cr NCD issue with green shoe option, subscription opens Jan 6

The NCDs will be listed on both the BSE and NSE. Each NCD has a face value of ₹1,000, with a minimum application of 10 NCDs and multiples of one NCD thereafter, making the minimum application ₹10,000. Shares of Adani Enterprises Ltd ended at ₹2,278, up by ₹18.00, or 0.80%, on the BSE today, January 2.

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Forex reserves jump $3.293 billion to $696.61 billion

For the week ended December 26, foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, increased by $184 million to $559.612 billion, the data released by the central bank showed

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Think big, do less, execute flawlessly: Mahindra Group CEO & MD to colleagues

Mahindra Group CEO and Managing Director Anish Shah said said the group faced "unprecedented level of uncertainty" in 2025, but credited his colleagues for taking it in stride and helping stay on track.

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Berkshire Hathaway has a better chance of being here 100 years from now than any other company: Warren Buffett

Buffett said Abel will take over key decision-making responsibilities.

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Union Bank of India Q3 Update | Gross advances rise 7.13%; RAM advances up 11.49%

Domestic advances grew 7.42% year-on-year to ₹9,80,643 crore in the December quarter, up from ₹9,12,927 crore last year. Sequentially, domestic advances increased 4.07% from ₹9,42,273 crore. Shares of Union Bank of India Ltd ended at ₹157, up by ₹3.42, or 2.23%, on the BSE today, January 2.

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Avenue Supermarts Q3 Updates: Standalone revenue jumps 13% YoY to Rs 17,613 crore

Avenue Supermarts, operator of DMart, posted a 13% YoY increase in standalone Q3 revenue to Rs 17,613 crore, while its store count rose to 442. The provisional update reflects steady growth momentum for the retail chain, supported by continued expansion and consistent improvement in revenue across its operations.