Reliance Industries clocks Rs 18,645 crore net profit in October-December quarter

IANS | January 16, 2026 8:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL) reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 18,645 crore in the October-December quarter of the financial year 2025-26 (Q3FY26), which representsa 0.56 per cent increase compared to the corresponding figure of Rs 18,540 crore for the same quarter of the previous financial year.

Pakistan’s rich elite gets richer as others lose out

IANS | January 16, 2026 7:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) In Pakistan, the phrase "the 22 families" has been a prominent part of public discourse for decades. It resurfaces time and again, echoing a sentiment held by many that an alarming amount of wealth and power is concentrated in the hands of a small few.

National Startup awardees hail mushrooming of start-ups and enabling environment for their growth 

IANS | January 16, 2026 6:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) On the occasion of National Startup Day and the 10th anniversary of the Startup India project, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a special event at Bharat Mandapam in the capital. He highlighted the achievements of the Startup India initiative, encouraged young entrepreneurs, and reaffirmed India’s commitment to becoming a hub for innovation and startups.

Dehradun entrepreneur shares how Startup India has been powering lives, transforming businesses

IANS | January 16, 2026 5:30 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) As the startup landscape completed a historic milestone with completion of 10 years of the 'Startup India' initiative on Friday, a Dehradun-based entrepreneur shared the transformative impact of the scheme in his and fellow startup founders' life, while also reminiscing about a virtual yet highly motivating interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Private sector credit plunges by 79 per cent in Pakistan amid economic slowdown

IANS | January 16, 2026 5:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The latest figures released by the State Bank of Pakistan show that private sector credit has plunged by a staggering 79 per cent compared to the previous year, which means businesses have raised few or no loans to expand operations and create jobs, according to a report in Pakistan’s The News International.