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.
BUSINESS
DynaSIF Equity Long-Short Fund: 360 One Mutual Fund files draft documents for first SIF product
The open-ended strategy under the Dyana SIF by 360 One Mutual Fund umbrella aims to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in listed equities and equity-related instruments, while also using derivatives to take limited short positions.
BUSINESS
SEBI sets compliance reporting norms for Specialised Investment Funds
SEBI clarified that all reporting requirements applicable to mutual funds under the SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996, the Master Circular for Mutual Funds, and other related guidelines will also apply to SIFs.
INDIA
Chicken tandoori to gulab jamun: Delhi govt finalises menu, rates for official events
Main course vegetarian dishes include navrattan korma, malai kofta, shahi paneer, kadhi pakora, bhindi kurkuri and dum aloo
INDIA
Video | Karnataka man trying to torch brother's home gets trapped in flames, suffers severe burns
Police said the accused, Muniraju, suffered injuries after petrol spilled over his hands and clothes, causing the flames to spread onto him.
BUSINESS
Motilal Oswal expects Nifty 50 companies' PAT to rise 8% YoY in Q3, revenue up 11%
Beyond the Q3 results, the corporate commentary on the continuing effect of stimulative measures will be critical, Motilal Oswal said.
BUSINESS
Amagi Media Labs' Rs 1,789-crore IPO to open next week; check GMP, price band, other key details
Shares of Amagi Media Labs are proposed to be listed on the BSE and NSE on January 21.
BUSINESS
Bajaj Group completes acquisition of 23% stake in insurance firms from Allianz SE for Rs 21,390 crore
The transaction, the largest ever in Indian insurance sector, marks one of the most significant acquisitions of a global JV partner by an Indian business group
