Daily Current Affairs for CAT, XAT & MBA GDPI – January 10, 2026
Indian Economy & Policy
Telangana govt to promote $3 trillion economy goal at WEF Davos 2026
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said the state will actively promote its Telangana Rising 2047 vision and aim for a $3 trillion economy at the World Economic Forum in Davos 2026. The delegation will showcase the state’s transformative growth plans, revisit past investment commitments, and highlight opportunities in innovation, technology, and inclusive development.
India may peg nominal growth for FY27 at 10%
India's upcoming budget may target a nominal growth rate of around 10 percent. This is an increase from the estimated 8 percent for the current fiscal year. Economic growth is expected to remain strong. Inflation is also projected to rise in the next fiscal year due to base effects.
Indian Politics & Governance

How every ₹100 is spent by Indian households
Indians are shifting from subsistence needs to aspirational and service-oriented spending

Aerosols aloft lift, thicken winter fog over North India: IIT-M study
The results also ‘indicate that aerosol induced fog invigoration is stronger at night-time and weakens after sunrise,’ the paper stated
Geopolitics (India Focus)

U.S. Ambassador Gor arrives in India, says ‘incredible opportunities ahead for two nations’
Earlier in the day, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reiterated India’s commitment to a “balanced” trade pact with the United States
Indian Stock Market & IPOs
ET Market Watch: Sensex cracks 2,350 pts in a week, trade jitters, FII selling hit stocks
US Federal Reserve seen on longer rate-cut pause after December jobs data
The U.S. unemployment rate dropped to 4.4%, potentially easing Federal Reserve concerns about labor market weakness. Traders now anticipate Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's final rate cut has occurred, with future easing decisions likely falling to his successor. While job growth was weaker than expected, the jobless rate decline offers the central bank breathing room.
Marketing, Brands & Consumer Trends

Mumbai tops housing market in 2025; average residential prices climb 7%: Knight Frank
Mumbai consolidated its position as India's largest residential real estate market in 2025.
Bank holiday on 10 January? Are banks open or closed today; check RBI calendar
Bank customers should check the RBI holiday calendar and plan bank-related activities accordingly, especially for Saturdays when banks may not be open. Read more to find out whether banks are open or closed today.
Sports (Business & Governance)
Fynbos should redeem herself in the Villoo C. Poonawalla Indian Oaks (Gr. 1)
Young dreams of winning another series in India