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Somali businesses struggle during the Minneapolis ICE crackdown

Somali businesses struggle during the Minneapolis ICE crackdown

CG Power wins largest-ever, ₹900 crore order for data center project in the US

CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd won a ₹900 crore order from Tallgrass Integrated Logistics Solutions LLC, USA, for power transformers for a major data centre project, marking its global entry. Shares of CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd ended lower on Friday, January 16, by 2.82% ₹560.65 on the NSE.

Industry Trends

Why The European Union And Mercosur Signed A Major Trade Deal After 25 Years

The deal will gradually eliminate tariffs on over 90 per cent of trade between the two sides.

Industry Trends

Centre likely to prioritise debt consolidation, capex push in Budget 2026: ICRA

The upcoming Union Budget for 2026-27 is expected to prioritize medium-term debt consolidation while maintaining a strong push for capital expenditure. ICRA projects a fiscal deficit of 4.3% of GDP, with a significant increase in capital spending to Rs 13.1 trillion, aiming to front-load infrastructure development before future fiscal rigidities.

Industry Trends

Govt. is proud of Indian firms investing abroad, is encouraging it: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

Outward direct investment by Indian companies grew nearly 46% to $20.5 billion in the April-October 2025 period

IndiGo staring at ₹1,180 cr-plus impact after DGCA’s final order on December disruptions

DGCA fined IndiGo ₹22.20 crore for December 2025 flight disruptions, with total financial exposure over ₹1,180 crore including compensation, refunds, and a ₹50 crore bank guarantee.

Startup Funding

Shadowfax IPO GMP: Grey Market Premium Rises Ahead Of Launch, Check Price Band

Shadowfax Technologies IPO opens January 20, 2026, aiming to raise Rs 1,907.27 crore. Shares trade at Rs 134 in grey market, with listing on BSE and NSE set for January 28, 2026.

Government Jobs

Healthcare Leaders Urge Focus On Capacity Building, Reforms Ahead Of Budget

Health experts have said the upcoming budget must focus on execution, quality of care. (Representational)

Here's why Donald Trump lashed out at Jamie Dimon, threatened to sue JPMorgan — All you need to know

US President Donald Trump has lashed out at Jamie Dimon, chief of JPMorgan Chase and threatened to sue the lender for debanking him following the 6 January Capitol riot in 2021. He also refuted Dimon's claim that the executive for offered the role of Fed chief. 

Industry Trends

Industry players call for Budget 2026 to level the playing field on how cryptos are taxed

Crypto players say the current tax policies regarding cryptocurrencies are driving retail investors to put their money in foreign exchanges and not Indian ones.

Industry Trends

India’s power distribution utilities post ₹2,701 crore net profit as State DisComs trim losses by 80%

The Ministry also noted an improved performance across important indicators as AT&C losses, gap between average cost and revenue realised as well as reduction in outstanding dues.

Industry Trends

WEF 2026: India readies power-packed presence before global elite

From India, at least four Union Ministers— Ashwini Vaishnaw, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Pralhad Joshi, and K Rammohan Naidu — as well as six Chief Ministers are expected to be there, along with over 100 top CEOs from the country

Government Jobs

Union Budget 2026: What Is The Economic Survey And Why It Is Important

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. (File)

Government Jobs

Union Budget 2026: How The Government Plans Its Finances Every Year

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

IndiGo hit with record ₹22 crore fine for Dec chaos

The DGCA inquiry committee blamed multiple shortcomings for the crisis that saw 2,507 flights cancelled and 1,852 delayed between December 3 and 5 last year.

Industry Trends

Rationalise customs duty on imported luxury cars: Mercedes-Benz India CEO

This customs duty can be rationalised and brought under one slab...Only 5-8% of the cars we sell in India are facing customs duty and import duty. So, rationalising it, reducing it will make it simpler and help to grow, help get more taxes and get even better cars on the roads, says Santosh Iyer, Mercedes-Benz India MD and CEO

Salary / Compensation

Good News For Central Staff As New Salary Account Combines Loans, Insurance And Card Benefits

The Department of Financial Services launched a salary account for Central Government staff with banking, Rs 2 crore insurance, and better card benefits.

Industry Trends

How Budget 2026 can help India strike the right balance in trade policy for a world in flux

India's trade strategy is at a critical juncture, shifting from broad liberalization to selective engagement. New trade pacts diversify markets, while domestic initiatives like PLI schemes build manufacturing strength. The upcoming Union Budget must focus on enhancing access, ensuring assurance in supply chains, and fostering agility to navigate global trade disruptions and secure India's competitive edge.

Industry Trends

Union Budget 2026: What Is the Economic Survey And Why Is It Important? Key FAQs

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the FY2025-26 Economic Survey, a key Ministry of Finance document guiding policy, on January 29, 2026, ahead of the Union Budget.

Startup Funding

Bharat Coking Coal IPO To List Tomorrow: GMP Indicates Over 50% Bumper Gains

Bharat Coking Coal IPO, a Coal India subsidiary, lists on BSE and NSE January 19, 2026, with a strong GMP.

Industry Trends

Dividend Stocks: Angel One, ICICI Prudential, Havells, 2 PSU Banks To Trade Ex-Date This Week

Bank of Maharashtra, Central Bank of India, Angel One, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company, D.B. Corp, and NLC India Ltd announce dividends.

Hiring News

CHRO hiring goes into overdrive

Rush fuelled by churn-led replacement hiring as well as cos hiring CHROs for the first time

Trump Blasts Dimon, Threatens to Sue JP Morgan Over Debanking

President Donald Trump railed against JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its leader Jamie Dimon, threatening to sue the banking giant over his claim that he was debanked after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.