Life insurance new business premiums rise nearly 40% in December 2025
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 5:31PM IST
Life insurers clocked nearly 40% year-on-year growth in December new business premiums, led by LIC and aided by GST rationalisation that improved affordability
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Iran protest crackdown intensifies; deaths up
INDIA NEWS | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 5:24PM IST
At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, a rights group said Sunday, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations.The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have now become a movement against the theocratic system in place in Iran since the 1979 revolution and have already lasted two weeks.The mass rallies are one of the biggest challenges to the rule of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, coming in the wake of Israel's 12-day war against the Islamic republic in June, which was backed by the United States. Also Read: Iranian president vows to listen to protesters but warns against riotersProtests have swelled in recent days despite an internet blackout that has lasted more than 60 hours, according to monitor Netblocks, with activists warning the shutdown was limiting the flow of information and the actual toll risks being far higher. "Since the start of the protests, Iran Human Rights has confirmed the killing of at least 192 protesters," the Norway-based non-governmental organisation said, warning that the deaths "may be even more extensive than we currently imagine".Videos of large demonstrations in the capital Tehran and other cities over the past three nights have filtered out despite the internet cut that has rendered impossible normal communication with the outside world via messaging apps or even phone lines. Video verified by AFP showed large crowds taking to the streets in new protests on Saturday night in several Iranian cities including Tehran and Mashhad in the east, where images showed vehicles set on fire. Also Read: Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran's toppled Shah seeks a role as protests expandSeveral circulating videos, which have not been verified by AFP, allegedly showed relatives in a Tehran morgue identifying bodies of protesters killed in the crackdown. The US-based Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) said it had received "eyewitness accounts and credible reports indicating that hundreds of protesters have been killed across Iran during the current internet shutdown". "A massacre is unfolding in Iran. The world must act now to prevent further loss of life," it said. It said hospitals were "overwhelmed", blood supplies were running low and that many protesters had been shot in the eyes in a deliberate tactic.'Significant arrests'The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency said it had confirmed the deaths of 116 people in connection with the protests, including 37 members of the security forces or other officials. State TV on Sunday broadcast images of funeral processions for security forces killed in recent days, as authorities condemned "riots" and "vandalism". National police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan said authorities made "significant" arrests of protest figures on Saturday night, without giving details on the number or identities of those arrested, according to state TV. Iran's security chief Ali Larijani drew a line between protests over economic hardship, which he called "completely understandable", and "riots", accusing them of actions "very similar to the methods of terrorist groups", Tasnim news agency reported. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said "rioters" must not distrupt Iranian society."The people (of Iran) should not allow rioters to disrupt society. The people should believe that we (the government) want to establish justice," he told state broadcaster IRIB.In Tehran, an AFP journalist described a city in a state of near paralysis. The price of meat has nearly doubled since the start of the protests, and while some shops are open, many others are not.Those that do open must close at around 4:00 or 5:00 pm, when security forces deploy in force.'Legitimate targets' Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the ousted shah, who has played a prominent role in calling for the protests, called for new actions later Sunday."Do not abandon the streets. My heart is with you. I know that I will soon be by your side," he said. US President Donald Trump has spoken out in support of the protests and threatened military action against Iranian authorities "if they start killing people". Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar urged the European Union on Sunday to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps as a "terrorist organisation" over the suspected violence against protesters.He also said Israel supports the Iranian people's "struggle for freedom".Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran would hit back if the US launched military action. "In the event of a military attack by the United States, both the occupied territory and centres of the US military and shipping will be our legitimate targets," he said in comments broadcast by state TV. He was apparently also referring to Israel, which the Islamic republic does not recognise and considers occupied Palestinian territory.
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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 5:08PM IST
Berkshire Hathaway has raised the annual salary of its new chief executive Greg Abel to $25 million, a sharp jump from the $100,000 salary that Warren Buffett chose to draw for more than four decades while running the company, according to a Reuters report.
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Adani Group To Invest Rs 1.5 Lakh Crore In Kutch Over 5 Years: Karan Adani
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 4:45PM IST
Karan Adani also said Adani Ports will double its port capacity at Mundra in the next decade.
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Q3 earnings, inflation data key drivers for markets this week: Analysts
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 4:24PM IST
Trading activity of foreign investors would also be keenly tracked by investors, experts noted
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RBI advocates disclosure of NPA, inspection info; banks oppose; matters in CIC
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 4:23PM IST
Major banks like Bank of Baroda, RBL Bank, Yes Bank, and State Bank of India are opposing the Reserve Bank of India's directive to reveal information on defaulters and inspection reports. These banks have appealed to the Central Information Commission. The outcome of this case will significantly impact banking transparency and depositor rights.
