📰 India Business Brief: Top Headlines for January 21, 2026

Business Standard

• Adani Group has unveiled a massive ₹6 trillion investment blueprint at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026, focusing on scaling its ecosystem in green energy and infrastructure.
• India has officially permitted the export of 500,000 tonnes of wheat flour and related products following improved global supplies and stabilized domestic prices.
• LTIMindtree CEO Venu Lambu reported a robust deal pipeline driven by "AI-native" business processes, even as broader macroeconomic conditions remain cautious.
• AU Small Finance Bank reported a strong Q3 performance with net profit rising 26% to ₹668 crore, though Deputy CEO Uttam Tibrewal has stepped down from the board.
• The insurance industry is actively lobbying the government for income tax relief on premiums in the upcoming Budget 2026 to boost penetration.
• Apple Pay is reportedly preparing for an official India launch by the end of 2026, allowing users to integrate credit and debit cards into the Apple Wallet.

Economic Times

• European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced at Davos that India and the EU are on the "cusp of a historic trade agreement" that would create a market of 2 billion people.
• The government is likely to introduce new incentives for Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) technology in the Budget 2026 to support India's net-zero goals.
• Banking sectors are reportedly shifting away from low-yield lending to preserve margins as the RBI maintains a cautious stance on liquidity.
• The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is expected to enable withdrawals via UPI by April 2026 to streamline the claims process for millions of subscribers.
• In a significant tax development, the Supreme Court's ruling on the Tiger Global case has prompted calls for the CBDT to provide clearer guidelines on FDI tax treaties.
• JioBlackRock is reportedly pivoting its strategy beyond brand recognition to focus on aggressive, tech-driven investment products in the Indian market.

Mint

• Over 50 major companies, including Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, HPCL, and Bank of India, are scheduled to report their Q3 FY26 financial results today.
• Eternal (the parent company of Zomato) is in focus today as it prepares to report its Q3 earnings, with analysts expecting a 14% sequential revenue growth led by its quick-commerce segment.
• Edelweiss subsidiary EAAA India Alternatives has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) for a ₹1,500 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO).
• Market experts are recommending a "buy" on railway stocks like IRFC and RVNL ahead of the 2026 Budget, anticipating a fresh round of infrastructure allocations.
• Startup "Emergent" has raised $70 million in a new funding round as investors double down on the emerging "vibe coding" software development trend.
• The IMF’s latest update projects India to remain the world's fastest-growing major economy, with a growth forecast of 6.4% for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

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