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Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for January 28, 2026 - check list

Stock market recommendations: According to Mehul Kothari, DVP - Technical Research, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers, the top stocks to buy today (January 28, 2026) are Chennai Petroleum, Oil India, and Punjab National Bank (PNB). Let’s take a look:

Layoffs / Restructuring

UPS to eliminate 30,000 more jobs as Amazon volume cuts accelerate; shares rise

In 2025, UPS eliminated 48,000 jobs, launched driver buyouts and ‍closed operations at 93 buildings as Amazon volume shrank. This year's job reductions will come via attrition and another buyout offer for full-time drivers. Layoffs are not planned, Chief Financial Officer Brian Dykes said.

Industry Trends

BYD Weighs India Expansion As Hundreds Of Car Orders Pile Up

The BYD Seal and Atto 3 at the India Auto Expo. (Photographer: Anindito Mukherjee/Bloomberg)

Industry Trends

Taiwan, US discuss tech, AI and drone cooperation at high-level forum

TAIWAN-USA/:Taiwan, US discuss tech, AI and drone cooperation at high-level forum

Industry Trends

India-EU FTA Will Cover All Sectors: What’s In It For Textiles, Electronics, Gems & Pharma Segments?

Textile, footwear, electronics to gems and jewellery, FTA serves as a gateway to unprecedented market access, granting over 99% of Indian exports preferential entry into the EU

Startup Funding

BCCL listing redefines the PSE IPO narrative

Investors today are increasingly discerning and are willing to back PSEs when they see clarity of purpose, operational strength, and credible execution

Industry Trends

The solution to the falling rupee lies in diplomacy

Capital outflows are hitting the rupee. These outflows will continue to take place until India and the U.S. come to an understanding

Government Jobs

Budget preparation enters final leg with halwa ceremony

Looming pregnant-worker rule changes poised to curb accommodations

USA-EEOC-PREGNANT WORKERS (PIX):Looming pregnant-worker rule changes poised to curb accommodations

UPS looks to cut up to 30,000 jobs this year

UPS looks to cut up to 30,000 jobs this year

Amazon to shut Go and Fresh physical stores in US, expand online grocery delivery

Amazon also said it will significantly expand its Whole Foods Market footprint, opening over 100 new stores over the next few years.

Duty-free access to EU could unlock $263 billion market for Indian textiles: Commerce Ministry

Industry bodies estimate a sharp acceleration in India’s apparel exports to Europe once the free trade agreement comes into force, with full tariff elimination expected to improve competitiveness against rivals such as Bangladesh and deepen India’s footprint across key EU markets.

TVS Motor Q3 Preview: Strong volumes and mix to drive double-digit revenue growth

TVS Motor is expected to report Q3FY26 earnings on January 28, with standalone profit likely up 59% to ₹982 crore and revenue up 35% to ₹12,323 crore. Strong volumes, favourable product mix, and rupee depreciation are expected to support earnings, while margins are projected to remain above 12.5%. Investors will watch domestic and export demand, ABS implementation, raw material trends, and price actions.

Disney Actress-Turned-CEO Raises $100 Million for Space Firm

Northwood, a maker of critical ground infrastructure for space satellites, raised $100 million in a new funding round led jointly by Washington Harbour Partners and Andreessen Horowitz.

Commerce Ministry: FTA to ensure parity for India in future in case EU dilutes carbon tax

India-EU FTA ensures India’s interests under CBAM, covers 23 areas, offers market access, safeguards against dumping, and boosts FDI, with technical help for decarbonisation and visa commitments.

Industry Trends

Renault’s reset may get FTA boost

Industry Trends

Dealal St: Indian auto stocks hit bump, Sula gets hangover

Maruti Suzuki Q3 Preview: Healthy volumes, SUVs to boost margins; revenue to grow double-digits

Maruti Suzuki is expected to report Q3FY26 earnings on January 28, with net profit likely up 26% to ₹4,424 crore and revenue up 32% to ₹50,996 crore. Strong volume growth, higher SUV contribution, and better pricing are expected to support revenue and margin, though higher raw material costs and discounts may limit gains.

Travel startup Escape Plan raises $25 million to open 200+ stores across India

Backed by Jungle Ventures, Escape Plan is accelerating its omnichannel expansion, focusing on deeper penetration in Tier I and Tier II towns, a rapid rollout of physical stores, and consistent consumer experience across online and offline channels as it targets a larger share of India’s travel accessories market.

Startup Funding

Hindalco to expand Odisha ops, plans to invest 37k cr

Infosys ties up with Cursor to set up AI software engineering CoE

Infosys partners with Cursor to boost AI software engineering, launching a Center of Excellence and integrating Cursor with Infosys Topaz Fabric to modernise systems for global enterprises. Shares of Infosys Ltd ended marginally higher on Tuesday, January 27, by 0.99% at ₹1,687.40 on the NSE.

India-EU FTA boosts services, talent mobility and investments, gives India access to $45-trillion markets: CII

Industry leaders say the India-EU free trade pact goes beyond tariff cuts, with provisions on services, professional mobility and investment flows expected to deepen economic integration and accelerate business engagement well before the agreement becomes operational.

Air India unveils first Boeing 787-9 ahead of February debut: Full recline flatbed, amenity kits - Check features, pics

Air India's new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft will operate on select long-haul routes and introduces upgraded seating, next-generation inflight entertainment systems and improved cabin environments aimed at enhancing passenger experience across all travel classes

Zoho's Sridhar Vembu calls Big Tech ‘East India Company’ as France replaces Zoom, Teams with domestic alternative

Sridhar Vembu likens Big Tech to the East India Company, emphasizing the need for technology sovereignty as nations like France develop local alternatives to US platforms.