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How to write a startup business plan in 2026 (Free Template)
Learn how to write a modern startup business plan in 2026 that clarifies strategy, tests assumptions, and earns investor confidence.
RBI Launches Integrated Ombudsman Scheme 2026; Grievance Redressal To Go Live From July 1
Reserve Bank of India launches Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, 2026 from July 1 to simplify and speed up grievance redressal for customers of banks.
Budget 2026: India Inc seeks GST-style simplification in customs duty structure
As Budget 2026 discussions ramp up, Indian businesses are gearing up for transformative shifts in customs duties. They are advocating for a seamless framework akin to GST, aiming to enhance trade efficiency and expedite dispute resolution. Their requests include a consolidated clearance window, expedited timelines for Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) certification, and a more efficient customs investigation protocol.
Tiger Global ‘Flipkart tax’ seen reshaping M&A activity at India Inc.
Supreme Court has ruled that Tiger Global's $1.6 billion stake sale in Flipkart to Walmart should be taxed, despite the India-Mauritius tax treaty.
PNB Q3 Results: Net Profit Rises 11.6% YoY To Rs 5,189.8 Crore
PNB's operating profit before provisions and contingencies in Q3FY26 stood at Rs 7,570.32 crore, which is a 13.8% rise over Rs 6,651.62 crore in the year-ago period.
Stock market today: Nifty50 drops below 25,550; BSE Sensex down 600 points as Trump tariff fears spook global markets
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, tanked in trade on Monday as fears of fresh Donald Trump tariffs spooked global markets. While Nifty50 went below 25,550, BSE Sensex was down 600 points.
Budget 2026: Morgan Stanley Flags Key Reforms Needed Across Auto, Telecom, Railways And Defence Sectors
Analysts anticipate that Budget 2026 will prioritise capital expenditure and social infrastructure rather than populist measures
PNB Q3 net profit rises 13% to ₹5,100 cr
Similarly, net NPAs, or bad loans, came down to 0.32% against 0.41% at the end of the third quarter last fiscal
Blackstone Confirms Milestone-Linked Investment in Neysa, Values Startup at $300 million: Reports
The deal involves Blackstone investing $50-75 million in an initial tranche for a significant minority holding. The post Blackstone Confirms Milestone-Linked Investment in Neysa, Values Startup at $300 million: Reports appeared first on Analytics India Magazine .
India set for cyclical earnings upswing, may outperform EM peers despite valuation concerns: Jonathan Garner, Morgan Stanley
India may enter a cyclical earnings upswing and outperform emerging market peers over the next two years, says Morgan Stanley’s Jonathan Garner. Despite valuation concerns and FII outflows, easing policy, capex revival and stronger earnings growth could drive a reversal in investor sentiment, with financials, industrials and consumption stocks seen as key beneficiaries.
PNB Q3 Results: Standalone PAT rises 13% YoY to Rs 5,100 crore; NII drops 4.5%
Punjab National Bank has announced a significant 13 percent rise in its net profit for the third quarter ending December 2025. The bank's net profit reached Rs 5,100 crore. This marks a substantial improvement compared to the previous year. Asset quality also saw positive movement with a reduction in gross and net non-performing assets ratios.
Prerna Sinha is now head-HR Cyber Security Business Group, TCS
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has elevated Prerna Sinha to head-human resources for its Cyber Security Business Group, entrusting a long-serving people leader with shaping talent strategy for one of the company’s most critical growth areas. The appointment comes as cyber security talent becomes central to enterprise resilience, digital trust and regulatory compliance. Based in Pune, [...] The post Prerna Sinha is now head-HR Cyber Security Business Group, TCS appeared first on HR Katha .
Employee Union Flags Fresher Onboarding Delays at Wipro, Seeks Labour Ministry Intervention
Freshers face months of uncertainty despite letters of intent, completed checks and promised joining dates. The post Employee Union Flags Fresher Onboarding Delays at Wipro, Seeks Labour Ministry Intervention appeared first on Analytics India Magazine .
