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Travel Food Services CEO says third quarter was the busiest despite December hiccups

Travel Food Services CEO Varun Kapur said air travel in India rebounded in the third quarter with low to mid single-digit passenger growth, despite short disruptions in December. The company has started operations at the new Navi Mumbai airport, which is expected to become a meaningful revenue contributor from FY27. Kapur also said the firm is expanding outlets across major airports and that spending per passenger continues to rise.

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Oil at $50 or another spike ahead? Iran, OPEC+ and Venezuela hold the key: Peter McGuire

Oil prices have cooled after easing Iran war fears, but experts warn risks remain. From the Strait of Hormuz to OPEC+ supply signals and Venezuela’s output potential, geopolitics will continue to drive crude markets. Here’s what it means for oil prices, consumers and global energy markets in 2026, explains warns Peter McGuire, CEO of Australia-Trading.com

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Buy gold, sell Bitcoin: Jefferies' Chris Wood explains his big bet of 2026

Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood is selling Bitcoin and shifting to physical gold, citing quantum computing risks to Bitcoin’s cryptography. Accelerating quantum timelines undermine digital assets’ long-term store-of-value case, prompting portfolio reallocation toward gold and mining stocks for resilience globally today.

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Amazon Great Republic Day Sale: Top Deals on Smartphones Under Rs 10,000

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2026 has begun in India with discounts and cashback offers on budget smartphones priced under Rs. 10,000. Buyers can avail a 10 percent instant discount using SBI credit cards, along with 5 percent cashback for Amazon Pay ICICI Bank cardholders and Rewards Gold members. The sale includes reduced prices on models from Samsung, Redmi, Poco, Realme, Lava, and Itel, offering a mix of 4G and 5G connectivity, large displays, and long battery life for everyday use.

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Federal Bank shares zoom 11% to fresh 52-week high after strong Q3 results

Federal Bank delivered a robust Q3FY26 performance, with net profit rising 9% YoY to Rs 1,041 crore, driven by record NII, stronger margins, and healthier asset quality. Post earnings, shares surged over 11% as improved CASA, lower NPAs, and steady business growth reinforced investor confidence and strengthened the bank’s financial outlook.

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Instagram Will Now Let You Dub and Lip Sync Reels Into Five Indian Languages

Instagram is expanding its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered voice translation and lip-syncing feature for Reels to more languages. Making the announcement on Friday, the social media platform said that it is now rolling out support for five Indian languages, in addition to the four existing languages. The India-focused expansion is interesting, as it highlights that the Meta-owned platform considers the market important and prioritises the early rollout of features.

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Amazon Great Republic Day Sale: Best Deals on Laptops Under Rs. 50,000

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2026 is a good opportunity for those looking to buy a new laptop at a more affordable cost. Companies like Asus, Dell, Acer and Lenovo have listed their latest models with price cuts in the ongoing sale. Amazon is offering several additional benefits for shoppers, like coupon discounts, exchange offers, and bank deals. Here are some of the best laptop deals under Rs. 50,000 available in the ongoing Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2026.

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Bitcoin Trades Above $95,000 as ETF Inflows Drive Market Sentiment

Bitcoin traded steady on Friday as institutional demand through spot ETFs continued to support prices. Analysts said long-term holders and whales are accumulating despite weak retail participation. Ethereum and major altcoins traded mixed as investors stayed cautious. Market experts noted that sustained ETF inflows and stable support zones will be key in determining Bitcoin’s near-term direction amid lingering macro uncertainty