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India's new FTA playbook looks beyond trade and tariffs to investment ties

India's recent free trade agreements mark a shift from tariff-led negotiations to deeper economic partnerships, embedding investment commitments, market access and supply chain integration

Metal stocks extend rally; Vedanta, Nalco, Hindustan Copper zoom up to 6%

At 10:21 AM on Wednesday, the Nifty Metal index was the top gainer among the sectoral indices up 2 per cent, as compared to 0.23 per cent decline in the Nifty 50

Stock Market Close: Sensex down 245 pts, Nifty at 25,666; IT, realty top losers, metals outperform

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Jan 14, 2026: On BSE, Tata Steel, NTPC and Axis Bank were top gainers, while Asian Paints, TCS and Maruti Suzuki were top drags.

Bharat Coking Coal IPO allotment today; check status, GMP, listing date

Applicants can check their status on the official NSE and BSE websites, as well as on the registrar's portal, Kfin Technologies

India faces second highest economic burden due to diabetes: Study

India faces the second highest economic burden due to diabetes of USD 11.4 trillion -- the United States bears the highest costs at USD 16.5 trillion, and China the third at USD 11 trillion, a new study has estimated. Researchers, including those from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis and the Vienna University of Economics and Business in Austria, calculated the economic impact of diabetes across 204 countries from 2020 to 2050. Global costs amount to around USD 10 trillion, excluding informal care provided by family members -- about 0.2 per cent of the world's annual gross domestic product (GDP), findings published in the journal Nature Medicine show. Factoring in informal care amounts to up to USD 152 trillion, or 1.7 per cent of the world's yearly GDP, the study estimates. "Caregivers often drop out of the labour market, at least partially, which creates additional economic costs," author Klaus Prettner, professor of macroeconomics and digitalisation at th

Planning a trip to US? Travel bans, visa bonds in United States explained

The US is tightening its borders again-not just through bans, but through cost and complexity.

ONGC, Oil India rally up to 4%, trade higher for 4th day in row; here's why

Share price of Oil India hit an eight-month high of ₹467.30, gaining 4 per cent on the BSE in Wednesday's intra-day deals.

China's 2025 trade surplus hits record $1.2 trillion despite Trump tariffs

Despite a global backlash, Chinese companies aggressively sought out customers in other markets when shipments to the US plunged after President Donald Trump hiked tariffs

India now ranks 80 in Global Passport Index: What it means for travellers

According to the Henley Passport Index 2026, India is now ranked 80th globally, with visa-free, visa-on-arrival or eTA ( electronic visa) access to 55 destinations.

Shadowfax sets IPO price band at ₹118-124: Check dates, lot size, objective

Shadowfax Technologies IPO comprises a fresh issue of 80.6 million equity shares with ₹1,000 crore and OFS of up to 73.2 million equity shares worth up to ₹907.27 crore

Elon Musk's Starlink goes free in Iran as internet blackout continues

Unrest across Iran has sharply intensified over the past week, drawing hundreds of thousands to the streets who are calling for the downfall of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

US looks to take over Greenland in 'weeks or months', says Trump aide

Senior US official claims swift movement is possible on Greenland, but the island's leader and Denmark have firmly rejected any takeover, stressing sovereignty amid Arctic tensions

Stocks to Watch today, Jan 14: Infosys, ICICI Lombard, Tata Elxsi, IOB

Stocks to watch on January 14, 2026: Stocks like Infosys, ICICI Prudential Asset Management, Union Bank of India, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company, Tata Elxsi and 5paisa Capital will remain in

Trading guide, Jan 14: Check key Nifty levels to watch; two stocks to buy

According to Vinay Rajani of HDFC Securities, the stock price of Oil India is trading above all key moving averages, indicating an uptrend across all time frames

Record-breaking winter grips Delhi-NCR as cold wave spreads across India

Widespread cold wave and fog continue to disrupt life across northern and eastern India, while fresh snowfall is likely in the western Himalayas

Analyst at Motilal Oswal suggests buying these three stocks today; details

Nifty outlook: Nifty has to cross and hold above 25,800 for strength to rebuild towards 25,900, then 26,000 marks, while support can be seen at 25,600 then 25,500 zones

There is a clear sense of recovery taking shape: TCS' Krithivasan

TCS CEO K Krithivasan talks about his vision of AI-first TCS and shift in its strategy towards acquisition

Union Budgets reflect shift in focus from tax changes to expenditure revamp

Of course, there are a few changes in the taxation regime in most Budgets, but these have become fewer over the years

Work-life balance tops job wish list for India's Gen Z: What they want

The preference becomes even more pronounced among older Gen Z professionals

Broader geopolitical risks not fully priced-in, says Trideep Bhattacharya

Indian equities outlook 2026: Trideep Bhattacharya of Edelweiss MF decodes geopolitical risks, Budget 2026 expectations, sector winners, consumption revival and portfolio strategy

Trying to increase trust with China: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi

General Upendra Dwivedi's annual news conference highlights India's approach

India slips to third among Russian oil buyers as US sanctions hit flows

RIL has cut Russian oil imports by 49 per cent, while the state-run refineries reduced it by 15 per cent in the month, said CREA

Bloomberg won't include Indian bonds in Global Aggregate Index for now

Index provider says it needs to assess operational and market infrastructure issues, with an update due mid-2026

India may face fallout from US 25% tariff on Iran trade partners

Though largely routed via UAE, India's basmati rice and tea exports may come under pressure

Gig delivery partners may disrupt operations, warns Shadowfax in UDRHP

Shadowfax relies heavily on its crowdsourced network of over 2 lakh delivery partners, none of whom are tied by exclusive contracts, revealed the UDRHP

