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‘Poor planning’: Nithin Kamath questions stock market closure during BMC polls; flags ‘serious lack of appreciation’

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Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath criticized the closure of Indian stock exchanges on January 15 for Mumbai’s municipal elections, citing poor planning and a lack of ...

Bank holiday today: Are banks closed on January 15 for Uttarayana, Pongal, Makara Sankranti & BMC elections — check list

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Banks across several Indian states are closed today, January 15, 2026, for various regional festivals and local elections. Residents in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, ...

Oil price today: Rates slide 3% after Trump’s Iran remarks; here’s how much Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude cost

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Global oil markets experienced a sharp sell-off as US President Donald Trump’s remarks eased concerns over potential supply disruptions from Iran. Trump stated he was ...

Infy under US DoJ lens over H-1B classification

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Infosys is under US Department of Justice investigation for alleged H-1B visa misclassification. The company is cooperating with the probe, which could materially impact its ...

US tariffs no bar: China’s trade surplus hits $1.2 trillion

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China’s exports surged to a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus in 2025, defying expectations of a slowdown. This resilience, driven by deeper inroads into markets ...

RBI proposes changes to banks’ forex positions

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Budget 2026: CII pushes green hydrogen mandates with incentives to unlock demand; seeks policy clarity

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Industry body CII urges the government to implement clear green hydrogen mandates and incentives to boost demand and support India’s clean industrial transition. Key sectors ...

India-China trade: India’s exports to China rise in 2025, deficit climbs to record $116 bn

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India’s exports to China saw a rare uptick in 2025, yet the bilateral trade deficit surged to a record $116.12 billion. Despite this imbalance, overall ...

Auto trade: US tariffs to bite in H2 as contract uncertainty clouds outlook; ACMA flags margin stress

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Indian auto component makers anticipate US tariffs to significantly impact exports from the second half of FY26, with new contracts facing uncertainty. Despite global challenges, ...

US markets today: Wall Street slips for second session as bank earnings disappoint; oil and gold climb

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Indian markets mirrored global caution as US stocks dipped, driven by mixed bank earnings and rising oil and gold prices. Investors eyed potential disruptions from ...