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Petronet LNG signs 5-year regasification deal with ONGC, 1-year RLNG pact with Mahanagar Gas
Petronet LNG Ltd has signed a five-year Master Regasification Agreement with ONGC for LNG regasification at its Dahej terminal and a one-year RLNG supply agreement with Mahanagar Gas Limited. Both agreements, effective January 27, 2026, are at arm’s length and aim to optimise LNG infrastructure use, support gas supply growth, and meet rising domestic demand.
UK Pledges AI Training for All to Grasp $193 Billion Opportunity
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall promised to offer training in artificial intelligence for all UK workers as the government seeks to embrace a technology that it said has the potential to boost economic output by £140 billion ($193 billion) a year.
Zoho takes on SAP, Oracle with Made-for-India ERP bet
After a 15-year development effort, Zoho says its new ERP platform is architected specifically for India’s digital public infrastructure, positioning the SaaS major to challenge long-dominant global enterprise software players in a rapidly evolving market.
James Webb Helps Astronomers Chart the Universe’s Hidden Dark Matter
Astronomers have created the sharpest map yet of dark matter using deep observations from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. By analysing the gravitational distortion of hundreds of thousands of distant galaxies, the team traced invisible dark matter across a large region of the sky. The results confirm that dark matter forms the scaffolding around which galaxies and galaxy clusters grow.
'Belle Epoque': Prabhudas Lilladher sees sweet spot for OMC stocks after valuation reset
Prabhudas Lilladher said the recent correction in oil marketing company stocks has created an attractive entry point, with healthy fuel marketing margins, limited risk of a sharp excise duty hike if Brent stays around $65 per barrel, and favourable valuations — especially for HPCL — supporting a constructive phase for the sector.
Entellus Industries Raises INR 50 Cr To Scale Rare Earth Metals Manufacturing
Manufacturing startup Entellus Industries has secured INR 50 Cr (about $5.5 Mn) in a funding round led by deeptech-focussed investment…
Top Stories | India-EU landmark trade deal, stocks rebound, Adani-Airbus deal, and more
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Not just 'mother of all deals': FTA with EU and 7 other trade pacts signed by India since 2021
India has inked its eighth Free Trade Agreement since 2021 with the European Union, a landmark deal hailed as the 'mother of all deals'. This pact, finalized during the Republic Day celebrations, significantly expands market access for Indian exports across numerous sectors to 27 EU nations, promising enhanced trade and economic ties.
Tata Electronics’ Semiconductor Plant To Support Indian Startups Build Prototype Chips: Ashwin Vaishnaw
Adding to the regulatory push to further build the prowess of India’s semiconductor industry, Union minister for electronics and IT…
As Indian savers seek returns beyond FDs, Wint Wealth raises ₹250 crore to offer "FD-plus" without equity risk
As equity volatility pushes investors to rethink portfolio allocation, Wint Wealth is positioning bonds as a regular investment habit rather than a one-time trade. Backed by strong repeat usage and regulatory clarity, the platform says retail demand for predictable, higher-than-FD returns is accelerating.
ONGC reaches out to Shell, ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies, Chevron, others for production enhancement in western offshore
ONGC wants these global energy players to participate in its tender for the role of technical services provider.
LIC invests ₹5,120 crore in Bajaj Finance debentures
LIC has subscribed to 5.12 lakh debentures of Bajaj Finance worth ₹5,120 crore for general business purposes. The transaction, completed on January 27, 2026, is not a related party deal.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday
Indian benchmarks ended a shortened week higher after India and the EU sealed a landmark free trade deal. Sensex rose 320 points and Nifty gained 0.5%, buoyed by optimism despite cautious undertones ahead of the US Federal Reserve decision meeting.
Bikaji Foods Q3 Results | Net profit more than doubles to ₹62.6 cr, margins swell
Revenue from operations rose 11.5% YoY to ₹775.8 crore over ₹696 crore in Q3FY25. EBITDA for the December quarter at ₹84 crore, up from ₹38 crore a year ago, while EBITDA margin expanded to 10.8% from 5.5%.
US consumer confidence drops to lowest level since 2014
Consumer confidence in the United States plunged in January to its lowest level since 2014, survey data showed Tuesday, as American households continue to fret about inflation and elevated costs of living. She added that all five components of the index worsened, driving the overall level to its lowest since May 2014 -- "surpassing its Covid-19 pandemic depths."
UnitedHealth forecasts first revenue drop in 4 decades; shares plunge
UnitedHealth Group on Tuesday said revenue this year would decline for the first time in decades, which follows Monday's lower-than-expected 2027 Medicare reimbursement proposal from the government, and its shares tumbled 19% as investors reset profit expectations.
RTX posts higher quarterly sales on strong engine demand, aircraft repairs, shares edge up
Aerospace and defense giant RTX posted a higher fourth-quarter revenue and profit on Tuesday, driven by a rise in sales for its engines and a strong appetite for commercial aircraft maintenance and repair services. Shares of RTX rose 1.7% in early trading in New York.
India-EU FTA: Can ‘mother of all trade deals’ offset impact of Trump’s tariffs? Explained
Once operational, around 93% of India’s exports are set to gain duty-free entry into European markets, while Indian consumers are likely to see lower prices on premium European imports such as luxury automobiles and wines. With the US as one of the largest trading partners of India, Trump’s 50% tariffs have dented its exports.
US health insurer stocks slump as 2027 Medicare Advantage payments proposal disappoints
Shares of health insurers tumbled on Tuesday after the Trump administration proposed a smaller-than-expected increase to next year's Medicare Advantage plans.