BUSINESS
Budget 2026 Expectations Live: Sunday Budget, no Finance Secretary - Why Budget 2026 is breaking convention
Traditionally, the Finance Secretary-considered the first among equals and the senior-most secretary in the ministry-plays a key role in coordinating Budget-related activities and overseeing the ministry's day-to-day functioning.
BUSINESS
Bharat Coking Coal IPO highlights: Mini Ratna public offer subscribed 8x on Day 1
The issue is priced in the Rs 21-23 band and will remain open for subscription until January 13. Brokerages have largely recommended the IPO for listing gains, citing reasonable valuations.
PODCAST
TPG-IIFL Capital deal, India’s GDP growth firms up & Samantha Prabhu’s newfound confidence | MC Editor's picks
In an exclusive to Moneycontrol, actor-turned-entrepreneur Samantha Prabhu reveals that she found fresh confidence after building startups. Also inside: a mega deal in the wealth management space, what’s driving domestic investors to bet on Indian markets, the poor tipping practice in the gig economy space, the iPhone style push for domestic auto parts exports and more. Tune in!
BUSINESS
Iran sanctions shock hits India’s basmati trade; Rs 2,000 crore shipments stuck at ports
India’s basmati exports to Iran face fresh uncertainty as a rial crash ends food subsidies, leaving Rs 2,000 crore consignments stuck and millers under pressure.
INDIA
From blind spots to dense fog: V2V alerts to warn drivers before crashes; rollout planned by end-2026
India plans to roll out vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology by end-2026 to cut road accidents, with alerts for fog, blind spots and stationary vehicles.
BUSINESS
Stocks to Watch Today: BHEL, Bajaj Finserv, Bharat Forge, Rail Vikas Nigam, Bharat Electronics, Power Grid, Highway Infra, Elecon Engg in focus on 9 January
Stocks to Watch, 9 January: Stocks like Elecon Engineering Company, Bajaj Finserv, Bharat Forge, Astra Microwave Products, Waaree Renewable Technologies, Andhra Cements, Rail Vikas Nigam, Devyani International, Bharat Electronics, Bharat Heavy Electricals, Power Grid Corporation of India, and Highway Infrastructure will be in focus on January 9.
AUTOMOBILE
BMW Group India posts record 18,001 car sales in 2025, led by EV surge
BMW Group India sold a record 18,001 cars in 2025, up 14% YoY, led by 200% growth in EV deliveries and strong long-wheelbase and SUV demand.
INDIA
‘What are you celebrating?’ Omar Abdullah slams row over Muslim admissions as NMC pulls SMVDIME MBBS approval
Omar Abdullah said J&K will accommodate SMVDIME students in nearby medical colleges after NMC withdrew MBBS approval citing deficiencies.
WORLD
Three Indians on board as US seizes Venezuela-linked tanker Bella 1/Marinera in Atlantic
The US seized a Russian-linked oil tanker tied to Venezuela, with three Indian nationals among its 28 crew, marking a rare high-seas interception.
BUSINESS
Tamil Nadu unveils Deeptech Startup Policy with Rs 100 crore investment push
The government plans to establish deep tech innovation hubs, centres of excellence and sector-specific test beds to enable startups to validate technologies in live environments.
WORLD
Bangladesh restores direct Dhaka–Karachi flights after 12 years
Bangladesh’s Biman Airlines will resume direct Dhaka–Karachi flights from January 29 after 12 years, restoring non-stop air connectivity with Pakistan.
INDIA
Bangladesh shuts visa services at key India missions, cites ‘security issue’
Bangladesh has suspended visa services at key missions in India citing security concerns, with business visas unaffected as diplomatic tensions persist.
BANKING
HDFC Bank downtime on 10 January: NetBanking, app, UPI services to be unavailable
HDFC Bank News: In an email to customers,HDFC Bank said, “To enhance your banking experience, we are undergoing essential system maintenance on 10th January 2026, 02:30 AM – 06:30 AM IST (4 Hours).”
BUSINESS
Bharat Coking Coal raises over Rs 273 crore via anchor book ahead of IPO with LIC being biggest investor
Bharat Coking Coal IPO | BCCL has finalised allocation of 11.87 crore equity shares to anchor investors at Rs 23 per share.
BUSINESS
HUL gets Rs 1,559 crore income tax demand for FY22, says no impact on business
HUL said the assessment order will have “no material impact on the financials, operations or other activities of the company.”
BUSINESS
Gabion Technologies IPO closes with over 768 times subscription, check GMP ahead of listing next week
Gabion Technologies IPO | The IPO share allotment will be finalised by January 9, while its shares will be available for trading on the BSE SME effective January 13.
MARKETS
SEBI integrates digital signature application feature in FPI onboarding form
Under the new functionality, FPIs can now apply for a DSC from Indian certifying authorities directly while submitting their FPI registration application on the CAF portal.
PODCAST
Unacademy-upGrad deal falls through; Why UPI Autopay keeps winning merchants; and SaaS firm Amagi to open its Rs 1,789-crore IPO on January 13, at a valuation of over Rs 7,800 crore. | MC Tech3
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down why acquisition talks between Unacademy and upGrad fell apart after months of negotiations, even as consolidation buzz continues in edtech. We also look at why merchants are sticking with UPI Autopay despite falling success rates, and what’s driving that choice. Plus, a quick wrap on Amagi’s IPO, marked by a valuation reset and a smaller issue size as it heads to public markets.
BUSINESS
RIL Q3 Update: Reliance Industries to announce third-quarter results on January 16
In a post-market exchange filing on Thursday, January 8, the oil-to-telecom-to-retail conglomerate said the board meeting will take up the 'standalone and consolidated unaudited financial results of the Company for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025'
BUSINESS
Unicorn Fund, Greenx Wealth Multihorizons Opportunity Fund pick up over 1.4% stake in Maruti Interior Products
Despite big stake acquisition, Maruti Interior Products shares closed lower at Rs 209.65 on the BSE, down 0.78 percent amid high volumes.
BUSINESS
SEBI sets up working group to chart technology roadmap for market infrastructure institutions
The Working Group will be chaired by Dr DB Phatak, Professor Emeritus at IIT Bombay. Its members include chairpersons of the Standing Committee on Technology (SCOT) of MIIs, senior officials from stock brokers and Registrars and Transfer Agents (RTAs), as well as experts in technology and the securities market.
BUSINESS
FIIs net sell Indian equities worth Rs 3367 crore, while DIIs net buy Rs 3701 crore
During the trading session, FPI/FIIs bought shares worth Rs 11,090 crore, while offloading Rs 14,457 crore. DIIs net bought shares worth Rs 18707 crore and sold Rs 15,006 crore.
BUSINESS
AI Impact Summit science group to link global AI researchers, study cross-border use cases: DST Secy Karandikar
This was the theme of deliberation in a closed door working group meeting of government officials, industry stakeholders and researchers held at IIT Bombay on January 8.
WORLD
Explained: Why France's farmers are blockading roads and rolling into Paris
Growers and livestock producers say years of rising costs, dense regulation, and trade pressures have pushed many to the brink, prompting a nationwide protest that has also resonated across Europe.
