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Financial Express Chandigarh
Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor
DEMOCRAT ZOHRAN MAMDANI was sworn in as New York City's mayor in the first minutes of the New Year on Thursday at the historic City Hall subway station, kicking off a term that will be closely watched by both liberal backers and conservative opponents.
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January 02, 2026
Financial Express Chandigarh
India poised to be 'office of the world': EY
INDIA IS WELL-POSITIONED to emerge as one of the world's most powerful growth engines over the next two decades, driven by its leadership in information technology services, rapid digitalisation, strong entrepreneurship, and favourable demographics, according to a recent EY report on India's long-term economic prospects.
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January 02, 2026
Financial Express Chandigarh
Public finance entities shift to bank credit as yields rise
PUBLIC FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (PFIs) are growing their exposure to bank credit - PFI borrowing from banks jumped close to 29% in November, compared to 6% a year ago.
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January 02, 2026
Financial Express Chandigarh
Tobacco stocks tumble on 40% higher 'sin' tax
• New levy from Feb 1; move designed to align with WHO norms: Govt
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January 02, 2026
Financial Express Chandigarh
Neuralink to ramp up brain chip output in 2026, says Musk
ELON MUSK'S BRAIN implant company Neuralink will start \"high-volume production\" of brain-computer interface devices and move to an entirely automated surgical procedure in 2026, Musk said in ?a ?post on the social media platform X on Wednesday.
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January 02, 2026
Financial Express Chandigarh
MCA relaxes KYC norms for directors
THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS
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January 02, 2026
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Own tax reliance rising for states
REVENUE CAPACITY CONTINUES TO VARY WIDELY AMONG STATES, SAYS CAG REPORT
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January 02, 2026
Financial Express Chandigarh
The year of FTAs
INDIA HAS DIVERSIFIED EXPORT DESTINATIONS, BUT SHOULD ALIGN WITH GLOBAL STANDARDS TOO
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January 02, 2026
Financial Express Chandigarh
No change in interest rates on small savings
STATUS QUO
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January 01, 2026
Financial Express Chandigarh
Up your game with digital twins
IN CRICKET, THE most valuable player (MVP) is the one who consistently turns the tide with match-winning performances.
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January 01, 2026
Financial Express Chandigarh
Buffett retires, the Oracle endures
ABEL, A LONGTIME Berkshire executive, has been widely viewed as Buffett's chosen successor and has played a key role in expanding the company's energy and infrastructure businesses over the past two decades.
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January 01, 2026
Financial Express Chandigarh
PSBs, foreign lenders lead as asset quality improves
PUBLIC SECTOR BANKS (PSBs) and foreign banks (FBs) led the continued improvement in the asset quality.
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January 01, 2026
Financial Express Chandigarh
Fintech retail lending rises
FINTECH FIRMS ARE expanding presence in retail lending, now accounting for 8.9% of total non-banking finance companies’ (NBFC) consumer loans, up from 7.3% in September 2023, according to the FSR.
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January 01, 2026
Financial Express Chandigarh
Brokerages bet on markets rallying up to 26% in 2026
OUTLOOK UPBEAT
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January 01, 2026
Financial Express Chandigarh
Sensex m-cap at ₹169 L cr as it completes 40 years
THE MARKET CAPITALISATION of BSE’s 30-stock benchmark Sensex stands at ₹169 lakh crore as it completes 40 years.
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January 01, 2026
Financial Express Chandigarh
US jobless claims hit historic low levels
FEWER AMERICANS APPLIED for unemployment benefits last week with layoffs remaining low despite a weakening labour market.
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January 01, 2026
Financial Express Chandigarh
Why gig workers went on a strike on New Year's eve
The gig workers' strike on Wednesday had limited traction with some impact in a few cities due to the unorganised nature of the workforce.
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January 01, 2026
Financial Express Chandigarh
Centre notifies draft rules for new labour codes
THE MINISTRY OF Labour and Employment has released draft rules under the four labour codes - the Code on Wages, Code on Social Security, Industrial Relations Code, and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code - inviting public and stakeholder feedback within 30-45 days.
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January 01, 2026
Financial Express Chandigarh
Q-comm firms dole out sops to thwart gig workers' strike
OPERATIONS ACROSS MAJOR METROS LARGELY UNAFFECTED
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January 01, 2026
Financial Express Chandigarh
Focus is shifting to profitability without compromising growth
After completing its pivot from scheduled delivery to quick commerce with 900 dark stores across 40 cities, Tata Digitalowned BigBasket is now setting its sights on achieving contribution margin positivity by the end of 2026, while aiming for 50-60% revenue growth.
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January 01, 2026
Financial Express Chandigarh
Vi gets govt lifeline
Panel to reassess amount that will be binding on both
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January 01, 2026
Financial Express Chandigarh
Canara Bank names interim MD & CEO
CANARA BANK ON Wednesday said its Executive Director Hardeep Singh Ahluwalia has been assigned additional charge as managing director and chief executive officer of the bank with effect from January 1, 2026.
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January 01, 2026
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Demand recovery to shape growth outlook in new year
TAX CUTS, GST REDUCTION STRENGTHEN MACRO BACKDROP
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January 01, 2026
Financial Express Chandigarh
FPIs sell ₹13,198-cr G-Secs under FAR in December
FOREIGN INVESTORS SOLD a record volume of government securities in December, triggered by a weak rupee and expectations that the rate-cut cycle is coming to an end.
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January 01, 2026
Financial Express Chandigarh
Execution discipline a key priority in 2026: Tata Sons chief
TATA SONS CHAIRMAN N Chandrasekaran set a clear tone for 2026 in his New Year's message to employees, highlighting execution discipline, teamwork and risk-taking as the defining imperatives for navigating what is likely to be another year of volatility.
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January 01, 2026
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Israel-India FTA plan gains momentum
.Second round negotiations for India-EAEU FTA in February
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January 01, 2026
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Delhi records highest PM 2.5 levels since 2018
DELHI THIS YEAR experienced its worst December pollution since 2018, with PM 2.5 averaging 211 µg/m³ for the month.
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January 01, 2026
Financial Express Chandigarh
Trai: India's broadband user base crosses 1 bn
THE NUMBER OF broadband subscribers in India crossed the 1-billion mark in November 2025, according to data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on Wednesday.
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January 01, 2026
Financial Express Chandigarh
Winter demand drives egg prices up 25-50%
RETAIL PRICES OF eggs have crossed ₹800 per 100 units across several major urban centres including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata on account of spike in demand because of winter months while production has not been able to match, trade sources said.
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January 01, 2026
Financial Express Chandigarh
Centre bans popular painkiller nimesulide on safety concerns
THE GOVERNMENT HAS banned popular painkiller nimesulide above 100 mg in tablets and syrup forms with immediate effect.
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