INDIA
Census 2027 first phase to be held between April and September: Govt
The extensive operation will be carried out in two stages, with houselisting and housing census scheduled from April to September 2026 and population enumeration set for February 2027
BUSINESS
Live: Can Nifty hold 26,000 as Q3 updates trickle in? | Opening Bell
The Nifty50 extended its losing streak to a third straight session but managed to recover from the day’s lows to close near 26,140, holding on to the crucial 26,100 support. After a weak start and a volatile session marked by a tussle between buyers and sellers, a late rebound helped pare losses. IT, consumer durables and pharma stocks led the gains, while auto, oil & gas and realty stocks remained under pressure. Broader markets outperformed, with midcap and smallcap indices rising around 0.4%, as global cues and upcoming US jobs data stayed in focus. This morning, global cues were largely lower. US markets ended on a weak note, with Dow and S&P 500 retreating from record highs. Meanwhile, Asian markets were mixed this morning. Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Chandan Taparia, Senior Vice President, Head - Derivatives & Technical Research, Motilal Oswal and Nitin Bhasin, Head of Institutional Equities, Ambit.
INDIA
Kanpur horror: Journalist, constable rape minor in SUV for 2 hours, dump unconscious girl outside home
The girl's brother alleged that when the family informed the police personnel that one of the accused was a policeman, they were turned away from a local police outpost.
INDIA
National-level shooter alleges sexual assault by coach; POCSO case registered
A first information report (FIR) has been registered in connection with the case, with the police initiating a detailed investigation
BUDGET
Budget 2026 Expectations Highlights: Budget plans mega AI boost with incentives to attract global tech giants
Budget 2026 Expectations: Will Sitharaman provide further relief to taxpayers in the upcoming Budget? Check all the latest updates
BUSINESS
Angel One share price gains as board to consider stock split
Angel One Share Price | The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 3,283 and a 52-week low of Rs 1,942.00 on 05 June, 2025 and 13 March, 2025, respectively.
INDIA
News Updates: Fire breaks out in parked train carrying rubbish, suburban services briefly disrupted in Mumbai
BUSINESS
First Tick: Top global cues to watch in today’s trade
Gold steadied, after slipping nearly 1% in the previous session ahead of US jobs data and an annual rebalancing of broad commodity indexes.
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
Govt clears Rs 1,800 crore upgrade to boost banknote, passport paper supply: Report
India approves a Rs 1,800 crore CWBN line to double high-security paper output for banknotes and passports, replacing ageing units at Narmadapuram.
BUSINESS
JPMorgan to take over Apple Card from Goldman Sachs
JPMorgan will take over Apple Card from Goldman Sachs, shifting a Rs 20 billion portfolio and marking Goldman’s exit from consumer banking.
INDIA
‘India has only paused’: US documents reveal Pakistan’s fear of a second round of Operation Sindoor strikes
US filings reveal Pakistan sought American help during India’s Operation Sindoor, fearing strikes would resume, contradicting Islamabad’s ceasefire claims.
INDIA
Jharkhand to make first-ever appearance at Davos
Chief Minister Hemant Soren will lead an 11-member delegation to the World Economic Forum in Davos, marking Jharkhand’s first participation since becoming a state.
BUSINESS
Stocks to Watch Today: Tata Steel, Infosys, Gland Pharma, Cipla, HUDCO, Meesho, Adani Green, Angel One, Midwest in focus on 8 January
Stocks to Watch, 8 January: Stocks like Tata Steel, NCL Industries, Infosys, Gland Pharma, Cipla, IRB Infrastructure Developers, Meesho, Adani Green Energy, Angel One, MOIL, and Midwest will be in focus on January 8.
INDIA
'India's Reform Express continues to gain momentum...': PM Modi lauds GDP growth figures
PM Modi’s remarks came alongside the release of the first advance estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2025–26 by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
BUSINESS
Today is the darkest day: Anil Agarwal mourns son Agnivesh’s death
In an emotional post on X, Anil Agarwal wrote, 'Today is the darkest day of my life.” He said his son had been recovering well after the accident and that the family believed “the worst was behind us,' before fate intervened.
INDIA
Indian Army gears up for drone warfare with 20 new 'Shaktibaan' regiments: Report
Indian defence firms such as Solar Defence and Aerospace, Adani Defence, and RapheM are likely to be key contenders for the project, which is estimated to be worth around Rs 2,000 crore,
BUSINESS
HDFC Mutual Fund offloads 2.4% stake in TV Today Network
Wealth Guardian acquired 0.6 percent stake in TV Today Network.
BUDGET
Budget session likely from January 28, Union Budget set for February 1: Report
The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) has agreed to propose January 28 as the start date for the budget session of Parliament, with February 1 likely to be set for the presentation of the Union Budget
INDIA
Only 1 in 25 Indians tip on Zomato, Swiggy; Wispr Flow chases Iron Man’s Jarvis in real life; and Lights, camera, capital: Samantha Ruth Prabhu's founder mode | MC Tech3
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down why tipping on food delivery apps remains a niche behaviour in India and what the numbers really say about rider earnings. We also look at Wispr Flow’s bet on voice-first AI inspired by Iron Man’s Jarvis, actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s growing startup portfolio, and why artificial intelligence and data centres could take centre stage in the Union Budget for FY27.
BUSINESS
SEBI defers rollout of distributor incentive framework to March 1 amid industry implementation concerns
According to SEBI, the decision to defer the rollout was taken after feedback from industry participants, who highlighted operational challenges in setting up the required systems and processes for smooth implementation within the original timeline.
BUSINESS
FII/FPI net sell Indian equities worth Rs 1528 crore, while DIIs net buy Rs 2889 crore
The past year saw FII/FPIs remain as net sellers, offloading Indian equities worth Rs 2.92 lakh crore. On the other hand, DIIs added strength to the market with their buying spree reaching Rs 7.85 lakh crore.
STARTUP
Meesho CXO Megha Agarwal quits after over 6-year stint
Agarwal joined Meesho in 2020 and took over as CXO, business in October 2023 after succeeding Utkrishta Kumar; the company has not disclosed reasons for her resignation or named a successor.
TRENDS
243 kg fish sold for Rs 28.7 crore in Tokyo, expected to cost Rs 11 lakh/kg in eateries. See pics
In Japan, bluefin tuna is considered a symbol of status and prestige, often reserved for high-rolling clientele. The record-setting tuna was caught off the coast of Oma in Aomori prefecture, a region renowned for producing some of Japan’s finest fish.
