AUTOMOBILE
Vehicle-to-Vehicle communication: What changes on Indian roads by 2026
A total of 4,80,583 road accidents were recorded in India in 2023, resulting in 1,72,890 deaths.
BUDGET
Capital goods, auto sectors set for Rs 23,000 crore incentive boost in Union Budget: Report
The proposed GVC scheme for the automobile sector is expected to prioritise local manufacturing of advanced components such as advanced driver assistance systems, 360-degree cameras and sensors
POLITICS
Trinamool MPs dragged, detained during protest outside Amit Shah's Delhi office over I-PAC raids | Watch
India, Bengal witnessed how ED was misused by the Home Ministry. The ED was sent to steal our party's political, strategic information. Mamata Banerjee is a lioness, she protected our party's properties, says Mahua Moitra.
POLITICS
‘Bangladeshi Muslims may form 40% of Assam population in next Census,’ says Himanta Biswa Sarma
The chief minister has repeatedly flagged what he calls a steady rise in the population of Muslims of Bangladeshi origin over the decades.
BUSINESS
Vodafone Idea shares rise up to 8% as telco confirms AGR relief
DoT has directed Vodafone Idea to pay Rs 124 crore annually from March 2026-31
BUSINESS
Mahesh Patil steps down as CIO of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC after 21 years
Patil, who has overseen assets under management (AUM) of approximately Rs 4.5 lakh crore, shared the development in a LinkedIn post, stating that he will hand over responsibilities to the next generation of leadership to pursue personal goals.
BUSINESS
Vodafone Idea unveils long-term plan to repay AGR dues, to pay up to Rs 124 crore annually over next 6 years
In a stock exchange filing, Vodafone Idea said its AGR dues - including principal, interest, penalty and interest on penalty for the period from FY 2006-07 to FY 2018-19 - outstanding as of December 31, 2025, will be frozen and repaid in phases.
INDIA
Chiller days ahead for Delhi? Unexpected rain hits Delhi-NCR amid dense fog and biting cold
Rain was predicted in NCR cities, including Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Faridabad, Manesar, Palwal and Sohna, along with parts of western Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan.
BUSINESS
Live: Will Nifty see respite after 4 days of straight selloff? | Opening Bell
Markets saw a sharp sell-off as the Nifty slipped below key technical supports, breaking below its 21-day and 50-day moving averages near the 26,000 mark. A brief intraday rebound failed to hold, with the index ending near the day’s lows. The sell-off wiped out over ₹8 lakh crore of investor wealth in a single session and was broad-based, with all sectoral indices closing in the red. Metal stocks led the losses, while even Bank Nifty came under pressure. Heavyweights such as Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank and IT majors dragged the benchmark, as continued uncertainty over India–US trade weighed on export-oriented stocks. This morning, global cues were mixed. US markets ended mixed overnight ahead of key jobs data and Supreme Court ruling assessing the legality of Trump's tariffs. Asian markets too started mixed as China saw fastest pace of inflation in nearly 3 years in December. Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Aamar Deo Singh, Senior Vice President, Angel One and Mayuresh Joshi, Director - Research, Marketsmithindia.com.
INDIA
Breaking News Live Updates: Delhi court orders framing of charges against RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, others in land-for-jobs 'scam' case
INDIA
BJP leader, 73, touches feet of Jyotiraditya Scindia’s 31-year-old son at public event | Video
The 73-year-old MLA’s gesture has drawn mixed reactions on social media, with some seeing it as a mark of respect and others viewing it as political subservience
BUSINESS
Budget 2026 Expectations Live: Sunday Budget, no Finance Secretary - Why Budget 2026 is breaking convention
Traditionally, the Finance Secretary-considered the first among equals and the senior-most secretary in the ministry-plays a key role in coordinating Budget-related activities and overseeing the ministry's day-to-day functioning.
BUSINESS
Bharat Coking Coal IPO highlights: Mini Ratna public offer subscribed 8x on Day 1
The issue is priced in the Rs 21-23 band and will remain open for subscription until January 13. Brokerages have largely recommended the IPO for listing gains, citing reasonable valuations.
PODCAST
TPG-IIFL Capital deal, India’s GDP growth firms up & Samantha Prabhu’s newfound confidence | MC Editor's picks
In an exclusive to Moneycontrol, actor-turned-entrepreneur Samantha Prabhu reveals that she found fresh confidence after building startups. Also inside: a mega deal in the wealth management space, what’s driving domestic investors to bet on Indian markets, the poor tipping practice in the gig economy space, the iPhone style push for domestic auto parts exports and more. Tune in!
BUSINESS
Iran sanctions shock hits India’s basmati trade; Rs 2,000 crore shipments stuck at ports
India’s basmati exports to Iran face fresh uncertainty as a rial crash ends food subsidies, leaving Rs 2,000 crore consignments stuck and millers under pressure.
INDIA
From blind spots to dense fog: V2V alerts to warn drivers before crashes; rollout planned by end-2026
India plans to roll out vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology by end-2026 to cut road accidents, with alerts for fog, blind spots and stationary vehicles.
BUSINESS
Stocks to Watch Today: BHEL, Bajaj Finserv, Bharat Forge, Rail Vikas Nigam, Bharat Electronics, Power Grid, Highway Infra, Elecon Engg in focus on 9 January
Stocks to Watch, 9 January: Stocks like Elecon Engineering Company, Bajaj Finserv, Bharat Forge, Astra Microwave Products, Waaree Renewable Technologies, Andhra Cements, Rail Vikas Nigam, Devyani International, Bharat Electronics, Bharat Heavy Electricals, Power Grid Corporation of India, and Highway Infrastructure will be in focus on January 9.
AUTOMOBILE
BMW Group India posts record 18,001 car sales in 2025, led by EV surge
BMW Group India sold a record 18,001 cars in 2025, up 14% YoY, led by 200% growth in EV deliveries and strong long-wheelbase and SUV demand.
INDIA
‘What are you celebrating?’ Omar Abdullah slams row over Muslim admissions as NMC pulls SMVDIME MBBS approval
Omar Abdullah said J&K will accommodate SMVDIME students in nearby medical colleges after NMC withdrew MBBS approval citing deficiencies.
WORLD
Three Indians on board as US seizes Venezuela-linked tanker Bella 1/Marinera in Atlantic
The US seized a Russian-linked oil tanker tied to Venezuela, with three Indian nationals among its 28 crew, marking a rare high-seas interception.
BUSINESS
Tamil Nadu unveils Deeptech Startup Policy with Rs 100 crore investment push
The government plans to establish deep tech innovation hubs, centres of excellence and sector-specific test beds to enable startups to validate technologies in live environments.
WORLD
Bangladesh restores direct Dhaka–Karachi flights after 12 years
Bangladesh’s Biman Airlines will resume direct Dhaka–Karachi flights from January 29 after 12 years, restoring non-stop air connectivity with Pakistan.
INDIA
Bangladesh shuts visa services at key India missions, cites ‘security issue’
Bangladesh has suspended visa services at key missions in India citing security concerns, with business visas unaffected as diplomatic tensions persist.
BANKING
HDFC Bank downtime on 10 January: NetBanking, app, UPI services to be unavailable
HDFC Bank News: In an email to customers,HDFC Bank said, “To enhance your banking experience, we are undergoing essential system maintenance on 10th January 2026, 02:30 AM – 06:30 AM IST (4 Hours).”
