Exports rise 1.87% to $38.5 billion in December: Commerce Secretary
Commerce Secretary of India Rajesh Aggarwal. file | Photo courtesy: Reuters Commerce Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal said on Thursday (January 15, 2026) that the country’s merchandise exports increased by 1.87% to $ 38.5 billion in December 2025. Imports increased to $63.55 billion in December 2025, from $58.43 billion a year ago. Trade deficit during the month…
Oil prices drop 3% after Trump comments on Iran
The image has been used for representational purposes. file | Photo courtesy: Reuters Oil prices fell on Thursday (January 15, 2026) after US President Donald Trump’s comments eased fears of instability in Iran. West Texas Intermediate fell 3.0% to $60.16 a barrel, while Brent crude fell 2.93% to $64.57 after Mr Trump said he had…
Bitcoin Open Interest Falls 31% In Bullish Deleveraging Signal
According to CryptoQuant, open interest in Bitcoin derivatives markets has declined over the past three months, resulting in a reduction in leverage, which has become bullish for the overall market structure. The 31% decline in open interest (OI) on Bitcoin derivatives since October is a “deleveraging signal” that helps eliminate excess leverage built up in…
Global unemployment remains unchanged, ILO warns about decrease in jobs for youth, women
Image for representation only. Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The International Labor Organization (ILO) Employment and Social Trends 2026 report, released in Geneva on Wednesday (January 14, 2026), warns that the global unemployment rate is projected to hit a historically low level of 4.9% – equivalent to 186 million people – this year. The report found…
Stock markets extend losses for 2nd day; Sensex drops 245 points
Representative Image | Photo courtesy: Reuters Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell on Wednesday (January 14, 2026) due to weakness in IT, consumption and select banking blue-chip stocks amid rising geopolitical tensions, extending their previous day’s losses. Besides, continued foreign fund withdrawals and fresh uncertainties related to tariffs have also unsettled investors, traders said….
Bitnomial Launches US-Regulated Aptos Futures
Chicago-based crypto exchange Bitnomial has launched monthly futures contracts pegged to the native token of layer-1 blockchain Aptos, expanding the availability of APT derivatives on regulated US markets. The contracts will be available to institutional clients through Bitnomial’s clearing members, with retail access expected through the company’s Botanicals platform in the coming weeks. According to…
Mercedes-Benz India to focus on value over volume, sees 3% de-growth in 2025 sales at 19,007 units
Santosh Iyer, Managing Director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, launched the EQS SUV ‘Celebration Edition’ priced at ₹1.34 crore (5-seater) (left) and the Mercedes-Maybach GLS ‘Celebration Edition’ priced at ₹4.10 crore. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement At the entry level of the luxury car market in India, even with intense competition from non-luxury brands in the…
Stock markets end lower on foreign fund outflows, selling in blue-chips
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Tuesday (January 13, 2026) after a day’s respite as investors reduced exposure to index majors Reliance Industries, L&T and Bharti Airtel amid global tariff concerns. According to traders, market sentiment also remained subdued due to a weak start to the earnings season and continued flight of…
Bitchat Most-Downloaded on Apple App Store in Uganda
BitChat has become the most downloaded app in Uganda as state officials confirmed that internet access has been cut off and will remain inaccessible during presidential elections starting on Thursday. This is the third consecutive election in which Ugandan authorities have cut off internet access, with officials saying the move is necessary to reduce the…
Cybersecurity firm CloudSEK raises $10 million from Connecticut Innovations
Cybersecurity company CloudSEK on Tuesday (January 13, 2026) said it has raised $10 million (about Rs 90 crore) from Connecticut Innovations, the strategic venture capital arm of the state of Connecticut. Rahul Sasi, Co-Founder and CEO, CloudSEK, said the investment not only enhances the company’s global trajectory, but also symbolizes the rise of Indian cybersecurity…
Rupee declines 4 paise to close at 90.21 against U.S. dollar
Representative Image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee declined 4 paise to close at 90.21 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday (January 13, 2026) due to higher crude oil prices, stronger US currency and sustained outflow of foreign funds. Analysts said geopolitical tensions and weak stock markets also put pressure on the Indian…
Thailand Targets ‘Grey Money’ With Unified Gold and Crypto Oversight
Thailand has launched a campaign against so-called “grey money”, tightening surveillance on physical gold markets and digital assets in an effort to close money laundering loopholes, according to local reports. This push, reportedly ordered by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, brings Separation of asset classes traditionally under a single framework that combats illicit finance. Local media…
Google’s corporate parent joins $4 trillion club as investors continue to bet on AI breakthroughs
“I think no company, including us, will survive this,” Pichai said, “if the AI-driven enthusiasm suddenly wanes.” [File] | Photo courtesy: Reuters Google’s parent company Alphabet Inc. On Monday it became the fourth Big Tech powerhouse to be valued at $4 trillion, a once-seemingly unfathomable milestone that has become something of a rite of passage…
PFC to raise upto ₹5000 crore debt yielding upto 7.3%
Power Finance Corporation (PFC), a public sector listed company that finances power infrastructure projects, is set to raise ₹5000 crore from the debt capital market to refinance existing debt and further lend. PFC announced that the base issue would be ₹500 crore with an option to raise the remaining ₹4500 crore later. The public debt…
‘Book Closed’ On Bitcoin Vs. Gold Debasement Trade
Bitcoin (BTC) appears to be a loser compared to gold as the precious metal hit new all-time highs on Monday. key points: The analysis concludes that Bitcoin is no longer an undervalued trade after years of losses against gold. BTC price action failed to rebound as the precious metal reached all-time highs. Gold begins to…
