Crompton Energion mobile chargers deliver fast, compact charging with claimed surge and thermal protections for Indian power conditions.
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. launched Crompton Energion chargers and power banks using GaN, PD and PPS fast-charging technologies with asserted universal compatibility and compact design. The range is presented as incorporating advanced isolation, surge protection and intelligent thermal management to address voltage fluctuations, power surges and overheating common in Indian conditions, and is described as designed and tested to meet stringent quality and safety standards.

YZi Labs challenges a corporate poison pill and pursues a consent solicitation to restore shareholder voting rights.
YZi Labs challenges CEA Industries' adoption of a poison pill and bylaw amendments, alleging those defensive measures unduly entrench management, degrade shareholder voting rights, and may breach fiduciary duties; YZi has filed objections and is pursuing a consent solicitation to expand the board and elect new directors to restore shareholder influence.

Gold giveaway: NeoZAP will award Rs. 10 crore in gold to app users if Virat Kohli scores a century.
A fintech founder announced a promotional offer promising Rs. 10 crore in gold to NeoZAP users contingent on Virat Kohli scoring a century in the upcoming ODI series; the offer is framed within NeoZAP's digital-gold product features and past influencer-led distributions, but the announcement does not specify participant qualification, verification, allocation methodology, timing, or regulatory compliance.

Ladki Bahin scheme pays Rs 1,500 monthly to eligible women, balanced against acknowledged fiscal stress.
The Ladki Bahin programme provides Rs 1,500 per month to eligible women from financially weaker sections, modelled after a similar neighbouring-state scheme and launched following the coalition's poor parliamentary showing. The government recognises the fiscal stress of sustaining large welfare transfers and proposes rationalising other expenditures to allow welfare and development projects, including free electricity for agricultural pumps, to continue in parallel.

Poonam Jha's new song Maza Le Le released on Kamakhya Beats, promoting new talent with monthly releases.
The single "Maza Le Le," sung by Poonam Jha and Dev Negi, was released by Kamakhya Beats with a Mumbai premiere; key credits include director Abhishek Sharma, choreographer Vishnu Deva, cinematographer Dudley, composer Pawan Muradpuri, lyricist S. R. Bharti, and jewellery partner Kamakhya Jewels Limited. Founder Manoj Jha announced Kamakhya Beats' mission to promote new talent-especially women-and monthly song releases, while attendees praised the song's choreography and production.

Home health monitoring platform delivers 24/7 doctor-led continuous care with predictive AI to detect risks early.
iLive Connect delivers a 24x7 doctor-led home monitoring platform that integrates FDA and CE-approved wearable biosensors, continuous digital analysis and AI predictive analytics, and a staffed medical command centre to identify early risk patterns and enable timely clinical intervention, supplementing existing care to reduce preventable emergencies and improve chronic disease management.

Proclaimed offender arrested in Rs. 58 lakh customs fraud after identity documents were altered and false duty drawback claims detected.
Arrest reported of a person declared a Proclaimed Offender for involvement in a Customs Department fraud where a partner in a firm filed a spurious duty drawback claim as part of a larger Rs. 58 lakh scheme; after being chargesheeted the accused absconded, was proclaimed, a reward declared, changed identity documents, and was ultimately apprehended following field verification and technical analysis.

NX India to operate THK India Sri City distribution center, managing all logistics to boost exports and supply stability.
NX India has been entrusted to operate the approximately 8,000 m2 THK India Sri City Distribution Center and will manage all integrated warehouse operations-receiving, storage, shelving, on-site transfer and domestic distribution-for THK's main products (LM guides, ball screws) to enhance logistics efficiency, stabilise supply amid production expansion, and position the facility as an export hub for Europe, Southeast Asia and Africa.

Aviation needs established, well capitalised entrants and strict compliance with FDTL and licensing for market stability.
The article argues that aviation requires established, well capitalised entrants because the industry is capital intensive and operationally complex; licensing without sufficient financial and operational strength does not guarantee sustainable participation. It stresses the importance of regulatory compliance with Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) rules, adequate pilot resources, and credible investors to prevent market instability caused by airline failures.

Reliance Digital sale offers price cuts, EMI financing, cashback, exchange bonuses and conditional freebies under retailer terms.
Reliance Digital's limited-time promotion combines product-specific price reductions with easy EMI plans, bank card instant discounts, cashback on consumer durable loans, exchange bonuses, extended-warranty discounts on large TVs, and conditional freebies or bundled accessories tied to qualifying payment or financing methods; all offers are time-limited and subject to the retailer's stated terms and conditions.

