January 27, 2026

Indian Oil Corp to Increase Brazilian Crude Buying After Cutting Russian Imports

Indian Oil Corp, the top Indian refiner, will buy 24 million barrels of Brazilian crude in FY 2026-27, up from 18 million. This marks a shift from Russian oil, following Western sanctions.

January 27, 2026

Trump's H-1B Visa Policy Boosted Hiring in India, Says Vijay Sappani

Canadian-Indian entrepreneur Vijay Sappani credits Trump’s strict H-1B visa rules for pushing US companies to hire more in India. A new survey shows tech giants like Google and Amazon plan big hiring in India for 2026.

January 27, 2026

Nationwide Bank Strike On January 27 Over Five-Day Work Week Demand

Public sector banks in India face a strike on January 27, 2026. The United Forum of Bank Unions demands a five-day work week after talks failed. Branch services at SBI, PNB, and others will be disrupted for three days straight.

January 26, 2026

Karnataka to Form Gig Workers’ Welfare Board with 1-1.5% Welfare Fee on Aggregators

Karnataka government plans a Gig Workers’ Welfare Board. A 1% to 1.5% welfare fee on aggregator platforms will fund it. The fee varies by sector and may rise to 5% if needed.

January 26, 2026

ED Attaches 37 Properties Worth ₹1,986 Crore in PACL ₹48,000 Crore Fraud Case

The Enforcement Directorate has seized 37 properties worth nearly ₹1,986 crore linked to the ₹48,000 crore PACL fraud. The case involves illegal investment schemes and unpaid investors.