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Affordability, robust infrastructure, technology-led innovation, and policy alignment emerged as common themes critical for a secure, sustainable, and inclusive energy future. On the second day of India Energy Week 2026, industry leaders and policymakers focused on the critical pillars shaping India’s energy transition, including LNG affordability, robust City Gas Distribution (CGD) networks, electrification, and long-term energy demand. Across high-level panels and discussions, speakers highlighted India’s growing role as a global energy driver and the importance of coordinated policy, investment, and…

Mumbai; January 2026: The Indian Micro-Fertilisers Manufacturers Association (IMMA) will organise the 06th National Crop Nutrition Summit & B2B Expo on February 05th and 06th, 2026, at the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai. The two-day event will bring together central and state agriculture policymakers, regulators, industry representatives, scientists, startups and global experts to deliberate on policy, regulation, innovation and market development in India’s agri-input sector. The summit will be held under the theme “Converge, Collaborate &…

Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri: Energy Transition Must Be Backed by Sustained Investment to Ensure Security, Affordability and Sustainability India Energy Week 2026 commenced today with keynote addresses by Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hon’ble Hardeep Singh Puri, Hon’ble Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology of the United Arab Emirates and Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNOC, and a welcome address Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Pramod Sawant. The speakers reiterated the global…

Jan 2026 : Gold prices have smashed all previous records by climbing above $5,000 per ounce for the first time in history — a landmark achieved amid one of the most dramatic rallies in the precious metals market. On Monday, spot gold reached an all-time high above $5,090 per ounce, reflecting intense investor demand for safe-haven assets in the face of mounting global instability and financial uncertainty. Silver has mirrored gold’s meteoric rise, trading above $100 per ounce for the…

Mumbai, Jan 2026 : Bajaj Finance witnessed a sharp erosion in its market capitalisation last week, losing over Rs 14,000 crore, as weak investor sentiment and a broad-based equity sell-off weighed heavily on India’s stock markets. The decline came amid persistent global uncertainties, sustained foreign investor outflows and mounting pressure on the Indian rupee. The sell-off was not limited to Bajaj Finance alone. The combined market valuation of nine of the top-10 most valued Indian companies fell by a substantial…

The Ministry of Power will present its grand tableau titled “Prakash Ganga: Powering an Aatmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat” at the Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2026, showcasing India’s transformative journey in the power sector and its leadership in clean and sustainable energy. The tableau highlights India’s evolution from achieving universal electricity access to emerging as a global clean energy leader, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to building a self-reliant and developed India. The theme Prakash Ganga — meaning “River of…

REC Limited, a Maharatna Company under the Ministry of Power, is proud to announce that Shri Awanish Kumar Bharati, General Manager (Finance), REC Limited, has been conferred with the prestigious ICPA Treasury Excellence Award in recognition of his exceptional achievements and leadership in the field of Treasury Management. The award was presented during the National Finance Conclave and Awards 2026, held at the iconic Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The honour was bestowed upon Shri Bharati by Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi, Former…

January 2026: Global foreign direct investment (FDI) increased by 14% in 2025 to an estimated $1.6 trillion, according to UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in its the latest Global Investment Trends Monitor. More than $140 billion of the increase came from higher flows through global financial centres. Excluding these conduit flows, global Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) rose by only about 5%, highlighting how limited the recovery remains in underlying investment. Investor sentiment indicators remained weak throughout the year. The value…

Flow of credit to MSMEs will increase as SIDBI will be able to generate additional resources at competitive rates Approximately 25.74 lakh new MSME beneficiaries will be added The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the equity support of Rs.5,000 crore to Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). The equity capital of Rs.5000 crore shall be infused into SIDBI by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) in three tranches of Rs.3,000 crore in…

New Delhi, Jan 2026 : Low-cost carrier IndiGo has informed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that it does not intend to cancel any flights after February 10, 2026, when the airline must implement the new Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) rules. The airline said it now has an adequate number of pilots to comply with the updated regulations, which require increased rest periods for flight crew. The DGCA had initially deferred the FDTL rules for IndiGo on December…