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Have sufficient pilots so no cancellations after Feb 10: IndiGo to DGCA

On December 6, the DGCA placed certain FDTL rules in abeyance for IndiGo until February 10 to allow the airline to stabilise its operations following an operational meltdown in early December

Have sufficient pilots so no cancellations after Feb 10: IndiGo to DGCA
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 4:21 PM IST

Pay ₹8.5 crore, skip the queue? Inside the US Gold Card gamble

Its practical value also depends heavily on how Gold Card filings interface with existing employment-based immigrant visa categories

Pay ₹8.5 crore, skip the queue? Inside the US Gold Card gamble
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 4:19 PM IST

Indian luxury brands on par with global peers in FY25, shows Tofler data

According to data sourced from business intelligence platform Tofler, global fashion houses like Christian Dior, Hermes, and Gucci have not crossed the ₹500 crore mark when it comes to revenue in FY25

Indian luxury brands on par with global peers in FY25, shows Tofler data
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 4:17 PM IST

Ikea plans to double India investment to more than $2.20 bn in 5 years

Ikea, which opened its first India store in 2018 in Hyderabad, will begin accepting online orders in four other cities where it currently does not have a physical presence

Ikea plans to double India investment to more than $2.20 bn in 5 years
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 4:03 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex slumps 1,066 pts; Nifty at 25,233 amid selling across sectors

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, January 20: In the broader markets, the Nifty Midcap slipped 2.62 per cent and Smallcap dropped over 2.85 per cent

Stock Market Close: Sensex slumps 1,066 pts; Nifty at 25,233 amid selling across sectors
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 3:50 PM IST

Nifty sinks below 25,300, Sensex lowest in 3 months: Why are markets down?

US President Donald Trump's claims over Greenland have added to global uncertainty, pressuring stock markets worldwide, analysts said

Nifty sinks below 25,300, Sensex lowest in 3 months: Why are markets down?
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 3:41 PM IST

BSE Smallcap index hits over 8-month low; 201 stocks fall to 52-week lows

Thus far in the month of January 2026, the Smallcap index has underperformed the market by falling 6.3 per cent, as compared to 2.8 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.

BSE Smallcap index hits over 8-month low; 201 stocks fall to 52-week lows
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 2:53 PM IST

Budget 2026 likely to be a non-event for the markets: Jio BlackRock AMC CIO

There has been significant representation to the government on Securities Transaction Tax (STT), and that remains something markets are watching closely

Budget 2026 likely to be a non-event for the markets: Jio BlackRock AMC CIO
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 2:36 PM IST

Ola Electric shares drop 7% as CFO resigns; Stock slides 24% in 10 sessions

The EV maker later announced the appointment of Deepak Rastogi as its chief financial officer, effective January 20, 2026

Ola Electric shares drop 7% as CFO resigns; Stock slides 24% in 10 sessions
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 1:03 PM IST

Do we really have microplastics in our organs, as some studies suggest?

From brains to blood, microplastics have been reported across the human body; now researchers warn that weak methods and contamination may be distorting the evidence and fuelling unnecessary fear

Do we really have microplastics in our organs, as some studies suggest?
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 12:21 PM IST

Lodha, Godrej Properties, Brigade at 52-week lows; why realty stocks fell?

In the past two weeks, the BSE Realty index has slipped 10 per cent, as against a 2.5 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.

Lodha, Godrej Properties, Brigade at 52-week lows; why realty stocks fell?
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 11:21 AM IST

Rupee breaches 91/$-mark: INR sinks as FPIs sell ₹29,300 crore in 2026

Renewed threats of tariffs by US President Donald Trump -- specifically targeting European nations over a dispute regarding Greenland -- have triggered a global "risk-off" sentiment

Rupee breaches 91/$-mark: INR sinks as FPIs sell ₹29,300 crore in 2026
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 10:46 AM IST

Nifty PSU Bank index hits new high, rallies 21% since October on FPI buying

Since October 2025, Bank of India, Union Bank of India and Canara Bank have surged between 29 - 34 per cent. FPIs have increased stake in select PSU Banks by up to 3 per centage points.

Nifty PSU Bank index hits new high, rallies 21% since October on FPI buying
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 10:36 AM IST

Shadowfax Technologies IPO opens: Check price band, GMP, issue, lot size

Shadowfax Technologies IPO: On Monday, reports indicated that Shadowfax raised ₹856 crore from anchor investors, attracting a mix of domestic and global institutions

Shadowfax Technologies IPO opens: Check price band, GMP, issue, lot size
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 10:06 AM IST

LTIMindtree shares tumble 7% as Q3 results highlight transition challenges

Analysts broadly agree that execution on large deals, margin discipline and progress on the CEO's strategic priorities will be key to driving growth beyond the current fiscal.

LTIMindtree shares tumble 7% as Q3 results highlight transition challenges
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 9:51 AM IST

Nifty Outlook: Waiting for a rebound? Market experts reckon this

The NSE Nifty has declined over 3 per cent (800 points) from its record high of 26,373 hit on January 5, and is currently seen hovering around the 100-DMA. Here's what market experts have to say.

