Business Line

• newIndia’s December crude oil imports from Russia likely to follow November 2025 cues, says CREA
  India imported crude oil worth Euro 2.6 billion, or roughly $3 billion, last month compared to Euro 2.5 billion ($2.93 billion) in October 2025, as per CREA
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• newOne in two IPOs trading below issue price as high valuations remain a concern
  Of the 97 companies that tapped the market between January 1 and December 11, about 47 are trading below their issue price
  - 23 mins ago 13 Dec 25, 4:06pm -
• newPrime organiser of Messi event in Kolkata detained over ‘mismanagement’
  Satadru Datta was detained for alleged mismanagement of the event from the Kolkata airport where he had gone to see off Messi and his entourage on their way to Hyderabad
  - 35 mins ago 13 Dec 25, 3:54pm -
• newFPIs pull out ₹12,941 crore from markets in week ending December 12
  Rupee weakness further dampened foreign investor sentiment as currency losses eroded dollar-based returns
  - 36 mins ago 13 Dec 25, 3:53pm -
• newIncome Tax Department cautions taxpayers against rise in fake emails, SMS scams
  Fraudsters are increasingly using fake sender IDs, misleading links and look-alike websites to trick individuals into revealing sensitive details such as PAN numbers, passwords and OTPs
  - 46 mins ago 13 Dec 25, 3:43pm -
• newSpaceX sets $800 billion valuation, confirms 2026 IPO plans
  The per-share price of $421 in its latest secondary offering, laid out by Chief Financial Officer Bret Johnsen in the memo to shareholders, is nearly double the $212 a share set in July at a $400 billion valuation
  - 48 mins ago 13 Dec 25, 3:41pm -
• newLabour Codes can significantly boost women's workforce participation in India: Report
  India’s legal framework has evolved alongside social change, as reflected in the rise in the female labour force participation rate from 23.3% in 2017-18 to 41.7% in 2023-24
  - 1 hour ago 13 Dec 25, 3:20pm -
• newAir quality turns ‘severe’, GRAP-III restrictions in Delhi invoked
  The GRAP Stage III restrictions were last invoked on November 15, but was revoked later after air quality improved with change in weather and blow of wind
  - 1 hour ago 13 Dec 25, 3:03pm -
• newShiprocket files updated IPO papers with SEBI; eyes ₹2,342 crore via public issue
  The IPO is a combination of a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to ₹1,100 crore along with an offer for sale of ₹1,242.3 crore by the selling shareholders, according to the updated draft red herring prospectus
  - 2 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 2:47pm -
• newShivganga Drillers files papers with SEBI for ₹400-cr IPO
  The company may raise ₹80 crore through a pre-IPO placement, which, if undertaken, would accordingly adjust the fresh issue size
  - 2 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 2:43pm -
• newSAIL sees 27% sales growth in November
  Overall sales during November were around 1.67 million tons, compared to 1.3 million tons in the same month last year
  - 2 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 2:40pm -
• newIndiGo flight suffers tail strike while landing at Ranchi airport
  The tail of the aircraft touched the runway during landing, causing passengers to experience a sudden jolt. However, they were all safe and unharmed,” Ranchi Airport Director Vinod Kumar said
  - 2 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 2:16pm -
• newChaos at Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata as fans erupt after failing to see Messi
  The police had to baton-charge to disperse the crowd on the field
  - 2 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 2:09pm -
• new'Sincerely apologise to Lionel Messi': Mamata orders probe over mismanagement at Kolkata event
  "I sincerely apologise to Lionel Messi, as well as to all sports lovers and his fans, for the unfortunate incident," she said in a post on X
  - 2 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 2:06pm -
• newThink. Over the week
  The fiasco still unfolding at IndiGo was the main topic for analysis in our Editorial section last week. It argued that it was the airline’s market dominance that led it to believe that it could leverage the regulator. The Editorial called for a scrutiny of the eminent board members’ role and exemplary punishment to be meted out to the airline. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit was another major topic for comment. Our Editorial argued that the visit symbolised India’s i…
  - 3 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 1:31pm -

• newSAIL posts 14% growth in sales in Apr-Nov
  In November alone, overall sales rose 27% year-on-year, while retail sales surged by 69% y-o-y
  - 3 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 1:10pm -
• newCement margins to rise 250 bps on higher realisation, stable cost in FY26: Crisil report
  In the first half of this fiscal year, volume grew a moderate 5% year-on-year; In the second half of this fiscal year, volume is expected to rise by 8-9% year-on-year
  - 4 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 12:50pm -
