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CBAM may force steel, aluminium exporters to cut prices by 15-22%: GTRI

EU's carbon border levy enters its payment phase from January 1, 2026, with Indian steel and aluminium exporters facing price pressure and tougher emissions data compliance

Consumers drive quick commerce, food delivery sales on New Year's Eve

Quick commerce and food delivery platforms saw an uptick in New Year's Eve demand, with grapes searches surging on Instamart and purchases spiking on Zepto

Sammaan Capital board clears scheme to absorb Samman Finserv's NBFC

Board-approved restructuring will transfer Samman Finserv's NBFC business to Sammaan Capital and surrender the licence, aiming to consolidate lending and meet single-NBFC norms

Climate analysts weigh whether 2026 will turn out to be an El Nino year

With early models hinting at an evolving El Nino around India's monsoon onset, forecasters warn that 2026 rainfall may hinge on how the climate crosses the spring uncertainty barrier

Weakness in ₹, broader equity mkt shrinks India's billionaire club in 2025

But a robust IPO market leads to emergence of 9 new promoter billionaires

Indian pharma companies see sharp drop in adverse USFDA findings in 2025

OAI cases nearly halve in 2025, overall inspection volumes also fell 25%

BS CEO poll: India Inc expects faster growth, stronger earnings in 2026

Plans to invest and hire more but is concerned about global uncertainty

Acquisitions, order book to drive growth for Samvardhana Motherson

Samvardhana Motherson stock is up 17 per cent from November lows as brokerages point to the AutoElectric acquisition talks, rising content per vehicle and an $87 billion order book

Datanomics: India's trade diversification remains a mixed bag so far

India's exports to the US increased by nearly $6 billion in FY26 (Apr-Nov) year-on-year

Fundraising stays robust in 2025 as IPOs hit records, QIPs shrink sharply

IPO and SME IPO fundraising hit record highs in 2025 despite market volatility, while rights issues surged and QIPs fell sharply amid FPI selling and elevated valuations

EV Policy 2.0: Delhi govt to meet five auto companies, Siam on Jan 2

Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh has called a January 2 meeting with five automakers and SIAM on the draft EV Policy 2.0, even as broader consultations continue

After huge surge in 2025, experts suggest gold, silver can rally more

Gold and silver delivered their strongest returns in decades in 2025. While sharp swings and profit booking signal near-term risks, experts say macro factors may still support prices in 2026

Food delivery, qcom firms raise incentives amid gig workers' strike

Delivery and quick commerce platforms raised per-order payouts and rolled out fresh incentives for December 31, even as gig worker unions called a nationwide strike over pay and conditions

Precious metals outshine stock returns in 2025 amid global volatility

Gold and silver delivered outsized gains in 2025, while Sensex and Nifty rose for a 10th year, held up by retail inflows even as FPIs sold and earnings lagged

Precious metals outshine stock returns in 2025 amid global volatility

Gold and silver delivered outsized gains in 2025, while Sensex and Nifty rose for a 10th year, held up by retail inflows even as FPIs sold and earnings lagged

2026 to bring data, policy, tax changes; labour codes, CBAM to take effect

With new GDP, CPI and IIP base years, sweeping tax reforms, GST overhaul, labour code rollout and EU's carbon tax, 2026 is set to reshape India's economic, regulatory and labour landscape

Rockwell Automation looks to raise manufacturing footprint in India

AI, machine learning and 5G are making industrial automation smarter and easier to deploy, as Rockwell Automation deepens its manufacturing and export focus in India

PE-VC investment in India steady at $33 bn in 2025 as mega deals slip

Private equity and venture capital investment held at about $33 billion in 2025, even as deal volumes dipped. IT and BFSI led, while manufacturing overtook healthcare in deal value

The global AI order is being written now and India has a seat at the table

At the India-AI Impact Summit in February, India must lead the global AI conversation - not with words, but with action

Revolting: How Terry Deary retells history through revolt and irony

By revisiting lesser-known rebellions and forgotten episodes, Revolting takes readers on a tour of the world