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IndiGo’s first reaction after DGCA fines airline ₹22.2 cr for December flight chaos: ‘Will take appropriate measure'
InterGlobe Aviation's Board said it is committed to addressing DGCA findings regarding IndiGo's December disruptions. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has levied penalties totalling ₹22.20 crore on IndiGo Airlines.
IndiGo fined ₹22 crore for Dec disruptions, senior management warned, DGCA to identify systemic lapses within its org
IndiGo has been fined ₹22 crore for operational disruptions in December, which resulted in over 4500 flight cancellations. The DGCA warned senior management for inadequate preparedness and is conducting an internal inquiry to address systemic lapses within the organization.
HDFC Bank net profit up 11.5% Rs 18,653.75 cr in Q3
₹3 lakh a day for 68 days: IndiGo fined ₹22.2 crore by DGCA for mass flight cancellations, disruptions
IndiGo has been fined ₹22.2 crore by DGCA for mass flight cancellations and disruptions. Charging a fine of ₹3 lakh per day for 68 days, the aviation watchdog also imposed a fine of ₹1.80 crore as one-time systemic penalties– with the total fine amounting to ₹22.2 crore
Groww, ArisInfra Shine Amid Bearish Week For New-Age Tech Stocks
It was a bearish week for listed new-age tech companies amid the ongoing earnings season. During January 12-16, 33 of…
Netweb Technologies Q3 results: Net profit rises nearly 147% to ₹73.3 crore, announces re-appointment of MD
Netweb Technologies reported a net profit of ₹73.3 crore for Q3 FY26, up 146.7% year-on-year. Operating income reached ₹804.9 crore, a 141.0% increase. 
Q3 Results: Punjab & Sind Bank profit surges 19% to ₹336 crore
Punjab & Sind Bank’s total income increased to ₹3,529 crore during the third quarter against ₹3,269 crore in the same period last year
SBI terminates GMU Kolkata lease; civil society urges RBI to step in
State Bank of India plans to close its Global Markets Unit in Kolkata, prompting Bank Bachao Desh Bachao Manch to urge RBI intervention to protect local banking and employment.
Reliance Consumer acquires global rights of personal care brands, including Brylcreem, Toni & Guy
Reliance Consumer has acquired global rights to brands like Brylcreem and Toni & Guy. The company reported a significant revenue increase for the December quarter, reaching ₹5,065 crore.
Gujarat, Goa, Arunachal Pradesh Take Top Spots in DPIIT’s Startup Ranking
Gujarat was crowned the best performing startup ecosystem in the country for the fifth time in a row, as per…
From Pee Safe To EtherealX— Indian Startups Raised $269 Mn This Week
After weeks of lull in startup investor activity, funding momentum gathered steam in the second week of January. Indian startups…
OpenAI to Test Ads on ChatGPT Free and Go Tiers in the US
OpenAI said it will not show ads to users under 18 and that ads will not appear near sensitive or regulated topics such as health, mental health or politics. The post OpenAI to Test Ads on ChatGPT Free and Go Tiers in the US appeared first on Analytics India Magazine.
GR Infraprojects emerges as L1 bidder for ₹488 crore BESS project at NTPC Mouda plant
G R Infraprojects has emerged as the lowest bidder for a ₹487.78 crore EPC project to implement a battery energy storage system at NTPC’s Mouda Super Thermal Power Station, with the contract slated for completion within 15 months.
Gems, jewellery exports stay almost flat despite 44% decline in exports to US
Provisional exports for the nine-month period of 2025 stood at $ 20.75 billion, a marginal year-on-year decline of 0.41%
Closing price shake-up: Sebi clears auction-based close for stocks; here’s how it will change trading
India's market regulator Sebi is transitioning to a Closing Auction Session (CAS) for stock price discovery, replacing the current volume-weighted average price method. This phased rollout, starting August 2026, aims to enhance transparency and fairness, aligning with global practices and improving derivative settlements and fund tracking.
From scale to selectivity: Is India’s startup ecosystem maturing?
On the 10th anniversary of Startup India, policymakers and industry leaders point to sectoral diversification, cautious capital and a gradual shift toward deeptech and sustainable growth
HDFC Bank Q3FY26 preview: Street eyes steady earnings amid LDR concerns
While headline earnings are expected to remain stable in the December quarter, investor attention will be firmly on HDFC Bank’s balance sheet dynamics, particularly the elevated loan-to-deposit ratio and management’s roadmap to restore funding comfort without compromising growth momentum.
HG infra arm gets appointed date for ₹763 crore NH 227B highway project in Uttar Pradesh
HG Infra Engineering’s wholly owned subsidiary has received the appointed date of January 16, 2026 for a ₹763.11 crore NH 227B highway project in Uttar Pradesh, clearing the way for the start of construction under the hybrid annuity mode with a two-year execution period.
Union Budget 2026: FY27 fiscal deficit likely to peg at 4.3% of GDP, says ICRA
Rating agency ICRA anticipates the government will target a fiscal deficit of 4.3% of GDP for FY2027, maintaining robust capital expenditure growth. Despite potential revenue shortfalls this fiscal, the focus is shifting to medium-term debt consolidation. Expect a significant rise in market borrowings next fiscal year.
ICICI Bank Q3 results preview: Street expects steady growth, margins to improve
ICICI Bank is expected to post steady December-quarter earnings, with analysts flagging healthy loan growth, a modest improvement in margins and higher seasonal slippages, while management commentary on growth outlook and leadership continuity remains in focus.
DPIIT likely to ease FDI norms for existing defence license holders
According to CNBC-TV18 sources, the government is considering increasing the FDI limit for defence companies with existing licences from 49% to 74% under the automatic route.
