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Replacement demand, GST reset likely to boost sales in MHCV segment
India's MHCV segment shows early signs of an upcycle as replacement demand revives, freight economics stabilise and GST-driven distortions fade, giving brokerages cautious optimism
 "Replacement demand, GST reset likely to boost sales in MHCV segment")
Equities poised for comeback in 2026 as growth improves: Ramesh Mantri
BFSI stocks offer strong fundamentals and attractive valuations, says WhiteOak's Ramesh Mantri, as growth improves and equities look set for a 2025 comeback
 "Equities poised for comeback in 2026 as growth improves: Ramesh Mantri")
Budget 2026-27 likely to signal new cooperative sector's ambition
A blueprint is likely on the anvil to spell out how the sector will reach 500 million people and treble its economic contribution
 "Budget 2026-27 likely to signal new cooperative sector's ambition")
₹1-trillion-mcap firms grew 14% in 2025 despite market turbulence
Despite market volatility, India's ₹1-trillion market-cap club expanded in 2025, driven by IPOs, largecap dominance and sectoral shifts
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AYUSH gets recognition in India's free trade pacts with Oman, New Zealand
Both the agreements, which were finalised last year in December, have dedicated annexures on health-related services and traditional medicine
 "AYUSH gets recognition in India's free trade pacts with Oman, New Zealand")
AI in 2026: What it can do and where it will realistically deliver value
The question is no longer what AI can do, but where will it realistically deliver value
 "AI in 2026: What it can do and where it will realistically deliver value")
Mutual funds' net equity purchases surged 13% in 2025, shows data
Mutual funds pumped a record ₹4.9 trillion into equities in 2025, driven by strong SIP inflows and retail participation despite volatile markets
 "Mutual funds' net equity purchases surged 13% in 2025, shows data")
Ideology to identity: West Bengal's religious outreach turns political
Mamata Banerjee's push for temples has led to speculation that TMC is adopting soft Hindutva, even as a former party leader doubles down on building a 'Babri Masjid'
 "Ideology to identity: West Bengal's religious outreach turns political")
Technology can aid unprecedented geopolitical risk mapping in 2026
Even though the AI bubble could be a challenge, emerging technologies are being used for risk modelling that can help manage unplanned changes
 "Technology can aid unprecedented geopolitical risk mapping in 2026")
Street Signs: 26,150-26,100 key Nifty support level, tepid week for IPOs
Nifty eyes 26,500 amid consolidation, with 26,150-26,100 seen as key support, while IPO activity stays muted and retail MF holdings hit a new high
 "Street Signs: 26,150-26,100 key Nifty support level, tepid week for IPOs")
Bank employees' unions threaten to go on nationwide strike on Jan 27
If the strike materialises, it would have a significant impact primarily on the operations of public sector banks for three days in a row, as January 25 and 26 are holidays
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Piyush Goyal to visit Brussels this week for India-EU trade pact
During the two-day visit on January 8-9, Goyal will meet the Executive Vice-President and European Commissioner for Trade of the European Union, Maros Sefcovic
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Venezuela attack may put pressure on FPI flows, impact on equities limited
The US strike on Venezuela may cause short-term jitters in Indian markets, but trade deal uncertainty, FPI flows and geopolitics remain the bigger overhang
 "Venezuela attack may put pressure on FPI flows, impact on equities limited")
US will run Venezuela after US forces capture Maduro, says Trump
Trump said the US would for now manage the South American nation of about 30 million people plus its oil reserves, the largest in the world. But he gave few details of how
 "US will run Venezuela after US forces capture Maduro, says Trump")
Goldi Solar to add 5 GW module, 16 GW cell capacity by FY28 to meet demand
The Gujarat-based renewable energy player presently owns and operates three solar module manufacturing facilities near Surat, having a combined capacity of 15.2 gigawatt (GW)
 "Goldi Solar to add 5 GW module, 16 GW cell capacity by FY28 to meet demand")
KC Das eyes UK comeback after 50 years, backs bilateral trade pact
Das said KC Das had established a presence in the UK as early as the 1960s but had to withdraw from the British market in 1965 due to state milk order
 "KC Das eyes UK comeback after 50 years, backs bilateral trade pact")
Qatar, Egypt sign MoU to enhance LNG sales and import cooperation
QatarEnergy said in a statement that the agreement includes supplying Cairo with up to 24 liquefied natural gas cargoes for the upcoming summer
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India voices concern over US action in Venezuela, calls for peace talks
The US carried out the military assault on Caracas after consistently accusing Maduro of being involved in drug trafficking
 "India voices concern over US action in Venezuela, calls for peace talks")
Fadnavis, Thackerays spar over 'unopposed' Maharashtra civic wins
The BJP hit back at Uddhav, reminding him that he had become chief minister in 2020 after becoming a member of the legislative council without contest
 "Fadnavis, Thackerays spar over 'unopposed' Maharashtra civic wins")
India preparing with full strength to host 2036 Olympic Games: PM Modi
The tournament, being held from January 4 to 11, will witness the participation of more than 1,000 players, representing 58 teams, from across the country
 "India preparing with full strength to host 2036 Olympic Games: PM Modi")