INDIA
Uttar Pradesh gears up for Census 2027 with two-phase rollout from May 2026
The entire operation will be conducted digitally, with data collection, entry, verification and monitoring through a digital platform to ensure transparency and efficiency.
INDIA
Amit Shah to headline 21st edition of CNBC-TV18 India Business Leader Awards
IBLA’s 21st edition will celebrate leaders driving enterprise success, national progress, and India’s growing influence on the global stage
BUSINESS
India enters 2026 at market inflection point amid global slowdown concerns: Quant Mutual Fund
The fund house maintained a constructive view on equities
BUSINESS
'America far stronger': US will receive $600 billion in tariffs, says Trump
Trump said that the US is more respected than ever before because of the tariffs imposed
INDIA
Suresh Kalmadi dies at 82: Former IAF pilot, Union minister who became face of CWG scam
Kalwadi was elected as a Lok Sabha MP for the first time in 1996, and again in 2004 and 2009. He lost the 1998 Lok Sabha elections as a Pune Vikas Aghadi candidate.
BUSINESS
Rupee opens 7 paise up as dollar dips
The rupee is down 0.33 percent in 2026 on subdued foreign equity inflows and hedging by importers
BUSINESS
Centre plans separate licence regime for bulk drugs, APIs: Report
The move would dismantle the existing system under which bulk drugs and finished formulations operate under a common licence
BUSINESS
Live: Will Nifty's weakness continue for the second straight day? | Opening Bell
The Nifty struggled to hold above the 26,300 mark as profit booking capped gains despite fresh highs, with heavyweights like Reliance, HDFC Bank and IT stocks dragging the index lower. While Q3 business updates have been largely robust across banks and FMCG, including continued double-digit loan growth at major lenders, sentiment remained cautious amid geopolitical risks, trade deal uncertainty and persistent FII selling. This morning, global cues were mixed. US markets ended higher overnight with Dow hitting fresh record highs after US ousted Venezuelan President Maduro. Asian markets also opened mixed this morning led by defence stocks. Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Ruchit Jain, Vice President - Technical Research, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd and Rishi Kohli, CIO, JioBlackRock Asset Management Company.
BUDGET
Centre plans Budget blueprint to give cities greater financial autonomy: Report
Cities like Surat, Ghaziabad, Indore, Vadodara, Ahmedabad and Pimpri-Chinchwad have already tapped municipal green bonds to fund urban projects
INDIA
Former Union minister Suresh Kalmadi passes away at 81 after prolonged illness
Kalmadi, who served as Union Minister of State for Railways and was a former president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), breathed his last around 3.30 am, news agency PTI said quoting sources.
INDIA
Poor air quality, dense fog hit Delhi; flights operate under CAT III conditions
The AQI around the airport was recorded at 180, placing it in the “moderate” category, while pollution levels were higher in other parts of the city. At ITO, the AQI was 281, classified as “poor”.
BUSINESS
Reliance rejects claims of Russian oil cargoes coming to Jamnagar refinery: 'Blatantly untrue'
RIL reiterated that it has not received any shipments of Russian oil in the last three weeks and is 'not expecting any Russian crude oil deliveries in January.'
INDIA
NGT flags illegal construction, tree felling at Shahjahan Park near Taj Mahal, seeks reply from Agra Development Authority
The issue was raised by resident Jagan Prasad Tehriya, who claimed that kiosks, paved paths, and brick-concrete structures were being built, threatening century-old trees and local wildlife.
INDIA
FIIs offload IT, FMCG, power stocks in 2025; add positions in telecom, oil & gas, services
The IT sector saw the heaviest withdrawals, with foreign investors selling more than 45 percent of the total outflows during the year
BUDGET
Budget 2026 Expectations: Will Nirmala Sitharaman increase basic exemption, 80C limit in old tax regime? All eyes on Feb 1
There is a strong push to raise the Section 80C deduction limit from Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 2 lakh, a move that would ease the burden of expenses related to savings, insurance premiums and children's education
BUSINESS
Even Healthcare raises $20 million from existing investors to scale managed-care hospitals in Bengaluru
The funding comes as the healthtech startup reports operating break-even at its first hospital within six months of launch and a sharp improvement in clinical outcomes under its managed-care model.
PODCAST
Venezuela crisis, how much gig workers earn & what’s outpacing Google Search | Moneycontrol Editor's Picks
In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks our reporters decode the Venezuelan crisis. From India’s low exposure to Venezuelan crude to the shift to power-based hierarchies and India’s place in such a world, find all the coverage you need on this crucial unfolding geopolitical event. In other news, large taxpayers may soon move to fully automated tax filing, is Madhya Pradesh’s performance on water quality really spotless, and find out how Google search is being edged out by AI competitors. We also work out how much gig workers really earn and more, so tune in!
INDIA
Nita Ambani hosts ‘United in Triumph’ event to honour India’s three World Cup-winning teams in Mumbai
Nita Ambani hosted ‘United in Triumph’ in Mumbai to honour India’s men’s, women’s and blind women’s World Cup-winning cricket teams.
WORLD
Wall Street shrugs off Venezuela shock as Dow hits record; energy stocks surge
US stocks rose as investors shrugged off the Venezuela action, lifting the Dow to a record. Energy shares led on hopes of oil infrastructure rebuilding.
BUSINESS
Stocks to Watch Today: Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank, Trent, Dabur, Waaree Energies, NBCC, KSH International in focus on 6 January
Stocks to Watch, 6 January: Stocks like KSH International, Kotak Mahindra Bank, L&T Finance, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, Trent, AWL Agri Business, MOIL, Dabur India, and Allcargo Terminals will be in focus on January 6.
INDIA
‘Look in the mirror’: Fadnavis snaps back at Ajit Pawar as Pune civic polls expose Mahayuti cracks
Devendra Fadnavis hits back at Ajit Pawar over Pune development claims, outlining ongoing works and a Rs 44,000 crore infrastructure roadmap.
INDIA
Infosys land sale: Karnataka revenue minister says Bengaluru DC to probe; sub-registrar suspended
Infosys says the transaction was carried out in compliance with all regulations and that the land was not government-allotted.
STARTUP
Unacademy puts ESOP amendments on hold after backlash from former employees
The decision comes amid valuation markdown concerns and ongoing acquisition talks with upGrad.
BUSINESS
Laroia Mona picks 0.5% stake in Mirc Electronics, Generational Capital buys 0.62% shares in KV Toys
Consumer electronics maker Mirc Electronics shares were locked in 10 percent upper circuit at Rs 31.71 amid large volumes on the NSE, extending uptrend for another session.
