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Updated : Jan 15, 2026

Air India, IndiGo cancel services after Iran airspace closure throws international flights off course

Iran crisis: Airlines are expected to face higher operational costs as they are forced to take longer routes, leading to increased fuel consumption.

Updated : Jan 15, 2026

Goldman Sachs shares hit record $961.86 as strong trading and earnings fuel rally: Report

Shares of Goldman Sachs Group touched a new peak at $961.86, taking the bank’s market capitalisation beyond $300 billion and signalling sustained momentum after a 57.07% rise over the last 12 months.

Updated : Jan 15, 2026

Budget 2026: How FM Sitharaman reshaped ULIP taxation in 2025 and what high-premium investors must know

Under the new framework, gains from such ULIPs will be taxed based on the holding period. If the policy is held for more than one year, profits will attract long-term capital gains tax at 12.5 per cent. If surrendered or matured within a year, the gains will be taxed at the investor’s applicable income-tax slab rate.

Updated : Jan 15, 2026

Gold, silver at record highs: Is the rally signalling risk? What it means for equities and your portfolio

Finance advisor and Wisdom Hatch founder Akshat Shrivastava has cautioned that while gold and silver are classic “risk-off” assets, their recent rally does not automatically imply that equity markets are headed for trouble. He said that commodities typically benefit when investors rotate out of equities because, unlike stocks, they do not carry valuation multiples that can contract sharply during market corrections.

Updated : Jan 15, 2026

YouTube adds parental controls to restrict or block Shorts feed for teen users

YouTube has announced a significant update to its parental control suite, introducing features designed to restrict or entirely disable the ‘Shorts’ feed for teenage users.

Updated : Jan 15, 2026

Another blow for Uddhav and Raj Thackeray? Exit polls predict big win for BJP-Sena in BMC

According to the Axis My India exit poll, the BJP–Shiv Sena alliance is projected to win between 131 and 151 wards

Updated : Jan 15, 2026

Davos 2026: From jobs to AI fears, what worries the world’s youth most today

As political and business leaders converge at Davos for the World Economic Forum’s 2026 Annual Meeting, a new global survey of young people offers a timely reality check on the world they are inheriting. From economic insecurity and fragile job prospects to the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence and the urgency of climate action, the findings show a generation deeply anxious about the future.

Updated : Jan 15, 2026

Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI enters regulatory storm over Grok image abuse

California officials demand a proper investigation over Grok image abuse. Here's everything you need to know.

Updated : Jan 15, 2026

Pakistan’s crypto push: Decoding the USD1 stablecoin deal linked to Donald Trump’s family

On January 14, Pakistan’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SC Financial Technologies, described as an affiliated entity of World Liberty Financial.

Updated : Jan 15, 2026

Budget 2026: No printing press yet at new complex, Budget documents to be printed at North Block

Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and most senior officers moved to Kartavya Bhawan in September 2025.

Updated : Jan 15, 2026

Parag Parikh Large Cap NFO on Jan 19: Can smart execution beat expensive active funds? 

First unveiled in November 2025, the Parag Parikh Large Cap Fund is the firm’s first new equity offering in nearly five years and only its third equity scheme, following the Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund and the Parag Parikh ELSS Tax Saver Fund.

Updated : Jan 15, 2026

Davos 2026: HCLTech to showcase AI-powered robotics and Physical AI applications at WEF

The company will also present its Edge AI solutions — VisionX.QA and VisionX.HSE — focused on quality assurance and workplace safety.

Updated : Jan 15, 2026

Middle East tensions: India prepares to evacuate nationals as Iran unrest turns deadly

Iran protests: In its latest guidance, the MEA urged Indian nationals in Iran to remain highly vigilant, avoid areas witnessing protests or demonstrations, and stay in regular contact with the Indian Embassy in Tehran.

Updated : Jan 15, 2026

Venezuela, oil and power: Blinken warns US risks becoming hegemon of Western Hemisphere

The president has focused on this spheres-of-influence strategy, where the big guys - and I mean guys in each of their respective areas - get to do what they want in those areas, says Blinken

Updated : Jan 15, 2026

How Labour Code 2025 will rejig your salary: Here’s how take-home pay, bonus, leave encashment will change

Under the revised framework, wages include basic pay, dearness allowance and retaining allowance. If these components together fall short of the 50 per cent threshold, employers are required to add the difference to ensure compliance.

Updated : Jan 15, 2026

Taiwan issues arrest warrant for OnePlus CEO Pete Lau over illegal talent hiring: Report

Taiwan’s government has yet to comment on possible extradition efforts. OnePlus said its business operations are continuing as normal. 

Updated : Jan 15, 2026

HDFC Life Q3 results: Profit inches up to Rs 421 crore; premium income climbs 9%

The company said individual new business, measured in terms of individual annualised premium equivalent (APE), grew 11 per cent YoY, translating into a healthy two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17 per cent.

Updated : Jan 15, 2026

GST Cut Caused Short-Term Pain, But Used-Car Market Disruption Has Begun: CARS24 CFO

CARS24 expects to capture close to 10% market share in India’s used-car market over the next three to four years, growing at nearly twice the industry rate, CFO Shivanshu Makkar told Business Today. Makkar said the GST reduction on new cars caused short-term pressure, as inventory was bought at higher prices, but profitability rebounded sharply by December. He added that structural disruption has begun in the used-car market, with organised platforms gaining share.

Updated : Jan 15, 2026

Is Simple Energy's New Launch Worth A Buy? Let's Test It!

Bengaluru-based EV maker Simple Energy has unveiled its Gen 2 electric scooter lineup, led by the Simple Ultra that claims an IDC range of up to 400 kilometres, the longest yet in India. The new range brings meaningful upgrades across design, performance and usability, including traction control, cruise control, regenerative braking, and a redesigned touchscreen dashboard. With reduced weight and enhanced storage, the Gen 2 scooters aim to address range anxiety and everyday riding comfort. Business Today TV test "rides" it on the roads of Bengaluru!

Updated : Jan 15, 2026

Nothing CEO Carl Pei warns of smartphone price hikes as AI drives memory costs to record highs

Carl Pei, the founder and CEO of Nothing, says the era of falling component prices is over, and smartphones are about to get more expensive.