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Firms raised ₹10.7 tn via primary markets; IPOs totalled ₹1.6 tn
Cos from tech, fintech, renewable energy have entered Dalal Street
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January 30, 2026
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Voltas profit hit by weak cooling sales
Air conditioner maker Voltas reported a bigger-than-expected 35.7% fall in quarterly profit on Thursday, hurt by a dip in income from its cooling products segment and a onetime charge relating to India's labour code revamp.
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January 30, 2026
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Infra capex, private investment push for Viksit Bharat
India should maintain its investment momentum in infrastructure, positioning it as a central pillar of a medium-term growth strategy, and a key enabler of its vision to become a developed nation (Viksit Bharat) by 2047, the Economic Survey 2025-26 said on Thursday.
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January 30, 2026
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EU Gateway Office to not fast-track visas
The European Union’s (EU) decision to set up a “Legal Gateway Office” in India under the EU-India Comprehensive Framework of Cooperation on Mobility, announced alongside the conclusion of the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA), will not create any special immigration rights or fast-track visas for Indians seeking to work or study in Europe, lawyers say.
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January 30, 2026
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The world's first AI constitution: A turning point we can't ignore
Anthropic's document for AI self-governance is a novelty that highlights the need of wider oversight
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January 30, 2026
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Tweaks in insolvency norms, taxes to boost corp bond mkt
The government needs to enhance the effectiveness of the insolvency framework, simplify tax structures for bonds, and ensure greater coordination between agencies to boost investor confidence in corporate debt, the Economic Survey for 2025-26 said on Thursday.
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January 30, 2026
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Tata Motors Q3 net profit falls 48% on labour code provision
Tata Motors on Thursday said its consolidated net profit declined 48% to ₹705 crore for the third quarter ended December 2025, hit by onetime provisions for the new labour code and the demerger process.
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January 30, 2026
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Bank deposits lose out as households shift to MFs, equity
The pattern suggests portfolio diversification rather than displacement.
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January 30, 2026
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Anup Upadhyay on building balance in a flexi-cap portfolio
In a complex world of equity investing, many people find themselves caught between two extremes: the cautious safety of blue-chip giants and the high-octane volatility of small-cap companies.
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January 30, 2026
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InvAscent ups pharma bets with larger deals
The PE firm is participating in $80-100 mn deals, up from $30-50 mn
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January 30, 2026
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Survey flags gaps in formal credit for small enterprises
Small enterprises continue to rely heavily on informal sources such as friends and moneylenders for small-ticket loans, primarily borrowings below ₹50,000, highlighting persistent gaps in access to formal credit, the Economic Survey tabled in Parliament on Thursday showed.
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January 30, 2026
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Domestic airlines cancelled 6,890 flights in Dec: Govt data
As many as 6,890 flights were cancelled in December, affecting more than 966,000 passengers, with IndiGo accounting for more than 82% of the total cancelled services, according to official data.
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January 30, 2026
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Tesla to invest $2 billion in Elon Musk’s xAI, cancel two EV models
Tesla reported a 61% drop in profit for the fourth quarter after losing its edge as the world’s leading electric-vehicle maker and said it would invest $2 billion in Elon Musk’s private artificial-intelligence firm, after shareholders’ views were mixed on the move.
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January 30, 2026
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Reliance Consumer plans to foray into bottled iced teas
Reliance Consumer Products Ltd plans to enter the bottled iced tea market this coming summer with the relaunch of “Brew House”, three people close to the development told Mint.
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January 30, 2026
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Lord's Mark outlines multi-state investment roadmap
India's national priorities in clean energy, healthcare access, and domestic manufacturing are moving into an accelerated execution phase, with states actively driving investible, future-ready infrastructure.
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January 30, 2026
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‘Govt needs startup mindset; making rules not enough’
The government needs to play an entrepreneurial role, taking smart risks in emerging areas rather than merely making the rules, the Economic Survey 2025-26 said, pitching for an overhaul of the Centre's role and bureaucracy's mindset.
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January 30, 2026
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Japan’s bond market has a few lessons for India’s next budget
Bond investors need an assurance that debt compression is viable
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January 30, 2026
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Adani Power's Q3 profit declines
Adani Power reported a 18.9% fall in third-quarter profit on Thursday, hurt by lower power demand.
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January 30, 2026
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Fault lines in labour reforms
The observations in the Economic Survey come as unrest grows among gig workers and labour unions
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January 30, 2026
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Musk's big robot bet
Is Tesla about to shift its business focus from electric vehicles (EVs) to humanoid robots?
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January 30, 2026
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Lower distribution cost key to affordable insurance
India’s insurance sector has been largely successful in deepening revenue from existing customers, but high distribution costs are preventing a ‘widening’ of the risk pool of customers, the Economic Survey said.
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January 30, 2026
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BUDGET PRIORITIES: BEYOND THE GOLDILOCKS GLOW
India goes into the Union budget with what looks like a ‘Goldilocks’ macro mix: growth is steady, inflation seems under control, the fiscal glide path is intact, and sovereign ratings are up a notch.
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January 30, 2026
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'India must move up global value chains'
India needs to shift to hi-tech manufacturing, and the country’s local businesses, especially small enterprises, should integrate into global value chains to focus on 'strategic resilience” rather than complete self-reliance, according to the Economic Survey.
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January 30, 2026
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Adnoc, Total, others in fray for BPCL gas deal for ₹35,000 cr
At least 10 global energy majors—including Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (Adnoc) Gas, France's TotalEnergies and Geneva-headquartered trading firm Gunvor—have shown interest in state-run Bharat Petroleum Corp.
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January 30, 2026
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Coforge sweetens India's largest IT deal
Move comes after public shareholders rejected decision on Advent's right
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January 30, 2026
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What business leaders often don’t grasp about loyalty
There is a small puzzle I have been sitting with for some time.
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January 30, 2026
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China’s free-trade island a signal of big change
India must prepare for a prolonged phase of geopolitical uncertainty, trade disruption and capital volatility, the Economic Survey said, citing China's decision to operationalize the Hainan Free Trade Port as a signal of a changed global trade and investment landscape.
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January 30, 2026
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RIL eyes up to 150k bpd of Russian oil import
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), operator of the world’s largest refining complex, will buy up to 150,000 barrels per day (bpd) of Russian oil from February for its domestic market-focused refinery, a company executive said on Thursday.
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January 30, 2026
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Air India for Airbus extra-long planes
Private carrier Air India on Thursday said it will convert 15 of its current order of 210 Airbus A32Ineo aircraft to the advanced A32IXLR (extra-long range) variant.
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January 30, 2026
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Economic Survey: What India should transform
This year’s survey stands out for its global risk-scenario analysis and resilience advice on reducing the structurally high cost of capital in India. It’s a creditably coherent argument
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