BUSINESS
India-EU trade deal won’t offset US tariff shock but sector gains are real: Goldman Sachs
Diversification is now the dominant strategy in a fragmenting global trade system. But it remains a strategy of margins, not miracles.
PODCAST
Mithun Sacheti returns to the ring; Nandan Nilekani’s warning as AI misuse mounts; and Sridhar Vembu's made-for-India ERP bet
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track Mithun Sacheti’s return to the jewellery sector as he explores a full acquisition of Orra Fine Jewellery. We also bring you Nandan Nilekani’s warning on AI misuse and the risk of public backlash, Zoho’s entry into the ERP market to challenge global giants, industry expectations from the Union Budget on semiconductors and AI, and Amazon’s decision to cut 16,000 jobs in its latest round of restructuring.
INDIA
A last frame before tragedy: Ajit Pawar’s pre-flight photo surfaces hours before fatal Baramati plane crash
A photo of Ajit Pawar taken hours before his Mumbai–Baramati flight crashed has surfaced as leaders pay tribute and final rites are set in Baramati.
STARTUP
Astrotalk revenue rises 85% to Rs 1,214 crore in FY25
The online astrology platform reported a sharp jump in adjusted profit before tax, even as higher spending and one-time accounting items weighed on reported profitability.
INDIA
'Purely an accident, no conspiracy': Sharad Pawar’s emotional first reaction after Ajit Pawar crash | Watch video
Sharad Pawar said Ajit Pawar’s death in the Baramati plane crash was a pure accident, ruling out conspiracy and urging people not to politicise it.
POLITICS
Raj Thackeray calls Ajit Pawar a fearless, caste-free leader; says Maharashtra lost an exceptional administrator
In a detailed post on X, Thackeray described Pawar as a “remarkably straightforward” leader who was “utterly free of caste bias” and said Maharashtra politics had lost an outstanding administrator and mass leader.
BUSINESS
India-EU trade deal opens up a market where nearly half of India’s export potential remains untapped: HSBC
Nearly 50% of India’s export potential to the EU is still unrealised, at a time when Indian exporters are being hit by a 50% US tariff and urgently need a substitute market.
BUSINESS
Wall Street futures rise up to 1% ahead of Big Tech earnings, S&P crosses 7,000 for first time
Meta Platforms, Microsoft and Tesla are scheduled to report earnings after market close.
BUSINESS
Pine Labs swings to black with Rs 42-crore net profit in Q3, revenue rises 24%
The payments firm reverses a Rs 57 crore loss from last year, driven by higher margin business and 29% growth in gross transaction value.
BUSINESS
ReNew seeks support for capital costs, manufacturing in Union Budget
PLI push helps ReNew cut China dependence; three-year-old manufacturing arm turns profitable
INDIA
Dy CM Ajit Pawar's funeral to be held tomorrow in Baramati with full state honours
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are likely to attend.
BUDGET
All eyes on Economic Survey 2026: Date, time, where to watch, what to expect, where to download PDF
Economic Survey 2026 will be tabled in Parliament on January 29, outlining India’s growth outlook, inflation trends and fiscal position ahead of the Union Budget.
BUSINESS
India-EU FTA could sharply lift labour-intensive exports, limit risks to autos: Jefferies
The immediate winners, as mentioned in Jefferies' latest note, are labour-intensive sectors where India has long been tariff-disadvantaged.
BUSINESS
Indian economy shows steady momentum in December, says new monthly economy index by Moneycontrol
Moneycontrol’s Eco Pulse is a composite high-frequency index which aims to measure India’s economic momentum on a monthly basis and provide early signals of changes in the direction of GDP growth
INDIA
Ajit Pawar's last Facebook post hours before plane crash: 'Sacrificed everything...'
Just hours before the accident, Pawar was active on social media. His last Facebook post honoured freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary, praising his sacrifices for the country’s freedom and his lasting patriotic inspiration.
INDIA
Civil aviation minister announces probe into Ajit Pawar's aircraft crash: 'After ATC cleared landing...'
The minister said preliminary information shows that the visibility was poor during the time of landing at around 08:48 am.
INDIA
'Fit aircraft, experienced pilots': VSR owner defends Learjet after Pawar crash, rejects grounding
BUSINESS
Power Grid Q3FY26 preview: Modest earnings growth expected amid weak asset capitalisation
Key monitorables for the quarter include the pace of asset capitalization, movement in the TBCB bidding pipeline and progress on large strategic projects.
BUDGET
MC-Deloitte CXO survey | CXOs share their insights on the Indian economy and budget 2026-27
MC-Deloitte CXO survey on the state of economy CXOs share their insights on the Indian economy and budget 2026-27
BUSINESS
MIC Electronics shares hit 10% upper circuit on bagging Rs 114 crore order
The stock advanced 10 percent to hit the upper circuit at Rs 38.97 per share on the NSE.
BUSINESS
Nifty Reclaims 25,300 Amoid Volatile Session; Midcaps Shine| Closing Bell Live
Catch Nandita khemka in conversation with Karan Aggarwal, Co-founder and CIO, Ametra PMS and Ashish Bahety, Technical and Derivative Research Analyst, ProfitMart Securities
PODCAST
LIVE: Trump's Climbdown, India-EU FTA, And The Need To Engage With Pakistan With Shyam Saran
Shyam Saran, Former Foreign Secretary of India decodes the new global order and the need for India to pursue a neighbourhood first policy in spirit and push back against Trump's bullying tactics
INDIA
‘Where did they go?’: AAIB probes Delhi charter firm after Ajit Pawar crash; staff ‘missing’, office shutters down
AAIB begins probe into Ajit Pawar plane crash, finds missing staff and locked rooms at Delhi charter firm operating the Learjet.
BUSINESS
Maruti Suzuki Q3 Results: Net profit rises 4% to Rs 3,794 crore, revenue up 29%
This however includes a one-time exceptional item of Rs 593.9 crore, arising due to the new labour codes which took effect last year.
