Oil Rises on Geopolitical Risks After Steep 2025 Decline

Crude oil prices saw a slight increase on the first trading day of 2026, following their sharpest annual fall since 2020. The uptick is driven by renewed geopolitical tensions, including Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil facilities and fresh US sanct

New 2026 Kia Seltos Launched, Priced ₹10.99 Lakh

Kia India has officially launched the 2026 Seltos SUV. Prices start at ₹10.99 lakh, going up to ₹19.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Explore variants, features, and find out which model fits your budget.

4 Chemical Stocks Down Up to 49% from Peaks

Indian chemical stocks face a sharp decline. Discover the 4 major players down up to 49% from highs, hit by Chinese dumping, weak demand, and rising costs. Analysis inside.

UPI Hits Record 2,163 Cr Transactions in Dec 2025

UPI payments closed 2025 at a new high with 2,163 crore transactions in December. Discover the full NPCI data, growth trends, and what it means for India's digital economy. Read more.

Indian Stocks to Open Higher; Foreign Funds Exit

Indian equity benchmarks are poised for a higher opening on Friday, Jan 2, 2026, but persistent foreign fund outflows may limit gains. Key corporate updates and quarterly earnings in focus.

Zomato CEO Goyal on Traffic Rules & Delivery Rush

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal responds to criticism over delivery partners breaking traffic rules, attributing it to broader societal impatience. He defends partners and addresses recent gig worker strikes.

Jaipur's DigiiFest 2026 Aims to Boost Rajasthan Startups

Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma announces the 'Rajasthan DigiiFest TIE Global Summit 2026' in Jaipur from Jan 4-6. The event will provide funding, mentorship, and feature an AI Impact Conference. Read more about this major push for IT and startups.

Credit-Deposit Gap Widens as Deposits Shrink in Dec

RBI data reveals a widening credit-deposit gap as bank deposits fell by Rs 1.7 lakh crore in early December. Credit growth remains strong at 11.9%, forcing banks to tap alternative liquidity. Read the full analysis.

S.Korea's KOSPI hits record high, won weakens

South Korea's KOSPI index surged to a record high on the first trading day of 2026, driven by bullish sentiment and strong trade data. The won weakened against the dollar. Explore the full market round-up.

EV Growth Slows Post GST Cut, 3-Wheelers Shine

India's EV penetration in 2-wheelers & cars lost momentum in 2025 after GST cuts on ICE vehicles. However, overall EV sales grew 16% to 22.7 lakh units. Read the full analysis.

Chinese AI Chip Firm Biren Jumps 82% in HK IPO Debut

Shanghai Biren Technology's shares surged 82.1% in their Hong Kong debut, raising HK$5.58 billion. The listing signals a strong start for AI and semiconductor offerings in 2026. Read more on the implications for China's tech self-sufficiency drive.

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