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Dividend, stock split: From TCS to Kotak Mahindra, these shares to trade ex-date next week
12
Jan
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Dividend, stock split: From TCS to Kotak Mahindra, these shares to trade ex-date next week

From IT major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to Kotak Mahindra, stocks of these companies will trade ex-date this week for stock split, bonus issue and interim dividend. Mumbai: Indian equity markets started the week on a negative note, amid renewed US tariff threats and rising geopolitical tensions. Sensex and Nifty tanked nearly 1 per cent in late morning trade amid persistent foreign fund outflows. While the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 715.17 points or 0.85 per cent to 82,861.07 in late morning trade, the 50-share NSE Nifty tanked 209.9 points or 0.81 per cent to 25,473.40. Amid this, investors are expected…
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India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train to be launched on Jan 17: Check route, ticket fare, other details
12
Jan
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India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train to be launched on Jan 17: Check route, ticket fare, other details

The ticket fare fare for the third AC Vande Bharat Sleeper train will start at Rs 2,300 and the second AC fare will be Rs 3,000, while the first AC fare is expected to be around Rs 3,600. The Vande Bharat sleeper train has been designed for long-distance journeys of over 1,000 kilometres. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag-off the first Vande Bharat sleeper train connecting Guwahati and Kolkata on January 17, West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya said on Monday. He said the move will significantly boost connectivity in the North Bengal region. PM Modi will…
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Chennai Metro Rail: Porur-Vadapalani metro line to open by mid-February
12
Jan
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Chennai Metro Rail: Porur-Vadapalani metro line to open by mid-February

In the trial conducted over a distance of 5.5 km of elevated up line, which also included a 3.5 km double-decker section, the vehicle ran at a speed of 15 kmph. Chennai: Chennai Metro Rail has achieved a crucial milestone by successfully conducting a trial run on the Porur-Vadapalani downline section on Sunday. This development marks a step closer to the commissioning of the Phase II network by the Chennai Metro. According to MA Siddique, managing director of Chennai Metro Rail (CMR), it is likely that commercial operations will start on this stretch in the first or second week of…
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PF withdrawals set to become faster with ATM and UPI Integration, here’s all you need to know
12
Jan
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PF withdrawals set to become faster with ATM and UPI Integration, here’s all you need to know

A few months ago, the EPFO allowed the account holders to withdraw up to 75 per cent of their provident fund balance, offering substantial relief to employees facing financial difficulties. New Delhi: In what brings a sigh of relief for those finding it tricky to withdraw PF money when needed, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is slated to bring a notable change. The upcoming update, aimed at completely transforming the process of PF withdrawal, is slated to benefit millions of PF account holders. Once rolled out, the account holders will neither have to visit offices nor wait for…
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TCS announces third interim dividend along with special dividend of Rs 46, check payment date
12
Jan
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TCS announces third interim dividend along with special dividend of Rs 46, check payment date

TCS Dividend: The company's shares ended the session in the green at Rs 3,235.70, up 0.86 per cent or Rs 27.70 from the previous close. Mumbai: Country's largest IT services firm, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), on Thursday reported a nearly 4 per cent fall in consolidated net profit to Rs 10,675 crore in the October-December quarter of the financial year 2025-26. The IT major had posted a profit of Rs 12,075 crore in the corresponding quarter of 2024-25. However, the company's third-quarter revenue grew 1.95 per cent to Rs 67,087 crore from Rs 65,799 crore in the last quarter. Also,…
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India-Germany CEOs Forum: PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz meet CEOs, discuss opportunities for cooperation
12
Jan
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India-Germany CEOs Forum: PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz meet CEOs, discuss opportunities for cooperation

PM Modi said that India is moving forward with over 8 per cent growth even in today's challenging global environment. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with the chief executive officers (CEOs) from both countries at the India-Germany CEOs Forum in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. They held wide ranging talks to expand the overall trajectory of bilateral engagement. Merz is on a two-day visit to India. This is his first trip to Asia as German Chancellor. At the forum, PM Modi said that the two countries are celebrating the platinum jubilee of their relations and the…
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Gold hits new record high of Rs 1,41,388, silver rallies Rs 13,000 – Will they gain further? | Check city-wise rates
12
Jan
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Gold hits new record high of Rs 1,41,388, silver rallies Rs 13,000 – Will they gain further? | Check city-wise rates

Gold Price Today, Gold MCX Rate: In the international market, the COMEX gold price was up by 1.94 per cent to approximately USD 4,588.4 per troy ounce. Mumbai: Rates of precious metals in futures trade surged on Friday, January 12, 2026, as investors flocked towards safe-haven assets amid rising geopolitical tensions. The gold February 5 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a gain of Rs 781 at Rs 1,39,600 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,38,819. It gained further to hit a high of Rs 1,41,388, a gain of Rs 2,569. Last seen, the…
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex drops 140 points, Nifty below 25,700, TCS, HCL Tech in red ahead of Q3 results
12
Jan
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex drops 140 points, Nifty below 25,700, TCS, HCL Tech in red ahead of Q3 results

Sensex, Nifty Today: In early trade, 454 stocks in the Nifty pack were trading in the green, while 2,235 were trading in the red. Seventy-two stocks remained unchanged. Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened in red on Monday, January 12, 2026, amid weak global cues, volatile crude prices and persistent selling by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs). While the 30-share BSE Sensex shed 140.93 points to start the session at 83,435.31 the Nifty fell by 14.25 points to open at 25,669.05. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 83,576.24 and the Nifty 50 at 25,683.30.…
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