Business / 01
MSCI India Index adds four stocks, removes three
Laurus Labs, Lenskart Solutions, Adani Energy Solutions and Groww were added to the MSCI India Index, while Astral, Balkrishna Industries and SBI Cards and Payment Services were removed.
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Business / 02
Indian stock market opens lower amid global tensions and MSCI changes
The Sensex opened at 76,978.61, down 0.37%, while the Nifty 50 began at 24,117.55, lower by 0.24%, on August 31, 2026.
Business / 03
India and EU finalise major free trade agreement; sensitive items kept out, tariffs to fall over phases
India and the European Union have announced the finalisation of a sweeping FTA that would progressively reduce tariffs across most trade, while excluding sensitive segments such as cereals and dairy and protecting small cars. The pact promises expanded market access for Indian exports like textiles and leather, and outlines phased openings for autos and other categories, with implementation expected after ratification steps.
Business / 04
RBI proposes principle-based relief framework for borrowers hit by natural calamities; draft open for comments
The Reserve Bank of India has issued draft directions proposing a principle-based resolution regime for loans impacted by natural calamities. The framework would give banks and NBFCs discretion to design and implement relief plans within prescribed windows, and the RBI has invited public comments till February 17, 2026.
Business / 05
Juspay raises $50 million from WestBridge, valued at about $1.2 billion in follow-on Series D round
Payments infrastructure firm Juspay has closed a $50 million Series D follow-on round led by WestBridge Capital, valuing the Bengaluru-based company at about $1.2 billion. The transaction includes both primary and secondary components, providing growth capital while offering liquidity to early investors and employees. Juspay says it processes over 300 million transactions daily, with annualised total payment volume exceeding $1 trillion.
Business / 06
Nationwide bank strike disrupts services as unions push for five-day work week demand
Banking operations in many parts of India faced disruption on 27 January as unions staged a nationwide strike. The key demand is implementation of a five-day work week, with unions citing prior settlements and arguing that other financial institutions already follow a similar schedule.
Business / 07
Bank services disrupted as unions press for five-day week in nationwide strike on Jan 27
A one-day strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions has disrupted branch services at many public sector banks, with unions demanding implementation of a five-day work week and all Saturdays as holidays.
Business / 08
Public-sector bank strike on Jan 27 disrupts branch services; unions push for 5-day work week
Public-sector bank operations across India are disrupted on January 27 as bank employees strike nationwide under the United Forum of Bank Unions, demanding a five-day work week and Saturday holidays. Private banks are expected to function normally, while digital channels like UPI and netbanking are expected to remain available.
Business / 09
Bank unions call nationwide strike on 27 January over five-day week demand, report says
Bank employee and officer unions have called a one-day nationwide strike for 27 January, citing delays in implementing a five-day work week and making all Saturdays holidays, according to a report summarising union demands.
Business / 10
Sensex and Nifty extend January slide as FPIs sell, rupee weakens and global risk appetite cools
Indian equities stayed under pressure through January as benchmark indices fell more than 4% for the month, driven by persistent foreign portfolio selling, a weaker rupee, muted earnings and global uncertainty. Investors are now watching whether the traditional pre-Budget volatility gives way to a late-month rebound.
Business / 11
India and EU conclude free trade talks; formal announcement expected at 27 January summit
India and the European Union have concluded official-level negotiations for a long-pending free trade agreement, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on 26 January 2026. The deal is undergoing legal scrubbing, with signing expected after procedural clearances, and is projected to deepen trade and investment ties between India and the EU.
Business / 12
Sensex, Nifty slip in January as foreign outflows, rupee weakness and global risks weigh on markets
India’s benchmark indices have declined sharply in January 2026, with investor sentiment hit by sustained foreign portfolio selling, a weaker rupee and jittery global cues. The slide has renewed focus on earnings quality, domestic macro stability and how global risk events can quickly transmit into Indian equities.