- Google blasts past $4 tn: How is it beating rivals? January 14, 2026Google has been the fastest to monetize its AI platforms, signing deals with large enterprises such as Samsung and India's homegrown oil-to-telecom major Reliance Industries Ltd, among others—its market growth is a clear reflection of these deals.
- Saks’ CEO Baker to Exit Luxury Retailer Ahead of Bankruptcy January 13, 2026Saks Global Enterprises’ Chief Executive Officer Richard Baker is departing less than two weeks after taking over the top job as the beleaguered luxury conglomerate he created prepares to restructure under bankruptcy court protection.
- Personal-Trading Probe Led to Firing of Two Scotiabank Analysts January 13, 2026Two brothers are taking Bank of Nova Scotia to court after they were terminated from their stock-analyst jobs in 2024, firings that ultimately led to the dismissal of three compliance employees as well, according to court documents and people with knowledge of the matter.
- Banijay, owner of Big Brother franchise, and All3Media in talks to merge TV production businesses: Report January 13, 2026Banijay Group is in talks to merge with RedBird IMI, owner of All3Media, aiming to create a major television production entity. The merger reflects ongoing consolidation efforts to compete with streaming services like Netflix and Disney.
- ITC veteran Sachin Sahay frontrunner in CEO race at Birla Opus January 13, 2026Sachin Sahay, ITC Ltd's sales operations head, is likely to become CEO of Birla Opus, succeeding Rakshit Hargave. Sahay has 23 years of experience at ITC and will face challenges in a competitive paints market. Hargave has joined Britannia as CEO after his departure.
- India unfazed as US slaps 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran January 13, 2026US President Trump announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran, aiming to pressure Tehran amidst anti-government protests. However, the move is expected to have a limited impact on India's overall trade, as most of its exports to Iran are humanitarian in nature and already compliant with US sanctions.
- Budget 2026 may be high on highways: Faster clearances, InvIT push expected January 13, 2026India's national highway network has surged by over 61% to 146,560 km, driven by the Bharatmala Pariyojana. The government plans a Rs 2.87 lakh crore budget for 2025-26, focusing on access-controlled highways and a Rs 8.3 lakh crore PPP pipeline. A public InvIT, Raajmarg InvIT, will also be launched to fund future development.
- Budget 2026: Urban infra fund may get additional ₹10,000 cr injection January 13, 2026The government plans to enhance urban infrastructure in the upcoming budget. An additional ₹10,000 crore may be allocated to the Urban Infrastructure Development Fund. This initiative aims to improve urban living quality and address financing gaps. The fund supports various urban development projects, particularly in midsize cities.
- Cooling prices, uneven relief: Inflation at 12-year low, but gaps widen across states and rural India January 13, 2026India's retail inflation hit a 12-year low of 2.2% in 2025, with food prices entering deflation. Despite the national easing, 17 states and union territories experienced inflation above the average, and rural areas saw higher pressure than urban centers. Goa recorded the most significant rural-urban inflation disparity.
- RBI's likely to hold interest rates with inflation set to rise January 13, 2026Economists anticipate the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will introduce more money into the financial system. With inflation expected to rise, interest rates are likely to stay the same in upcoming policy meetings. This means attention will shift to how much money the RBI will add and when it will do so.
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