• newAgentic AI transforms banks frontline sales, boosts productivity and revenue: Report
  Industry research indicates that when banks redesign an entire frontline domain end-to-end using agentic AI, revenues per relationship manager can rise by 3 to 15%, while the cost to serve can fall by 20 to 40%
  - 4 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 12:02pm -
• newDepartment of Posts partners BSE to expand Mutual Fund access across India
  Selected postal employees will be trained and certified as mutual fund distributors, enabling them to provide investor services and facilitate mutual fund transactions through the BSE StAR MF platform
  - 6 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 10:48am -
• newTrump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee draws legal challenge from US states
  The states joining California in the lawsuit include New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, New Jersey and Washington
  - 6 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 10:40am -
• newIndiGo moves Delhi HC seeking refund of ₹900 crore Customs duty
  IndiGo, in its plea, contended that the levy of Customs duty on such re-imports was unconstitutional and amounted to double levy on the same transaction
  - 6 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 10:09am -
• newLionel Messi to virtually unveil his 70-foot statue at Lake Town in Kolkata
  The Argentine football legend arrived in the City of Joy early on Saturday morning to an overwhelming reception from fans
  - 7 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 9:58am -
• newIndiGo faces nearly ₹59 crore penalty in relation to GST; airline to contest order
  The Additional Commissioner of CGST, Delhi South Commissionerate, has imposed the penalty of ₹58,74,99,439 on the airline for the financial year 2020-21
  - 7 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 9:56am -
• newParamount’s $54 billion debt plays a starring role in Warner bid
  Paramount has a temporary financing package in place for the combined company, but it hasn’t locked in a maximum rate on more permanent borrowings for the transaction
  - 7 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 9:52am -
• newIndiGo estimates over $55 million payout to customers following flight cancellations
  The airline canceled about 4,500 flights last week due to poor pilot roster planning, stranding thousands of passengers, prompting the civil aviation regulator to order a 10% cut in its domestic winter schedule.
  - 7 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 9:47am -
• newIndia retail inflation to average 2.5% in 2025-26 fiscal: Crisil
  Inflation based on the Consumer Price Index quickened to 0.7% in November from 0.3% in October, driven by the slower pace of deflation in the food and beverages category and a pick-up in fuel and light inflation
  - 7 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 9:39am -
• newWho benefits most from sustainable livestock nutrition practices
  Improved feeding practices increase productivity, income, and food security while supporting rural development and sustainable agriculture
  - 7 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 9:30am -
• newDelhi chokes as air quality deteriorates, AQI recorded at 393
  The situation follows a continuation of poor air quality conditions observed on Friday as well
  - 7 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 9:29am -
• newIndia's forex reserves rise by $1.03 billion to $687.26 billion
  The RBI data showed that gold reserves currently stand at $106.984 billion, up $1.033 billion from the previous week
  - 7 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 9:12am -
• newWelfare measures and distributed growth behind Tamil Nadu’s economic growth, says Industries Min TRB Rajaa
  - 10 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 6:30am -
• newWhy panchayats aren’t able to boost revenues
  Structural and empowerment issues in States are restricting the expansion of property tax and user fees for basic services
  - 10 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 6:10am -
• newInfosys seeks ‘monetary and equitable’ relief in antitrust dispute against Cognizant, in new filing
  Cognizant’s anti-competitive conduct is causing significant financial harm to Infosys
  - 10 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 6:05am -
• newIBC: The halting march towards efficacy
  After a promising start, the IBC ecosystem is grappling with shortage of qualified and honest Insolvency Professionals and lack of an efficient investigative mechanism
  - 10 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 6:00am -
• newNCLAT directs Chronos to renew bank guarantee for IL&FS BKC property acquisition
  Until the appeal is decided, the tribunal has also barred IL&FS from creating third-party rights on the property.
  - 12 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 4:57am -
• newSEBI clears Pranav Adani of insider trading allegations in AGEL–SB Energy case
  The regulator also dismissed charges against two relatives accused of trading based on the alleged leak. After examining trades between January and August 2021, SEBI found no evidence that any UPSI was communicated.
