INDIA
‘I have no information’: Sharad Pawar claims he learnt Sunetra Pawar oath reports from newspapers
Sharad Pawar says NCP merger talks with Ajit Pawar were underway for months but are now on hold after his death, denying knowledge of Sunetra Pawar’s oath.
BUSINESS
Sugar sector hopes for hike in minimum selling price in Budget, Balrampur Chini, Shree Renuka Sugars, Dalmia Bharat stocks eyed
Among the key hopes of the sugar sector, the industry is hoping for a hike in the minimum selling price (MSP) which has been unchanged since 2019.
BUSINESS
Stock market to remain open on Sunday February 1, 2026, for Union Budget
The Union Budget 2026 will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at 11 am in the Lok Sabha tomorrow.
INDIA
Government teacher sexually assaults Class 1 girl in Madhya Pradesh, arrested
According to information, the minor girl reached her school on Thursday morning, where the school teacher allegedly misbehaved with the minor.
WORLD
New Epstein files claim Bill Gates contracted STD, sought antibiotics for Melinda
The claims are drawn from hundreds of thousands of documents released online by the DOJ, part of a larger disclosure encompassing over three million pages of records, 2,000 videos, and 180,000 images connected to Epstein and his network of high-profile contacts.
INDIA
Sunetra Pawar set to fill Ajit Pawar's shoes, take oath as deputy CM of Maharashtra today
Chhagan Bhujbal said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that he has no issues if her oath-taking ceremony as the deputy CM takes place on Saturday itself.
BUDGET
Union Budget 2026 expectations: Tax relief, capex push, fiscal discipline in focus
Union Budget 2026 expectations live updates: Ahead of the February 1 Budget, expectations hinge on targeted tax relief for seniors, sectoral support for real estate and healthcare, and policy clarity without straining fiscal discipline.
BUSINESS
Software solutions firm Srit India files IPO papers to fund capex, working capital
Srit India IPO | The offer comprises of entirely fresh issue of 1.68 crore equity shares by the company.
PODCAST
Apple, Google rejoice over India sales, NSE gets nod for IPO & metals have a bruising day | MC Editor's Picks
Apple dubs India its growth engine, Google is pleased with its domestic performance too, National Stock Exchange gets green signal for IPO, Trump names US Fed chief, govt adopts wait and watch mode for stablecoins, space regulator seeks startup feedback on regulatory hurdles while dealing with US and much more. Tune in to Moneycontrol Editor’s picks for the top headlines from the day.
BUSINESS
Msafe Equipments IPO closes with 154-times subscription; Accretion Nutraveda and Kanishk Aluminium sail through
All three companies - Msafe Equipments, Accretion Nutraveda and Kanishk Aluminium - will finalise their IPO share allotments by February 2, and their shares will be available for trading on the BSE SME platform on February 4.
BUSINESS
BofA Securities Europe buys 1% stake in Indiabulls, 0.4% shares in IIFL Finance
Raymond Lifestyle, and Raymond Realty shares soare 13.73 percent, and 18.3 percent, respectively, perhaps may be after promoter increased shareholding in both companies.
INDIA
Karnataka govt asks staff to wear khadi on first Saturday of every month
A circular issued by Karnataka Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh says move aims to promote khadi, support rural livelihoods, and reconnect public service with India’s freedom struggle
INDIA
Experts flag track corrosion as continuing bottleneck, cite role of zinc coatings
The top surface of rails typically remains free of rust due to constant wheel contact, but moisture, salts and pollutants accumulate along the sides and base of the rail, weakening the structure over time.
INDIA
PM Modi speaks to Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez, pledges to take ties to ‘new heights’
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, 'Spoke with Acting President of Venezuela, Ms. Delcy Rodríguez. We agreed to further deepen and expand our bilateral partnership in all areas, with a shared vision of taking India-Venezuela relations to new heights in the years ahead.'
PODCAST
IndiaAI 2.0 coming in 6 months, says Ashwini Vaishnaw; Meesho’s losses spike 12x in debut earnings; and Layoffs at Ola Electric and Zupee | MC Tech3
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down the government’s plan to roll out IndiaAI Mission 2.0 and why policymakers want the country to focus on practical, sector-specific AI models. We also look at Meesho’s first quarterly results after listing, including a sharp jump in losses, track Zupee’s latest round of layoffs following the real-money gaming ban, and wrap up with Ola Electric’s decision to cut 5% of its workforce as part of a restructuring exercise.
BUSINESS
FIIs turn net buyers, DIIs book profits in reversal of flows on January 30
For the year so far, FPI/FIIs have been net sellers of shares worth Rs 41,431 crore, while DIIs have net bought shares worth Rs 69,215 crore.
BUSINESS
Leaders eat last: NR Narayana Murthy stresses fairness in executive pay, high governance standards
Murthy described legendary banker Aditya Puri as 'India’s finest entrepreneur post-Independence,' drawing a contrast between the paths taken by Infosys and HDFC Bank in building scale and influence.
BUSINESS
Cred revenue grows 16% to Rs 2,735 crore in FY25; operating losses halve to Rs 298 crore
Fintech firm reports improved margins and lower losses as product adoption deepens
INDIA
Real estate firm Confident Group chief CJ Roy dies by suicide in Bengaluru
According to officials, the incident occurred on Langford Road near Richmond Circle, where Roy allegedly shot himself with a revolver. He was rushed to a hospital in HSR Layout but succumbed to his injuries.
COMPANIES
Electric scooter firm Ola Electric says it will lay off 5% of workforce
The company is 'doubling down' on speed and discipline through increased automation across its front-end operations, it said
BUSINESS
Meesho Q3 results: Net loss rises 12x YoY to Rs 491 crore, revenue up 32% YoY
Total expenses for the firm increased 44 percent to Rs 4,071.3 crore in the quarter ended December, up from Rs 2,822.8 crore a year ago and Rs 3,540.4 crore a quarter ago.
BUSINESS
Business in the Week Ahead (February 1- 6, 2026)
For the upcoming week, keep an eye on the Budget's impact, manufacturing and services data trends across regions. Interest rate decisions by the central banks of India, England and Europe will be key events to watch
WORLD
Donald Trump picks Kevin Warsh as new Federal Reserve chair
Kevin Warsh is seen as a comparatively moderate figure, as one of the less radical choices and notably more cautious about deploying heavy monetary stimulus despite his preference for lower rates.
BUSINESS
Why is Trump's Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh seen as bad news for precious metals, commodities, Bitcoin, equities?
Warsh is viewed as one of the more hawkish candidates, raising concerns that interest rates could remain higher for longer.
