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Budget 2026: Higher defence capex could open new runway for drone and aerospace startups
India’s defence tech startup ecosystem is entering a pivotal phase as Budget 2026 approaches, with expectations of a sharp rise in defence capital expenditure and possible policy reforms. With funding crossing $711 million and investment increasingly concentrating in execution-ready firms, higher government spending and potential FDI liberalisation could accelerate the shift from innovation to large-scale defence manufacturing.
Sebi opens special window for transfer, demat of physical securities from Feb 5
Capital markets regulator Sebi has introduced a special oneyear window to allow investors to complete their pending transfer and dematerialisation of physical securities from February 5.
Who is Jane Lauder? Wife of Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh is billionaire Ronald Lauder’s daughter
Jane Lauder, Kevin Warsh’s wife, is the granddaughter of global cosmetics industry legend Estée Lauder. She is the daughter of billionaire Ronald Lauder, who is the sole heir to the The Estée Lauder Companies.
Unbox Robotics to deploy Series B funds for faster global expansion, new product launches; seeks capex, R&D push in Budget
Fresh off a $28 million Series B raise, Unbox Robotics is sharpening its focus on expanding warehouse automation deployments in Europe and the US, while calling on Budget 2026 to boost robotics adoption through capex incentives, stronger R&D support, and ESOP tax relief.
Meesho Q3 loss widens to ₹491 crore as festive-season expenses jump 44%
Meesho reported a sharp widening of losses in Q3 FY26 as festive-season spending led to a steep rise in expenses, even as revenue and platform activity grew strongly. Higher costs, largely driven by other expenses, outweighed a 31% increase in revenue and a 26% rise in NMV.
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Sebi opens one-year special window for transfer and dematerialisation of physical securities
Investors holding physical securities can now breathe easy. Sebi has opened a special one-year window, from February 5, 2026, to February 4, 2027, allowing them to transfer and dematerialise shares that faced procedural or documentation issues before the April 2019 mandate. This initiative aims to resolve long-standing grievances and grant rightful access to these assets.
Wow! Momo Staff Arrested In Kolkata Warehouse Fire Case
Two employees of a quick service restaurant (QSR) chain Wow! Momo have been detained by West Bengal Police in connection…
[Weekly funding roundup Jan 24-30] Venture capital inflow sees sharp dip
The month of January ended on a disappointing note as the last week saw a sharp decline in venture capital funding, primarily due to a lower number of deals.
AmEx projects upbeat 2026 profit as affluent spending holds up; shares dip
American Express forecast annual profit largely above Wall Street expectations on Friday, underscoring resilient spending by its young and affluent customers, but a small miss on holiday-quarter profit weighed on its shares.
Bombardier shares drop 9% after Trump threatens Canada with aircraft tariffs, decertification
Bombardier shares dropped 9% on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to decertify the private jet maker's large-cabin planes "and all Aircraft made in Canada" and slap 50% import tariffs on new planes until Canada certified the latest aircraft produced by U.S. rival Gulfstream.
Need to spend more to grow retail health: Niva Bupa CEO
Niva Bupa CEO Krishnan Ramachandran highlights a key issue in India's health insurance market. He explains that loss-making corporate group policies are cross-subsidised by retail health insurance. This practice, rather than high acquisition costs, is impacting retail insurance penetration.
Sebi removes letter of confirmation requirement, allows direct credit of securities to demat accounts
The Securities and Exchange Board of India, SEBI, is simplifying investment processes. A Letter of Confirmation for credit of securities will no longer be required. Instead, securities will be directly credited to investors' demat accounts. This change aims to speed up the process significantly. The new system will be effective from April 2, 2026.
Glenmark Q3 profit rises 16% on strong India, US performance
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals posted 16% growth in December-quarter profit on strong India formulations demand, improved North America performance and margin expansion, with EBITDA surging 45% and regulatory clearance enabling manufacturing restart at its US facility.
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SAIL Q3 profit at Rs 374 crore on higher volumes, leverage
SAIL reported a sharp rise in December-quarter profit to Rs 374 crore, driven by higher volumes, operating leverage and disciplined cost control, despite volatile input costs and competitive pricing, while total income also rose strongly year-on-year.
Blue Dart Q3 profit dips on one-time charge, revenue up 7%, margins rise
Blue Dart Express Q3 net profit drops 15.7% to ₹68.3 crore as revenue rises, driven by tier II and III markets and strong operational discipline. Shares of Blue Dart Express ended higher today, January 30, by 1.90% at ₹5,515 on the NSE.
Real estate mogul C J Roy found dead in Bengaluru office; suicide suspected
CJ Roy, Founder of Confident Group, was found dead at his Bengaluru office after a gunshot was heard, amid Income Tax Department searches and questioning. Police suspect suicide.
India Power Corporation Limited to develop 70 MW solar project in Bhutan
India Power Corporation Limited partners with Green Energy Power Private Limited to develop a 70 MW solar project in Paro, Bhutan, aiming for 1.5 GW solar capacity by 2030 amid rising energy demand.
Union Budget 2026: Top expectations of salaried taxpayers; households seek clarity as new tax law nears
Households may also look for targeted relief at the lower end of the income spectrum. Under the new tax regime, the current rebate ensures that individuals with income up to Rs 12 lakh face no tax liability. For salaried taxpayers, the Rs 75,000 standard deduction effectively extends this relief to those with gross income up to Rs 12.75 lakh.
SAIL Q3 net profit zooms nearly 3x on higher volumes, beats forecast
SAIL reported a Q3 net profit of ₹374 crore, up from ₹142 crore YoY and slightly above the CNBC-TV18 poll of ₹370 crore. Revenue grew 12% YoY to ₹27,371 crore, while EBITDA rose 13% to ₹2,294 crore with margins improving to 8.4%.
US tariffs hit Andhra shrimp exports; rising uncertainty pushes farmers toward fish farming
Steep US tariffs hit Andhra Pradesh’s shrimp industry hard, slashing exports and margins. Farmers face disease and losses, while government support and new markets offer limited relief.