BUDGET
Economic Survey 2026: CEA Nageswaran warns the old world order is gone, India’s growth playbook is next
Mint reports that CEA V Anantha Nageswaran says the Economic Survey 2025–26 confronts global upheaval, rupee stress, growth limits and jobs risks.
INDIA
Baramati crash plane had flown Fadnavis, Shinde, Himanta during Bihar polls; was due in Patna hours later
The Learjet 45 that crashed in Baramati had earlier flown BJP leaders during Bihar polls and was scheduled for another charter the same day.
WORLD
‘Try not tweeting seemingly racist stuff?’ Khosla fires back after Musk’s ‘pompous a***e' jab
Vinod Khosla responds sharply to Elon Musk on X, pushing back on racism allegations and defending court-backed limits on access via his private land.
INDIA
How cops identified Ajit Pawar's body after Baramati plane crash: Wristwatch, his constant companion ...
The crash was so severe the aircraft, which was carrying Ajit Pawar to Baramati, was reduced to ashes making it extremely difficult to identify the bodies of the occupants.
BUSINESS
Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged; Can The Nifty Extend Gains For Third Day?
Desc - Global markets saw mixed cues as the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, with Chair Jerome Powell saying the Fed is “well-positioned” to decide on future cuts while strongly reaffirming central bank independence and urging successors to stay out of elected politics. Asian markets traded mostly mixed following the Fed outcome, while GIFT Nifty signalled a negative start for Indian equities. US futures slipped amid cautious sentiment and big-tech earnings. On Wall Street, markets closed mixed with the S&P 500 ending in the red. Microsoft shares fell on signs of slowing cloud growth and lighter margin guidance, while Tesla beat estimates but reported its first-ever annual revenue decline. Meta, however, surged after posting strong earnings. Bond yields climbed, with the US 10-year yield rising to around 4.25%, while the US dollar rebounded after Treasury Secretary Bessent dismissed reports of potential yen intervention. Chandan Taparia – Senior Vice President & Head, Derivatives and Technical Research, Motilal Oswal
INDIA
Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Nitin Nabin: High-profile lineup arrive for Ajit Pawar’s funeral
As Baramati prepares for the final farewell, the sheer scale of the political turnout underscores both Ajit Pawar’s influence, and the vacuum his sudden death leaves in Maharashtra’s power corridors.
INDIA
'Good morning, Chini': Captain Shambhavi Pathak's last text moments before crash that killed Ajit Pawar
Pilot killed in the Baramati plane crash sent a final “good morning” text to her grandmother minutes before take-off.
WORLD
Who is Madhu Gottumukkala? Indian-origin top US cyber official facing scrutiny over public ChatGPT uploads
Acting CISA Director Madhu Gottumukkala uploaded sensitive contracting files to public ChatGPT, triggering DHS alerts and an internal security review, Politico reports.
BUSINESS
RVNL share price rise after JV bags Northern Railway project
Rail Vikas Nigam share price | RVNL-GPT joint venture emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) from Northern Railway.
INDIA
Parliament Budget Session Live: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor holds meeting with Rahul Gandhi, Kharge
INDIA
Ajit Pawar Funeral News highlights: Maha CM writes to aviation minister, demands inquiry into exact cause of Baramati crash
BUDGET
Economic Survey FY26 sets the Budget narrative: Here’s what to track
Economic Survey FY26 will be tabled Jan 29. Here are the key signals to watch on growth, inflation, fiscal space, capex, jobs, exports and risks.
BUSINESS
Economic Survey 2026 highlights: Trade no longer reciprocal, markets no longer neutral, says CEA
We should not be squeamish in swearing by Swadeshi in current global environment, says CEA
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BUSINESS
Stocks to Watch Today: Rail Vikas Nigam, Wipro, Cupid, Thyrocare, Garden Reach, Gland Pharma, Symphony, Ask Automotive, GE Vernova, eClerx, L&T in focus on 29 January
Stocks to Watch, 29 Jan: Stocks like Larsen & Toubro, Lodha Developers, NSDL, LT Foods, eClerx Services, SBI Cards and Payment Services, GPT Infraprojects, Star Health and Allied Insurance Company, GE Vernova T&D India, Balkrishna Industries, Ask Automotive, Sagility, Phoenix Mills, and Symphony will be in focus on January 29.
BUSINESS
US Fed holds rates steady even as Trump pressure puts independence in focus
The central bank signaled a cautious approach following its last December gathering, with Powell noting officials were "well positioned to wait" and observe economic developments.
BUSINESS
US Fed Meeting Highlights: US Fed holds interest rates steady; Powell says policy can ease once tariff pressures recede
The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its first policy gathering this year, citing robust economic growth, as the central bank resists Donald Trump's mounting pressure for cuts.
INDIA
Ajit Pawar plane crash: Black box recovered, DGCA to take custody
The box was located in the rear of the aircraft and now will be handed over to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for further investigation
INDIA
New CCTV video shows Ajit Pawar's plane rolling sharply to the left before fatal crash: WATCH
The CCTV footage timestamps the plane's tilt at 8:44 AM, showing it losing altitude rapidly before impact.
BUSINESS
Bombay Coated and Special Steels refiles IPO papers for Rs 191-crore fundraise, ups offer size
Bombay Coated and Special Steels IPO | The offer comprises of entirely fresh issue of shares with no offer-for-sale component.
BUSINESS
Foreign investors turn net buyers for first time in 2026 after India-EU FTA, buy Rs 480-crore equities
For the year so far, FIIs have been net sellers of shares worth Rs 43,288 crore, while DIIs have net bought shares worth Rs 67,182 crore
BUSINESS
Sona India Investments acquires stake in eClerx Services, Force Motors, Triveni Engineering, Excel Industries from Point Break Capital
Point Break Capital exited Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers by selling entire shareholding of 12 lakh shares (1.73 percent stake) at Rs 133 per share for Rs 15.96 crore.
INDIA
'Flying blind through clouds': Ajit Pawar once joked about a mid-air scare with Fadnavis, old video resurfaces | Watch
An old video of Ajit Pawar recalling a tense helicopter flight in 2024 has resurfaced after his death in the Baramati plane crash
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.
