Economic Survey Supports QCOs, Cautions on Implementation

India's Economic Survey 2025-26 supports quality control orders for manufacturing but warns against poor design. It cites Milton Friedman to highlight global supply chain risks while noting QCO expansion and recent withdrawals.

Cigarette Shortage Hits Andhra Ahead of New Tobacco Tax

Andhra Pradesh witnesses a sharp decline in branded cigarette availability as retailers struggle with restricted supplies ahead of the February 2026 tobacco tax overhaul, leading to price hikes and grey-market surge.

Vedanta Demerger: Five New Companies to List by June

Vedanta Ltd's five-way demerger will see new entities list on stock exchanges by May-June 2024, with $6.7 billion debt allocated based on asset value and cash generation. Vedanta Aluminium to bear the largest debt share.

New CPI Series: Food Weight Falls to 37%, Housing Rises

India's new CPI inflation series reduces food weight from 46% to 37%, based on updated household consumption patterns. This change aims to lower volatility in retail inflation, while housing weight increases, potentially pushing inflation higher.

Murrel Fish Prices Drop in Andhra Pradesh

Koraamenu (Murrel fish) prices in Andhra Pradesh have fallen dramatically from ₹900-1200/kg to ₹300-350/kg due to increased pond-based farming, delighting consumers but raising concerns among farmers about long-term sustainability.

Lift Collapse Kills Two Workers in Bengaluru Building

Two labourers died after a lift collapsed during repair work at an under-construction apartment building in Varthur, Bengaluru. The victims were identified as lift mechanic Mutthappa and operator Sathya Kumar.

NIT Rourkela, ORMAS Sign MoA for Mahua Plant

NIT Rourkela and ORMAS Sundargarh signed an MoA for a Rs 1 crore mahua processing plant at Kuanrmunda, focusing on value-added non-liquor products and tribal income diversification.

Vidyavihar Flyover to Open in June After Decades

Mumbai's long-delayed Vidyavihar flyover, first proposed in 1991, is finally set to open in June 2026. The 650-meter bridge will connect east and west Mumbai, cutting travel time from 45 minutes to under 10 minutes.

India-EU Free Trade Deal: A Manufacturing Boost

The historic India-EU free trade agreement, hailed as 'the mother of all deals,' promises to spur hundreds of new factories in India, marking a significant shift in global trade dynamics and economic collaboration.

Rupee Hits Record Low of 91.99 vs Dollar on Foreign Selling

Indian rupee settled at historic closing low of 91.99 against US dollar on Wednesday due to foreign fund selling, global risk-off sentiment, and geopolitical tensions, despite some support from softer crude and weaker dollar.

Rupee Hits All-Time Low at 91.99 Against US Dollar

The Indian rupee closed at a historic low of 91.99 against the US dollar on January 29, 2026, after volatile trading saw it touch an intra-day low of 92. The currency opened at 91.95 and briefly reached 91.82 before declining.

Gold, Silver Prices to Rise Further: Economic Survey

The Economic Survey highlights that gold and silver prices are expected to increase further due to global uncertainties, inflation, and geopolitical tensions, impacting investors and consumers in India.

Canara Bank Q3 Net Profit Jumps 26% to Rs 5,155 Crore

Canara Bank reported a 26% rise in net profit to Rs 5,155 crore for Q3 FY26, driven by higher operating profit, strong non-interest income growth, and improved asset quality. Key metrics show robust performance across deposits, advances, and profitability

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