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Arrowhead raises $3 million to boost human-like voice AI tech
Arrowhead, a voice-AI startup developing human-sounding sales agents for financial services, has raised $3 million in seed funding led by Stellaris Venture Partners, with backing from prominent fintech founders and executives.
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January 07, 2026
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Rural India pulled ahead of cities in '25 car sales growth
Auto sector saw record annual retail volume at 2.82 mn units
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January 07, 2026
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House panel examines impact of US tariffs
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce is assessing the impact of enhanced tariffs by the United States on the entry of various Indian products and seeks to understand the challenges faced by various sectors.
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January 07, 2026
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Fast-tracking infrastructure
Further reductions in delays are needed
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January 07, 2026
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33% growth in AI hiring in India, says Vaishnaw
India has seen a 33 per cent growth in hiring for artificial intelligence (AI)-ready talent, Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday.
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January 07, 2026
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US move on Venezuela oil lifts RIL, ONGC prospects
Indian oil majors, primarily Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and ONGC Ltd, could see a revival in business ties with Venezuela after the US pushed for control of the South American nation’s oil sector fol-
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January 06, 2026
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US Supreme Court increasingly favours the rich: Ivy League varsities
Supreme Court justices take two oaths.
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January 06, 2026
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NIMs stable, liquidity challenge looms
‘The past year was marked by large foreign investment in the banking sector, policy rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that compressed banks’ margins, stress in the microfinance segment, and muted credit growth.
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January 06, 2026
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Reimport after 1 yr: Need permission under notification 45/2017-Cus
We had exported our manufactured goods by availing duty drawback and Rodtep.
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January 06, 2026
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Banks see strong deposit growth in Q3 outpaced by rapid credit expansion
HDFC Bank's C/D ratio surges to 99.5%
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January 06, 2026
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Trump warns India of even higher tariffs over Russia oil
United States President Donald Trump has warned that Washington could raise further tariffs on Indian exports if New Delhi does not stop buying Russian oil, adding fresh uncertainty to efforts to strike a trade deal between the two countries.
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January 06, 2026
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Caracas softens stance after Trump’s threat
Maduro appears in NYC court; US Prez says Cuba govt ‘looks ready to fall’
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January 06, 2026
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Adani Power gets relief as SC nixes SEZ electricity duty
Customs duty cannot be levied on electricity supplied from a special economic zone (SEZ) to the domestic market, ruled the Supreme Court on Monday while upholding Adani Power’s appeal against a 2019 judgment of the Gujarat High Court.
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January 06, 2026
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Export promotion
Market access schemes need to be backed by a coherent strategy
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January 06, 2026
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Banks see strong deposit growth in Q3, outpaced by rapid credit expansion
On the rise
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January 06, 2026
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Closely monitor asset quality, RBI guv tells NBFCs
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday emphasised the need for sound underwriting standards and close monitoring of asset quality during a meeting with the chief executive officers of non-banking finance companies (NBFCs).
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January 06, 2026
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FMCG firms may see GST-cut impact in Q3
Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are expected to reflect the transient impact of the new goods and services tax (GST) rates in the third quarter of 2025-26 (FY26) (October-December/Q3), with volume recovery likely to improve sequentially, according to brokerages.
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January 06, 2026
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Centre pushes to merge, rationalise schemes
54 centrally sponsored and 260 central-sector schemes may be reappraised for next financial year
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January 06, 2026
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Samsung to double AI mobile devices to 800 mn units this year
Samsung Electronics plans to double this year the number of its mobile devices with “Galaxy AI” features largely powered by Google's Gemini, its co-CEO said, which would give the US firm an edge over rivals as the global race in artificial intelligence heats up.
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January 06, 2026
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Bharat Coking Coal's ₹1K cr IPO to open on Friday
Coal India subsidiary Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL) plansto launch its initial public offering (IPO) on Friday to raise ₹1,069 crore through a 100 percent offer-for-sale (OFS).
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January 06, 2026
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Top asset manager taps Citi, HSBC for $1.4 bn IPO
SBI Funds Management has hired nine banks to advise on aproposed initial public offering that may raise around $1.4 billion in the first half of 2026, according to people familiar with the matter.
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January 06, 2026
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The destructive potential of sentient AI
Worries about a superintelligent and sentient artificial intelligence (AI) destroying humanity is not new.
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January 06, 2026
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India introduces e-Business visa for Chinese nationals
THE NEW VISA WILL BE ISSUED IN 45 TO 50 DAYS, WITH PERMISSION TO STAY IN INDIA FOR UP TO SIX MONTHS
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January 06, 2026
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S Korea's Lee, in Beijing, sees full restoration of ties
Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Monday that he wants to open a “new phase” for relations with China, after meeting with President Xi Jinping during Lee's first trip to Beijing since taking office in June.
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January 06, 2026
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Trai imposes ₹150 cr penalty on telecom operators for failure to curb spam
The telecom regulator Trai has imposed a penalty of %150 crore on telecom operators for their failure to curb spam calls and messages, according to an official source.
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January 06, 2026
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ONGC partners Japan's Mitsui to enter ethane shipping business
State-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) has incorporated two joint venture (JV) companies with Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd (MOL) to enter ethane shipping business, the company said on Monday.
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January 06, 2026
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10 states, 4 Union ministers to take part in WEF summit '26
N Chandrasekaran, Mukesh Ambani among biz leaders likely to attend the event
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January 06, 2026
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Govt likely to relax transfer-pricing regime, make eligibility rules flexible
Move aimed at making safe-harbour rules more attractive and practical
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January 06, 2026
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Trump's Venezuela gamble
Invasion sets a dangerous precedent
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January 06, 2026
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Neeraj Chopra parts ways with JSW, to set up Vel Sports
Two-time Olympic medal-winning javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on ‘Monday launched his own athlete management firm, Vel Sports.
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