Hindustan Zinc Shares Gain 2% As Silver Prices Hit Record Rs 3 Lakh/kg; Silver ETFs At All-Time High
Hindustan Zinc Share Price: Hindustan Zinc shares climbed sharply on Monday as silver prices surged to a historic high
Goa-based InstiFi receives RBI authorisation for offline payment aggregation services
InstiFi, a Goa-based payment aggregator, has received authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an offline payment aggregator from January 8, 2026. The approval allows InstiFi to offer Point-of-Sale (POS) machines and Sound Box–enabled static QR payment solutions to merchants across India. The company said that the authorisation enables it to expand its payments ecosystem beyond online collections to include in-store, physical payment acceptance, allowing the merchants to accept card-based and digital payments seamlessly at their premises. InstiFi had earlier received RBI authorisation to operate as a Payment Aggregator – Online on 3 June 2025, following which it went live with merchant onboarding and digital payment services. Commenting on the development, Prakash Ravindran, CEO and Director, InstiFi, said, “This authorisation is a strong validation of our compliance-first approach and long-term vision. By extending our capabilities to offline payments, we ar...
Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for the week starting January 19, 2026 - check list
Stock market recommendations: Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd recommends buying 60 One, and Canara HSBC Life as top stock picks for this week. Let’s take a look:
Elon Musk eyes chip market, says will resume work on Dojo3 project
Last week, Musk stated that the AI5 chip's design was "almost done" and that the AI6 chip was still in its early phases. Musk stated last year that Samsung Electronics Co. would manufacture the upcoming AI6 processor for Tesla.
India's Crypto Industry Urges 30% Tax Reset, TDS Cut Ahead Of Budget 2026
India’s crypto leaders urge Budget 2026 to lower the 30 percent tax and TDS, boost transparency, and align regulations to foster innovation and global competitiveness.
Budget 2026 for taxpayers: Five fixes that can make taxes less taxing - explained
Budget 2026 doesn’t need fireworks. It needs fine-tuning. Fewer forms, fairer taxes, clearer rules, and smarter incentives could go a long way in making taxation less intimidating—and more humane.
How Does DGCA's Rs 22.20 Crore Fine Compare With IndiGo's Daily Revenue? | Explained
The Rs 22.20 crore penalty included a one-time system failure penalty of Rs 1.80 crore and a cumulative daily penalty of Rs 20.40 crore for 68 days of regulatory non-compliance
Human-first social networking platform Culture raises Rs 2 crore from Acuvest Infra
Culture, a human-first social networking platform built around shared interests and real-time conversations, has raised Rs 2 crore in a seed funding round from Acuvest Infra. The funding will be used to accelerate product development, expand community initiatives, and strengthen safety-focused platform infrastructure, the release notes. “Social media today rewards attention, not connection,” said Anurag Rangineni, Founder and CEO of Culture. “We are building Culture to solve that. The future of social networking lies in meaningful conversations built around shared interests, not follower counts or endless scrolling. Culture is designed to help people feel heard, not performed.” “Trust is the biggest deficit in today’s digital communities,” Rangineni added. The startup said that the latest capital will also support the rollout of creator-led ‘Spaces’, a feature that allows creators and community leaders to host live discussions, events, and hybrid online-offline experiences. Commenti...
Moody’s Sees India Growing at 7.3% In FY26; Insurance Demand Set To Rise
Moody's Ratings forecasts India’s economy to grow 7.3 percent in FY 2025-26, boosting household income and insurance demand.
Shunya Labs Unveils AI Model for India’s Code-Mixed Speech
Zero Codeswitch is designed to decode how Indians actually speak, blending Hindi, English and regional languages. The post Shunya Labs Unveils AI Model for India’s Code-Mixed Speech appeared first on Analytics India Magazine .