Hungry for power: Rise of data centres fuels concerns over energy infra

India's fast-growing data centre sector is emerging as a major new driver of power demand, prompting questions over grid capacity, energy sourcing and long-term infrastructure readiness

Iran official says nearly 2,000 killed in ongoing anti-regime protests

The Iranian official, speaking to Reuters, said that people he called terrorists were behind the deaths of both protesters and security personnel

Small daily habits, big anatomical consequences: What your body is becoming

From phones to chairs to shoes, according to doctors, your small daily habits and choices are reshaping your body, with effects that often surface years later as stiffness and joint pain

Why weight returns fast after stopping obesity drugs? Homeostasis explained

Here's how homeostasis, hormones and obesity drugs affect why lost weight often returns faster than expected

Stock Market Close: Sensex down 250pts, Nifty at 25,732; Consumer Durables, Realty shares top drag

Sensex Today | Stock Market Close Highlights, January 13, 2026: On NSE, ONGC, Eternal and ICICI Bank were top gainers. On the flipside, Trent, L&T and Dr Reddy's were top losers.

Larsen & Toubro slips 3%, trades lower for fourth straight day; here's why

With reference to news reports that Kuwait is discussing cancellation of oil project tenders worth $8.7 billion, L&T said the said project was not a part of its order book

₹3.5 cr on cow dung cancer research: Science or waste of taxpayer money?

A state-funded cancer research project centred on cow-based remedies has triggered debate. Surgical oncologist explains what science says, what evidence is missing, and why accountability matters

Godfrey Phillips bounces back 8% from recent low, ITC sulks; Chart check

Analysts attribute the pullback in Godfrey Phillips to value-buying, as the stock had shed nearly 50% in the last five months. ITC, meanwhile, has witnessed a gradual 29% dip from September 2024 high.

Op Sindoor ongoing, any misadventure will be dealt effectively: Army chief

Operation Sindoor remains ongoing and any misadventure by the adversary will be dealt with effectively, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said on Tuesday, sending a firm message to Pakistan. The Army chief, addressing a press conference, said the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China has been stable, but it needs constant vigil. Extensively elaborating on various aspects of Operation Sindoor, Gen Dwivedi said it helped in resetting the strategic assumptions as the Indian military struck deep to dismantle terror infrastructure and puncturing Islamabad's "longstanding nuclear rhetoric". "As you may be aware, Operation Sindoor remains ongoing, and a future misadventure will be resolutely responded to," he said. Gen Dwivedi said the operation was India's calibrated and resolute response to cross-border terrorism, demonstrating readiness, precision, and strategic clarity. He also said that the Indian Army had mobilised its troops and was ready for ground offensives.

BSE rallies 7% in 2 days, nears record high; what's driving exchange stock?

BSE stock rallies on NSE IPO hopes: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) plans to file its draft prospectus for its long-awaited public listing by the end of March, according to reports.

Infosys Q3 preview: Revenue may rise 2% QoQ; Project Maximus to aid margins

Infosys Q3 results preview: Brokerages tracked by Business Standard estimate Infosys to report a net profit on average at ₹7,315.83 crore as compared to ₹6,822 crore Y-o-Y, up 7 per cent

Amagi Media vs Bharat Coking Coal IPO: Where should you put your money?

Bharat Coking Coal is witnessing strong interest, with its unlisted shares trading at ₹33.7, a premium of ₹10.7 or 46.5 per cent over the upper price band of ₹23.

Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 27% in Dec 2025 on strong demand: Siam

Total passenger vehicle sales stood at 3,99,216 units last month as compared with 3,14,934 units in the year-ago period, registering a growth of 26.8 per cent

Eternal share price rises 4%, nears 1-month high on hope of foreign inflows

Eternal has increased room to receive foreign investment, which may help the stock to achieve full weightage in MSCI Index, according to media reports.

Trump once vowed $2,000 checks. Now he says, 'When did I say that?'

US President Donald Trump questioned his earlier promise of $2,000 checks funded by tariffs, saying payments may come later this year, not before the 2026 midterms as previously suggested

SBI stock hits new high, outperforms market, gains 3% in 3 days; here's why

SBI stock trend: In the past one month, SBI has outperformed the market and rallied 6 per cent, as against 1.6 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.

100,000 US visas revoked in 2025, half linked to drunken driving arrests

Student and specialised work visas come under tougher scrutiny as revocations double in Trump's second term

Amagi Media Labs IPO opens today: Check GMP, price band, key dates, review

Ahead of its IPO, Amagi Media Labs raised ₹804 crore from 42 institutional investors via an anchor book on January 12

Trump keeps 'all options' open as Iran protest death toll hits 646: Updates

White House says Donald Trump is closely tracking Iran's unrest as deaths rise to 646, keeping military options open while Tehran signals readiness for war and dialogue

FIIs up shorts in Nifty futures, net sell 50K contracts in 3 days: F&O data

Despite Monday's sharp recovery, FIIs were net sellers of ₹1,228 crore in index futures yesterday. Here are the key highlights from the derivatives data.

Datanomics: Remitting money to India from US now becomes costlier

Sending money from the US to India has become costlier after a 1% excise tax on cash-based remittances took effect from January 1, 2026

Will Budget 2026 synchronise Customs law with India's FTA ambitions?

Customs regimes can lead to labyrinthine legal disputes. Budget 2026 must recognise that an excessively defensive Customs posture can itself become a trade barrier

Vodafone Idea AGR relief estimated at ₹54,200 crore, says report

According to sources, the government has begun evaluation of the AGR dues at all circle levels following its communication to the number three carrier

India, Germany boost economic, technology and security ties ahead of EU FTA

Announce 27 outcomes, including 19 agreements, across sectors - from defence to semiconductors and supply chain