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Stocks to buy: Raja Venkatraman's top picks for 2 January

Stock market recap, Jan. 2 -- Indian equities ended mixed on the first trading day of 2026, as stock-specific moves and a lack of fresh triggers kept sentiment subdued. The Sensex slipped marginally, ... Read More


Stock recommendations for 2 January from MarketSmith India

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Indian equity benchmarks commenced the 2026 calendar year on a muted note, with Nifty 50 settling at 26,146.55, marginally higher, while BSE Sensex edged 32 points lower to close ... Read More


JSW Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra open to extended-range hybrids if EV incentives widen

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Homegrown carmakers JSW Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) are open to adopting range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs) if India's policy framework expands incentives beyond pu... Read More


Quick commerce has exploded. But 2026 is likely to be even more challenging

Bengaluru, Jan. 2 -- India's quick commerce battle is set to turn even more intense in 2026 even as companies delivering groceries to electronics within minutes chase customer loyalty and improve unit... Read More


JSW Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra open to extended-range hybrids if EV incentives widen

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Homegrown carmakers JSW Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) are open to adopting range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs) if India's policy framework expands incentives beyond pu... Read More


HT interview: Iran's economic issues due to unjust sanctions by West, says Mohammad Fathali, Iranian ambassador

India, Jan. 2 -- New Delhi Iran's government is responding to public protests over inflation with dialogue aimed at seeking practical solutions to economic problems that have arisen because of "unjus... Read More


Haryana cabinet: Women to get monthly stipend in two tranches under Lado Lakshmi Yojana

Chandigarh, Jan. 2 -- Women beneficiaries of Lado Lakshmi Yojana in Haryana will now get the monthly financial benefit of Rs.2,100 in a staggered manner. The move is clearly designed to defer the heav... Read More


Rethinking Money: How you should prepare for 2026

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Forecasts aren't prophecy-they offer a glimpse into market sentiment. Our New Year special asks experts not for perfect numbers, but how they interpret the economy and the world a... Read More


Govt weighing new smartphone incentives in 2026, says top official

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- The government is discussing an extension or a completely new production-linked incentives plan for assembling mobile phones in India as the existing Rs.40,995 crore scheme is set... Read More


Virgo Horoscope Today for January 2, 2026: The stars hint at a progressive day

India, Jan. 2 -- A focused mind brings clear choices; use steady planning to solve small problems, keep promises, and notice helpful details that lead to calm success today. Focus and neat planning b... Read More