- Blackstone checks into Taj Aravali Udaipur, buys 50% stake for $100 million January 9, 2026The hospitality sector is a relatively new bet for Blackstone in India, which is a leading player across real estate asset classes including commercial office, retail and logistics and warehousing.
- Akasa Air joins global airlines' association IATA after completing mandatory safety audit — details here January 9, 2026Akasa Air has joined international aviation association IATA, after completing the Operational Safety Audit. It became the fifth Indian airline to join the group. Details here.
- SoftBank cuts stake in Ola Electric again, now owns 13.53%. Check details January 9, 2026SoftBank sold a 2.15% stake in Ola Electric, reducing its ownership from 15.68% to 13.53% through open market transactions between September 2025 and January 2026. This follows a previous stake reduction from 17.83% to 15.68%.
- Deepinder Goyal breaks silence amid criticism over Temple device from doctors, influencers : ‘We’re months away from…’ January 9, 2026Deepinder Goyal, CEO of Eternal, confirmed that no public announcements have been made regarding the health device Temple. He emphasised the lack of official data and criticised doctors advising against an unvalidated device that is not yet available.
- OpenAI says AI products for healthcare sector to be complaint with US' HIPAA requirements. Here's why this is important January 9, 2026OpenAI announced its products to help healthcare organisations deliver high-quality patient care while ensuring HIPAA compliance. Here's why HIPAA is important and how the ChatGPT-maker aims to comply with US privacy and disclosure laws for its products.
- India to focus on skilled jobs, employment quality to achieve inclusive growth: EAC-PM chief S Mahendra Dev January 9, 2026India is shifting its focus towards generating skilled employment and improving job quality, an essential step for sustainable economic development. With a target growth rate of 7.7 percent from 2022-23 to 2025-26, the nation envisions a future where investments, domestic savings, and exports flourish. Emphasizing the manufacturing sector is seen as key to c […]
- ‘PM Modi and Trump have spoken eight times in 2025’: India rejects Lutnick’s claim that stalled trade talks were due to lack of outreach January 9, 2026India has firmly countered the statements made by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick regarding stalled trade discussions. Officials affirmed that Prime Minister Modi and President Trump are in regular communication, with the Ministry of External Affairs underscoring ongoing high-level interactions.
- India’s growth miracle in danger? Former CEA warns of tariffs, Chinese imports, and fiscal risks January 9, 2026India's economic landscape is navigating turbulent waters, cautions former Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian. He highlights the looming threats posed by US tariffs and the competitive pressures from Chinese exports. Moreover, he notes the challenges of domestic fiscal health in this climate.
- Imbibe spirit of regulations, just don't follow tick-box based compliance culture: RBI Governor to regulated entities January 9, 2026Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra called for financial institutions to adopt the spirit of regulations. He stressed collaboration to fight digital frauds. Digital channels offer benefits but also risks. The Governor emphasized partnership between regulators and regulated entities for system stability and consumer protection.
- Bangladesh stops new import permits for onion from India January 9, 2026Bangladesh has halted new onion import permits from India, prioritizing domestic farmers. While 10 lakh tonnes are exported to Bangladesh, Indian onions remain sought after globally. Imports under existing permits will proceed until January 30, as Indian exporters seek government subsidies to compete internationally.
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