POLITICS
Arijit Singh likely to launch political party after quitting playback singing: Report
Arijit Singh is reportedly considering launching a political party and contesting polls
BUSINESS
Bank of Baroda Q3 Results Highlights: Net profit rises 4.5% to Rs 5,055 crore
Q3 Results: Around 157 companies are announcing their results for the October-December quarter of the ongoing financial year 2026 today.
BUSINESS
Govt to stick to the path of fiscal consolidation - Prof Dev, PMEC chairman
Inside India’s path to fiscal consolidation, export diversification strategy and boosting growth- exclusive chat with PMEAC Chairman, Dr S. Mahendra Dev
INDIA
DMK's Kanimozhi slams 'imposition' of Hindi on railway signboard in Tamil Nadu: 'They won't stop...'
The BJP-led central government and the DMK government in Tamil Nadu have for long been at odds over the language issue
INDIA
'Maar raha hoon teri behen ko ...': Brother recalls chilling call before SWAT commando's murder
The accused Ankur, a clerk in the Ministry of Defence and posted in Delhi Cantt, was arrested hours after Kajal died on January 27 after battling for life for five days.
BUDGET
Budget 2026 expectations: Taxpayers eye higher standard deduction, home loan interest relief
As Budget 2026 approaches, individual taxpayers are looking beyond headline tax cuts. In this episode tax expert Parizad Sirwalla of KPMG India breaks down the top expectations from the upcoming Budget from standard deduction and EV taxation to housing loan interest and ESOP relief. The focus this year: clarity, simplicity and fair taxation that aligns with real-life financial decisions. Here’s what taxpayers should watch out for.
BUSINESS
'Dependency is being used as a leash': US spells out why India matters to Pax Silica
India will join US-led Pax Silica in February 2026, expanding a strategic AI and semiconductor supply chain bloc aimed at reducing coercive dependencies.
BUSINESS
Sensex rises 400 pts from day's low, Nifty near 25,350: Three reasons behind markets trimming losses
Positive Economic Survey, decline in FPI outflows helped markets recover partially on January 30
BUSINESS
Budget 2026 Expectations Live: Markets brace for high-stakes Budget amid rupee pressure, FPI exits
The Budget arrives against the backdrop of rising geopolitical uncertainty, placing it at a critical juncture for both domestic and global investors.
INDIA
PT Usha's husband V Srinivasan passes away at 67, PM Modi offers condolences
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to PT Usha and expressed his condolences on the passing of her husband.
POLITICS
NCP factions were set for merger announcement on Feb 8; Ajit Pawar was keen on it
The NCP faction led by Ajit Pawar is currently part of the ruling Mahayuti coalition, while the NCP (SP) is a member of the Maha Vikas Aghadi, which includes Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Congress party
BUSINESS
Live: Will Nifty take a breather after 3-day rally amid mixed global cues | Opening Bell
Global markets start the day on a cautious note as Asian equities trade mixed, with South Korea’s Kospi outperforming, while GIFT Nifty signals a weak opening for Indian markets. Wall Street ended lower for the second straight session as Microsoft earnings disappointed, even as Apple posted a strong beat driven by robust iPhone sales. US bond yields ease, the dollar remains under pressure amid policy uncertainty, and investors await key US producer price inflation data later today. On Opening Bell with Nandita Khemka , Moneycontrol, we decode what these global signals mean for Indian equities with insights from Raja Venkatraman, Co-Founder NeoTrader; Dharmesh Kant, Head of Research at Cholamandalam Securities; Aditi Nayar, Chief Economist at ICRA; Yogesh Patil, CIO–Equity at LIC Mutual Fund; and Garima Kapoor, Deputy Head of Research & Economist at Elara Securities. Stay tuned for market strategy, sectoral cues, and expert views to navigate the day ahead.
POLITICS
Will Sunetra Pawar be Maharashtra’s next deputy CM? NCP leaders rally behind Ajit Pawar's wife for top role
Senior NCP leader and Maharashtra FDA minister Narhari Zirwal on Thursday said that the public wants Sunetra Pawar to be brought into the state ministry.
WORLD
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian aircraft sold to US: 'Decertifying Bombardier Global Expresses'
The Republican President said the tariff would be imposed unless Canada immediately grants certification to business jets produced by US aircraft maker Gulfstream Aerospace.
PODCAST
Unpacking the Economic Survey, Shapoorji Pallonji to list real estate arm & Apple rents new home | MC Editor's Picks
In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks, experts unpack the Economic Survey. Our data story gives you a quick overview of the Indian economy in 5 charts. Also inside: Shapoorji Pallonji group readies to list real estate arm, Apple deepens India investment, what brokerages think about the benefits from the India-EU FTA. From tech to markets and more - tune in for the headlines of the day!
BUSINESS
More than just a blip: Are Indian markets headed towards a permanent reset?
“The recent correction could either be a temporary blip or the start of a permanent reset in market multiples to more realistic levels,” said Sanjeev Prasad, Managing Director and Co-Head of Strategy at Kotak Institutional Equities, adding that several sectors may still face further de-rating, either through price correction or time.
BUSINESS
Stocks to Watch Today: Paytm, Swiggy, ITC, Hindustan Aeronautics, Atlanta Electricals, Vedanta, Voltas, Syrma SGS, Usha Martin, MTAR, GE Shipping, Tata Motors in focus on 30 January
Stocks to Watch, 30 Jan: Stocks like ITC, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, One 97 Communications Paytm, Swiggy, Colgate Palmolive India, NTPC Green Energy, Indegene, Great Eastern Shipping Company, Orient Cement, Container Corporation of India, MTAR Technologies, Usha Martin, and Syrma SGS Technology will be in focus on January 30.
BUSINESS
Morgan Stanley buys 2.4% stake in Sunteck Realty, 0.8% shares in Manappuram Finance
CLSA exchanged 4.88 percent Sunteck Realty shares with Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs at a price of Rs 375.1 per share.
WORLD
'We think there is another war coming soon': Trump as US-Iran tensions escalate
Trump has maintained that “a massive armada” is heading towards Iran and is ready to “fulfil its mission”, adding that time is running out for the Islamic Republic to make a deal on its nuclear programme.
BUSINESS
Icertis co-founder and executive chairman Samir Bodas passes away
Tributes described him as a visionary entrepreneur and a forceful leader who believed contracts could become a source of clarity, trust and value for organisations worldwide.
COMPANIES
Air India converts 15 A321neo orders to A321XLR to boost long-haul routes
The conversion was announced on the sidelines of Wings India 2026, a major civil aviation event being held in Hyderabad
INDIA
Economic Survey flags rapid rail expansion as track commissioning doubles after 2014
The Survey noted that average annual commissioning of railway tracks rose from 1,499 km during 2004–2014 to 3,118 km between 2014 and 2024
PODCAST
No AI-led job apocalypse yet, says Economic survey; Ashok Soota in exit mode from Happiest Minds; and Swiggy’s losses widen…yet again | MC Tech3
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down how the Economic Survey 2025–26 is pushing back against fears of mass AI-driven job losses while outlining India’s real strength in application-led innovation. We also track Ashok Soota’s exploration of a stake sale in Happiest Minds, Swiggy’s widening year-on-year losses despite strong Instamart growth, and Meta’s plan to nearly double its AI spending with up to $135 billion in capital expenditure for 2026.
BUSINESS
PM Modi interacts with CEOs, experts working in AI sector
The Prime Minister emphasised the need to embrace new technology in all spheres and use it to contribute to national growth