Nifty Outlook: Waiting for a rebound? Market experts reckon this
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 9:40 AM IST

How stress changes your face: What's 'cortisol face' and how to reverse it

When stress lingers, cortisol nudges the body to hold on to salt and water, redistributes fat, and stirs up inflammation

How stress changes your face: What's 'cortisol face' and how to reverse it
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 8:54 AM IST

Why your takeaway coffee cup could be hidden source of microplastics intake

A new study warns that hot takeaway coffees served in plastic cups may release thousands of microplastic fragments, raising fresh questions about everyday plastic exposure

Why your takeaway coffee cup could be hidden source of microplastics intake
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 8:49 AM IST

Stocks to watch, January 20: LTIMindtree, ITC Hotels, Havells, UPL, AU SFB

Stocks to watch today on Tuesday, January 20, 2026: Sanghvi Movers, Ola Electric and Amber Enterprises are other key stocks to be tracked today.

Stocks to watch, January 20: LTIMindtree, ITC Hotels, Havells, UPL, AU SFB
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 7:56 AM IST

MOFSL recommends these two steel stocks to buy amid strong domestic demand

India's steel sector is set to outperform globally, driven by strong domestic demand, safeguard duties and capacity expansion. Motilal Oswal picks JSW Steel, Tata Steel

MOFSL recommends these two steel stocks to buy amid strong domestic demand
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 7:12 AM IST

Kotak Sec's stock picks: Vedanta on metal upcycle; Eternal on Blinkit scale

Stocks to buy today: Vedanta seen benefiting from base metals rally and demerger-led value unlock; Eternal (Zomato) to gain from Blinkit scale-up and margin expansion

Kotak Sec's stock picks: Vedanta on metal upcycle; Eternal on Blinkit scale
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 7:10 AM IST

IMD predicts rain this week; will cold wave return to Delhi, north India?

IMD has flagged a possible cold wave revival in Delhi and north India, along with dense fog in the plains and rain and snowfall over the western Himalayan region later this week

IMD predicts rain this week; will cold wave return to Delhi, north India?
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 7:00 AM IST

Commerce dept pushing for major tweaks in SEZ norms to counter US tariffs

An overhaul of the existing two-decade-old law governing SEZs has been under discussion for almost four years

Commerce dept pushing for major tweaks in SEZ norms to counter US tariffs
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 11:35 PM IST

Early-bird results in Q3 show worst earnings growth in 17 quarters

IT firms, RIL slow profit growth; banks biggest laggards in revenue

Early-bird results in Q3 show worst earnings growth in 17 quarters
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

India ranks sixth in Asia manufacturing index 2026, needs sharper push

Malaysia jumps to second place; China stays on top

India ranks sixth in Asia manufacturing index 2026, needs sharper push
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 11:37 PM IST

Tiger Global ruling unlikely to spook FPIs, but raises bar on tax substance

Market participants broadly view judgment as fact-specific, centered on interpretation of grandfathering provisions under the India-Mauritius tax treaty and application of General Anti-Avoidance Rule

Tiger Global ruling unlikely to spook FPIs, but raises bar on tax substance
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 11:19 PM IST

Budget 2026-27: Key challenges and growth drivers in manufacturing sector

Rising costs, AI-led disruption and skill gaps challenge manufacturers, prompting industry calls for labour code rollout, digital skilling and stronger logistics support

Budget 2026-27: Key challenges and growth drivers in manufacturing sector
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 11:13 PM IST

Signs of recovery: IT sector's results promising, guidance lifts outlook

Infosys and HCL Tech have both materially raised guidance. TCS has said that it expects FY26 international revenues to exceed the level of FY25

Signs of recovery: IT sector's results promising, guidance lifts outlook
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 11:11 PM IST

Why growth isn't saving the rupee despite low inflation, modest CAD

Strong headline numbers, low inflation and a modest current account deficit have fostered the belief that little needs fixing

Why growth isn't saving the rupee despite low inflation, modest CAD
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 10:46 PM IST

Regulatory dilemma: Scams vs suffocation in India's capital markets

As India's capital markets deepen, Sebi, industry and academia must work together to strike the right regulatory balance

Regulatory dilemma: Scams vs suffocation in India's capital markets
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 10:44 PM IST

India, UAE set $200 billion trade target, deepen nuclear and infra ties

India, UAE announced a dozen outcomes after talks between PM Modi and President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, including a $200 billion trade target, nuclear cooperation and new investments

India, UAE set $200 billion trade target, deepen nuclear and infra ties
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 9:42 PM IST

India, UAE edge towards defence partnership, vow action on terrorism

The MEA said the two leaders also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest and underscored their shared interest in regional peace, security and stability

India, UAE edge towards defence partnership, vow action on terrorism
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 9:07 PM IST

Space industry seeks PLI, tax sops and procurement push in Budget

India's space industry has sought PLI incentives, tax holidays and a strong government procurement push in the Budget to spur private investment and global competitiveness

