📰 India Business Brief: Top Headlines for January 27, 2026

Business Standard

• Nationwide Bank Strike Disrupts Services: Public sector banking operations across India are expected to be hit today as the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) stages a one-day strike. The primary demand is the immediate notification of a five-day work week, a clause previously discussed in the 12th Bipartite Settlement.
• Budget 2026-27 Bond Supply Test: The government bond market is bracing for a potential ₹30.5 trillion supply test in the upcoming fiscal year, as analysts look for signs of fiscal consolidation in the February 1 budget.
• Private Sector Capex Tumbles: New data reveals that private-sector capital expenditure has declined for the second consecutive quarter in Q3FY26, reflecting corporate caution amid high interest rates and global uncertainty.
• Waaree Renewable Expansion: Waaree Renewable Technologies has announced a major acquisition, picking up a 55% stake in Associated Power Structures for ₹1,225 crore to strengthen its position in the power infrastructure segment.

Economic Times

• India-EU Free Trade Deal Clinched: In a landmark development, India and the European Union have wrapped up long-awaited free trade agreement talks. The deal is expected to pave the way for a dedicated mobility chapter and lower duties on various goods, including automobiles.
• SEBI Greenlights Major IPOs: The market regulator has granted approval for several high-profile public issues, including PhonePe’s $1.5-billion IPO and India’s first pure-play data center IPO by Sify Infinit Spaces.
• NSE IPO Buzz Intensifies: SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey indicated that the regulator is in the final stages of granting a no-objection certificate for the long-pending National Stock Exchange (NSE) IPO, potentially clearing it by the end of this month.
• Markets Slump in January: Indian equities have declined by over 4% so far this month, driven by aggressive selling by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) and concerns over new global trade tariffs.

Mint

• IT Sector Comeback: Indian IT giants like TCS and Infosys are seeing a return of "mega-deals," clinching three billion-dollar contracts in a single quarter, though analysts are closely watching the margin impact of these high-value projects.
• Renault Duster 2026 Debuts: Renault has officially launched the new Duster in India, with pre-bookings starting immediately and deliveries slated for April, marking a major move in the competitive SUV segment.
• Gold and Silver Surge: Precious metals have hit new highs, with gold crossing $5,100 per ounce and silver moving over $110, as geopolitical tensions and shutdown fears in the US drive investors toward safe-haven assets.
• NPS Expansion: New data shows a significant increase in the National Pension System (NPS) footprint, particularly among women and transgender subscribers, reflecting broader financial inclusion across the country.

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