New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) The Assets Under Management (AUM) of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) focused on gold loans are projected to cross Rs 4 lakh crore by March 2027, driven by high gold prices, rising demand for secured credit, and regulatory streamlining, according to Crisil Ratings. The surge will be driven by elevated gold…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) Indian stock market on Thursday witnessed a strong bounce-back supported by positive global cues. At close, the Sensex was up 397.74 points or 0.49 per cent at 82,307.37, and the Nifty was up 132.40 points or 0.53 percent at 25,289.90. Mid and small-cap segments also outperformed. BSE Midcap and Smallcap…
Mumbai, Jan 22 (UNI) The Adani Group has announced that it plans to merge Air Works and Indamer which are both companies owned by it to expand its presence in the aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) business. The new aircraft services vertical will cater to both civil and defense aviation, according to Adani Airport…
Cape Town, Jan 22 (UNI) South Africa batters Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira have been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, and the preceding three-match T20I series against West Indies. The duo have been replaced by Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs. In addition, David Miller suffered an adductor muscle…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) Former tennis great Leander Paes feels that India being chosen as the host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games and vying to host the 2036 Summer Olympics are very significant developments. Addressing the media at the ‘Golf Growth Initiative’ event held on Thursday at the Delhi Golf Club, he said that…
Melbourne, Jan 22 (UNI) Two-time defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner extended his dominance at Melbourne Park with a commanding straight-sets victory over Australia’s James Duckworth to march into the third round of the season’s first Grand Slam on Thursday night. Playing under clear but chilly conditions at Rod Laver Arena, the Italian world No.2…
Stavanger(Norway), Jan. 22(UNI): Reigning Norway Chess Women’s champion Anna Muzychuk will return in 2026 as she looks to defend her title and potentially claim a second consecutive victory. Having competed in both editions since the tournament’s launch in 2024, Muzychuk has become one of the defining figures of Norway Chess Women. A three-time world champion…
Melbourne, Jan 22 (UNI) Maddison Inglis marked a stirring return to the Australian Open main draw after four years, producing a gutsy performance to reach the third round of her home Grand Slam and underline her belief that she belongs at the highest level. Playing before the home fans on ANZ Arena, Inglis overcame world…
Melbourne, Jan 22 (UNI) Casper Ruud and Taylor Fritz progressed to the third round of the Australian Open 2026 on Thursday with commanding straight-sets victories, keeping their hopes alive in a tournament that has already delivered thrilling action on Day 5. Norway’s Ruud, world No.13, overcame a determined Spaniard Jaume Munar 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 at…
Dhaka/New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) Bangladesh Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul said on Thursday that there is “no scope” for the country’s cricket team to travel to India for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup. Addressing press persons after a meeting with Bangladeshi team players and Bangladesh Cricket Board(BCB) officials, Nazrul said that as…
