NHAI launches pilot to warn drivers of stray cattle on high-risk highway stretches

What is the new composite salary account for central employees? Banking and insurance benefits explained

HDFC AMC Q3 FY26 Results: PAT jumps by one-fifth to Rs 769 crore, beats estimates; shares jump

India slips to third among Russian fossil fuel buyers amid sanctions; December imports hit lowest level since price cap — Key factors

India, China hold talks to improve bilateral ties; people-centric engagement, trade in focus

Japanese Bank SMBC gets RBI in-principle approval to expand operations as wholly owned subsidiary

Nomura sees inflation gradually edging higher under new CPI series

ICICI Prudential AMC Q3 Results: Net profit jumps 45%, interim dividend of Rs 14.85 declared

Domestic travel drives India’s hotel boom; occupancies and room rates seen holding firm in FY26

India’s GDP likely to grow at 7.5–7.8% in FY26 on strong services, festive demand: Deloitte report

To ensure effective communication, safety advisories during the pilot phase will be delivered through a Flash SMS, followed by a voice alert.&nbsp;

The government has launched a Composite Salary Account Package for Central Government employees, combining banking, insurance and card benefits into a single, standardised framework. Rolled out through public sector banks, the package offers zero-balance salary accounts, concessional loans, enhanced insurance cover and digital benefits. The move aims to simplify financial management, improve social security and strengthen employee welfare in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

Fund house HDFC AMC has staged a strong financial performance for the final three months of 2025, with a better-than-exepcted 20 per cent rise in its net profit.&nbsp;

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India slipped to third place among buyers of Russian fossil fuels in December after its imports fell sharply to €2.3 billion from €3.3 billion in November, according to CREA. Crude oil imports dropped 29 per cent month-on-month, led by a pullback from Reliance Industries and state-run refiners, amid tighter price caps, fresh US sanctions and higher compliance risks. While Russia still accounts for a significant share of India’s crude basket, the data point to a cautious recalibration as geopolitical pressures reshape global energy trade flows.

India and China held talks in New Delhi on Wednesday to assess progress in stabilising bilateral relations, with a focus on people-centric engagement and trade. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Chinese Vice Minister Sun Haiyan discussed steps to rebuild trust, enhance exchanges and advance ties gradually. Both sides reiterated their commitment to leaders’ directions and supported engagement through platforms such as BRICS, signalling cautious optimism amid unresolved challenges.

In a statement, the RBI said the approval allows SMBC to move from its current branch-based operations to a locally incorporated subsidiary. Until now, the bank has been operating in India through branch mode.

According to the Nomura report, December's headline inflation rose to 1.3 per cent year-on-year from 0.7 per cent in November. While this figure fell below consensus expectations, the uptick was driven by easing food price deflation and the fading of favourable base effects.

ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company posted a 45.1 per cent year-on-year jump in Q3 net profit to Rs 917 crore, with total income rising 35.2 per cent to Rs 1,623.5 crore, while the board approved an interim dividend of Rs 14.85 per share, reflecting strong earnings momentum.

India’s hospitality sector is entering a structurally stronger phase, led by robust domestic travel demand that has reduced dependence on foreign tourists. Premium hotel occupancy is expected to hold at 72–74 per cent in FY26, with average room rates rising to Rs 8,200–8,500. With supply growth lagging demand, pricing power and profitability remain strong, while asset-light operating models and diversified hotel formats are shaping the sector’s next phase of expansion.

GDP growth seen as strong in FY26:&nbsp;According to a report released on Wednesday, January 14, the country's GDP is likely to grow by 7.5-7.8 per cent in the current financial year (FY26). The report from Deloitte India added that festive demand and strong services activity will drive this growth.

The government may take a tougher stance on industrial pollution in the national capital. Companies contributing significantly to pollution in Delhi could be directed to shift to cleaner fuels.

Union Budget 2026: Government plans these key steps to tackle Delhi pollution, say sources

According to sources, MAIT also acknowledged and appreciated MeitY’s open, transparent, and consultative approach in developing the ITSAR amendments and related security assurance frameworks.&nbsp;According to the association, structured consultations have enabled constructive collaboration among industry stakeholders, experts, and policymakers, ensuring that diverse perspectives are taken into account during policy formulation.

MAIT rejects claims of mandatory source code sharing under MeitY policy: Sources

From affordability relief and tax incentives to REIT reforms and policy stability, real estate developers outline their key expectations from Union Budget 2026.

Union Budget 2026: What real estate developers want on affordability, policy stability and REITs boost

IT services major Infosys reported an increase in its employee base in the December quarter of FY26.&nbsp;As of December 31, 2025, Infosys’ total employee strength stood at 3,37,034, compared with 3,31,991 at the end of September 2025 and 3,23,379 a year ago.&nbsp;

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Infosys Headcount: IT giant workforce rises by 5,043 in Q3 FY26, attrition eases to 12.3% - Details

Merz's January 12–13 visit came even as talks entered a "decisive yet difficult" phase, with hurdles around carbon border adjustment mechanisms (CBAM), market access, and regulatory standards.

German Chancellor’s visit seen as boost for India-EU FTA, exports expected to rise

India’s passport has climbed five places to rank 80th in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free or simplified access to 55 destinations. While the improvement eases travel to parts of Southeast Asia, Africa and the Caribbean, Indian travellers still need advance visas for most major economies. The ranking underscores gradual gains in mobility, even as global travel freedom remains heavily concentrated among economically and politically stable nations.

Indian passport jumps five places in Henley Passport Index; visa-free access expands to 55 destinations

Launched on August 15, 2025, now a user just needs to pay Rs 3,000, to get 200 toll trips or one full year of travel, whichever comes first, across 1,159 toll plazas nationwide.

Over 40 lakh FASTag annual passes sold in months; adoption touches 20% of car users

The IT major reported a 2.2 per cent year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit for Q3 FY26 to Rs 6,654 crore. Revenue for the quarter rose 8.9 per cent on-year to Rs 45,479 crore, the company said in its earnings statement.

Infosys Q3 Results: IT firm raises FY26 revenue guidance despite profit miss

The NITI Aayog on Wednesday released the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024, a comprehensive assessment of export readiness across India's states and Union Territories.

NITI Aayog releases export preparedness index 2024; Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu among top performers

India’s residential real estate sector, at first sight, seems to be thriving. The total value of houses sold in 2025 was almost Rs 6 lakh crore, which was a 6 per cent rise compared to 2024, as per the data by ANAROCK Research. Institutional investments in real estate also jumped 51 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to USD 8.9 billion in 2024.

Budget 2026: Real estate industry seeks policy support to revive affordable housing

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S&amp;P BSE Bankex has rallied about 13 percent this month after government unveiled a fiscally prudent budget and as the central bank eased rules on how banks can account for capital to meet Basel III needs.

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Blk drug exports are likely to grow at a CAGR of 12-14% till 2018-19, driven largely by exports to regulated markets.

Bulk drug exports to grow 12-14% till 2018-19: Assocham

As per the report, the growth prospects of the Indian economy for 2016-17 would be highly dependent on domestic drivers of growth with very little support seeping in from the global market.
 

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The unit has been commissioned at the 2x270 MW Goindwal Sahib coal-fired thermal power project of GVK Power and Infra Limited

BHEL commissions second 270 MW thermal unit in Punjab

Coal Secretary Anil Swarup had said that coal linkages for 24 million tonnes will go under the hammer in the first year.

Draft Cabinet note for auctioning coal linkages to be out soon

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