Amagi to list Jan 21 after IPO subscribed over 30 times, valuing the company at about USD 869 million.
Amagi's IPO, backed by Accel, was subscribed over 30 times and values the company at about USD 869 million; the company operates cloud-native software and managed services for streaming platforms, derives most revenues from North America and Europe, and has reported improved profitability with adjusted EBITDA positivity in FY25 and a net profit of Rs 6.4 crore for the first half of FY26 alongside revenue growth to Rs 704.8 crore.

Comic book launch promotes waste segregation, recycling and sustainable consumption for children, translated into 48 Indian languages.
Launch of "Chhota Bheem and Vidya's - Big Green Mission," a children's comic by Bisleri International and the National Book Trust promoting waste segregation, recycling, and sustainable consumption, to be translated into 48 languages (including 22 scheduled languages). Green Gold Animation supported script and visual design to ensure age-appropriate engagement. The project forms part of ongoing public-private sustainability initiatives linking Bisleri's corporate environmental programs with NBT's educational distribution to foster early environmental stewardship among children and youth.

Punjab solar captive project supplies renewable power to a steel manufacturer, cutting emissions and boosting industrial energy security.
Commissioning under the Green Energy Policy of a 34 MW (51 MWp) Solar Captive Open Access project will supply Madhav KRG Ltd. with approximately 71 million units annually and reduce about 67,000 tons of CO2 per year, demonstrating direct renewable supply to an industrial consumer through captive open access and advancing industrial energy security and emissions mitigation.

Bisleri is the official hydration partner for the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026, providing hydration stations and sustainability measures.
Bisleri International is the Official Hydration Partner for the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026, providing 20 hydration stations and four mist zones, athlete-branded limited-edition bottles, and promotional presence. Event sustainability measures include three motivation zones promoting plastic reusability, recycled-plastic benches, and 90 plastic collection bins for waste collection. The announcement also highlights corporate quality controls, multi-stage purification testing, and an extensive production and distribution network as contextual representations supporting the partnership.

Tariff threats over Greenland triggered global market declines, diplomatic tensions, and investor concern ahead of key policy meetings.
US tariff threats over Greenland spurred sharp declines in European and US futures and prompted diplomatic backlash and discussion of retaliatory trade measures, while political developments in Japan and looming central bank and inflation data amplified global market volatility across equities, bonds, commodities and currencies.

Greenland tariffs questioned as EU official says a prior trade deal means new US tariffs would be inconsistent with commitments.
The European Commission President said the parties reached a trade deal last July and that proposing new tariffs over Greenland is inconsistent with that prior agreement, framing such unilateral tariff measures as contrary to expectations for commitments between allies.

Artificial intelligence must deliver broadly shared benefits, with public private coordination on infrastructure and data sovereignty.
Artificial intelligence must deliver broadly shared social and economic gains rather than concentrate value on technology suppliers; policy and private choices should prioritise equitable benefits across education, healthcare, industry and communities, measuring success by improved outcomes rather than technology deployment alone. Public private coordination is required to provide enabling infrastructure, address data sovereignty, and align incentives so AI accelerates productive outcomes and sustainable economic growth instead of creating an AI bubble.

China invited to join Gaza peace board; it confirmed receipt but gave no commitment, citing sovereignty and cooperation principles.
The US invited China to join a proposed international peace board linked to Gaza post-ceasefire stabilization; China confirmed receipt of the invitation but gave no commitment. Beijing highlighted that China-US relations attained overall stability amid tensions, expressed willingness to cooperate to promote steady bilateral development, and insisted it will firmly uphold its sovereignty, security and development interests, saying any engagement will be guided by equality, mutual respect and reciprocity.

Stock market tumble driven by tariff threats, foreign fund outflows and currency weakness spurred broad-based selling and volatility.
Escalating geopolitical tensions and threatened use of tariffs as a foreign policy tool triggered broad-based selling in Indian equity benchmarks, compounded by foreign institutional outflows and rupee weakness; domestic institutions provided partial buying support while rising safe-haven demand and higher crude prices amplified volatility across regional markets.

Lab-grown diamond sector: Bakul Limbasiya honoured with APO National Award recognizing pioneering contributions and industry leadership.
Bakul Limbasiya received the APO National Award for contributions to productivity, innovation, and leadership in the lab-grown diamond sector, recognizing his pioneering work since the late 1990s, production of India's first lab-grown diamond in 2004, and his role in advancing CVD technology, responsible manufacturing, export orientation, and an integrated, technology-driven Indian lab-grown diamond ecosystem through Bhathwari Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Indian rupee hits record low 90.97 against US dollar amid fund outflows and import-driven dollar demand.
The rupee closed at a record low of 90.97 against the US dollar due to strong dollar demand from metal importers and persistent foreign institutional investor outflows; geopolitical uncertainty and US expansionary signals increased risk aversion, while a weaker dollar and limited RBI intervention prevented a sharper fall; analysts expected USD INR to trade in a 90.70-91.25 range.