US aid to Thailand and Cambodia: $45M for ceasefire implementation, border stabilisation, demining, and anti scam/drug programs.
The United States announced a USD 45 million aid package to support implementation of the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords and stabilise the Thai Cambodian border: USD 15 million for border stabilisation and displaced persons support; USD 10 million for demining and unexploded ordnance clearance; and USD 20 million for initiatives to combat online scams and drug trafficking, with program details still under discussion.

Co-operative bank governance: draft rules introduce a cooling-off period to enforce ten-year director tenure; public comments invited.
The Reserve Bank has published draft governance amendments for urban and rural co-operative banks introducing a minimum cooling-off period for directors to prevent evasion of the ten-year continuous tenure limit under Section 10A(2A)(i) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. Public comments are invited by January 30, 2026 via the Connect2Regulate portal or by submission to the Department of Regulation (Governance Section).

RBI draft Directions on maximum eligible dividend payout methodology for banks; comments invited until February 5, 2026.
The Reserve Bank has issued draft Directions proposing a revised methodology to compute the maximum eligible dividend payout and updated prudential norms on declaration of dividend and remittance of profit for Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payment Banks, Regional Rural Banks and Local Area Banks; comments are invited until February 5, 2026 via the 'Connect2Regulate' link or by post/email to the Chief General Manager, Balance Sheet Group, Department of Regulation.

Texmaco Rail secures Rs 64 crore order to manufacture ACT-1 wagons and BVCM brake vans compliant with RDSO specifications.
Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd received a Rs 64 crore purchase order from APL Logistics Vascor Automotive to manufacture and supply ACT-1 rakes and BVCM brake vans, with manufacture required to conform to the latest Research Design and Standards Organisation specifications, creating contractual obligations tied to technical and regulatory compliance for specialised automotive freight rolling stock.

Forex reserves fell USD 9.81 billion to USD 686.80 billion, led by declines in foreign currency assets and gold.
India's forex reserves fell by USD 9.809 billion to USD 686.801 billion for the week to January 2, driven chiefly by a USD 7.622 billion decline in foreign currency assets; gold reserves decreased by USD 2.058 billion, SDRs by USD 25 million, and the IMF reserve position by USD 105 million, reversing the prior week's USD 3.293 billion increase.

SGF India opens three new vegetarian outlets in Delhi NCR, expanding market access and preserving menu consistency.
SGF India is opening three new outlets in Rohini Sector 22, Gurugram Sector 37D, and Narela in January 2026 to expand market access in growing residential and commercial zones, emphasizing site selection, the chain's signature soy-based chaap, and maintained product and service consistency across locations.

Global economic growth seen at 2.7% in 2026, weighed by higher US tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty.
The United Nations projects global growth of 2.7% in 2026 and 2.9% in 2027, attributing downward pressure to higher US tariffs, economic and geopolitical uncertainty, and technological tensions, while noting resilience from consumer spending and easing inflation. Regionally, growth in Europe, Japan and the US is expected to remain subdued; East Asia and China will slow; some large developing economies sustain solid expansion; least developed countries show gradual improvement but remain vulnerable to debt, climate shocks and constrained exports.

India-US trade deal: India says US Commerce Secretary's claim of failure is inaccurate and negotiations remain ongoing.
India rejected as inaccurate a US Commerce Secretary's remark blaming the Prime Minister for a bilateral trade deal's failure, stating that India and the US have been committed to negotiating a bilateral trade agreement since February 13 of the prior year, have held multiple negotiation rounds and at times been close to a deal, and remain interested in concluding a mutually beneficial agreement.

Vodafone Idea's payouts capped and AGR dues frozen for reassessment, with a phased repayment schedule to ease cashflow.
The government capped Vodafone Idea's annual payouts and froze its stated adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues for reassessment by a Department of Telecommunications committee; specified smaller annual payments for certain intervening years and provided that the reassessed balance will be repaid in equal installments over six years beginning March 2036, while AGR liabilities for 2017 18 and 2018 19 will be paid as Rs 124 crore annually over 2025 26 to 2030 31.

Tribals protest lack of basic facilities, seeking Aadhaar, electricity and roads, and appeal to Deputy Chief Minister.
Tribals from five villages staged a protest demanding Aadhaar cards, electricity, better roads, schools, hospitals, sanitation and overall development, asserting repeated petitions to the District Collector went unanswered and appealing to the Deputy Chief Minister for administrative intervention to address public safety and service delivery failures.