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AIF commitments near ₹16 trn as regulatory liberalisation lifts outlook
Data from Sebi showed that investments by AIFs climbed 27 per cent over the year to Rs 6.45 trillion as of December 2025, while total funds raised since inception stood at Rs 6.78 trillion
 "AIF commitments near ₹16 trn as regulatory liberalisation lifts outlook")
Over 1 billion Indian viewers may tune in to TV by 2029: IIM-A report
An IIM-A report says the growth may be led by rural, low-income states
 "Over 1 billion Indian viewers may tune in to TV by 2029: IIM-A report")
India 8th among 11 countries in investment in AI: WEF white paper
US, Singapore, S Korea and China are the top four, it says
 "India 8th among 11 countries in investment in AI: WEF white paper")
Three years of Hindenburg report that shook Adani group firms' mcap
Three years after Hindenburg's report wiped out ₹16 trillion in value, Adani Group has seen a sharp recovery-and a fresh sell-off amid renewed global scrutiny
 "Three years of Hindenburg report that shook Adani group firms' mcap")
Three years of Hindenburg report that shook Adani group firms' mcap
Three years after Hindenburg's report wiped out ₹16 trillion in value, Adani Group has seen a sharp recovery-and a fresh sell-off amid renewed global scrutiny
 "Three years of Hindenburg report that shook Adani group firms' mcap")
Retailers gear up for Republic Day rush as shoppers chase deep discounts
Retailers expect a weekend rush as Republic Day sales offer discounts up to 50%, with the long weekend helping clear winter stock and make way for new collections
 "Retailers gear up for Republic Day rush as shoppers chase deep discounts")
Ratan Tata and a romance interrupted: A quiet, graceful love story
Carolyn Jones, whom Ratan Tata hoped to marry, before the 1962 India-China war altered their lives, passed away on January 18
 "Ratan Tata and a romance interrupted: A quiet, graceful love story")
Small-cap index at 8-month low: Take staggered, long-term fund exposure
Keep allocation measured and aligned to your risk appetite, given the segment's higher risk
 "Small-cap index at 8-month low: Take staggered, long-term fund exposure")
GSTAT eases appeal scrutiny norms in initial phase to help taxpayers
In a relief for taxpayers, the GST Appellate Tribunal has asked registries to take a lenient view on procedural defects in appeals during the initial six months
 "GSTAT eases appeal scrutiny norms in initial phase to help taxpayers")
BPCL to double crude imports from Brazil's Petrobras in $780 mn deal
Domestic refiners are scouting for additional crude supplies from traditional sources while also exploring new geographies
 "BPCL to double crude imports from Brazil's Petrobras in $780 mn deal")
Syngene downgrades its revenue guidance by 5% on Librela inventory impact
Syngene trims FY26 revenue guidance by up to 5% as inventory correction for veterinary drug Librela hits profits, even as core research and CDMO business grows
 "Syngene downgrades its revenue guidance by 5% on Librela inventory impact")
India's new quarterly GDP estimates to include GST, e-Vahan data
India's revamped quarterly GDP series will use GST, e-Vahan and gas consumption data, adopting IMF-recommended methods to improve accuracy and reduce volatility
 "India's new quarterly GDP estimates to include GST, e-Vahan data")
DLF gears for senior housing entry, eyes sales in Mumbai, Panchkula in FY27
Developer says Q3 sales dropped due to Dahlias pause, no new launches
 "DLF gears for senior housing entry, eyes sales in Mumbai, Panchkula in FY27")
Bansal Wire plans to invest ₹2,500 crore in steel cord manufacturing unit
As part of the main project, the company has built a 20,000-tonne pilot facility with an investment of Rs 150 crore, which will be commissioned by the end of this year
 "Bansal Wire plans to invest ₹2,500 crore in steel cord manufacturing unit")
SC flags registry lapse over connected bail pleas before different Benches
The Supreme Court flags a serious registry lapse after connected bail pleas from the same case were listed before different Benches, seeking accountability
 "SC flags registry lapse over connected bail pleas before different Benches")
Banks raise Rs 89.5k crore via CDs in December fortnight, rates surge
Banks raised Rs 88,512 crore through certificates of deposit in the last fortnight of December as deposit growth lagged credit growth, pushing short-term borrowing rates above 7 per cent
 "Banks raise Rs 89.5k crore via CDs in December fortnight, rates surge")
DGCA to streamline norms for appointing and retaining pilot examiners
DGCA has proposed tighter experience norms and refresher training for pilot examiners, while easing age limits, tenure rules and monitoring requirements
 "DGCA to streamline norms for appointing and retaining pilot examiners")
Retail credit portfolio led by 31-40 age group, shows CRIF High Mark report
CRIF High Mark's Credit Insight Report 2026 shows borrowers aged 31-40 dominate portfolio value, while younger borrowers account for higher early-stage delinquencies in retail credit
 "Retail credit portfolio led by 31-40 age group, shows CRIF High Mark report")
India's mental health care workforce must quadruple to meet needs
Country has 0.75 psychiatrists per 100,000 people: Less than the world average of 1.3
 "India's mental health care workforce must quadruple to meet needs")
Govt should relook interest subsidy benefits in Budget: PNB HF CEO
PNB Housing Finance MD Ajai Kumar Shukla says asset quality remains stable and margins steady near 3.6-3.7% despite rate cuts, with growth led by housing loans
 "Govt should relook interest subsidy benefits in Budget: PNB HF CEO")