INDIA
Shinde Sena trumps ally BJP by one seat in Kalyan-Dombivli civic polls
According to the final tally on Friday, Shiv Sena won 52 seats in the 122-member civic body, followed closely by the BJP with 51 seats.
INDIA
News Updates: 'Assam among fastest developing states, its progress part of country's growth story,' says PM Modi in Guwahati
POLITICS
Congress’ Tulip Miranda wins Bandra East by 7 votes as Mahayuti sweeps BMC
Meanwhile, at the city level, the Mahayuti registered a commanding victory, winning 120 seats in the BMC, well above the majority mark of 114. Of these, the BJP secured 93 seats, while the Shinde-led Shiv Sena won 27.
INDIA
Dense fog blankets Delhi-NCR amid cold wave, reduces visibility; several flights delayed
The thick fog disrupted air travel, with several flights delayed at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport during the early morning hours.
INDIA
Mumbai BMC election results 2026: Thackerays outpace Shinde Sena on Marathi turf
The Mahayuti managed to secure only a handful of seats in areas such as Dadar-Mahim, Worli, Sewri, Lalbaug-Parel and parts of Wadala, with the majority going to the Sena (UBT)-MNS combine
PODCAST
RIL's Q3 FY26 revenue up 10%, Silver key driver of India’s import bill & exporters diversifying shipments | MC Editor's Picks
India’s largest company by market cap Reliance Industries posted a 10% YoY rise in revenue to Rs 2.94 lakh crore while its net profit jumped 1.6% in Q3 FY26. Silver imports were up 129% for the April–December 2025 period. Indian automakers are besting their Korean counterparts in safety ratings. Despite Dhurandhar being a hit, Indian movie theatres struggled heavily in 2025 – all this and much more in the latest Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks. Tune in.
INDIA
‘Bad situation’: Several Indian nationals return from Iran amid unrest, thank govt for support
The return comes after the Indian government advised its citizens in Iran to leave due to the volatile security environment
BUSINESS
India-EU trade pact will be 'the mother of all deals', says Piyush Goyal
Goyal said the FTA between India and European Union (EU) would be a "win-win" deal for both
INDIA
Kangana Ranaut reacts to Uddhav Thackeray losing BMC polls: 'Those who demolised my house, threatened me to leave...'
The result is personally significant for Ranaut, as the BMC had demolished an office attached to her Mumbai bungalow in 2020 when the undivided Shiv Sena ran the civic body
INDIA
Defence Procurement Board clears proposal to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets
As of now, the Indian Air Force operates 36 Rafale fighter jets and remains short of its overall sanctioned squadron strength
MARKETS
SAT sets aside SEBI’s 2022 penalty and market ban in Bombay Dyeing case
SAT criticised SEBI for the inordinate delay in initiating enforcement action, nearly a decade after the alleged transactions.
BUSINESS
Indo SMC IPO subscribed 103x, GRE Renew Enertech over 15x on final day; listing scheduled on January 21
Both companies along with Narmadesh Brass Industries will finalise their IPO share allotment by January 19. Their shares will be available for trading on the BSE SME effective January 21.
MARKETS
Closing auction session phased roll out from August 3, 2026; SEBI issues circular
CAS is being introduced to make closing prices fairer, globally aligned and more reliable as financial benchmarks.
BUSINESS
Smallcap World Fund sells 1.8% stake in Poly Medicure, Kedia Securities buys 2% shares in SPML Infra
Antony Waste Handling Cell shares also saw significant buying interest on Friday, rising 17.95 percent to Rs 550.90.
BUSINESS
Reliance Industries Q3 performance shows consistent operational resilience across businesses; here are 10 key highlights
Reliance Industries Q3 earnings | Jio Platforms led revenue growth of the company with a 13 percent increase from a year earlier, followed by the Reliance Retail and oil-to-chemicals businesses, each of which grew by more than 8 percent over the year.
BUSINESS
FIIs net sell shares worth Rs 4346 crore, DIIs net buy Rs 3935 crore on January 16
For the year so far, FIIs have been net sellers of shares worth Rs 21,702 crore, while DIIs have net bought shares worth Rs 30,140 crore.
INDIA
Bengaluru: Skywalk connecting Metro station and International Tech Park now open
ITPB Metro Skywalk, linking Pattandur Agrahara Metro Station on Purple Line with ITPB and Park Square Mall, is expected to benefit over 55,000 professionals in Whitefield.
BUSINESS
RIL O2C results: Revenue rises 8.4% to Rs 1.62 lakh crore, EBITDA up 14.6%
Oil & gas segment revenue for the quarter declined by 8.4% to Rs 5,833 crore from the last year mainly on account of lower volumes and price realisation for KGD-6 gas and condensate.
INDIA
BMC elections: How failed Thackeray reunion may have dented Uddhav's chances more than Raj's
The outcome also reflects that pure identity politics no longer wins Mumbai. The idea that Marathi identity alone could consolidate votes didn't take off, particularly when framed against outsiders and migrants who form the backbone of the city.
BUSINESS
EPF money via UPI soon: EPFO plans direct bank withdrawals by April
EPFO News: The source stated that members will be able to use their linked UPI PIN to complete transactions, ensuring secure and seamless transfers.
INDIA
Maharashtra civic polls: BJP wins the ward war, Pawars' Dada-Saheb jodi fizzles, Thackerays get a reality check
Mahayuti dominates Maharashtra civic polls: BMC flips, BJP surges in Pune-Nagpur-Nashik; Congress wins Latur. Turnout nears 60%.
BUSINESS
SEBI rolls out SWAGAT–FI framework to ease entry for foreign investors
SEBI in two circulars released on Friday has enabled a unified registration process across multiple investment routes for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) and Foreign Venture Capital Investors (FVCIs)
POLITICS
PM Modi on Maharashtra civic poll results: 'NDA’s bond with people of Maharashtra has deepened'
Thanking the people, PM Modi wrote, “the dynamic people of the state bless the NDA’s agenda of pro-people good governance.”
BUSINESS
Reliance Industries Q3 revenue rises 10% on digital, oil-to-chemicals growth
Reliance Industries Q3 FY26 Financial Results | Earnings remained resilient during the December quarter despite pressure in the upstream oil and gas exploration and production business.
