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Jio Platforms Q3: Profit Increases 11% YoY To INR 7,629 Cr

Reliance Industries Ltd’s (RIL’s) digital arm Jio Platforms net profit for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 (Q3 FY26) increased…

Reliance Jio Q3 Results FY26: Profit jumps 11% YoY to Rs 7,629 crore; ARPU rises to Rs 213.7

Jio Q3 Results 2026: Jio's average revenue per user (ARPU) increased to Rs 213.7 from Rs 211.4 sequentially. The ARPU increase was driven by stronger customer engagement, though partly tempered by promotional offers on unlimited 5G and Fixed Broadband plans, the company said in a regulatory filing. On a yearly basis, ARPU growth came in at 5.1%.

RIL Q3 profit up 2% as weak oil output offsets O2C, telecom gains

RIL's key oil-to-chemicals segment reported improved earnings in Q3 on the back of elevated fuel cracks - or the margins made by refineries for processing crude oil - across the globe.

‘Nothing is grandfathered’: Supreme Court’s Tiger Global ruling puts pre-2017 Mauritius investments at risk

Tax experts warn verdict may embolden authorities to reopen PE, VC and FPI deals, raising fresh uncertainty for foreign investors

Reliance Industries Q3 Results: Profit rises marginally to Rs 18,645 crore; revenue up 11%

Reliance Industries Q3 Results: Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) on Friday posted a marginal 0.56% year-on-year (YoY) growth in its consolidated net profit at Rs 18,645 crore in the third quarter. Revenue from operations in the same period rose 11% YoY to Rs 2.69 lakh crore.

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Lava Blaze Duo 3 India Launch Date Announced; Colour Options Teased Ahead of Debut

Lava Blaze Duo 3 launch date has been announced by the Indian smartphone maker. Ahead of the launch, teasers and an Amazon listing have revealed its design and specifications. The smartphone will feature a rear-mounted secondary display integrated into the camera module and run on Android 15. It is expected to offer a 6.6-inch full-HD+ AMOLED screen, a MediaTek Dimensity 7060 chipset, a 50-megapixel rear camera, and a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging.

Union Budget 2026 likely to peg India's fiscal deficit target at 4.3%, ICRA says

Union Budget 2026 is set to be an interesting one as government's focus is shifting to debt consolidation from fiscal deficit targets, ICRA says.

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Tech Mahindra Wants Clients to Pay Separately for Digital Labour

CEO Mohit Joshi mentioned Tech Mahindra is exploring reevaluation of pricing models, distinguishing human labour from digital labour.  The post Tech Mahindra Wants Clients to Pay Separately for Digital Labour appeared first on Analytics India Magazine.

RVNL bags ₹88 crore South Eastern Railway order for IP-based video surveillance

Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL) won a ₹87.56 crore L1 order from South Eastern Railway to supply, install, and commission IP-based video surveillance systems in LHB coaches, to be executed over 10 months, with no related party involvement.

Madhu Kela picks up stake in this stock market proxy player in Q3

Veteran investor Madhu Kela has bought a stake in Emkay Global. This signals new interest in the financial services firm. Ace investor Dolly Khanna has trimmed her holding. Emkay Global is a diversified financial services company. Kela's entry is watched closely. Khanna's move seems like portfolio rebalancing. The company's shares rose on the news.

Forex reserves watch: India’s kitty rises to $687.19 billion; gold holdings jump

India's foreign exchange reserves saw a notable rebound, climbing by $392 million to $687.19 billion in the week ending January 9. This surge followed a significant dip in the prior week.

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Amazon Great Republic Day Sale: Best Deals on Laptops Under Rs. 80,000

Amazon's Great Republic Day Sale is currently underway for all shoppers. The sale includes exciting discounts and bundled offers on a wide range of products. The e-commerce website has joined hands with SBI to offer an instant discount of up to 10 percent on purchases made using SBI credit cards. Here are some of the best laptop deals under Rs. 80,000 you can avail in the ongoing sale.

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BSNL, Viasat to Support Indian Navy Satellite Communications Upgrade

Viasat said the installation of its equipment on Indian Navy platforms will begin this month. The post BSNL, Viasat to Support Indian Navy Satellite Communications Upgrade appeared first on Analytics India Magazine.

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Resident Evil Requiem Gets New Leon Gameplay at Resident Evil Showcase

Capcom shared a new look at Leon's gameplay in Resident Evil Requiem at the Resident Evil showcase on Thursday. Along with detailing game features, Capcom also announced that the survival horror game will be available on GeForce Now at launch.

Federal Bank reports 9% rise in Q3 profit to Rs 1,041 crore on rising business income

Federal Bank announced a strong third quarter with net profit climbing 9% to Rs 1041 crore. This growth was driven by increased business and core income. Net interest income and operating profit reached record highs. The bank saw a reduction in bad loans. Advances grew 11% year-on-year. Deposits also increased by 12%.

Katrina Kaif’s Kay Beauty taps couture for global launch with Falguni Shane Peacock

Kay Beauty and Nykaa launch a couture-inspired makeup collection with Falguni Shane Peacock, blending luxury fashion and beauty, available in India, UK, and UAE with premium packaging and design.

SEBI Chairman dismisses FPI exit fears, says outflows cyclical; registration, netting reforms coming soon

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said recent foreign portfolio investor outflows are cyclical and modest relative to the scale of overseas investments in India, while outlining upcoming reforms to speed up FPI registration, ease KYC frictions and introduce netting to improve market efficiency.

Tagbin’s Immersive Media Platform Finds Enterprise Niche In The AI Age

Immersive technology and AI startup Tagbin, which designed a virtual statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose to realise Prime Minister…

Jindal Saw Q3 profit slumps 49% YoY; margins contract sharply

Jindal Saw Ltd reported a 49% drop in net profit to ₹258 crore and a 6.2% fall in revenue for the December quarter. Shares of Jindal Saw Ltd ended lower on Friday, January 16, by 3.64% at ₹154.14 on the NSE.

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After ChatGPT Translate, Google Releases Multiple Open-Source Translation Models

Google’s aggressive artificial intelligence (AI) push has not slowed down in 2026. The company has already announced a partnership with Apple, released new shopping tools and a protocol, introduced Personal Intelligence in Gemini and added the chatbot to its Trends website. Now, the company has shifted its focus towards the open community with the release of TranslateGemma models.

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Realme Buds Clip India Launch Timeline Confirmed: Expected Specifications, Features

Realme has revealed plans to launch Realme Buds Clip in India, marking its entry into the clip-style open-ear audio segment. The earbuds will feature an open-ear design focused on comfort and situational awareness, along with a lightweight build and updated wireless connectivity. Realme Buds Clip will offer an 11mm driver, dual microphones with AI-based noise reduction, Bluetooth 5.4, and low-latency support. The earbuds are claimed to deliver up to 36 hours of battery life and carry an IP55 rating.

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AI is Forcing the End of Unit Testing. Here’s What It Means for Engineering Talent

The cost of such failures is enormous, forcing teams to rethink how early and how holistically they test. The post AI is Forcing the End of Unit Testing. Here’s What It Means for Engineering Talent appeared first on Analytics India Magazine.

Poonawalla Fincorp plans ₹25,500 crore fundraise; Q3 profit jumps 8x, NII up 50%

Poonawalla Fincorp Limited plans to raise up to ₹25,500 crore via equity and debt, reports Q3FY26 net profit surge to ₹150.2 crore, and appoints Vikas Pandey as Whole-time Director.