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Lodha Developers net debt rises 15% to ₹6,170 cr on land acquisitions

During the latest December quarter, the company acquired 5 land parcels in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru to develop projects

Lodha Developers net debt rises 15% to ₹6,170 cr on land acquisitions
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 2:52 PM IST

CII's biz confidence index climbs to five-quarter high of of 66.5 in Q3FY26

Domestic demand remains the key driver, with two-thirds of firms reporting higher demand in Q2 FY26 and 72 per cent expecting further growth in Q3FY26

CII's biz confidence index climbs to five-quarter high of of 66.5 in Q3FY26
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 2:48 PM IST

EXL to open 2 centres in Tier 2/3 cities, expects AI spend to surge in 2026

The firm, which employs nearly 45,000 of its 60,000-plus strong global workforce in India, is lining up client and infrastructure plans for the two new centres

EXL to open 2 centres in Tier 2/3 cities, expects AI spend to surge in 2026
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 2:34 PM IST

Mcap of 3 top firms jumps by ₹75,855 cr; SBI, Infosys biggest winners

The combined erosion of these seven firms was less than the total m-cap addition of ₹75,855.43 crore of the three companies - ICICI Bank, State Bank of India and Infosys

Mcap of 3 top firms jumps by ₹75,855 cr; SBI, Infosys biggest winners
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 2:28 PM IST

AI adoption outpaces training, 71% professionals expect role shifts: Report

There is a sharp gap between AI adoption and training, as employees brace for rapidly evolving job responsibilities, the report by Genius HRTech said

AI adoption outpaces training, 71% professionals expect role shifts: Report
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 2:16 PM IST

Bomb threat forces Delhi-Bagdogra IndiGo flight to land in Lucknow

Bomb disposal squads, security agencies and airport authorities are carrying out thorough security check of the flight carrying 222 passengers, including eight infants, besides two pilots and crew

Bomb threat forces Delhi-Bagdogra IndiGo flight to land in Lucknow
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 2:15 PM IST

BJP candidates in Amravati polls claim Navneet Rana campaigned against them

They claimed that former Amravati Lok Sabha MP Navneet Rana aggressively dubbed the saffron party nominees as "dummies"

BJP candidates in Amravati polls claim Navneet Rana campaigned against them
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 1:55 PM IST

UP largest 'consumer market' in healthcare sector, says CM Adityanath

Adityanath said that the state has a long chain of primary health centres (PHCs), community health centres (CHCs), and wellness centres that provide healthcare facilities in remote areas

UP largest 'consumer market' in healthcare sector, says CM Adityanath
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 1:52 PM IST

Board meet to appoint Neville on Sir Ratan Tata Trust as trustee cancelled

The cancellation of the meeting comes over two months after the failure of the first attempt to induct Neville Tata on the board of SRTT, which holds 23.6% in Tata Sons

Board meet to appoint Neville on Sir Ratan Tata Trust as trustee cancelled
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 1:40 PM IST

Market participants seek equity tax relief ahead of upcoming Budget

Market stakeholders also demanded enhancement of the tax-free exemption limit on long-term capital gains (LTCG) from equity investments to provide greater relief to retail and long-term investors

Market participants seek equity tax relief ahead of upcoming Budget
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 1:27 PM IST

Southern states anchor India's electric passenger vehicle expansion

India's electric passenger vehicle registrations have surged over five years, with southern states consistently contributing about one-third of volumes

Southern states anchor India's electric passenger vehicle expansion
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 1:26 PM IST

Tata Motors seeks incentives for entry-level EVs in upcoming Union Budget

There is enhanced pressure on the entry-level EVs with GST reforms leading to reduction in prices of petrol cars, Chandra said

Tata Motors seeks incentives for entry-level EVs in upcoming Union Budget
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 1:18 PM IST

Steel prices rise as safeguard duty, rising exports push rates up

Steel prices are moving up as mills hike HRC rates, aided by safeguard duty, higher exports and rising input costs, even as analysts remain cautious on how long the uptrend will hold

Steel prices rise as safeguard duty, rising exports push rates up
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 1:14 PM IST

'Completely wrong': UK PM slams Trump's tariff threats over Greenland

He added that Arctic security is a concern for the entire Nato alliance and that all member states should work together to address threats posed by Russia across the region

'Completely wrong': UK PM slams Trump's tariff threats over Greenland
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 1:12 PM IST

Brazil, Nigeria emerging as key export destinations for Indian pharma firms

Nigeria emerged as one of the fastest growing destinations, adding $179 million in exports and contributing over 14 per cent to the total export growth

Brazil, Nigeria emerging as key export destinations for Indian pharma firms
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 1:04 PM IST

India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI: Match preview, toss timings, live streaming

After a disappointing loss, India might look for a few changes in their playing 11 for the third ODI match

India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI: Match preview, toss timings, live streaming
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 1:03 PM IST

India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI: Indore pitch report, key stadium stats

India, despite losing the second ODI, has a strong squad. Skipper Shubman Gill and vice-captain Shreyas Iyer are in form, with Virat Kohli also showing good signs of form.

India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI: Indore pitch report, key stadium stats
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 1:03 PM IST

Congress handed over Assam's land to infiltrators for votes: PM Modi

PM Modi, while addressing a rally here, alleged that infiltration kept increasing during the Congress rule in Assam for decades, with illegal immigrants encroaching upon forests

Congress handed over Assam's land to infiltrators for votes: PM Modi
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 12:58 PM IST

BCCL IPO boosts confidence as Coal India weighs more unit listings: CMD

The IPO of Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL), an arm of Coal India Ltd (CIL), got fully subscribed within minutes of opening for bidding on January 9

BCCL IPO boosts confidence as Coal India weighs more unit listings: CMD
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 12:56 PM IST

Power discoms post ₹2,701 crore profit in FY25 after years of losses

The utilities collectively posted a loss of ₹25,553 crore in FY24 and a loss of ₹67,962 crore in FY14, the power ministry said in a statement

Power discoms post ₹2,701 crore profit in FY25 after years of losses
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 12:45 PM IST