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Office leasing, liquidity lift Real Estate sentiment in Q4 2025

As per the 47th edition of the Knight Frank-NAREDCO Real Estate Sentiment Index the Current Sentiment Score inching up to 60 in Q4 2025 from 59 in the previous quarter, while the Future Sentiment Score remained unchanged at 61. The readings indicate balanced expectations for the next six months, supported by improving macroeconomic visibility, easing inflationary pressures and steady funding conditions.

2026-01-17T09:47:08.283136+00:00 IST

Kerala to showcase responsible investment model at Davos

Positioning Kerala as a premier global destination for sustainable and high-tech industries, a high-power delegation led by Industries Minister P. Rajeeve is set to participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, from January 19 to 23, 2026.

2026-01-17T09:09:59.642347+00:00 IST

Electronics manufacturing leads PLI scheme, production jumps 146%

However, the report highlighted that the total budgetary outlay towards the PLI scheme covering 14 sectors stands at Rs 1.97 lakh crore but by contrast, the aggregate PLI disbursements up to September 2025 stood low at Rs 23,946 crore, representing only 12% of the total envisaged PLI disbursement.

2026-01-17T08:36:24.358904+00:00 IST

Investment letter handover ceremony held between Gujarat, Maruti

Maruti Suzuki India Limited will develop a new plant in Khoraj, investing Rs 35,000 crores to produce a total of 10 lakh cars per year. About 12000 people will get potential employment opportunities.

2026-01-17T08:22:46.611519+00:00 IST

Apparel retail market to reach Rs 16 lakh crore by FY30: Report

India's apparel retail market is set for a significant expansion over the next five years, with industry size projected to touch nearly Rs 16 lakh crore by 2029-30, driven by rising disposable incomes, rapid digitalisation and strong growth in value fashion and e-commerce, according to a CareEdge Ratings report.

2026-01-17T08:06:27.669928+00:00 IST

India’s average return on FDI remains robust at 7.3%

After remaining broadly stagnant at around USD 71 billion in FY23 and FY24, gross FDI inflows rose by 13% to USD 81 billion in FY25. However, a substantial rise in profit repatriation and outflows significantly weighed on net FDI inflows, which fell to just USD 10 billion in FY24 and further to USD 1 billion in FY25.

2026-01-17T07:48:15.382244+00:00 IST

GTRI calls for overhaul of tariff structure, customs

India needs a sweeping overhaul of its import tariff structure and customs administration to cut trade costs, strengthen manufacturing competitiveness and revive export growth, suggest trade-focused think-tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).

2026-01-17T05:39:24.350257+00:00 IST

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Global risks enter "Age of competition": WEF

The world is entering what the World Economic Forum (WEF) calls an "Age of Competition," marked by intensifying geoeconomic rivalry, rising societal polarization and accelerating technological disruption, according to the Global Risks Report 2026, released ahead of the WEF annual event.

2026-01-17T05:25:20.026951+00:00 IST

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'Union Budget may recalibrate EV PLI, boost R&D and domestic mfg'

As has been the convention, the Union Budget for 2026-27 will be presented in the Parliament on February 1, 2026.

2026-01-17T04:44:04.940699+00:00 IST

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WEF economists expect global economic conditions to weaken 2026

Around 53 per cent of World Economic Forum chief economists who were surveyed expect global economic conditions to weaken in the year ahead, down from 72 per cent in September 2025, even as they acknowledge the relative resilience of the global economy amid turbulence.

2026-01-17T03:58:01.375854+00:00 IST

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Davos 2026: Global leaders to congregate for 56th WEF

The World Economic Forum (WEF) will convene its 56th Annual Meeting in Davos from 19 to 23 January 2026, bringing together nearly 3,000 leaders from more than 130 countries at a moment of heightened geopolitical tension, economic uncertainty and rapid technological transformation.

2026-01-17T03:20:34.433674+00:00 IST

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South Asia leads emerging market growth, India anchors: WEF

South Asia returns to the top of the regional growth outlook, according to two-thirds of the World Economic Forum's chief economists who were surveyed. They expect strong (60 per cent) or very strong (6 per cent) growth, a substantial improvement compared to 31 per cent in the September edition.

2026-01-17T02:55:42.123230+00:00 IST

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Startup founders highlight strategic government support

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with entrepreneurs at the Bharat Mandapam on Friday to mark National Startup Day and the tenth anniversary of the Startup India initiative, as founders credited government backing for enabling deep-tech innovation. The event highlighted the growth of the domestic ecosystem, which has transitioned from a policy framework into a global innovation hub over the last decade.

2026-01-16T18:01:10.814532+00:00 IST

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SEBI introduces SWAGAT to ease compliance for foreign investors

According to the SEBI statement, the framework aims to enhance ease of compliance and doing business for SEBI-registered FPIs.

2026-01-16T17:35:32.557545+00:00 IST

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Reliance Jio posts Rs 7,173 crore profit in Q3 FY26

The company's revenue from operations stood at Rs 32,751 crore in Q3 FY26, compared to Rs 31,857 crore in the previous quarter and Rs 29,307 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Total income rose to Rs 33,415 crore during the quarter, including other income of Rs 664 crore, it said.

2026-01-16T15:06:01.540463+00:00 IST

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RIL Q3 FY26 revenue rises 10% to Rs 2.94 lakh crore

For the nine months ended December 31, 2025 (9M FY26), RIL reported EBITDA at Rs 1,59,323 crore, up 18.3 per cent Y-o-Y, while PAT and share of profit/(loss) of associates and JVs rose 28.1 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 75,165 crore

2026-01-16T14:43:34.830118+00:00 IST

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NSE to conduct live trading session on February 1

In a circular issued by the Futures & Options Department, NSE said the live trading session will be held in accordance with standard market timings.

2026-01-16T14:21:09.917205+00:00 IST

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Centre blocks 242 illegal betting and gambling website links

The sources said that action taken today reflects the Government's commitment to protect users especially youth, and to curb financial and social harm caused by illegal online betting and gambling platforms

2026-01-16T13:44:52.025354+00:00 IST

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Wipro registers 5.5% YoY rise in gross revenue for Q3 FY26

Wipro Limited on Friday reported a 5.5 per cent year-on-year increase in gross revenue during the quarter that ended in December 2025. Gross revenue for the quarter stood at Rs 235.6 billion (USD 2.62 billion), also marking a 3.8 per cent sequential increase, according to the company's latest financial results announcement.

2026-01-16T13:16:37.810794+00:00 IST

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Mother of all deals: Piyush Goyal on proposed FTA with EU

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday described the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) as the "Mother of all deals".

2026-01-16T12:40:40.291523+00:00 IST

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CCPA cracks down on illegal walkie-talkie sales online

The action followed the identification of over 16,970 non-compliant walkie-talkie listings across platforms. Notices were issued to 13 e-commerce entities, including Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, JioMart, Meta (Facebook Marketplace), Talk Pro, Chimiya, MaskMan Toys, India Mart, TradeIndia, Antriksh Technologies, Vardaanmart and Krishna Mart.

2026-01-16T12:15:37.607653+00:00 IST