Space industry seeks PLI, tax sops and procurement push in Budget
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 6:55 PM IST

LTIMindtree Q3FY26 results: Profit drops 10.6% to ₹970 cr on Labour codes

LTIMindtree Q3FY26 profit declined 10.6% to ₹970.6 crore after a one-time ₹590.3 crore hit from new labour codes, even as revenue rose 11.6% Y-o-Y to ₹10,781 crore

LTIMindtree Q3FY26 results: Profit drops 10.6% to ₹970 cr on Labour codes
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 5:34 PM IST

Hindustan Zinc Q3FY26 result: Profit jumps 46% to ₹3,916 cr, revenue up 28%

Hindustan Zinc's growth in Q3 was supported by higher production, rising zinc and silver prices, lower production costs, a stronger dollar, and improved by-product realisations

Hindustan Zinc Q3FY26 result: Profit jumps 46% to ₹3,916 cr, revenue up 28%
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 4:30 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex slips 324 pts; Nifty at 25,586; oil & gas, realty stocks decline

Stock Market LIVE Updates, Monday, January 19, 2026: Trump levied a 10 per cent tariff on eight European countries, effective February 1, rising to 25 per cent in June

Stock Market Close: Sensex slips 324 pts; Nifty at 25,586; oil & gas, realty stocks decline
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 3:42 PM IST

Bharat Coking Coal debuts strong: Book profit or stay invested? Check here

Bharat Coking Coal IPO debut: The strong listing came in line with expectations, given the IPO was subscribed 146.87 times overall.

Bharat Coking Coal debuts strong: Book profit or stay invested? Check here
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 3:21 PM IST

India's FY26 GDP growth of 7.3% to lift household incomes: Moody's

Moody's Ratings on Monday projected India to clock a 7.3 per cent growth in the current fiscal, and said the strong economic expansion would support average household incomes and stimulate demand for insurance protection. In its report on India's insurance sector, Moody's said the industry looks set to benefit from sustained premium growth on the back of robust economic expansion, increased digitisation, tax changes and a planned reform of the dominant state owned insurance sector. The increase should improve the industry's currently weak profitability. "We expect India's economy to grow by 7.3 per cent in FY 2025 (year to March 2026), up from 6.5 per cent the previous year. This will increase average incomes and support demand for insurance," it said. In FY 2024-25, GDP per capita rose 8.2 per cent year-on-year to USD 11,176, while headline GDP grew by 6.5 per cent. Moody's said India's robust economic growth contributed to a 17 per cent increase in total insurance premium revenue

India's FY26 GDP growth of 7.3% to lift household incomes: Moody's
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 1:14 PM IST

Your shoes may be damaging your knees and back more than you realise daily

From barefoot trends to cushioned trainers, doctor explains how footwear affects your knees, hips and spine, and what kind of shoes actually reduce joint wear over time

Your shoes may be damaging your knees and back more than you realise daily
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 1:13 PM IST

Budget 2026: With under 2% of GDP, India's health spending lags global norms

India's public health spending remains below 2% of GDP, far lower than global standards and middle-income peers. As disease burdens rise, experts ask if underfunding health is now an economic risk

Budget 2026: With under 2% of GDP, India's health spending lags global norms
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 12:57 PM IST

RIL stock falls below 200-DMA after 9 months; key levels to watch on charts

Reliance Industries stock today dropped below its long-term 200-DMA for the first-time since April 28, 2025. Take a look at how the stock is placed on the daily, weekly and monthly charts.

RIL stock falls below 200-DMA after 9 months; key levels to watch on charts
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 12:35 PM IST

Why ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank shares saw profit booking after Q3 results

HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank Q3FY26 results draw mixed analyst reactions. Here's why ICICI Bank shares fell and why HDFC Bank faces growth concerns.

Why ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank shares saw profit booking after Q3 results
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 12:30 PM IST

iPhone 18 Pro: Revamped Face ID to variable aperture camera, what to expect

Apple is expected to test under-display Face ID, a smaller Dynamic Island, a variable-aperture camera and satellite-based 5G on its next Pro iPhones

iPhone 18 Pro: Revamped Face ID to variable aperture camera, what to expect
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 11:55 AM IST

How to trade ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank post Q3 results? Here's a trading guide

Aakash Shah of Choice Equity Broking says that HDFC Bank may remain tepid as long as the stock trades below ₹970; while ICICI Bank needs to sustain above ₹1,380 to maintain its long-term positive bias

How to trade ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank post Q3 results? Here's a trading guide
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 11:19 AM IST

Harder to enter, costlier to stay: What US Immigration reset means for you

Is America still open for global talent? The new visa math says otherwise

Harder to enter, costlier to stay: What US Immigration reset means for you
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 9:58 AM IST

World Wide Web inventor wants to bring his digital data system to India

World Wide Web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee said India could benefit from adopting SoLiD, a digital data platform designed to give users greater control over how their personal data is shared

World Wide Web inventor wants to bring his digital data system to India
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 12:11 AM IST