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Google introduces Personal Intelligence in Gemini

Google has introduced a new feature called Personal Intelligence in its Gemini app, aimed at offering users a more helpful and personalised experience.

2026-01-15T03:52:37.275436+00:00 IST

Indian stock markets shut today for Maharashtra civic polls

Indian stock markets remained closed for trading on Thursday due to the Municipal Corporation elections in Maharashtra.

2026-01-15T03:03:05.427642+00:00 IST

Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Q3 FY26 profit rises 9.9% YoY

Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Limited (RIIL), a group company of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), reported a 9.9 per cent year-on-year (YoY) rise in its consolidated net profit for the third quarter of FY26.

2026-01-15T02:55:37.521589+00:00 IST

Second half of the year to be slow, says ACMA President

Speaking to ANI, Vikrampati Singhania, President of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA), noted that recent new projects have slowed, which could affect long-term export growth. However, he described this as a "temporary phenomenon."

2026-01-14T17:18:02.415279+00:00 IST

IndiaAI, NFRA launch Financial Reporting Compliance Challenge

The initiative, part of the IndiaAI Application Development Initiative (IADI), invites Indian startups and companies to develop a scalable AI-based solution for automated verification of financial documents against regulatory frameworks. The challenge aims to bridge compliance gaps by leveraging AI for accurate financial data extraction, validation, and risk analysis.

2026-01-14T16:01:23.747245+00:00 IST

Banks record strong deposits, credit growth: RBI

Bank credit also witnessed a notable increase. Non-food bank credit of all scheduled banks climbed to Rs 208.14 lakh crore as on December 31, 2025, compared with Rs 201.81 lakh crore on December 15, 2025 and Rs 181.95 lakh crore in late December 2024. Loans, cash credits and overdrafts formed the bulk of credit deployment, underscoring steady lending to productive sectors, the RBI data said.

2026-01-14T16:01:03.719505+00:00 IST

"Govt unlikely to announce major direct tax changes"

"I feel the big ticket direct tax reform has already happened, which is in the form of the new Income Tax Act that we have now," Hemkar told ANI in an exclusive interview.

2026-01-14T14:28:19.447347+00:00 IST

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RBI gives approval to Japan’s SMBC for setting up subsidiary

SMBC is currently carrying on banking business in India in branch mode through its four branches located in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru. The 'in-principle' approval has been granted to the bank for setting up a WOS through conversion of its existing branches in India, RBI said in a statement.

2026-01-14T14:22:33.063640+00:00 IST

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Esri India and TERI SAS ink pact to advance geospatial education

Through this strategic collaboration, both organisations will combine their complementary strengths in undertaking initiatives that promote the use of GIS technology for governance and sustainable development, Esri India said in a statement.

2026-01-14T14:08:23.421150+00:00 IST

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Nomura projects inflation to "drift gradually higher"

Nomura, in its latest report, expects CPI inflation to "drift gradually higher in the coming months" following the transition to a 2024 base year. This overhaul includes updated weights that prioritize core categories over staple foods and introduces significant methodological upgrades to data collection.

2026-01-14T12:57:12.228235+00:00 IST

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Groww reports Rs 12,611 million total income in Q3 FY26 amid US-b

According to a Groww regulatory filing, the firm's total income rose 26 per cent compared to the same period last year, though profit after tax saw a 28 per cent decline during the quarter.

2026-01-14T12:53:03.703753+00:00 IST

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Eutelsat’s OneWeb enables connectivity for Kaundinya Voyage

As part of this initiative, Eutelsat's OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity has been deployed and remains operational onboard the vessel, enabling reliable, real-time communications throughout the journey. Given the vessel's traditional design and the absence of conventional communication infrastructure, OneWeb's LEO technology served as the sole connectivity link for the expedition, the statement read.

2026-01-14T12:34:06.499933+00:00 IST

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UBPL discovers light crude oil in Abu Dhabi’s Onshore Block 1

In a boost for India's energy footprint, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday announced the discovery of light crude oil in Abu Dhabi's Onshore Block 1.

2026-01-14T12:28:53.739311+00:00 IST

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Muthoot FinCorp Ltd. honours star performers at Dil Se Awards

Muthoot FinCorp Ltd. (Muthoot Blue), recently recognised its top-performing employees at their annual Dil Se Awards, held at a national event in Mumbai, hosted by brand ambassador Shah Rukh Khan. The awards recognised employees for outstanding performance and merit.

2026-01-14T11:31:38.251606+00:00 IST

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Stock market extends loss for second consecutive session

At close, the Sensex dropped 245 points, or 0.29%, to end at 83,382.71, while the Nifty 50 fell 67 points, or 0.26%, to settle at 25,665.60.

2026-01-14T11:12:28.483818+00:00 IST

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Food price relief keeps WPI contained despite December uptick

Looking ahead, economists cautioned that while global commodity prices such as oil and base metals are currently under pressure, risks remain from currency depreciation and potential geopolitical tensions, which could push input costs higher and add upside risks to inflation in the coming months.

2026-01-14T10:57:46.013197+00:00 IST

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"FDI inflows surge USD 51 billion in 6 months"

He highlighted the government's efforts to encourage deeper engagement between corporates and startups, adding that large companies are showing growing interest in collaborating with startups to drive innovation and scale.

2026-01-14T10:40:59.890142+00:00 IST

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Geo-economic confrontation tops global risks for 2026: WEF Report

The Global Risks Report is published ahead of the World Economic Forum's 56th Annual Meeting in Davos, scheduled for later this month, where political and business leaders will gather to discuss ways to mitigate the highlighted risks.

2026-01-14T10:32:27.963265+00:00 IST

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ISMA seeks Rs 20,000 crore budget support for advanced biofuels

"We have requested around Rs 10,000 crore for second-generation ethanol and about Rs 1,500 crore for SAF capacity, and overall an outlay of Rs 15,000-20,000 crore to support pilot projects and new technologies for the advanced biofuels," he told ANI in an exclusive interview. ISMA has sought budgetary support funds for second-generation ethanol, green hydrogen and SAF to enable pilot projects, new technologies, equipment innovation, along with GST rationalisation this budget, he said.

2026-01-14T09:29:09.717083+00:00 IST

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CAIT flags predatory pricing, urges stronger protection for small

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), representing over 9 crore traders and small business entrepreneurs, has submitted a comprehensive set of budgetary recommendations to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

2026-01-14T09:26:11.142462+00:00 IST

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India’s real estate inflows hit record USD 14.3 billion in 2025:

Capital inflows into India's real estate sector surged 25 per cent in 2025 to reach an all-time high of USD 14.3 billion, according to the latest 'India Market Monitor Q4 2025 - Investments' report by CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd. The sector attracted USD 3.3 billion worth of investments during the October-December quarter alone, recording a 30 per cent year-on-year increase. Domestic investors dominated the overall investment inflows in the final quarter of the year, accounting for an 80 per cent share of the total capital.

2026-01-14T08:38:03.664502+00:00 IST