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Why Nato was formed and how Trump's Greenland push tests the alliance
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 4:22PM IST
As Donald Trump revives calls for US control of Greenland, Nato faces rare internal strain. Here's how the alliance was born, how its role evolved, and why allies are alarmed
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Mcap of 7 of top-10 most valued firms erodes by Rs 3.63 lakh cr; Reliance biggest laggard
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 4:10PM IST
The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 3,63,412.18 crore last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest laggard, amid a bearish trend in equities.
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Union Budget 2026: IBA suggests Rs 10k cr fund to provide capital subsidy to biogas industry
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 4:05PM IST
The Indian Biogas Association is urging the government for a Rs 10,000 crore fund in the upcoming budget. They propose increased capital subsidies for compressed biogas production. The association also advocates for a mandatory blending of fermented organic manure in fertilizers. These measures aim to boost the biogas sector, create rural income, and support green growth initiatives.
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Narmadesh Brass Industries Rs 44.8-cr SME IPO to open on Monday
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 4:04PM IST
Gujarat-based Narmadesh Brass Industries, a manufacturer of brass products, announced on Sunday that its Rs 44.8-crore initial public offering will open for public subscription on the BSE's SME platform on January 12.
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Selfie, penny drop mandated as KYC for crypto customers in India
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 3:55PM IST
The directives also discourage Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and Initial Token Offerings (ITOs), equivalent to IPOs in stock markets, by the exchanges
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With the Golden Globes, Podcasts Are Ready for Their Close-Up
GLOBAL NEWS | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 3:32PM IST
The annual awards show will anoint a best podcast for the first time this year, a sign of the industrys increasing status in Hollywood.
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How a Puzzling 401(k) Plan Changed One Womans Life
GLOBAL NEWS | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 3:31PM IST
Eryn Schultz was an H-E-B grocery store leader with an M.B.A. A slow pivot toward a big career change began when she found her retirement plan wanting.
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How Gen Z Investors Went from Meme Stocks to Index Funds
GLOBAL NEWS | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 3:31PM IST
Some Gen Z-ers first entered the markets during the pandemics meme stock craze. They have since become more patient investors.
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Reliance to invest 7 lakh crore in Gujarat over next five years: Mukesh Ambani
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 3:22PM IST
The Chairman of Reliance Industries said he was making five firm commitments to Gujarat
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FII comeback in 2026 was the bet, but Rs 12,000 crore exit spooks investors. What next?
INDIA COMMODITIES | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 3:10PM IST
Foreign investors have turned sellers in early 2026, offloading equities worth nearly Rs 12,000 crore in the first nine days. This unexpected trend, driven by geopolitical concerns and stalled India-US trade talks, has unsettled markets despite strong domestic buying and steady economic fundamentals.
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Narmadesh Brass Industries 44.8 crore SME IPO to open on Monday
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 3:04PM IST
Gujarat-based Narmadesh Brass Industries, a manufacturer of brass products, announced on Sunday that its Rs 44.8-crore initial public offering will open for public subscription on the BSE's SME platform on January 12.
The initial public offering (IPO) will conclude on January 15. The company has fixed the IPO price at Rs 515 per share, Narmadesh Brass Industries said in a statement.
The public issue is a mix of fresh issue of up to 7 lakh equity shares and an offer for sale of a little over 1.7 lakh shares, aggregating to Rs 44.87 crore.
The net proceeds from the IPO will be utilised for repayment of debt, purchase of machinery and equipment, funding working capital requirements and general corporate purposes.
"The net proceeds from the IPO will be utilised for purchasing advanced machinery and funding working capital requirements. These investments will enhance our manufacturing efficiency, expand our production capacity, and enable us to introduce new product lines to meet growin
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Investors eye on 11 IPOs this week; GMPs hint at up to 45% listing gains
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 2:58PM IST
A packed IPO calendar awaits investors next week, with 11 public issues in focus across mainboard and SME platforms. Of these, six IPOs are scheduled to open for subscription, while five companies are lined up to list, as grey market premiums (GMPs) point to potential listing gains of up to 45% in select names.
