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Financial Express Kochi
FMCG volumes may rise 5% in early 2026
· Demand uptick likely on macro boost: Worldpanel
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
SIR 2.0 draft rolls: 13% electors deleted in 9 states and 3 UTs
ATOTAL OF 65.6 million electors, or nearly 13% of the registered voters, in nine states and three Union Territories have been deleted from the draft rolls in the second round of the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls — an increase from the 8.3% deletions seen in the first round of SIR in Bihar last year.
2 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
RBI may cap bank dividends at 75% of PAT
THE RESERVE BANK of India (RBI) on Tuesday proposed norms for dividends by banks by capping the payout to shareholders at 75% of their net profit.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
...eyes Nexon EV turf with 3XO model
MAHINDRA ON TUESDAY launched the XUV 3XO EV, priced from ₹13.89 lakh (exshowroom), positioning it directly against the segment-leading Tata Nexon EV.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Senior Cong leader, sports administrator Kalmadi dies
CONGRESS VETERAN AND former Union minister Suresh Kalmadi, known for a multifaceted career that intertwined politics and sports administration, passed away in Pune on Tuesday following a prolonged illness at the age of 81, family sources said.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Godrej Consumer sees demand pick-up in Q3
GODREJ CONSUMER PRODUCTS said on Tuesday demand conditions improved during the third quarter, following a temporary sales disruption due to the government's sweeping tax cuts.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Life insurers see rise in PAT, premiums; ITC loss may lead to margin pressure
LIFE INSURERS ARE expected to report a mixed performance in the third quarter.
2 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
CCI finds JSW, Tata Steel, SAIL guilty of collusion
· Probe also holds top execs liable; steel giants may face steep fines
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Cyber-hit JLR sales skid 43% in Q3
North America recorded the steepest decline at 64.4%, followed by Europe at 47.6% and China at 46.0%
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Goyal in Brussels this week to expedite EU trade deal
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY Minister Piyush Goyal will hold meetings with European Union Commissioner for Trade & Economic Security Maros Sefcovic in Brussels over two days later this week on key areas of the proposed free trade agreement, aiming to narrow divergences and ensure clarity on outstanding matters to expedite the conclusion of the deal.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
NHAI seeks improved mobile links on roads
THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYS Authority of India (NHAI) has identified 424 locations covering about 1,750 km across the national highway network with no mobile connectivity and has sought the intervention of the Department of Telecommunications and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) to address it.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Cut tariffs, focus on cars to gain global share: Niti
TO STRENGTHEN COMPETITIVENESS and boost automotive exports, India must cut tariffs, boost two-way trade, join cross-border platforms, and shift production towards high-demand segments like passenger vehicles, Niti Aayog said in a report on Tuesday.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Upswing likely for NBFCs on GST, festive bonanza
NON-BANKING FINANCE companies (NBFCs) are expected to report a healthy growth for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY26), riding on the GST reforms and an uptick in festive demand.
2 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Office space leasing hits record high
LEASING OF OFFICE spaces stood at a record 82.6 million sq ft last year across nine major cities on better demand from domestic and foreign companies, according to CBRE.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
The Fed’s six big challenges in 2026
IN COMING MONTHS, markets will undoubtedly obsess over President Donald Trump's choice to lead the Federal Reserve and whether this will give him the control he seeks over interest rates.
2 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Centre unveils PPP pipeline of ₹17L cr
@ Clear visibility for investors, says finance ministry
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Nvidia may lose grip on markets post record rally
THE WORLD'S MOST valuable company is on a shaky stock market footing as 2026 gets underway.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
RBI may cap bank dividend
ALSO, BANKS MUST have a positive adjusted profit after tax (PAT) for the period for which the dividend is proposed.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Services sector growth...
Panel members highlighted improvements in external demand, particularly from Asia, North America, WestAsia and the UK.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Services sector growth drops to 11-month low
· New biz activity eases, hiring stalls, show PMI data
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Kisan credit card loans likely to be raised from FY27
AN INCREASE IN the short-term loan limit for over 77 million kisan credit card (KCC) holders from ₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh is likely to be rolled out from the next fiscal year.
2 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
'PSBs driving rise in MSME credit'
ENHANCED REGULATORY OVERSIGHT IMPROVES OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
MeitY warning to X indicates tougher stance for Big Tech
GENERATIVEAITOOLS UNDER REGULATORYRADAR
2 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
How Asia's cities are reshaping the global urban landscape
Jakarta is now the most populous city and in another 25 years, Dhaka will have that distinction, says a UN report.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Why IndiGo still matters
DISMANTLING A MODEL THAT KEPT IT AFLOAT WILL NOT IMPROVE SAFETY OR AFFORDABILITY
4 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Budget: Rice exporters seek interest subvention
RICE EXPORTERS ON Tuesday urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to provide 4% interest subsidy on export credit, 3% support for road and rail freight, and timely disbursal under the duty remission schemes in the FY27 Budget.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Juniper Green raises ₹2K cr
JUNIPER GREEN ENERGY raised ₹2,039 crore in debt financing from global and national financial institutions such as NaBFID, HSBC,DBS, Barclays and Aseem Infrastructure for growth and development of upcoming renewable projects.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Pilots’ body flags roster issues at Air India Express
THE AIRLINE PILOTS Association of India (ALPA-India) has raised concerns over pilot rostering practices at Air India Express, calling for a more transparent and accountable scheduling system and cautioning that current arrangements could pose operational and safety challenges if left unaddressed.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
RIL slides most since 2024
Morgan Stanley has flagged several potential catalysts in 2026, including a possible initial public offering (IPO) of Jio Platforms,higher telecom tariffs and further upside to refining margins amid benign oil prices.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Race for top spot in mutual funds going down to the wire
SBI MF STILL HOLDS THE CROWN, BUT ICICI PRU JUST ₹1.7 LAKH CRORE BEHIND
2 min |