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Market Trading Guide: Buy Dalmia Bharat and CreditAccess Grameen on Thursday for up to 7% upside
Nifty extended its decline for a third session, slipping below the 200-DMA intraday amid selling in financials and consumer stocks. Analysts warn of near-term volatility, highlighting key support and resistance levels and recommending Dalmia Bharat and CreditAccess Grameen.
Embedded lending technology platform Intellend raises $1.2 million from Incubate Fund Asia
Intellend Technologies Advisors, a fully digital and embedded lending technology platform focused on bridging India’s MSME credit gap, has raised $1.2 million (Rs 10.6 crore) in a seed funding round. The round was led by Incubate Fund Asia, with participation from M Venture Partners, Atrium Angels, and angel investor Dhananjay Tiwari. Intellend will use the funds to strengthen the team, build on the product roadmap, and execute on the envisioned GTM strategy. Founded in May 2025 by Brotish Das (CEO), Som Chatterjee (COO), and Bodhisattwa Gupta (CBO), Intellend is building a full-stack “lending-as-a-service” platform designed for digital merchant ecosystems. The startup enables seamless, embedded credit access for underserved MSMEs using advanced data analytics, AI-driven underwriting, and technology-led risk assessment. It partners with digital merchant ecosystems and financial institutions to offer affordable loans at the point of need in a risk-balanced manner. Intellend will use ...
Amid Gig Worker Debate, Zepto’s Aadit Palicha Meets Labour Minister
Quick commerce startup Zepto’s CEO and cofounder Aadit Palicha met Union labour minister Mansukh Mandaviya amid the ongoing debate around…
Coming full circle: Tracing the journey of Eternal’s new CEO Albinder Dhindsa
In 2011, Albinder Dhindsa was heading Zomato’s international operations. Today, the company’s outgoing CEO and co-founder, Deepinder Goyal, has handed him the crown to the food-tech giant.
Dr Reddy’s net profit beats estimates despite 14% dip, set for India semaglutide launch
The firm’s revenue grew nearly 4.4% year-on-year but declined marginally sequentially by 0.9%, while its profit after tax was down 14% year-on-year and 16% quarter-on-quarter, as product-specific headwinds persisted.
Budget 2026: New Tax Regime May Get Home Loan, Health Insurance Deductions
Budget 2026 may bring middle-class relief as experts urge adding home loan interest and Section 80D health insurance deductions to the new tax regime
WEF Davos: Karnataka holds talks with Bharti, PayPal, Mistral AI on expansion
From data centres to AI hubs, Karnataka pitched investment opportunities to international firms at WEF Davos. Deputy CM Shivakumar positioned Bengaluru as the "city of the future."
Assam positions youth workforce for AI era at world economic forum
Assam is taking steps to future-proof its workforce as automation and artificial intelligence begin to reshape jobs and industries, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday, 20th January. The state is focusing on skill development that aligns closely with emerging technologies, while leveraging its relatively young population. Speaking on the second day of the [...] The post Assam positions youth workforce for AI era at world economic forum appeared first on HR Katha .
Capgemini to cut up to 2,400 roles in France as AI shift reshapes operations
Capgemini is preparing to reduce its workforce in France by as many as 2,400 employees as part of a broader restructuring exercise aimed at aligning the business with artificial intelligence-led demand and addressing softness in certain service lines. The planned reduction will be carried out largely through voluntary departures. The move will impact nearly 7 [...] The post Capgemini to cut up to 2,400 roles in France as AI shift reshapes operations appeared first on HR Katha .
Dalmia Bharat Q3 profit declines 46% as cement prices fall in east, south
Weak demand, price corrections after GST rationalization and rising costs weighed on earnings, even as the company flagged early signs of price recovery from January.
Sebi's rap on the knuckles: Investment adviser pulled up for routing client money through employee account
SEBI reprimanded Ankur Jain of Winway Research for multiple regulatory breaches, including routing client funds through employee accounts, charging overlapping fees, failing to maintain call records, and not resolving SCORES complaints, rejecting his defense explanations.
