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NALCO is currently tracking ahead of its internal alumina roadmap by approximately 90,000 tonnes, leading to an expectation that total alumina production could touch 23 lakh tonnes by the end of the period.
Updated : Jan 21, 2026

Alumina pricing pressures may weigh on NALCO’s revenue despite projected volume gains in FY26

Brijendra Pratap Singh, CMD, NALCO, noted that the company expects to outperform its planned production targets for both metals and chemicals business in the coming fiscal

The draft NEP, 2026 released by the power ministry targets per capita electricity consumption of 2,000 kWh by 2030
Updated : Jan 21, 2026

Draft electricity policy bats for ending cross-subsidies

The Draft National Electricity Policy, 2026 calls for major reforms in power sector with indexed power tariffs and exemption of cross-subsidies

As a result, Blinkit fell short of its guidance of having 2,100 dark stores.
Updated : Jan 21, 2026

Blinkit’s dark store expansion hit by high AQI in Delhi-NCR

211 new stores were added in the quarter, taking the total store count to 2,027 as of quarter-end

In calendar year 2025, the BHIM Payments App’s monthly transactions increased 323.65% to 165.1 million in December from 38.97 million in January, with average month-on-month growth of around 14%.
Updated : Jan 21, 2026

With 4x growth in monthly transactions in 2025, BHIM Payments App plans further growth in 2026

Monthly transactions rose to 165.1 million in December 2025; plans collaborations with public sector banks, and new features for user convenience.

Adani's investment focuses on large-scale urban transformation
Updated : Jan 21, 2026

Urban infra, data centre parks, hydropower projects: Adani unveils $66 billion investment plan for Maharashtra at WEF 2026

The Adani group is betting on Navi Mumbai as a growth hub, led by the Navi Mumbai International Airport, which was inaugurated on December 25.

Uttar Pradesh tops the list with a total capital outlay of Rs 5.18 lakh crore in the last five years from FY21 to FY25.
Updated : Jan 21, 2026

Big push on infrastructure: Top 10 states by capital outlay over the last five years

RBI data shows a strong and steady rise in capital outlay by all states and union territories over the past five years; it increased from Rs 4.14 lakh crore in FY21 to Rs 9.18 lakh crore in FY25.

The newly-launched KONE Villa 100 elevator that can be installed within five days (Representative image)
Updated : Jan 21, 2026

Elevator maker KONE bets big on India’s booming luxury housing segment

The elevator maker unveiled KONE Villa 100 at its India unit in Sriperumbudur to target the luxury residential segment in India.

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Updated : Jan 21, 2026

Sweet Swap Secrets: Why your desserts don’t need white sugar anymore

White sugar hides in everyday foods, spiking insulin and harming gut health. Discover smarter sweet swaps like honey, jaggery, dates, and coconut sugar for healthier desserts.

Did Khawaja Asif inaugurate a Pizza Hut in Sialkot or not? Here's what we know
Updated : Jan 21, 2026

Khawaja Asif inaugurates 'fake' Pizza Hut in Pakistan. Netizens say, '5th gen warfare looking delicious'

After this, netizens decided to have a field day and shared some fun takes on the entire situation.

WEF Summit 2026: Donald Trump to meet Indian CEOs
Updated : Jan 21, 2026

Davos 2026: N Chandrasekaran, 6 other Indian CEOs to attend Trump's reception dinner. Find guestlist here

WEF Davos 2026: A delegation of Indian CEOs, featuring the likes of Tata Sons Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran, will attend the reception by Trump after his keynote address at the global event. Here's who have been invited

At Davos, EU signals final push on long-awaited free trade deal with India
Updated : Jan 21, 2026

'Mother of all deals': At Davos 2026, EU signals FTA with India will cover quarter of global GDP

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, signalled that the European Union and India are edging closer to sealing a long-pending free trade agreement

PolyCycl’s origins lie in founder Amit Tandon’s early interest in clean technology, sparked while he was working in the US semiconductor industry in the early 2000s.
Updated : Jan 20, 2026

PolyCycl’s long bet on plastic recycling enters commercial phase with Rainmatter backing

After years of deep-tech development, PolyCycl is entering its commercial phase, using continuous chemical recycling to turn hard-to-recycle plastics into circular feedstock for petrochemical majors.

He noted that infrastructure investment in India continues to be largely government-led, while emphasising the quality of assets being created.
Updated : Jan 20, 2026

Davos 2026: Is Essar Capital looking to grow in capital markets? Prashant Ruia gives big update

Ruia said that Essar Capital has around 10 portfolio companies in which it invests in, most of which are closely held.

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Updated : Jan 20, 2026

Inside BCCI’s pay grades: How Indian cricketers earn crores

Indian cricket salaries aren’t random. From ₹1 crore rookies to ₹7 crore elites, BCCI’s grading system quietly decides who rises, who slips—and who survives.

IT majors including TCS, HCLTech and Infosys made a one-time provision for employee benefits due to the new Labour Codes in their Q3 results
Updated : Jan 20, 2026

Labour Codes: India Inc working on strategies to comply with new employee benefits norms

Experts note that several companies are awaiting final rules, others are restructuring salaries; a one-time impact is likely

Some states have increased the agreed cane price by Rs 15 per quintal
Updated : Jan 20, 2026

Sugar production 22% high; concern over rising cane prices: ISMA

India’s sugar sector has made steady progress so far in the 2025–26 season, supported by adequate sugarcane availability, improved field-level productivity, and smoother operations across major producing regions. Rising cane prices poses financial challenge for the industry.

‘$100 in tariff revenue, ~$96 comes from American pockets’: New data on Trump tariffs
Updated : Jan 20, 2026

Who really pays Trump's tariffs? New data says Americans foot 96% of the bill

The 2025 tariffs are a consumption tax on American firms and consumers. Full stop, says economist Julian Hinz

Updated : Jan 20, 2026

From Cadre to Chief — How Nitin Nabin rewired the BJP succession script

From cadre grind to unopposed coronation, Nitin Nabin’s rise as BJP chief signals a calculated generational shift—mixing loyalty, strategy, and quiet consensus at the top.

IKEA to double up its investments in India, says report
Updated : Jan 20, 2026

‘Will be one of our top markets’: IKEA to double its investment in India to $2.2 billion

IKEA plans to introduce online services in new cities before establishing physical stores, marking a first for the brand globally.

Inside the World’s Longest Road Tunnel That Rewrote Driving Safety
Updated : Jan 20, 2026

Inside the world’s longest road tunnel that rewrote driving safety

Stretching 24.5 km beneath Norway’s mountains, the Lærdal Tunnel blends psychology, lighting, and safety tech—turning the world’s longest road tunnel into a surprisingly human experience.

A Mumbai man's post about a 'convincing' e-challan SMS has shocked the internet. (Photo: X)
Updated : Jan 20, 2026

'Sophisticated scam': How a 'fake e-challan' URL nearly landed Mumbai comedian​​​​​​​ in trouble

Comedian Shridhar V recounted receiving an SMS claiming his vehicle had been caught overspeeding by a traffic camera