Adani Group doubles down on green power as India’s energy consumption rises

IANS | January 1, 2026 2:37 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 1 (IANS) In December 2025, Chairman of the diversified infrastructure major Adani Group, Gautam Adani, stood in the vast expanse of the Great Rann of Kutch in Gujarat. The landscape was stark. The intent was clear. This was the site of one of India’s most ambitious renewable energy projects. The visit was not symbolic -- it reinforced a strategy centred on scale, speed and execution.

PFRDA unveils policy reforms to promote sustainable growth of NPS

IANS | January 1, 2026 2:02 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority's (PFRDA) board has approved a framework to permit Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) to independently set up Pension Funds to manage NPS, with the objective of strengthening the pension ecosystem, it was announced on Thursday.

Aviation regulator issues notice to Air India crew over safety issues

IANS | January 1, 2026 11:13 AM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) India’s aviation regulator has issued a show-cause notice to Air India cockpit crew for operating multiple flights between Delhi and Tokyo despite being aware of safety and compliance lapses., seeking a response to the notice in two weeks.

Indian stock market rings in New Year with gains, Nifty near 26,200

IANS | January 1, 2026 9:45 AM

Mumbai, Jan 1 (IANS) The Indian stock markets welcomed 2026 with a positive opening on Thursday as overall sentiment remained cautiously constructive, supported by improving domestic technicals, despite mixed global cues and the absence of major domestic triggers.