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India’s economy to grow by 7.4% in FY26: NSO Data

The Real GDP has been estimated to grow by 7.4% in the Financial year 2025-26 against the growth rate of 6.5% during FY 2024-25, as per the first advance estimates released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on Wednesday.

2026-01-07T11:12:49.426389+00:00 IST

KLA corporation inaugurates Rs 300 crore R&D and innovation hub

KLA Corporation, a global leader in semiconductor process control and enabling technologies, inaugurated its Rs 300 crore R&D and Innovation Hub at DLF Downtown, Tharamani, Chennai, on Wednesday.

2026-01-07T10:28:24.189819+00:00 IST

Bio-bitumen transformative step towards Viksit Bharat 2047

Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday highlighted how the agricultural waste can be converted into a valuable national resource, and noted that bio-bitumen is a "transformative step" towards the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

2026-01-07T10:23:14.115955+00:00 IST

India’s stock market returns to improve: Morgan Stanley

India's stock market returns are likely to improve in the coming months as several key fundamentals turn favourable, according to a Morgan Stanley report.

2026-01-07T10:20:24.562257+00:00 IST

Venezuelan oil revival could keep global prices lower for longer

In its Oil Markets Weekly, JPMorgan said a regime change in Venezuela would represent one of the largest upside risks to global oil supply in 2026 and beyond, an outcome that oil markets are not currently pricing in.

2026-01-07T09:05:37.996974+00:00 IST

Nvidia announces full production of Vera Rubin AI platform with T

Nvidia's new AI computing platform makes a leap with new TSMC-made chips as the company moves into full production of its latest technology. Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang introduced the supercomputer platform on Monday, which features six concurrent chips manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC). According to a report by Focus Taiwan, the rollout marks a strategic departure from the company's previous development cycle of releasing only one or two chips at a time.

2026-01-07T08:41:13.950903+00:00 IST

India remains as compelling long-term equity story in 2026 despit

Strong demographics, political stability and rising manufacturing exports make India one of the most compelling long-term equity stories globally in 2026, highlighted a report by Mackenzie, a global asset manager.

2026-01-07T08:23:42.645510+00:00 IST

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Concerts drive travel choices, 62% of India’s Gen Z plans music-l

Experience-led tourism is gaining momentum among India's Gen Z, as a survey done by travel portal Airbnb reveals that over 62 per cent of the country's Gen Z plans to travel for concerts and music festivals in 2026.

2026-01-07T08:23:38.691052+00:00 IST

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95% of executives expect GenAI to be partially self-funded

In a report titled, APAC AI Outlook 2026, IBM said, "This paradigm shift positions AI not as a cost center or a discretionary IT expense, but as a strategic asset that generates its own capital for further innovation, thereby accelerating the pace of transformation and creating a virtuous cycle of growth."

2026-01-07T08:00:28.545459+00:00 IST

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MediaTek unveils new advanced Filogic 8000 family Wi-Fi 8 chipset

MediaTek Inc., one of Taiwan's leading smartphone IC designer, unveiled the advanced Filogic 8000 family Wi-Fi 8 chipset at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Monday, according to a report by Focus Taiwan.

2026-01-07T07:20:29.506476+00:00 IST

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India’s rising silver dependence could become strategic vulnerabi

India's silver imports surged to an estimated USD 9.2 billion in 2025, marking a 44 per cent increase from the previous year despite a sharp rise in global prices.

2026-01-07T07:09:06.578168+00:00 IST

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India’s inbound tourism shifts beyond traditional urban hubs

Inbound tourism in India is increasingly moving beyond traditional metropolitan hubs, reflecting a broader shift in travel patterns and regional growth, according to a report by the Mastercard Economics Institute.

2026-01-07T07:05:04.129737+00:00 IST

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Auto sector set to deliver strong Q3FY26 performance

Aggregate revenue for listed auto companies under coverage (excluding Tata Motors PV) is expected to rise about 22% year-on-year, while EBITDA is forecast to grow faster at 24%, signalling a rare phase where volumes, pricing and operating leverage are all working in tandem.

2026-01-07T07:01:08.505857+00:00 IST

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India power sector to see recovery without demand surge in FY27

India's power sector is expected to see a year of recovery without a sharp rebound in demand, according to a report on India Power Outlook 2026 by Bernstein.

2026-01-07T06:49:47.583491+00:00 IST

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Kia begins sales of updated compact truck Bongo with enhanced fro

Kia Corp. has commenced sales of The 2026 Bongo III, introducing a model-year update for its compact truck that prioritizes enhanced front-camera functionality and safety features. According to a report by Pulse, the English service of Maeil Business News Korea, the South Korean automaker aims to improve vehicle recognition of obstacles, lane markings, and pedestrians through a widened field of view.

2026-01-07T06:27:39.694397+00:00 IST

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Buying technology not enough, companies build AI-ready workforce

The companies aiming to thrive in the age of artificial intelligence must move beyond simply buying new technology and instead focus on building an AI-ready workforce, highlighted a report by Google.

2026-01-07T06:20:42.431101+00:00 IST

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RBI proposes raising bank dividend payout cap to 75% of profit

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) proposes to raise the dividend payout cap for banks to 75 per cent of net profit from the earlier limit of 40 per cent.

2026-01-07T06:05:05.981169+00:00 IST

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Hyundai Motor Group to set up Humanoid Robot Testbed in US this y

Hyundai Motor Group is set to launch a testbed in the United States later this year to facilitate the mass production and commercialization of humanoid robots. The South Korean automotive conglomerate announced this roadmap during a media day at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas. The strategy focuses on the deployment of humanoid robots at manufacturing sites, specifically utilizing Atlas, a humanoid robot developed by its subsidiary Boston Dynamics Inc.

2026-01-07T05:59:50.900264+00:00 IST

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India to benefit from AI through services and efficiency

India is emerging as a key beneficiary of the global artificial intelligence (AI) investment cycle, but in a manner distinct from hardware and semiconductor led markets, according to a recent outlook by Jefferies.

2026-01-07T05:47:04.793677+00:00 IST

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Indian markets open lower, Sensex down 440 points, RIL recovering

Indian equity markets opened lower on Wednesday, tracking mixed global cues and persistent selling pressure from foreign portfolio investors, with benchmark indices slipping in early trade.

2026-01-07T04:24:49.433425+00:00 IST

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IPO lock-in expiries worth USD 45 bn to open in coming months

IPO lock-in expiries worth USD 45 billion are scheduled to open in the coming months, with several recently listed companies set to witness the lifting of pre-listing shareholder lock-ins over the next one month, according to a report by Nuvama.

2026-01-07T03:17:56.072368+00:00 IST