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DFS interventions help improve financial health of Indian banking sector: Govt

IANS | January 10, 2026 1:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) The strategic interventions by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) has improved the financial health and robustness of banking sector significantly, with gross NPA ratio of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) declining to 2.22 per cent and that of scheduled commercial banks (PSBs) declining to 2.58 per cent, an official statement said on Saturday.

India’s energy planning validated in real-world conditions, infra nearly doubles in 10 years: Minister

IANS | January 10, 2026 12:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said on Saturday that India’s energy planning is being tested and validated in real‑world conditions as infrastructure and services scale up rapidly across the country.

SEBI proposes unified trading rulebook to simplify rules, cuts compliance burden

IANS | January 10, 2026 11:41 AM

Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) Markets regulator Securities and Exchanges Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a comprehensive overhaul of trading‑related rules at stock exchanges to consolidate overlapping provisions and ease compliance for market participants.

Aviation accident watchdog recommends ATC video recording at international airports

IANS | January 10, 2026 11:22 AM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) In a bid to allow investigators to analyse the actions of air traffic controllers (ATCs) after an incident or accident, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has recommended the mandatory installation of video recording devices inside ATC towers at all international airports in the country.

Sony Pictures Networks India to trim workforce over cost cutting measures: Report

IANS | January 10, 2026 10:48 AM

Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) Culver Max Entertainment Pvt Ltd, widely known as Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), is reportedly planning to lay off over 100 employees and reshuffle senior management as part of a cost‑cutting exercise amid profitability challenges.

Top Indian IT firms gear up to declare Q3 results amid tighter H-1B visa regime

IANS | January 10, 2026 10:35 AM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) The stock market focus in the coming week will shift firmly to third-quarter (Q3) earnings from India Inc, with heavyweight IT companies set to take centre stage and drive index-level direction, analysts said on Saturday.

Sensex, Nifty down around 2.5 pc this week amid heightened global uncertainties

IANS | January 10, 2026 10:00 AM

Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) The Indian equity benchmarks closed this week down around 2.5 per cent, continuing decline through five sessions amid persistent uncertainty over the US-India tariff talks and escalating geopolitical tensions.

'Fearless Business', 'Ease of Doing Business' & 'Trust of Doing Business' are hallmarks of new UP: CM Yogi Adityanath

IANS | January 9, 2026 11:24 PM

Lucknow, Jan 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, alongside Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, inaugurated an Indian automobile manufacturing firm's state-of-the-art electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Lucknow on Friday.

India stands firm on Atmanirbharta in fluid global landscape: Shaktikanta Das

IANS | January 9, 2026 10:48 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Shaktikanta Das, Principal Secretary-2 to the Prime Minister, said on Friday that India is headed to be the fastest growing economy in the world, despite geopolitical tensions and trade barriers.

Parliament's Budget Session to begin from Jan 28, Budget likely on a Sunday!

IANS | January 9, 2026 9:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu has approved the summoning of both Houses of Parliament for the Budget Session 2026 from January 28 on the government's recommendation, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Friday.

Business

DFS interventions help improve financial health of Indian banking sector: Govt

India’s energy planning validated in real-world conditions, infra nearly doubles in 10 years: Minister

SEBI proposes unified trading rulebook to simplify rules, cuts compliance burden

Aviation accident watchdog recommends ATC video recording at international airports

Sony Pictures Networks India to trim workforce over cost cutting measures: Report

Top Indian IT firms gear up to declare Q3 results amid tighter H-1B visa regime

Sensex, Nifty down around 2.5 pc this week amid heightened global uncertainties

'Fearless Business', 'Ease of Doing Business' & 'Trust of Doing Business' are hallmarks of new UP: CM Yogi Adityanath

India stands firm on Atmanirbharta in fluid global landscape: Shaktikanta Das

Parliament's Budget Session to begin from Jan 28, Budget likely on a Sunday!

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