436 Under-40 entrepreneurs, $950 billion in business: Inside Hurun’s Uth Series
Avendus Wealth and Hurun India list 436 under-40 entrepreneurs like Nikhil Kamath, Ritesh Agarwal, Ghazal Alagh, shaping India’s economy with a net worth over $950 billion.
KEI Industries Q3: Profit jumps 43%, margins expand; interim dividend declared
KEI Industries posted 42.5% profit growth at ₹234.8 crore in Q3FY26, driven by its core cables and wires segment. Board declared ₹4.50 interim dividend and approved delisting from Calcutta Stock Exchange.
State Bank of India Q3 results to be declared on February 7
State Bank of India will announce Q3FY26 results on February 7, 2026, in Mumbai, with an analyst meet at State Bank Bhavan Auditorium. Trading window reopens 48 hours after results.
India to remain fastest-growing major economy despite global tensions: RBI
India's economy is poised for strong growth, projected to be the world's fastest. Domestic demand is robust, and the manufacturing and services sectors are performing well. Despite global geopolitical risks and US trade tariffs, Indian exporters are diversifying.
When Deepinder Goyal asked Albinder Dhindsa to leave twice after Blinkit's acquisition
Deepinder Goyal has resigned as CEO and MD of Eternal, effective February 1, with Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa set to replace him. Goyal previously discussed his decision to ask Dhindsa to leave post-Zomato's acquisition of Blinkit.
How to build a startup from scratch with limited capital in India
Want to build a startup in India without spending your savings? Here's how to do it with limited capital, using clever strategies and a little bit of hustle.
Deepinder Goyal resigns as Eternal CEO; says, 'Eternal deserves to remain focused and disciplined...'
Eternal Limited, formerly known as Zomato Limited, has announced a top leadership transition, with founder Deepinder Goyal stepping down as Managing Director and CEO, and Blinkit CEO Albinder Singh Dhindsa set to take over the role from February 1, 2026. In a stock exchange filing, the board of Eternal Limited said it had accepted Goyal’s resignation as Director, Managing Director and CEO, effective at the close of business hours on February 1, 2026. The board has also recommended Goyal’s appointment as Vice Chairman and Director for a five-year term, subject to shareholder approval. At the same meeting, the board approved the appointment of Albinder Singh Dhindsa, currently CEO of Blinkit, as CEO and Key Managerial Personnel of the company with effect from February 1. The company said Dhindsa is not related to any of the directors or key managerial personnel, and that there are no regulatory restrictions on his appointment. The board also approved the company’s unaudited standalone...
MakeMyTrip Q3 adjusted net profit up 14% at $51.4 million
Nasdaq-listed online travel service provider, MakeMyTrip Ltd on Wednesday reported a 14.47 per cent rise in adjusted net profit to USD 51.4 million in the third quarter ended December 2025.
Jindal Stainless Q3 Results: Profit grows 26% to Rs 828 crore
Jindal Stainless on Wednesday posted 26 per cent year-on-year growth in consolidated net profit to Rs 828 crore in December quarter FY26, driven by increased sales.
This founder is set to become CEO of the company that acquired his startup
Albinder Dhindsa, Founder of Grofers and CEO of Blinkit, is set to become Group CEO of Eternal Ltd, succeeding Deepinder Goyal, after leading Blinkit to rapid growth and profitability.
Best Wi-Fi Laser Printers in India (2026) for Work-From-Home Users
We highlight some of the best Wi-Fi laser printers in India for work-from-home users in 2026
Govt approves equity support of ₹5,000 cr to SIDBI
The government approved ₹5,000 crore equity support for SIDBI, aiming to boost MSME credit, add 25.74 lakh new beneficiaries, and generate 1.12 crore jobs by 2027-28.