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Financial Express Lucknow
4% inflation target likely to stay
THE GOVERNMENT IS likely to retain the existing inflation target for the central bank, with the setup seen as effective in managing prices, according to people familiar with the matter.
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January 06, 2026
Financial Express Lucknow
Zomato’s gig economy lives in the grey
Why the debate over the delivery workers' strike misses the limits of absolutes on labour and capital
3 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Lucknow
iD Fresh bets big on global expansion after Apax deal
READY-TO-COOK fresh foods brand iD Fresh Food is doubling down on international expansion after a strategic investment from funds advised by Apax Partners, with plans to set up a manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia later this year and enter the UK and US markets within the next 3-5 years.
2 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Lucknow
IDBI Bank sale may spill over to next financial year
Non-debt capital receipts may face a shortfall
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Lucknow
Samsung to double AI mobile devices
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS PLANS to double this year the number of its mobile devices with \"Galaxy AI\" features largely powered by Google's Gemini, its co-CEO said, which would give the US firm an edge over rivals as the global race in artificial intelligence heats up.
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Lucknow
Fertiliser consumption, imports rising
WHILE THE GOVERNMENT is aiming to cut consumption of urea and diammonium phosphate (DAP) through introduction of nano- variants, in keeping with the objective of rational use of soil nutrients, both domestic consumption and imports of these items seem only to rise.
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Lucknow
Mid-cap IT firms may see revenue rise 0.5-4% in Q3
VENDOR CONSOLIDATION, COST OPTIMISATION TO DRIVE GROWTH
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Lucknow
Bangla ban won’t hit biz much: Experts
THE BANGLADESH GOVERNMENT'S decision to ban the broadcast and streaming of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 in that country following the Mustafizur Rahman-BCCI row is unlikely to have a major impact on either the league's revenues or viewership, say experts.
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Lucknow
Highway construction pace set to be slowest since FY18: Ind-Ra
A SLOWDOWN IN new highway contracts by the Centre in the past two years is expected to bring the construction pace in 2025-26 to the lowest since 2017-18, according to a report.
2 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Lucknow
Foxconn Q4 revenue jumps 22% on AI demand surge
world's largest contract electronics maker, reported record fourth-quarter revenue on Monday, driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence products.
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Lucknow
Slowdown in home loans hits personal credit growth
THE SLOWDOWN IN home loans pulled down the overall growth in the personal loan category in November.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Financial Express Lucknow
Flights grounded in Greece on radio frequency loss
FLIGHTS ACROSS GREECE were grounded on Sunday after a collapse of radio frequencies crippled air traffic communication, stranding thousands of travellers and bringing airport operations to a halt.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Financial Express Lucknow
Romance, mediated by AI
THE RESPONSES CAME quick, but polished.
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Financial Express Lucknow
ONGC Videsh may get to recover $1 billion in dues
• Venezuelan oil supplies may resume to RIL, other refiners
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Financial Express Lucknow
OPEC+ keeps output steady
OPEC+ KEPT OIL output unchanged on Sunday after a quick meeting that avoided discussion of the political crises affecting several of the producer group's members.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Financial Express Lucknow
Subsidies 8% of states' revenue spending
STATE GOVERNMENTS CONTINUE to devote a sizeable share of their budgets to subsidies, underscoring their role in welfare delivery while intensifying pressure on public finances.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Financial Express Lucknow
Maduro sits in US custody, loyalists defiant
VENEZUELA'S TOPPLED LEADER Nicolas Maduro was in a New York detention center on Sunday awaiting drug charges after President Donald Trump ordered an audacious raid to capture him, saying the US would take control of the oil-producing nation.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Financial Express Lucknow
FPIs pull out ₹7,608 cr from equities in Jan
FOREIGN PORTFOLIO INVESTORS (FPIs) have started 2026 on a cautious note, extending their selling streak from last year by withdrawing ₹7,608 crore ($846 million) from Indian equities in the first two trading sessions of January.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Financial Express Lucknow
D2C acquisitions by FMCG companies set to continue
VALUATIONS LIKELY TO STAY DISCIPLINED
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Financial Express Lucknow
Ola’s triple-unicorn ride runs into speed bumps
IN 2024, BHAVISH AGGARWAL presided over a rare feat in Indian startups—running three unicorns in parallel.
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Financial Express Lucknow
Early screen time leads to teen anxiety
A STUDY BY a Singapore government agency has found that children exposed to high levels of screen time before age two showed brain development changes linked to slower decision-making and higher anxiety in adolescence, adding to concerns about early digital exposure.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Financial Express Lucknow
We plan to invest up to ₹5,000 crore in Noida airport cargo infra'
Air India SATS Airport Services (AISATS) is sharpening its focus on cargo and logistics as a long-term growth engine, alongside its core ground-handling business.
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Financial Express Lucknow
Citi tops M&A advisory league table
Late surge in big deals lifts overall number in 2025
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Financial Express Lucknow
'Tax hike raises tobacco smuggling risk'
AN UNPRECEDENTED TAX hike, coupled with a new excise duty structure on tobacco, could lead to a surge in illicit trade of cigarettes and result in significant tax revenue losses for the country, experts said.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Financial Express Lucknow
X to ban user accounts creating illegal content
ELON MUSK-OWNED X said on Sunday that it would take strict action against illegal content
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Financial Express Lucknow
Long build
HOW NIYO TOOK SHAPE WITHOUT A FOUNDING THESIS, AND BUILT ITS BUSINESS BY STAYING CLOSE TO PAYMENTS, REGULATION & USER BEHAVIOUR
3 min |
January 05, 2026
Financial Express Lucknow
Citi tops M&A...
DALAL POINTED TO a series of large transactions announced late in the year, including Torrent Pharmaceuticals' acquisition of JB Pharma, Emirates NBD's agreement to acquire a controlling stake in RBL Bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's blockbuster ₹39,618crore investment in Shriram Finance, Mizuho Financial Group's acquisition of Avendus Capital, Coforge's outbound share-swap acquisition of Encora and Bharti Enterprises, Warburg Pincus' acquisition of 49% stake in Haier.
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Financial Express Lucknow
Experts split on Centre's capex pace in Dec-March
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE TOTALS ₹6.5 LAKH CRORE THROUGH NOVEMBER
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Financial Express Lucknow
Coding gets the right vibe
FOR THE LAST three decades, the sheer headcount of software engineers have been translating into big revenues for Indian IT services companies. The offshore execution efficiency combined with the ability to add talent as and when new projects came up, defined the growth trajectory for the business. This phenomenon is poised for a dramatic shift that would redefine how IT service businesses can count on their advantage.
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Financial Express Lucknow
From rare to well-done
FOR ONLINE FRESH MEAT DELIVERY SHOPS, THE PIVOT TO OFFLINE RETAIL HAS BECOME THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SURVIVAL AND EXTINCTION
3 min |