BUSINESS
Stocks to Watch Today: JSW Energy, HCL Tech, RBL Bank, Amagi Media Labs, Vikram Solar, CreditAccess, Rallis India, Supreme Petrochem in focus on 21 January
Stocks to Watch, 21 January: Stocks like United Spirits, Supreme Petrochem, Persistent Systems, IndiaMART InterMESH, Rallis India, CreditAccess Grameen, Shoppers Stop, AU Small Finance Bank, Vikram Solar, JSW Energy, HCL Technologies, Highway Infrastructure, and RBL Bank will be in focus on January 21.
BUSINESS
Inspira Global to take control of Burger King India operator RBA; Everstone exits
Restaurant Brands International, the global owner of the Burger King and Popeyes brands, welcomed the change in ownership.
INDIA
'Culture of greed and neglect': Rahul Gandhi reacts to Noida techie’s death
In a video message shared on X, Gandhi linked the tragedy to environmental degradation, failing infrastructure and social apathy, saying such incidents expose the values society chooses to uphold.
BUSINESS
FII/FPIs net sell shares worth Rs 2,938 crore, DIIs net buy Rs 3,666 crore on January 20
For the month so far, FII/FPIs have net sold Rs 29,086 crore while DIIs have net bought Rs 37,741 crore.
BUSINESS
Fidelity Investments almost exits Aditya Birla Lifestyle, sells 1.76% stake in Aditya Birla Fashion
Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund held 1.94 percent stake in each company (Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands, and Aditya Birla Fashion) as of September 2025.
INDIA
Bengaluru startup founder flags alleged bribe demands in road-cutting permission to get water connection
In a post on social media platform X, Mobiikey co-founder Ravichandra Reddy said he had applied for a BWSSB water connection for a multi-house building, but alleged bribe rates doubled as the process progressed, forcing him to arrange funds through EMIs.
BUSINESS
EAAA India Alternatives files draft papers with SEBI for Rs 1,500-crore IPO
EAAA India Alternatives IPO | The IPO comprises of entirely offer-for-sale by promoter Edelweiss Securities and Investments, with no fresh issue component.
PODCAST
Trump’s Davos guest list of Indian CEOs; PhonePe’s $15B IPO nod; and Emergent’s $70 million AI funding | MC Tech3
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track the biggest stories shaping startups and technology. From Davos, seven Indian business leaders, including N Chandrasekaran, Sunil Bharti Mittal, Salil Parekh, and Srini Pallia, are set to attend a reception hosted by US President Donald Trump. We also bring you how global CEOs at Davos are pitching India as a key hub for telecom, AI, and infrastructure, with Ericsson, Siemens, and Cerebras calling the country central to future growth. Plus, SEBI clears the path for PhonePe’s IPO that could value the fintech major at $15 billion, setting up one of India’s biggest listings, and AI startup Emergent raises $70 million from Khosla Ventures and SoftBank.
BUSINESS
WanderOn raises Rs 54 crore in Series A fund raise led by DSG Consumer Partners, CAAF
The company plans to expand its destination portfolio, strengthen high-demand categories such as adventure, sports-led and wellness travel.
TRENDS
Hyderabad man sells 'free' PVR-Inox popcorn for Rs 400, triggers debate on 'low trust society'
The episode comes at a time when food and beverage sales remain a critical revenue stream for multiplex chains such as PVR‑INOX.
INDIA
Noida techie's car pulled out from water-filled pit, could offer vital clues
The grey SUV, much of it covered in weeds, was pulled out of a 20-foot-deep pit in Noida’s Sector 150 using a crane
BUSINESS
Live: Davos 2026 Day 2 Highlights | AI, India Deals & Global CEO Voices
Day 2 LIVE from Davos 2026 brings insights from top global leaders. PwC Global Chair Mohamed Kande and PwC India Chair Sanjeev Krishan discuss CEO uncertainty amid geopolitical turmoil and AI-driven productivity. Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman says AI is spreading across the economy and “not a bubble,” while HCLTech CEO C Vijayakumar warns IT must reinvent itself to remain a major job engine. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis highlights MoUs worth ₹16 lakh crore, alongside key perspectives from global and Indian leaders shaping the future of growth, technology, and partnerships.
BUSINESS
Aritas Vinyl IPO sees over 2 times subscription on final day, Digilogic Systems offer booked 31% on day 1
Aritas Vinyl will finalise IPO share allotment by January 21, while its equity shares will be available for trading on the BSE SME effective January 23.
TRAVEL
Slow travel is taking off in India; Kashmir, Ladakh see sharp increase in multi-day trips
Gen Z and young professionals showed the sharpest behavioural change. Multiple trips per year increased 51 percent, while short breaks of 4–6 nights grew 43 percent.
POLITICS
The Bengal strategy: Who are the 'peacekeepers' deployed by BJP ahead of polls
Most of these leaders largely speak Hindi and hence they will be accompanied by local leaders who pitch in with translation during interactions with grassroots workers and people.
INDIA
Noida techie’s death: Even authorities unsure who owns the site where Yuvraj Mehta drowned
Mehta’s car plunged into a water-filled pit at a construction site in Noida’s sector 150 while he was on his way back from work
BUSINESS
After December chaos, IndiGo assures DGCA of stable operations from February 10
DGCA had earlier relaxed two provisions related to night duty limits for IndiGo pilots until February 10 to help stabilize operations, a move that drew criticism from pilot unions and aviation safety advocates.
INDIA
'Committed contempt': Supreme Court pulls up Maneka Gandhi over stray dog remarks
The court, however, said it was not initiating contempt proceedings against Gandhi, citing its magnanimity.
INDIA
India-EU FTA: EU chief says on cusp of historic trade pact, calls it 'mother of all deals'
The EU chief said that both sides are on the "cusp of a historic trade deal", signalling that the pact could be signed soon. She also described it as the "mother of all deals".
INDIA
Two killed in Assam’s Kokrajhar as mob attack sparks violent protests, arson; mobile internet suspended
The situation remains tense, with authorities deploying heavy security forces and suspending mobile internet services to prevent further escalation.
BUSINESS
Indian IT majors now command 36% of sector's global brand value; TCS in top two
The list of Indian brands in the world’s top 25 IT Services ranking increased from seven to eight, highlighting the sector’s depth, with leaders such as TCS and Infosys combining sustained revenue growth with advanced capabilities in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity.
INDIA
Noida techie death: Builder Abhay Kumar arrested for criminal negligence
Abhay Kumar, owner of MZ Wishtown, a real estate project located in the Knowledge Park area, had been named in the FIR registered in connection with the engineer’s death
BUDGET
From independence to liberalisation and beyond: India's top 10 Union Budgets
Nirmala Sitharaman delivered the longest speech (2h42m), introducing a new tax regime without exemptions during her 2020-21 Budget presentation
POLITICS
What Nitin Nabin said in first speech as BJP president: 4 big takeaways
In his maiden address as the BJP chief, Nabin expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Narendra Modi and lauded the Prime Minister's continuous and tireless service for the nation.
