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On track to achieve ₹25 trn business by Dec 2030: Indian Bank MD & CEO
Indian Bank's Q3 FY26 profit rose 8% as strong RAM loan growth, steady CASA ratio and cautious pricing lifted margins, with MSMEs and retail driving advances
 "On track to achieve ₹25 trn business by Dec 2030: Indian Bank MD & CEO")
Russia, Ukraine sit for talks on territorial issue; no sign of compromise
Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi hit a wall over Donbas as Russian strikes deepen Ukraine's worst energy crisis of the war
 "Russia, Ukraine sit for talks on territorial issue; no sign of compromise")
Sebi accuses executives at EY, PwC of breaching insider trading rules
Sebi also accused executives at Carlyle Group and Advent International of sharing unpublished price sensitive information involving a 2022 share sale by Yes Bank
 "Sebi accuses executives at EY, PwC of breaching insider trading rules")
DCB Bank Q3FY26 results: Net profit rises 22% to ₹185 cr, NII up 15%
Private sector lender DCB Bank's net interest income grew to ₹625 crore from ₹543 crore in the year-ago period, while the non-interest income grew to ₹221 crore from ₹184 crore
 "DCB Bank Q3FY26 results: Net profit rises 22% to ₹185 cr, NII up 15%")
CCI links JSW Steel, Tata Steel to price cartel via WhatsApp chats
India's antitrust watchdog found Tata Steel, JSW, SAIL and RINL shared price plans and coordinated output cuts, pointing to cartel-like behaviour
 "CCI links JSW Steel, Tata Steel to price cartel via WhatsApp chats")
Project completions to drive earnings growth for Hindustan Petroleum
HPCL's earnings growth is set to accelerate as major projects like Vizag RUF come on stream, capex intensity falls, and operating efficiencies improve despite near-term risks
 "Project completions to drive earnings growth for Hindustan Petroleum")
Dholera semiconductor plant to use ASML tech, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Semiconductor plants being set up in Dholera will use lithographic tools of Dutch company ASML, Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said during his visit to its facility in Veldhoven on Friday.
 "Dholera semiconductor plant to use ASML tech, says Ashwini Vaishnaw")
India vs New Zealand HIGHLIGHTS 2nd T20I: Ishan-Surya help India take 2-0 lead in the series
IND vs NZ HIGHLIGHTS: Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav's half-century in the second T20I is his first fifty-plus score in T20Is in 23 innings
PIDF's likely completion to cause minor topline dent for fintechs
Shares of Paytm fell 9.53 per cent to ₹1,140.75 on BSE on Friday
 "PIDF's likely completion to cause minor topline dent for fintechs")
Karur Vysya Bank Q3FY26 results: Profit up 39% to ₹690 cr, NII up 14.6%
South-based Karur Vysya Bank on Friday reported a 39 per cent jump in net profit to ₹690 crore for the third quarter ended December 2025
 "Karur Vysya Bank Q3FY26 results: Profit up 39% to ₹690 cr, NII up 14.6%")
Silver tops $100/oz for first time, gold hits fresh record of $5,000
The metal has surged more than 200% in the past year, also driven by ongoing challenges in scaling up refining of the metal and a persistent supply shortage in the market
 "Silver tops $100/oz for first time, gold hits fresh record of $5,000")
Sheikh Hasina seeks UN probe into B'desh unrest, calls for Yunus' removal
The Awami League leader also sought an iron-clad guarantee for the safety of religious minority groups, women and girls and vulnerable sections of the society
 "Sheikh Hasina seeks UN probe into B'desh unrest, calls for Yunus' removal")
AI likely to add $550 billion to India's GDP by 2035: PwC India study
PwC India estimates artificial intelligence could add $550 billion to key sectors by 2035, if adoption focuses on productivity, inclusion and sustainable growth
 "AI likely to add $550 billion to India's GDP by 2035: PwC India study")
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")
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")
Adani group stocks lose $12.5 bn after US SEC move on email summons
Adani Group stocks slid sharply after a US SEC filing sought court approval to email summons to Gautam Adani, wiping out $12.5 billion in market value
 "Adani group stocks lose $12.5 bn after US SEC move on email summons")
Bike taxis set to make a comeback in Karnataka as High Court lifts ban
Court calls blanket prohibition a restraint on trade; firms welcome move
 "Bike taxis set to make a comeback in Karnataka as High Court lifts ban")