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Budget 2026: Here are key challenges in electronics & semiconductor sector

Electronics & SemicIndia's electronics and semiconductor ambitions face hurdles such as high capital costs, talent gaps and weak value-chain presence

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 11:24 PM IST

India readies plans to evacuate nationals from Iran amid rising tensions

With the situation in Iran evolving, India has begun preparations to facilitate the return of its nationals, following embassy advisories, coordination with states, and signs of limited resumption

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 9:38 PM IST

Two more HUL manufacturing units receive WEF Lighthouse recognition

HUL's Gandhidham and Pondicherry plants have been recognised by the World Economic Forum as Advanced 4IR Lighthouses, taking the company's total Lighthouse sites to five

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 9:29 PM IST

Coal ministry signs development agreements with DVC for three blocks

The three projects are expected to create around 66,248 direct and indirect employment opportunities, fostering livelihood generation and regional development in the coal-bearing areas

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 9:20 PM IST

Check the best term insurance premium rates for young professionals

Here is a selected list of the best term insurance rates from various insurers for young male professionals living in a large city

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 7:38 PM IST

Eutelsat OneWeb LEO satellite powers Indian Navy's Project Kaundinya voyage

Eutelsat's OneWeb LEO satellite network provided real-time connectivity for the Indian Navy's INSV Kaundinya during its maritime heritage expedition to Oman

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 7:19 PM IST

Investec India partners Ravi Kapoor's SACS Partners to boost advisory biz

As part of the arrangement, veteran investment banker Ravi Kapoor, founder of SACS Partners, will take on a non-executive role as vice-chairman of investment banking at Investec India

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 4:41 PM IST

KKR raises $2.5 billion to scale Asia-Pacific private credit platform

KKR has raised $2.5 billion for its Asia private credit strategy, highlighting strong investor appetite for performing, privately originated credit across the region

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 4:39 PM IST

Kotak Mahindra Bank marks 30 years of listing on National Stock Exchange

Kotak Mahindra Bank marked three decades of listing on the NSE with a bell-ringing ceremony, underscoring its growth, scale and long-term commitment to India's financial markets

Updated On: 14 Jan 2026 | 9:32 PM IST

India asks its citizens to leave Iran amid protests and crackdown

India has advised its citizens, including students and tourists, to leave Iran amid widespread protests and a security crackdown, and urged others to avoid travel to the country

Updated On: 14 Jan 2026 | 8:18 PM IST

Bank credit to grow 13% in FY27 despite high LDR constraints: Ind-Ra

India Ratings expects bank credit to grow 13 per cent in FY27, supported by GST rationalisation, lower inflation and improved consumption, though high loan-deposit ratios remain a challenge

Updated On: 14 Jan 2026 | 8:06 PM IST

Indian Overseas Bank Q3 net profit up 63% at ₹1,427 crore on higher income

Indian Overseas Bank posted a 63 per cent rise in net profit in the December quarter, supported by higher operating income, strong credit growth and a sharp improvement in asset quality

Updated On: 14 Jan 2026 | 8:06 PM IST

Groww Q3 results: PAT down 28% despite rise in revenues and client base

Billionbrains Garage Ventures' net profit fell 28 per cent in the December quarter, even as revenues rose 16 per cent on growth in new segments and a rising active client base

Updated On: 14 Jan 2026 | 7:19 PM IST

HCLTech sharpens focus on India as market, appoints Sandeep Saxena as CGO

HCLTech has elevated company veteran Sandeep Saxena as Chief Growth Officer - Growth Markets 2, as it sharpens focus on India and other key regions such as West Asia and Africa

Updated On: 14 Jan 2026 | 7:05 PM IST

US Ambassador Sergio Gor presents credentials to President Droupadi Murmu

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor presented his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, as India and the US step up engagement on trade and strategic ties

Updated On: 14 Jan 2026 | 7:03 PM IST

CII demands mandatory green hydrogen blending across key industries

Industry body CII has urged the government to mandate green hydrogen blending across sectors such as refining and fertilisers, backed by incentives and cost-offset mechanisms to spur demand

Updated On: 14 Jan 2026 | 5:58 PM IST

HDFC AMC Q3 results: Net profit rises 20% to ₹641 crore on higher AUM

HDFC Asset Management Company reported a 20 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit for the December quarter, aided by higher assets under management and steady growth in equity-oriented funds

Updated On: 14 Jan 2026 | 4:21 PM IST

CCP delegation holds talks with RSS, BJP, Congress amid political sparring

A Chinese Communist Party delegation met RSS, Congress leaders in New Delhi after holding talks with the BJP, with the visits prompting a political exchange between the ruling party and the Opposition

Updated On: 13 Jan 2026 | 10:09 PM IST

India's urban housing market faces structural affordability crisis in 2025

In Bengaluru, 20 per cent of buyers are now priced out of sub-Rs 1 crore homes, compared to 14 per cent in 2024, despite 13 per cent year-on-year demand growth

Updated On: 13 Jan 2026 | 6:06 PM IST

Optimum credit-deposit ratio for banks is 76-80%, says SBI report

CD ratio of banks stood at 82% as of December 15

Updated On: 12 Jan 2026 | 11:01 PM IST