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Indian equity markets navigating consolidation phase, not a structural shift: Report

IANS | January 23, 2026 1:48 PM

Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) Indian equities are currently trading near multi-cycle relative lows compared with gold and silver and historically, such valuation divergences between financial and real assets have coincided with phases where diversification beyond pure equity exposure has helped investors preserve capital and manage volatility more efficiently, a report showed on Friday.

India, Japan bolster strategic and economic ties

IANS | January 23, 2026 1:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The India-Japan Foreign Ministers’ dialogue in New Delhi this month reflects the strengthening of the “Special Strategic and Global Partnership” between two Indo-Pacific heavyweights navigating geopolitical flux.

CERT-In handled over 29.44 lakh cyber incidents in 2025, gains global recognition

IANS | January 23, 2026 1:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) at the centre of India's cybersecurity architecture handled over 29.44 lakh cyber incidents in 2025, issued 1,530 alerts and 390 vulnerability notes, the government said on Friday.

76 pc Indian recruiters to create new jobs in H1 2026; healthcare, manufacturing to lead: Report

IANS | January 23, 2026 12:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) About 76 per cent recruiters in India are focussed on job creation across various sectors in the first half of 2026, according to a report.

Gold, silver prices continue to touch new highs amid global uncertainty

IANS | January 23, 2026 12:10 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Gold and silver prices surged to record highs on Friday, as the US dollar weakened and geopolitical tensions surged over threats of US intervention in Iran.

Gulfood 2026: India to showcase diverse agri-food ecosystem

IANS | January 23, 2026 12:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) India’s participation at the ‘Gulfood 2026’ event is aligned with the opportunities emerging from the India–UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which has strengthened bilateral trade ties and enhanced market access for Indian agri and food products in the Gulf region, an official statement said on Friday.

Silver's exceptional 200 pc rally boosts near term case for gold: Report

IANS | January 23, 2026 11:20 AM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Silver’s exceptional rally of over 200 per cent in the last 12 months sharply outperforming gold’s 80 per cent surge has created a condition in favour of yellow metal in the near term, a new report has said.

Centre approves wage, pension revisions for PSGICs, NABARD and RBI

IANS | January 23, 2026 11:01 AM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The Centre on Friday said it has approved the long-pending wage revision for Public Sector General Insurance companies (PSGICs) and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). The government also approved pension revision for retirees of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and NABARD.

Growth picks up pace for both manufacturing, services in India in Jan: HSBC Flash PMI

IANS | January 23, 2026 10:46 AM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Growth picked up pace for both manufacturing and services in India in January as the HSBC Flash PMI figures on Friday showed quicker increases in new orders and output, alongside the reinstatement of job creation and a rebound in business confidence in the country.

Sensex, Nifty open on positive note as geopolitical tensions ease

IANS | January 23, 2026 9:45 AM

Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) The Indian stock market opened higher on Friday, extending gains for the second consecutive trading session while tracking positive global cues.

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Indian equity markets navigating consolidation phase, not a structural shift: Report

India, Japan bolster strategic and economic ties

CERT-In handled over 29.44 lakh cyber incidents in 2025, gains global recognition

76 pc Indian recruiters to create new jobs in H1 2026; healthcare, manufacturing to lead: Report

Gold, silver prices continue to touch new highs amid global uncertainty

Gulfood 2026: India to showcase diverse agri-food ecosystem

Silver's exceptional 200 pc rally boosts near term case for gold: Report

Centre approves wage, pension revisions for PSGICs, NABARD and RBI

Growth picks up pace for both manufacturing, services in India in Jan: HSBC Flash PMI

Sensex, Nifty open on positive note as geopolitical tensions ease

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