- Climate funding: Why PSUs are stepping in where VCs fear to tread January 18, 2026Shipyards, gas utilities, global asset managers are reshaping India’s climate-tech funding. While venture capital steers clear, these legacy institutions and overseas investors are backing long-gestation technologies—from marine coatings to EV infrastructure to carbon removal—with patient capital.
- Musk Seeks Up to $134 Billion Damages From OpenAI, Microsoft January 18, 2026Elon Musk wants OpenAI Inc. and Microsoft to pay him damages in the range of $79 billion to $134 billion over his claims that the generative AI company defrauded him by abandoning its nonprofit roots and partnering with the software giant.
- Battle for AI talent heats up as former OpenAI staff who left for Mira Murati's Thinking Machines return January 18, 2026OpenAI has onboarded three former staff — Barret Zoph, Luke Metz and Sam Schoenholz, who had left to join ex-alumu Mira Murati's Thinking Machines. The back-and-forth has pushed AI companies' talent war into the spotlight.
- Somali businesses struggle during the Minneapolis ICE crackdown January 18, 2026Somali businesses struggle during the Minneapolis ICE crackdown
- Here's why Donald Trump lashed out at Jamie Dimon, threatened to sue JPMorgan — All you need to know January 18, 2026US President Donald Trump has lashed out at Jamie Dimon, chief of JPMorgan Chase and threatened to sue the lender for debanking him following the 6 January Capitol riot in 2021. He also refuted Dimon's claim that the executive for offered the role of Fed chief.
- CII's Biz Confidence Index climbs to five-quarter high in Q3 FY26 January 18, 2026Business confidence in India is soaring, reaching a five-quarter high. Firms are optimistic about demand, profitability, and investment. GST rate cuts and festive spending are boosting sales. The industry expects the Reserve Bank of India to cut repo rates. CII suggests continued reforms and infrastructure investment for sustained growth.
- Commerce Ministry formulates specific guidelines for missions abroad to boost exports January 18, 2026New guidelines are in place for Indian missions abroad. The government aims to boost exports by diversifying markets. These steps are crucial amid global economic uncertainties. Commercial representatives will manage trade barriers and conduct market research. The goal is to leverage free trade agreements and increase their utilization. India targets USD 2 t […]
- Centre likely to prioritise debt consolidation, capex push in Budget 2026: ICRA January 18, 2026The upcoming Union Budget for 2026-27 is expected to prioritize medium-term debt consolidation while maintaining a strong push for capital expenditure. ICRA projects a fiscal deficit of 4.3% of GDP, with a significant increase in capital spending to Rs 13.1 trillion, aiming to front-load infrastructure development before future fiscal rigidities.
- India-US partnership is growing across trade, technology: US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor January 18, 2026US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Sunday concluded his 'successful' visit to Mumbai, highlighting the growing partnership between India and the United States across trade, technology, education, energy and resilient supply chains.
- India to grow at a healthy 7% in 2026-27 despite global uncertainties: CareEdge January 18, 2026CareEdge Ratings expects the Indian economy to grow by 7 per cent in 2026-27 despite global uncertainties, supported by low inflation, softer interest rates and a lower tax burden. The rating agency said services exports would continue to support the external position even as merchandise exports face pressure from tariff-related uncertainties.
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