Sensex rises 222 points helped by rally in L&T

Domestic markets ended higher after staging a strong rebound, supported by an upbeat economic survey that reaffirmed a robust FY27 growth outlook and a well-anchored inflation environment amidst persistent global uncertainties. Photograph: Savita Kirloskar/Reuters Key Points A rally in global

E2W companies seek PM E-Drive subsidy extension beyond March 2026

While incentives for e2Ws are scheduled to run until March 2026, the scheme has been extended until March 2028 for electric trucks and buses. Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes.IMAGE: Ola Electric’s S1 Air e-scooters

Strong order book, outlook to support defence stocks

Major approvals include quick reaction surface to air missile or QRSAM and landing platform docks worth Rs 30,000 crore and Rs 28,000 crore, respectively. Photograph: ANI Photo The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has recently approved procurement proposals worth Rs 79,000

New labour Codes raise operating expenses of pvt banks, insurers

Analysts said, according to the new code, there will be a restructuring in the salary structure and there should be an increase in the share of contribution towards basic pay, and other key allowances. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh Key Points Private-sector

How BSE, NSE will likely perform this week

Sentiments remained very weak due to a combination of factors such as sustained rupee depreciation, lack of any finality regarding US-India trade deal and unimpressive Q3 results, so far. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points Markets will track industrial production data,

Happy Republic Day, says India as travel peaks for weekend

Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Te lensFix/Pexels.com Booking momentum remains encouraging, supported by leisure travel, event-led demand, and steady corporate movement, with last-minute pick-ups expected closer to arrival Key Points Hotels

Sensex slips below 82K amid widespread sell-off

Market sentiment is likely to remain cautious as investors position themselves for the upcoming Union Budget and the US Fed’s interest rate decision, where expectations are muted. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Key Points Adani Ports, Eternal, IndiGo, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv,

Deepinder Goyal to step down as Eternal Group CEO

In a letter Deepinder Goyal explained the reason behind his resignation saying of late he found himself “drawn to a set of new ideas that involve significantly higher-risk exploration and experimentation”. IMAGE: Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal and his wife Grecia

Sensex sinks below 82K; Nifty ended down 75 points

Besides, selling in financial, bank and consumption stocks amid ongoing weakness in the rupee also added to the pressure in the markets. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Key Points ICICI Bank, Trent, Bharat Electronics, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Larsen & Toubro, State

Ficci manufacturing index at all-time high in Q3

Respondents mentioned global and geopolitical factors such as tariffs, trade restrictions, and economic uncertainty along with operational issues like labour availability, raw material shortages, and regulatory challenges as some of the challenges faced in expanding capacity. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Key