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D-Street investors eye 11 IPOs this week; GMPs hint at up to 45% listing gains
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 2:58PM IST
A packed IPO calendar awaits investors next week, with 11 public issues in focus across mainboard and SME platforms. Of these, six IPOs are scheduled to open for subscription, while five companies are lined up to list, as grey market premiums (GMPs) point to potential listing gains of up to 45% in select names.
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Input tax credit loss to weigh on life insurers' profitability in Q3FY26
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 2:55PM IST
Analysts flag 175-350-bp hit despite healthy premium growth
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Selfie, 'penny drop' mandated as KYC for crypto customers in India
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 2:48PM IST
Selfie with liveness detection, recording of geographical coordinates, and verification of bank account by the 'penny-drop' method are among the mandatory new measures listed by India's financial intelligence agency under the anti-money laundering and terrorist financing KYC protocols for cryptocurrency exchanges while onboarding users.
The directives also discourage Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and Initial Token Offerings (ITOs), equivalent to IPOs in stock markets, by the exchanges. They say that tumblers, mixers, and anonymity-enhancing tokens-linked transactions shall "not" be facilitated.
PTI has reviewed the updated set of guidelines brought out by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), a body that functions under the Union Finance Ministry, on January 8 as part of the 'anti-money laundering (AML) and combating financing of terror (CFT) guidelines for reporting entities providing services related to virtual digital assets (cryptocurrency).'
The guidelines have been updated .
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Govt mulls forcing smartphone cos to give source code in security overhaul
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 2:44PM IST
The tech companies have countered that the package of 83 security standards, which would also include a requirement to alert the government to major software updates
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NTPC to set up coal-to-SNG project at 10,000 cr capex in Chhattisgarh
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 2:40PM IST
NTPC will set up its coal-to-synthetic natural gas facility in Chhattisgarh at an investment of around Rs 10,000 crore, a senior company official said.
The company is looking for technology tie-ups for various processes, like coal beneficiation and gasification, to produce synthetic natural gas (SNG), the official said, requesting anonymity.
NTPC will look to produce SNG at a cost of around USD 12 million British thermal unit (MMBTU).
In October 2025, NTPC announced signing an agreement with Engineers India Limited (EIL) to develop a coal-to-synthetic natural gas (SNG) facility.
The energy giant had not disclosed any details of the proposed project, including the location. It said the facility would utilise high-ash Indian coal from the company's captive mines.
NETRA, the R&D wing of NTPC, is actively leading the initiative under its broader vision of 'greening the coal' and advancing carbon capture and utilisation technologies.
As per the official, the project will be set up at
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India's proposed smartphone security rules that are worrying tech firms
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 2:40PM IST
India is proposing new security rules for smartphone makers. These rules include source code disclosure and background permission restrictions for apps. Companies like Apple and Samsung are opposing these measures. They cite concerns about corporate secrecy and global privacy policies. The government aims to enhance user security on mobile devices.
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Amitabh Bachchan signs joint pack for development project in GIFT city in Gujarat's Gandhinagar
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 2:37PM IST
Shree Lotus Developers and Amitabh Bachchan have partnered for a major mixed-use development project in Gujarat's GIFT City. The 10 lakh sq ft project will feature retail, commercial, and residential spaces, marking the developer's debut in Gujarat. This collaboration is expected to further boost GIFT City's growth as a global finance hub.
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All India Cashew Association voices concern over surge in illegal import of the dry fruit
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 2:32PM IST
The domestic market is now being flooded with cashew kernels from Vietnam and African countries and Special Economic Zones (SEZ) are also being misused to channel such imports
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Lodha Developers acquires 5 land parcels in Q3 for projects worth 34k cr
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 2:31PM IST
Realty firm Lodha Developers Ltd has acquired 5 land parcels in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, and Bengaluru in the last quarter to develop projects, which have an estimated sales value of nearly Rs 34,000 crore.
Mumbai-based Lodha Developers Ltd, which sells properties under the Lodha brand, acquires land parcels through outright purchases and partnerships with landowners to create a strong pipeline of future projects.
According to the company's latest operational update on stock exchanges, Lodha Developers acquired five land parcels in the October-December period of the 2025-26 fiscal across Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Delhi-NCR, and Bengaluru.
The company would develop real estate projects, primarily housing, on these land parcels. The total revenue potential of these five projects is estimated at Rs 33,800 crore.
"In Q3, FY26, we added five projects with GDV (gross development value) of Rs 338 billion (Rs 33,800 crore) in MMR, NCR and Bengaluru," Lodha said in the update.
