Business News: Economy & Markets

‘India Energy Week 2026’ to focus on boosting energy security, catalysing investment

IANS | January 6, 2026 4:35 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Tuesday that the 'India Energy Week (IEW) 2026' will return to Goa from January 27–30, bringing together ministers from across the world, global CEOs, policymakers, financial institutions, academia and technology providers at a critical juncture for the global energy sector.

Telenor finally exits Pakistan, joins MNC exodus

IANS | January 6, 2026 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Telenor Group has finally exit Pakistan, announcing the successful completion of the sale of Telenor Pakistan to Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), as the atmosphere to do business becomes extremely difficulty in the country.

Pakistan’s economic crisis deepens as exports shrink

IANS | January 6, 2026 4:14 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) A sharp fall of 20.4 per cent in Pakistan’s exports in December -- the fifth consecutive month of declining overseas shipments of the country -- underscores that the slump stems from structural factors and can no longer be dismissed as a temporary setback, according to an article in the local media.

GenAI adoption in India moves beyond early experimentation, awareness now at 94 pc

IANS | January 6, 2026 4:07 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Adoption of generative AI (GenAI) in India has moved well beyond early experimentation and awareness now stands at 94 per cent, while usage has increased to 62 per cent, placing India among the highest-adoption markets globally, a report said on Tuesday.

Markets fall for 2nd day as Reliance, Trent drag Sensex and Nifty lower

IANS | January 6, 2026 4:02 PM

Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Indian equity benchmark indices slipped for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, weighed down by sharp losses in heavyweight stocks such as Reliance Industries and Trent.

Bank credit rises over 7 pc in FY26 led by retail lending

IANS | January 6, 2026 3:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Bank credit growth in India remained resilient, as gross banking credit (GBC) rose 7 per cent to Rs 1,95,273 billion in eight months of FY26 till November end, driven mainly by retail loans, a report said on Tuesday.

Revival of Venezuela's oil sector may help ONGC recover its stuck dividend

IANS | January 6, 2026 3:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Any increase in the production of oil from Venezuela by US companies has the potential of lowering crude prices in the international market, benefiting all countries, including India. However, analysts are of the view that there is still too much geopolitical uncertainty in the region for large investments to pour into the Latin American country.

realme announces Photography Awards 2026

IANS | January 6, 2026 2:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) realme, the most popular smartphone brand among Indian youth, on Tuesday announced the Photography Awards 2026, reinforcing its commitment to empower young creators through accessible, flagship-grade mobile imaging.

2026 looks harder for Pakistani investors amid growing uncertainty

IANS | January 6, 2026 2:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) After an exceptional year in which gold prices surged and the Pakistan Stock Exchange delivered near-record returns, investors are now entering 2026 with growing uncertainty.

China concerned about significant economic interests in Venezuela after US action: Report

IANS | January 6, 2026 2:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has raised questions about how the resulting political instability could affect China’s significant economic interests there, as it is Venezuela's largest creditor and, by far, its largest buyer of oil, accounting for more than 80 per cent of crude exports, according to a new report.