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Centre likely to amend Sarfaesi Act for control over Central Registry

The Centre is considering amendments to the SARFAESI Act to clarify oversight of CERSAI, empower RBI, remove legal ambiguities, and improve credit enforcement and ease of doing business

Indian hospitality and travel sector sees surge in institutional capital

Institutional investors are increasing exposure to India's travel and hospitality sector, with deals like Warburg Pincus-Lemon Tree signalling confidence in asset-light growth and tourism demand

Professional courage must be rooted in competence: Nooyi to young women

At a Delhi fireside chat, Indra Nooyi urges young women to prioritise financial security, build courage rooted in competence, and rely on mentorship and sisterhood

India second-most preferred investment destination for CEOs: PwC survey

PwC's 29th CEO survey said 57% of Indian CEOs expect near-term revenue growth, but cite macroeconomic volatility and cyber risks as the biggest concerns, while AI adoption remains uneven

Indian travelers on the lookout for new international destinations in 2026

From Vietnam to Spain, Indian travellers in 2026 are chasing new destinations and personalised experiences, with Gen Z driving event-led trips around concerts, festivals and global sports

Govt hikes jute stock limits for mills, lowering cap for traders

The prices were raised from ₹58-60 per bag in September 2024 to ₹74 per bag in September 2025, and further to ₹87.20 per bag in January 2026

TCS, Infosys retain top positions in global IT brand value rankings

India stood toe-to-toe with the US in the global IT rankings, with both nations fielding eight firms each in the top 25 list

Centre to bring four more sectors under GHG emission reduction rules

The reductions are expected to be in accordance with the Greenhouse Gases (GHG) Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025

Madhya Pradesh holds investment talks with global firms at WEF Davos

The Madhya Pradesh government announced plans to prepare a green energy-based policy to ensure adequate and sustainable power supply for IT and data centre projects

SC sets aside HC order against Ambience Mall, rejects CBI probe plea

Supreme Court quashes 2020 HC order directing CBI probe into Ambience Mall, citing delay, lack of bona fides and forum shopping by petitioners

India's sugar output increased 22% to 15.9 MT until January 15: ISMA

Output stood at 13 million tonnes in the same period last year, the Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) said in a statement

Recycling industry seeks GST cut on scrap ahead of Budget 2026-27

Apex body MRAI warns current GST regime hurting formalisation; demands removal of aluminium scrap duty

Compressed biogas emerges as fast-growing pillar of India's energy mix

India's compressed biogas sector has expanded rapidly in recent years, aided by policy support, blending mandates and investment, though challenges around feedstock and scale persist

SC flags gaps in highway land compensation, asks Centre to revisit NH Act

Supreme Court flags unfair compensation regime under National Highways Act, says landowners are disadvantaged compared with other land acquisition laws

Supreme Court to close hate speech pleas, keeps Noida assault case pending

Supreme Court moves to close long-pending hate speech petitions but keeps Noida cleric assault case alive to monitor trial and state action

India Inc likely to post 6% revenue growth in FY27: Fitch Ratings

Fitch-rated Indian corporates generally have low direct exposure to the current US tariffs, but unaffected sectors, including pharmaceuticals, could be hit by further US tariff announcements

Godrej Agrovet signs pact with Maha SRLM to support 5,000 women farmers

The initiative will scale up to support over 5000 SHGs across Maharashtra over the three-years, with a plan to expand beyond cotton to maize and other crops

Govt to extend quality certification fee relief for MSMEs by 3 years

Quality control orders currently cover over 700 products under mandatory certification, while another 900 products are under voluntary certification

Brand Finance: Eight Indian brands in top 25 IT services ranking in 2026

Brand Finance said the combined value of the top 25 IT services brands rose 2% in 2026, with Accenture retaining the top spot and Indian firms accounting for 36% of total brand value

FIP slams DGCA for 'light' penalty on IndiGo for mass flight disruptions

The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) questioned the flight cancellation period considered in the probe by the regulator, and said the penalty amount is "very, very meagre"