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JSW Infrastructure Q3 Results: Net profit up 9% to ₹359 crore on higher cargo, Navkar volumes
JSW Infrastructure Q3 net profit rose 9.1% YoY to ₹359 crore on 14.2% revenue growth to ₹1,349 crore and a 10.1% rise in EBITDA to ₹643 crore, supported by 8% higher cargo volumes and strong Navkar performance; FY2026 targets ₹5,400 crore revenue and ₹2,600 crore EBITDA, with FY2027–28 EBITDA expected to grow sharply.
Business startup checklist: A guide for Indian founders
A practical, step-by-step roadmap to take your startup from idea to launch in the right order, without wasting time, money or momentum.
Women lead India’s Big Tech push as Anthropic, Google, Meta and OpenAI expand in India
India’s Tech landscape is reshaped by women leaders, as Irina Ghose at Anthropic and Sandhya Devanathan at Meta drive AI and platforms while Google and YouTube expand across India’s digital economy.
Stock market open on Sunday for Budget 2026! BSE, NSE release trading schedule for February 1 - check details
Stock markets will observe a rare Sunday trading session on February 1, allowing investors immediate reaction to the Union Budget 2026-27. Both BSE and NSE announced full-day trading, with pre-open from 9 am to 9:08 am and regular trading from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm.
Vedanta among 8 stocks that hit 52-week high; rally up to 20% in a month
Eight stocks from the BSE 100 index surged to their 52-week highs, marking their strongest levels in the past year. These breakouts are widely viewed by traders and investors as bullish signals.
Bharat Forge wins Rs 300 Cr defence drone contracts from IAF
Bharat Forge has won Rs 300 crore in contracts to deliver indigenous drone platforms—Omega One, Omega Nine, Bayonet, and Cleaver—to the Indian Army and Navy, marking a significant milestone in India's defence self-reliance efforts.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Might Have Spotted Hidden Supermassive Black Holes
Mysterious “little red dots” spotted by the James Webb Space Telescope may not be tiny galaxies after all. A new study suggests they are supermassive black holes wrapped in dense gas and dust, perfectly disguised in the early universe and shining intensely in infrared light.
AI Deals Drive Tech Mahindra Q3 Results, Profit Climbs 14%
Employee headcount stood at 1,49,616 at the end of the quarter, down 872 year-on-year. The post AI Deals Drive Tech Mahindra Q3 Results, Profit Climbs 14% appeared first on Analytics India Magazine.
Binance lists 12 themes that will shape crypto market in 2026. Check details
Crypto crossed major milestones in 2025 amid volatility, with market cap topping $4 trillion and Bitcoin hitting record highs. As 2026 begins, Binance highlights key themes shaping crypto, spanning macro policy, regulation, institutional adoption, energy dynamics, and on-chain innovation.
Union Budget 2026: Stock market to stay open on budget day — a Sunday
India's stock markets will remain open for trading on budget day despite being a Sunday, according to circulars issued by NSE and BSE.
Mint Explainer: What the Karnataka HC’s share attachment means for the Aakash rights issue
The Karnataka high court order raises the question of whether Aakash can produce a clean paper trail—shareholding records, beneficial ownership declarations, and the full allotment trail.
Wipro Adds 6,529 Employees in Q3 as Attrition Eases
TCS reported a decline of over 11,000 employees in Q3, while Infosys added 5,043 employees. The post Wipro Adds 6,529 Employees in Q3 as Attrition Eases appeared first on Analytics India Magazine.
Gold price today: How much 22K, 24K gold cost in Delhi, Mumbai & other cities – Check rates
Gold prices experienced a slight dip in domestic markets on Friday as profit-taking emerged after international bullion retreated from record highs. A firmer US dollar contributed to the decline in overseas trade. While most major Indian cities saw a marginal increase in gold prices, Chennai recorded a decrease.
Tata Technologies Q3 Results: Net profit rises to ₹616 crore QoQ on strong services performance
Tata Technologies Q3 revenue rose 3.2% QoQ to ₹1,366 crore, services segment revenue increased 4.7% to ₹1,060 crore, EBITDA stood at ₹193 crore with a 14.1% margin, adjusted net income was ₹135 crore, attrition was 15.8%, and workforce totaled 12,580.
February 1 Budget to make it a working Sunday for stock market traders. BSE, NSE announce schedule
Unioun Budget 2026: In a rare instance, stock exchanges BSE and NSE have decided to keep the equity market open for trading on February 1 despite being a Sunday as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman would present the Union Budget on that day.
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (January 16, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, January 16, 2026.
Rupee crashes 50 paise to settle near all-time low at 90.84 against U.S. dollar
Volatile global sentiment and a firm U.S. dollar accelerated the withdrawal of foreign institutional investors, even as domestic investors resorted to value buying, forex traders said
Wipro Q3 Net Profit Falls 7% YoY Despite Margin Expansion
For Q3, Wipro’s peers, including TCS, Infosys and HCLTech, also reported a profit decline because of ongoing labour code impacts. The post Wipro Q3 Net Profit Falls 7% YoY Despite Margin Expansion appeared first on Analytics India Magazine.
Wikipedia Licenses AI Access to Microsoft, Meta and Others Amid Rising Costs and Falling Traffic
Wikipedia has signed AI content licensing deals with Microsoft, Meta and others as automated bots drive up costs and human traffic declines. The move aims to balance openness with sustainability. The post Wikipedia Licenses AI Access to Microsoft, Meta and Others Amid Rising Costs and Falling Traffic appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
Stock markets end higher on rally in Infosys shares
After two days of losses, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 187.64 points, or 0.23%, to settle at 83,570.35
Amazon Great Republic Day Sale: Top Deals on Smartwatches Under Rs. 10,000
Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2026 is currently live in India. Here we have a list of some of the best deals on smartwatches under Rs. 10,000 that you can grab before the sale ends. The Amazfit Bip 6 is currently available for Rs. 6,499, instead of the actual price tag of Rs. Rs. 14,999. In addition to direct price cuts, the e-commerce platform has rolled out offers for eligible credit card and EMI transactions.