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Essar Energy Transition delivers record sales in 2025

IANS | January 14, 2026 5:42 PM

Stanlow (UK), Jan 14 (IANS) Essar Energy Transition is proud to announce that 2025 has marked a period of record-breaking progress at the Stanlow refinery at Ellesmere Port, Liverpool. Following a landmark investment year, the company has achieved its highest-ever domestic sales since its acquisition by Essar in 2011, reinforcing its position as a cornerstone of the UK’s energy security.

Watchdog asks X to set up minor protection measures for AI chatbot Grok

IANS | January 14, 2026 5:36 PM

Seoul, Jan 14 (IANS) South Korea's media watchdog said on Wednesday it has asked U.S.-based social media platform X to come up with measures to protect minor users from sexual content generated by the artificial intelligence (AI) model Grok.

German Chancellor's visit seen as a catalyst for fast tracking India-EU FTA, boosting exports

IANS | January 14, 2026 5:22 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) India and the European Union are in the final stages of negotiating a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which could reshape India’s trade landscape with its largest partner for goods.

Avoid flying kites near overhead power transmission lines: Adani Electricity

IANS | January 14, 2026 5:19 PM

Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) Adani Electricity on Wednesday cautioned kite fliers in Mumbai to avoid flying kites near power transmission lines.

CII urges govt to introduce Green Hydrogen mandates to spur demand

IANS | January 14, 2026 5:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The Confederation of India Industry (CII) on Wednesday urged the government to introduce Green Hydrogen mandates to spur demand and enable a vibrant green hydrogen economy.

India's GDP likely to grow at 7.5-7.8 pc in FY26: Report

IANS | January 14, 2026 4:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) India's GDP will likely expand 7.5-7.8 per cent in the current fiscal (FY26), driven by festive demand and robust services activity, a report said on Wednesday.

Infosys clocks 2.2 pc loss in Q3, revenue rises 9 pc

IANS | January 14, 2026 4:39 PM

Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) IT major Infosys on Wednesday reported a decline in its consolidated net profit for the October–December quarter (Q3 FY26), mainly due to the impact of the Indian government’s recent Labour Code norms.

Over 40 lakh FASTag annual passes sold within few months: Govt

IANS | January 14, 2026 4:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) More than 40 lakh FASTag annual passes have been sold within few months, with adoption touching nearly 20 per cent of car users -- a testament to the fact that affordability and convenience can go hand in hand, the government said on Wednesday.

Pakistan’s remittances hit record $38.3 bn in FY25, economists warn of rising dependence

IANS | January 14, 2026 4:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Remittances sent home by overseas Pakistanis touched a record high of $38.3 billion in FY25, rising by more than 26 per cent from the previous year, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan.

Pakistan’s short-term stabilisation without growth led to ‘failing’ state: Report

IANS | January 14, 2026 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) A lack of sustained growth has left real incomes falling which led to a 'failing Pakistan’ despite signs of macroeconomic stabilisation and reform, a report said on Wednesday.

BUSINESS

Essar Energy Transition delivers record sales in 2025

Watchdog asks X to set up minor protection measures for AI chatbot Grok

German Chancellor's visit seen as a catalyst for fast tracking India-EU FTA, boosting exports

Avoid flying kites near overhead power transmission lines: Adani Electricity

CII urges govt to introduce Green Hydrogen mandates to spur demand

India's GDP likely to grow at 7.5-7.8 pc in FY26: Report

Infosys clocks 2.2 pc loss in Q3, revenue rises 9 pc

Over 40 lakh FASTag annual passes sold within few months: Govt

Pakistan’s remittances hit record $38.3 bn in FY25, economists warn of rising dependence

Pakistan’s short-term stabilisation without growth led to ‘failing’ state: Report

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