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08 Jan 2026 01:47 PM EconomicTimes

Mumbai Airport records all-time high 55.5 million passenger traffic in 2025

Mumbai Airport achieved a record 55.5 million passengers in 2025. Domestic travel reached 39.2 million, while international saw 16.3 million. The Middle East was the top international destination. IndiGo, Air India, and Emirates led overseas travel. Delhi was the busiest domestic route. Connectivity expansion was key to this growth.

08 Jan 2026 01:29 PM EconomicTimes

Air India takes delivery of its first line fit Boeing 787 aircraft, inaugural Dreamliner in over eight years

Air India has received its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner since its privatization. This marks a significant addition to the airline's fleet. The aircraft, featuring a three-class configuration, is expected to arrive in India soon. This delivery is part of a larger order placed by Air India. More Dreamliners with updated interiors are also anticipated.

08 Jan 2026 01:29 PM EconomicTimes

Air India takes delivery of first customized Boeing 787 aircraft, inaugural Dreamliner since privatisation

Air India has received its first custom-made Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. This marks a significant delivery since the airline's privatization. The aircraft, featuring three cabin classes, is expected in India soon. This is part of Air India's extensive order for new planes. More upgraded aircraft are set to join the fleet, enhancing international flight operations.

08 Jan 2026 01:26 PM EconomicTimes

Tata Punch 2026 Facelift Features: design, engine, and launch date revealed

Tata Punch Facelift 2026 Variants: Tata Motors has revealed six revamped trims—Smart, Pure, Pure+, Adventure, Accomplished, and Accomplished+ S—for the January 13 launch. The lineup introduces a 120 PS turbo-petrol engine and premium features like a 10.25-inch touchscreen, 360-degree camera, and six standard airbags, starting at an estimated ₹6 lakh.

08 Jan 2026 01:13 PM EconomicTimes

Apartment prices across Navi Mumbai increases by over 22%

Navi Mumbai's housing market shows strong resilience. Apartment prices saw a significant rise of over 22% from 2021 to 2025. This growth is fueled by new infrastructure like the international airport and metro lines. Major developers are investing heavily, recognizing Navi Mumbai's potential. The region is becoming a balanced economic and residential hub.

08 Jan 2026 12:18 PM EconomicTimes

Sumadhura Group bets on six luxury projects to clock Rs 10,000 cr

Sumadhura Group aims for a Rs 10,000 crore revenue over next three years. Six new luxury residential projects are planned across East and North Bengaluru. These developments will offer over 4,000 homes and 400 plots. The projects are located in high-demand areas like Whitefield and Devanahalli. This expansion focuses on Bengaluru's growing premium housing market.

08 Jan 2026 10:34 AM EconomicTimes

Delhi HC asks RBI about steps taken to enforce digital lending rules

The Delhi High Court has directed the Reserve Bank of India to detail its enforcement actions regarding digital lending rules. This comes after a public interest litigation alleged several digital lending apps illegally accessed borrower data without consent. The court seeks to understand the RBI's steps to ensure compliance with its Digital Lending Guidelines, 2025.

08 Jan 2026 10:23 AM EconomicTimes

Union Budget: Assocham seeks incentives for hydrogen steel, green finance

Ahead of the Union Budget, Assocham has requested government incentives for hydrogen-based DRI and green finance. These measures aim to help the steel sector adopt low-carbon production methods. The industry body also suggested promoting waste-heat recovery and renewable captive power plants. These steps are crucial for sustainable production and reducing emissions.

08 Jan 2026 09:04 AM EconomicTimes

Freehold conversion restart to spur Lutyens’ Delhi property deals

A Rs 1,100-crore-plus transaction of the first official residence of the country’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru at 17 York Road (now Motilal Nehru Road) in the Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone is among the deals on hold because L&DO had paused the process of converting leasehold properties to freehold.

08 Jan 2026 08:41 AM EconomicTimes

Adani partners with Brazil's Embraer to make regional jets in India for first time: Report

The Adani Group has partnered with Brazil’s Embraer to assemble Embraer’s regional jets in India, marking the country’s entry into the select group of nations with a commercial aircraft final assembly line. The move is a major boost to PM Modi’s Make-in-India programme. Details on the site, investment, and operational timeline will be announced at the Hyderabad air show.

08 Jan 2026 08:12 AM EconomicTimes

De Beers bets on India’s rich to boost natural diamond demand

The unit of Anglo American Plc is opening its fifth and largest global ‘Forevermark’ store in Mumbai this week and plans to reach 25 outlets nationwide by the end of 2026, Chief Executive Officer Al Cook said in an interview. Demand in India has grown in “double-digits” annually over the last four years and it “should continue” into 2026, he said.

08 Jan 2026 07:15 AM EconomicTimes

India’s 10-minute delivery model is under pressure

India's rapid delivery services are under pressure. Over 2,00,000 riders recently went on strike demanding fair pay and an end to the 10-minute delivery promise. This has sparked a debate about the true cost of instant gratification. The industry's rapid growth, fueled by dark stores, is now facing scrutiny.

08 Jan 2026 06:00 AM EconomicTimes

NIIF, KKR, Sembcorp vie to acquire Shell's Sprng Energy in one of India's biggest renewable M&A deals

As the renewable energy market heats up, Shell is placing Sprng Energy on the auction block, inviting competition from notable investors including India's National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, KKR, and Sembcorp.

08 Jan 2026 12:17 AM EconomicTimes

Stars aligning for a reel good 2026 in Bollywood

Indian cinema is set for a massive year. Big stars like Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Rajnikanth have major releases planned. This strong lineup of Hindi, regional, and Hollywood films is expected to boost box office collections significantly. Industry experts predict a record haul, with growth anticipated due to diverse content and increased Gen Z attendance.

08 Jan 2026 12:03 AM EconomicTimes

PNB puts on the block ₹760 cr of bad loans

Punjab National Bank is selling bad loans exceeding ₹760 crore, including significant exposures to Gammon India and Simbhaoli Sugars. This follows a larger sale attempt last week of ₹2,500 crore in non-performing assets. The bank aims to recover at least 40-50% of the identified ₹4,000-5,000 crore in bad loans.

23 Apr 2024 01:41 PM MoneyControl

Buy HDFC Bank; target of Rs 1,850: ICICI Securities

ICICI Securities is bullish on HDFC Bank has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1,850 in its research report dated April 21, 2024.

23 Apr 2024 01:36 PM MoneyControl

Buy Tejas Networks; target of Rs 1100: Emkay Global Financial

Emkay Global Financial is bullish on Tejas Networks has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1100 in its research report dated April 23, 2024.