BUSINESS
Ashoka Buildcon shares gain 2% on Rs 307 crore contract win
Ashoka Buildcon Share Price | The company has received a Letter of Acceptance of Rs 307 crore from Public Works Department, Daman.
PODCAST
Donald Trump scoop, govt cleans legal clutter & the progress on India-EU talks
Moneycontrol gets an exclusive scoop from US President Donald Trump, Ashwinin Vaishnaw upbeat about strong investor sentiment for India-led AI, investors keenly monitor progress on India-EU trade talks, newly listed startups face shareholder scrutiny and Eternal’s earnings deliver a twist few investors were prepared for. Catch all this and more news in the latest edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.
BUSINESS
Stocks to Watch Today: IndiGo, Bandhan Bank, Premier Energies, Syngene, Go Digit, DLF, Home First Finance, Ashoka Buildcon, RK Swamy in focus on 23 January
Stocks to Watch, 23 Jan: Stocks like InterGlobe Aviation, Bandhan Bank, Premier Energies, Tanla Platforms, Syngene International, Suryoday Small Finance Bank, Gujarat State Petronet, Bluestone Jewellery and Lifestyle, Go Digit General Insurance, DLF, Le Travenues Technology, and Home First Finance Company will be in focus on January 23.
INDIA
Karnataka govt clears AI Centre of Excellence in partnership with NASSCOM
AI Centre of Excellence will come up at KEONICS’ HSR Layout facility in Bengaluru, with a total outlay of Rs 20 crore over four years, aimed at accelerating AI adoption and Industry 4.0 innovation.
BUSINESS
KRM Ayurveda IPO booked over 3 times, subscription closing on January 23
KRM Ayurveda IPO | The Delhi-based company is raising Rs 77.49 crore via initial share sale of 57.4 lakh shares.
BUSINESS
Airtel in talks with govt to reassess AGR dues calculation: Sunil Bharti Mittal
Airtel chairman confirms engagement with DoT as government reviews industry liabilities
TRENDS
Woman dates twin brothers, has both families' support: We share the same bed
The woman, who went viral on TikTok after sharing her story, said that if she were to have a child in the future, she would ensure legal clarity through a DNA test, while hoping the child would regard both men as fathers.
BUSINESS
Tredence opens new AI centre in eastern India, plans to scale workforce to 1,000 by 2027
The company said its overall workforce is about 4,200 employees globally.
INDIA
PM Modi speaks with Brazil President Lula, takes stock of India-Brazil strategic ties
Taking to X after their conversation, PM Modi wrote, 'I look forward to welcoming him to India soon'
PODCAST
Ashwini Vaishnaw’s $100B mission for AI summit; Indian IT not lagging in AI, says Rishad Premji; and PhonePe: Revenue gains, Profit pains
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track the biggest startup and tech stories shaping the day. From Davos, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw speaks on India–US trade talks, AI investments, online gaming rules and India’s ambitions in semiconductors and artificial intelligence. We also bring you voices from top IT leaders on how AI is changing business models and hiring. Plus, a deep dive into PhonePe’s IPO numbers and why newly listed tech firms are facing shareholder resistance on ESOP plans.
BUSINESS
Porinju's Equity Intelligence buys 1.2% stake in RK Swamy, Nippon India picks additional 3.8% stake in Landmark Cars
Major deals were also seen in Landmark Cars, the premium automotive retailer, which finished at all-time closing low of Rs 361.15, down 2.05 percent, extending downtrend for sixth consecutive session.
INDIA
US law references in SIR hearing draw sharp rebuttal from poll panel: ‘Trump captured Venezuelan president, where is due process?
The poll body is facing petitions from opposition lawmakers and civil society groups questioning the timing and legality of the SIR exercise in Bihar, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and other states
INDIA
Governors vs govt in Karnataka, TN, Kerala: What the Constitution says about official speeches
Since January 20, Karnataka has become the third southern state – after Tamil Nadu and Kerala – to witness a confrontation between the government and Governor over the customary address to the joint sitting of the legislature
BUSINESS
Digilogic Systems IPO manages to sail through on final day; Shayona Engg, Hannah Joseph Hospital offers undersubscribed on day 1
The public issues of Shayona Engineering, and Hannah Jospeh Hospital will remain open for subscription till January 27.
BUSINESS
FII/FPIs net sell Indian equities worth Rs 2550 crore, while DIIs net bought Rs 4223 crore
For the year so far, FIIs have been net sellers of shares worth Rs 36587 crore, while DIIs have net bought shares worth Rs 50718 crore.
TRENDS
Stomping on beds with dirty shoes, stealing bulbs: Guests at Rs 500 hotel stoke ‘civic sense’ debate
In the now-viral video, the guests -- three young men -- claimed that the room rent was Rs 500 and proudly showed off the empty sockets after stealing the bulbs, laughing.
INDIA
'Felt like a dog': Air India flyer claims rude behaviour by cabin crew on Bangkok–Delhi flight; airline responds
In the video, the French passenger accused the cabin staff of speaking to him harshly after he asked for his non-vegetarian meal.
BUSINESS
Live: Davos 2026 Day 4 Highlights | AI, TRUMP, INDIA INSIGHTS & Global CEO Voices
Live highlights from Davos 2026 Day 4: At Davos 2026, Moneycontrol brings you exclusive interviews and highlights: Trump delivers his speech at Davos, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shares India’s AI strategy ahead of the India AI Impact Summit, Rishi Kapoor, VC & CIO of Invescorp, talks about India’s investment opportunities and sectoral trends, Kim Baroudy, McKinsey’s Global Head of Tech in Asia, discusses AI and tech investments in Europe and Asia, and Rajan Bharti Mittal, Vice Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, on India’s role in the global economy, telecom growth, and investment potential.
BUSINESS
DLF Q3FY26 Results: Net profit rises 13.6% YoY to Rs 1,203 crore
DLF's EBITDA stood at Rs 848 crore. Cumulative net collections for the nine- month period stood at Rs 10,216 crore, reflecting 21 percent YoY growth. In Q2 FY26, DLF had reported a net profit of Rs 1180.09 crore.
INDIA
Unexpected tie-up in Achalpur: BJP, AIMIM and Congress join hands in civic body
The recent local body elections in Achalpur saw Congress bagging 15 of the 41 seats, BJP securing nine, AIMIM (3), Independents (10), Prahar Janshakti Party (2) and NCP (2)
BUSINESS
Q3 results impact: Orient Electric, Zee Ent shares settle up to 7% higher on strong December quarter earnings
Revenue during the quarter rose nearly 11 percent for Orient Electric, led by a 12.6 percent growth in the electric consumer durables segment.
BUSINESS
Uttar Pradesh secures MoUs worth Rs 9,750 crore at Davos
Led by the state's finance and parliamentary affairs minister Suresh Kumar Khanna, the Uttar Pradesh delegation meet representatives of several global firms, reinforcing the state’s push to position itself as an investor-friendly destination
BUSINESS
Amid jittery markets, Franklin Templeton takes investor education push from Kanyakumari to Kashmir
The campaign, titled ‘Change the Soch – Kanyakumari to Kashmir Drive’, comes at a time when participation from retail investors outside large urban centres remains uneven
WORLD
Trump unveils Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ at Davos, warns Hamas 'must disarm or....'
Speaking at the announcement of the Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ Charter at Davos 2026, Trump said surrendering weapons was non-negotiable for the group’s future.
