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How India's latest cigarette tax hike could boost the illegal market

As cigarette taxes rise sharply from February, sellers say smokers are already switching to cheaper, smuggled brands, exposing how price hikes may reshape India's smoking behaviour

How India's latest cigarette tax hike could boost the illegal market
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 3:11 PM IST

US firms worry more about China's economy than trade tensions: Survey

One reason for that may be that many US companies have businesses focused on China's huge market of about 1.4 billion people that do not rely on exports back to the US

US firms worry more about China's economy than trade tensions: Survey
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 3:07 PM IST

Karan Johar buys 1060 sq ft apartment in Mumbai's Khar West for Rs 8 crore

According to the IGR property registration documents reviewed by Square Yards, the property is located in Pali Village, Khar West.

Karan Johar buys 1060 sq ft apartment in Mumbai's Khar West for Rs 8 crore
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 3:06 PM IST

Ola Electric secures BIS nod for India's first home battery system

Ola Shakti is the country's first residential BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) solution, which is designed, engineered, and manufactured in India

Ola Electric secures BIS nod for India's first home battery system
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 3:05 PM IST

IPO Calendar: Shadowfax IPO opens next week; Bharat Coking Coal to list

IPO calendar next week: The SME IPO space will remain busy, with new issues such as KRM Ayurveda and Digilogic Systems opening during the week

IPO Calendar: Shadowfax IPO opens next week; Bharat Coking Coal to list
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 3:03 PM IST

SC order balances approach on stray dogs, says Law Commission official

Municipal authorities are directed to remove stray dogs found within these premises, sterilise and vaccinate them, and then shift them to designated shelters instead of releasing them back

SC order balances approach on stray dogs, says Law Commission official
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 2:58 PM IST

Neeraj off to Potchefstroom as Ministry MOC greenlights pre-season camp

Chopra parted ways with Czech legend Jan Zelezny as his coach last week, deciding to partner with Chaudhary, who was his formative coach and trains javelin throwers in Panipat

Neeraj off to Potchefstroom as Ministry MOC greenlights pre-season camp
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 2:56 PM IST

FY27 Budget should support MSME exports, fund critical minerals: Deloitte

Easing financial and compliance pressures will help these enterprises navigate global volatility, sustain production and remain competitive in international markets

FY27 Budget should support MSME exports, fund critical minerals: Deloitte
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 2:55 PM IST

BenQ launches 2K gaming monitor in India with 200Hz refresh rate: Features

The new BenQ EW270Q features a 27-inch QHD IPS panel with 200Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, USB-C with 65W charging, built-in speakers and AMD FreeSync Premium support

BenQ launches 2K gaming monitor in India with 200Hz refresh rate: Features
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 2:57 PM IST

Federal Bank Q3 results: Profit rises 9% to ₹1,041 cr, income at ₹7,968 cr

Total income increased to ₹7,968 crore during the reporting quarter from ₹7,725 crore in the same period a year ago, Federal Bank said in a regulatory filing

Federal Bank Q3 results: Profit rises 9% to ₹1,041 cr, income at ₹7,968 cr
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 2:51 PM IST

PM to visit Assam from Jan 17, unveil Amrit Bharat trains, launch projects

Modi's visit to the northeastern state, where assembly elections are due in the first half of 2026, will be his second tour in less than a month

PM to visit Assam from Jan 17, unveil Amrit Bharat trains, launch projects
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 2:50 PM IST

BJP releases schedule for national president election, result on Jan 20

The scrutiny of the documents of the candidates' nomination papers will be carried out between 4 pm and 5 pm on January 19, according to the notification issued by Laxman, also BJP Rajya Sabha MP

BJP releases schedule for national president election, result on Jan 20
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 2:48 PM IST

European troops arrive in Greenland as disagreement with US continues

Allies launch Operation Arctic Endurance to signal their resolve to defend Artic island's sovereignty amid a dispute with the Trump administration over place's strategic future

European troops arrive in Greenland as disagreement with US continues
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 2:48 PM IST

Antony Waste Handling Cell zooms 20% on heavy volumes

Till 02:01 PM on Friday; a combined 3.37 million equity shares representing 11.87 per cent of total equity shares of Antony Waste Handling Cell had changed hands on the NSE and BSE.

Antony Waste Handling Cell zooms 20% on heavy volumes
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 2:36 PM IST

Federal Bank share price surges over 9% as net profit, NII rise in Q3FY26

Federal Bank share price rose as much as 9.24 per cent to ₹269.25, the highest level since December 31, 2025 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE)

Federal Bank share price surges over 9% as net profit, NII rise in Q3FY26
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 2:28 PM IST

Delhi HC seeks CBI reply on plea by Rabri Devi in IRCTC scam case

On October 13, 2025, the trial court framed charges against Lalu, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav and 11 others in the case for the alleged offences of cheating, criminal conspiracy and corruption

Delhi HC seeks CBI reply on plea by Rabri Devi in IRCTC scam case
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 2:25 PM IST

Fixed deposit rates for senior citizens at 8% in mid-Jan: Check best offers

Bank FD rates for senior citizens in Jan 2026: Small finance banks lead the market with yields of up to 8.1%, providing a lucrative window for senior citizens to lock in high returns

Fixed deposit rates for senior citizens at 8% in mid-Jan: Check best offers
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 2:24 PM IST

India Open 2026: BWF responds as top players voice unsafe venue concerns

In an official statement, the BWF said it had actively engaged with players and teams throughout the week to review conditions at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex

India Open 2026: BWF responds as top players voice unsafe venue concerns
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 2:24 PM IST

India remains global growth engine, will upgrade forecast soon: IMF

The IMF said India continues to anchor global growth, adding that recent economic data has outperformed expectations and could prompt a higher growth projection in its January review

India remains global growth engine, will upgrade forecast soon: IMF
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 2:23 PM IST

China's Xi Jinping, Canada's Mark Carney seek new chapter in relations

Carney, the first Canadian prime minister to visit China in eight years, said better relations would help improve a global governance system that he described as under great strain

China's Xi Jinping, Canada's Mark Carney seek new chapter in relations
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 2:23 PM IST