ChemVolt Global signs MoU to build a 5 GWh lithium ion cell gigafactory in Andhra Pradesh with phased capacity rollout.
A Memorandum of Understanding commits ChemVolt Global to invest INR 2,500 crore to establish a 5 GWh lithium ion cell gigafactory in Andhra Pradesh, implemented in two phases (1 GWh by Q3 2027; additional 4 GWh by Q2 2029). The plant will manufacture 314 Ah and 750 Ah prismatic cells for grid scale, heavy EV and C&I applications, and is expected to create about 1,500 direct and over 4,000 indirect jobs while strengthening domestic battery supply chains.

Aadhaar enrolment centres project awarded to private firm under five-year contract to provide enrollment and lifecycle services.
A Rs 100-crore five-year contract was awarded to a private AI and tech-enabled company to establish and operate Permanent Enrollment Centres for Aadhaar, with responsibility to implement PEC infrastructure, integrate with UIDAI systems, and carry out Aadhaar enrolment, updates, supplementary services, and lifecycle management for residents.

Switzerland supports a rules-based international order and free trade while seeking diversified trade and scientific relations.
Switzerland affirms support for a rules-based international order and free trade, seeks to diversify trade and scientific relations, and intends to expand networks of trade agreements through negotiations on an equal footing to secure mutually advantageous outcomes while relying on dialogue and personal contacts.

UST acquires Tailwind to expand digital banking implementation, modernization, and support capabilities across global markets.
UST acquired Tailwind Business Ventures to integrate Tailwind's AI-based digital banking implementation, legacy modernization, product and project management services, and platform partnerships into UST's offerings, thereby expanding UST's market share in digital banking implementation and support across LATAM, APAC, Africa, and North America; the transaction value was not disclosed.

California governor urges Europe to resist US tariff threats and defend its trade interests and sovereignty.
Governor Gavin Newsom urged European governments to resist US tariff measures tied to support for Greenland, characterizing those measures as economic coercion and calling for a coordinated, firm European stance to defend collective trade interests, focusing on political advocacy rather than legal remedies.

India economic prospects highlighted at Davos; leaders pitched states as safe investment destinations and growth engines.
Central and state leaders at the World Economic Forum promoted India's rapid economic ascent and marketed subnational investment strategies, portraying India as an increasingly attractive and safe destination for capital. The India Pavilion, hosting the union government and ten states, served as the platform for highlighting national reforms, market democratization, sectoral prioritization, and state initiatives that convert investor interest into deals to accelerate growth.

Unorganised sector workers mobilised for labour rights and social security awareness conference to seek access to welfare schemes.
Conference aimed to strengthen awareness of labour rights and access to social security for unorganised railway goods shed workers, promoting understanding of statutory entitlements, welfare schemes, and enforcement responsibilities while urging organised union action, legal literacy, and institutional engagement to address job insecurity, inadequate wages, occupational health and safety deficits, and gaps in social protection.

OPPO Reno15 Series launches with immersive cinema reveal and hands-on pop-up experience timed to Pongal.
OPPO launched the Reno15 Series in Tamil Nadu with Khushi Advertising and PVR INOX, staging a 3D anamorphic on-screen reveal followed by a physical in-auditorium unveiling for pre-booked customers. The campaign, timed to Pongal and a film release to increase footfall, included an 8x7 ft pop-up experience store, a 7x7 ft selfie setup and branded installations to showcase camera innovations like the Popout feature and enable hands-on engagement.

ICSI elects new President and Vice President-experienced company secretaries with expertise in corporate law and regulatory compliance.
ICSI elected CS Pawan G Chandak as President and CS Dwarakanath Chennur as Vice President effective 19 January 2026. Both are senior Company Secretaries with extensive practice and leadership experience within ICSI; the President specialises in labour law, foreign exchange law, secretarial audit and corporate restructuring, and the Vice President is an Insolvency Professional with expertise in corporate law, FEMA/RBI and SEBI compliance. The release underscores ICSI's statutory role under the Company Secretaries Act, 1980 in regulating the profession and its emphasis on education, standards and regulatory compliance.