The GDV i
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NTPC to set up coal-to-SNG project at Rs 10,000 crore capex in Chhattisgarh
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 2:25PM IST
NTPC is establishing a significant coal-to-synthetic natural gas facility in Chhattisgarh. This ambitious project, with an investment of approximately Rs 10,000 crore, aims to produce synthetic natural gas from high-ash Indian coal. The facility will be located at Talaipalli and is expected to consume substantial amounts of coal. Technology tie-ups are underway to finalize the project's processes.
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Simplified Income Tax Act 2025 to come into force from Apr 1: What it means
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 2:23PM IST
Beginning April 1, the Income Tax Act, 2025, will come into force replacing the six-decade old tax law and the changes made in tax laws in 2026-27 Budget will be incorporated in the new legislation.
The 2025 I-T law is revenue neutral with no change in tax rates. It has only made direct tax laws simple to understand, removed ambiguities thus reducing scope for litigations. It reduces text volume and sections by about 50 per cent vis-a-vis the 1961 income tax act.
The new law simplifies the tax timeline by doing away with the distinction between the assessment year and the previous year, replacing it with a single 'tax year' framework. It also allows taxpayers to claim TDS refund even when ITRs are filed after deadlines, without any penal charges.
Any changes with regard to taxation of individuals, corporates, HUFs and others, which are announced in the Budget for 2026-27 on February 1 will be incorporated in the new I-T Act, 2025.
The rules to implement the new Income Tax law are .
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Lodha Developers acquires 5 land parcels in Q3 to build projects worth Rs 34,000 cr
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 2:16PM IST
Lodha Developers has acquired five land parcels in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, and Bengaluru. These acquisitions are for projects with an estimated sales value of Rs 34,000 crore. The company aims to develop housing and commercial real estate on these sites. This move strengthens Lodha's future growth pipeline. The company is expanding its presence in the Delhi-NCR market.
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India proposes forcing smartphone makers to give source code in security overhaul
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 2:12PM IST
India is proposing new security rules for smartphones. These include sharing source code and making software changes. Tech cos like Apple and Samsung are opposing these measures. They argue the rules lack global precedent and risk revealing proprietary information. The government aims to boost user data security amid rising online fraud.
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Mcap of 7 most valued firms erodes by 3.63 trn, Reliance biggest laggard
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 2:08PM IST
Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bharti Airtel, Infosys, Bajaj Finance and Larsen & Toubro faced erosion from their valuation
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Budget 2026: Experts ask govt to not up income tax surcharge on super rich
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 2:04PM IST
The government should refrain from raising income tax surcharge on the super-rich and reintroducing wealth tax in the upcoming 2026-27 Budget, as the move could prompt persons in high-income brackets to leave the country for low-tax jurisdictions, according to tax experts.
Currently, a surcharge on income tax is payable by high-income individuals with earnings above Rs 50 lakh. A 10 per cent surcharge is levied on income between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 1 crore, 15 per cent (Rs 1-2 crore), and 25 per cent (Rs 2-5 crore).
Those earning above Rs 5 crore and are in the new income tax regime pay a 25 per cent surcharge, while those under the old tax regime pay a surcharge at a 37 per cent rate.
According to estimates by independent economists, the GST rate cut and lower income tax collections are likely to cost the exchequer around Rs 2 lakh crore in the current fiscal. Any additional source of revenue in FY27 could help the government in additional allocations towards defence and other ...
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Space startup OrbitAid to showcase in-orbit refuelling tech for satellites
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 1:44PM IST
A Chennai-based space startup is all set to demonstrate its technology that would allow re-fuelling of satellites orbiting the earth, extending their lifespan and help address the challenges of space debris.
OrbitAid Aerospace is set to launch AyulSAT, a dedicated tanker-satellite, onboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) on Monday to perform internal propellant transfer, power transfer and data transfer using its Standard Interface for Docking and Refuelling Port (SIDRP).
"We will first demonstrate transfer of fuel from one tank to another within the satellite," Sakthikumar Ramachandran, founder and CEO, OrbitAID, told PTI.
Sakthikumar said AyulSAT will be India's first commercial docking and refuelling interface deployed in-orbit.
"We will soon have fuel stations in orbit that will enable life extension of satellites - both in low earth and geo synchronous orbits," he said.
Sakthikumar said later this year OrbitAID will launch another satellite -- the designated chaser
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