  - 12 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 4:47am -
• newIndia–China talks in Beijing signal improved ties after Modi–Xi meet
  India stressed early resolution of pending export-control issues, while both sides highlighted the strategic guidance of their leaders
  - 12 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 4:32am -
• newTrump’s Fed shortlist narrows to two ‘Kevins’: WSJ
  Trump expressed that the next Fed chair should consult him on interest-rate decisions, arguing that past presidents were routinely involved in such discussions
  - 12 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 4:19am -
• newUS Democrats release fresh Epstein photos featuring Trump, Clinton, Gates
  The photos, drawn from a larger archive of more than 95,000 images, also include appearances by Bill Clinton, Steve Bannon, Bill Gates and Larry Summers, as well as several redacted images of women.
  - 17 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 11:46pm -
• newA-1 Ltd announces long-term nitric acid supply pact with GNFC and Solar Industries
  The agreement, valid until March 2026 and extendable by mutual consent, enhances volume visibility and strengthens A-1’s position in speciality chemicals.
  - 17 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 11:24pm -
• newSBI cuts deposit and lending rates after RBI repo rate reduction
  The bank has reduced the interest rate on its 2–3-year term deposits by 5 basis points to 6.40 per cent, while its special 444-day Amrit Vrishti deposit scheme now carries 6.45 per cent, down 15 bps.
  - 17 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 11:12pm -
• newStrike by trailer owners disrupt movement of vehicles at Chennai, Katupalli and Ennore ports
  Trailer owners protest increase in fitness certification testing fees for older vehicles
  - 18 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 10:19pm -
• newIOB to cut lending rates effective December 15
  The bank’s External Benchmark Lending Rate - specifically the Repo linked lending rate - has been cut by 25 basis points from 8.35% to 8.10%
  - 18 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 10:16pm -
• newTelangana dairy cooperative to increase milk procurement to 6 lakh litres a day
  TDDCF plans to set up 400–500 Vijaya Dairy parlours in 3–4 years
  - 18 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 10:04pm -
• newAP CM conducts aerial survey on progress of Bhogapuram airport, land allotment to data centres
  Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to ensure proper road connectivity to the airport from Visakhapatnam
  - 19 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 9:57pm -
• newWe’re proving that India is the right base now for us to export globally: Rockwell Automation
  Scott Wooldridge, President, Asia Pacific, on the rising profile of India in the company’s business and the integration of its Indian plants into the global supply chain
  - 19 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 9:34pm -
• newEditorial. Experiment Down Under
  Australia’s social media ban for children, a useful precedent
  - 19 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 9:26pm -
• newMessi Mania hits India as cities plan a royal welcome for King Leo
  The football legend’s GOAT tour is high on spectacle and low on sports
  - 19 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 9:22pm -
• newICC and JioStar issue joint statement, assert media rights agreement remains in full force
  The companies say they are long-term commercial partners and maintain regular communication on operational, commercial and strategic matters
  - 19 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 9:19pm -
• newLetters to the Editor dated December 12, 2025
  - 19 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 9:19pm -
• newSLCM wins CII SCALE Award for excellence in agri warehousing
  SLCM was awarded for its unified post-harvest management platform
  - 19 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 9:16pm -
• newStructural reforms have helped India rebound from fragile five to top five economies, says Amitabh Kant
  Kant added that the economic momentum has also been aided by the country’s digital transformation
  - 20 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 8:56pm -
• newIndiGo board orders independent review as airline ramps up to 2,050 flights
  DGCA relieved with immediate effect four flight operations inspectors to join their respective parent organisations.
  - 20 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 8:51pm -
• newICICI Prudential AMC IPO subscribed 0.72 times on Day 1
  The retail individual investors portion saw only 0.21 times subscription, with 33.82 lakh shares bid for against 1.62 crore shares on offer
  - 20 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 8:44pm -
• newIFFCO may have to wait for approval for its granular nano-NPK
  Decision may be kept pending while the Agriculture Ministry decides on the nature of licence to be issued
  - 20 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 8:43pm -
• newHaier India readying ₹3,500-crore investment plan as it looks to set up third manufacturing facility in India
  The company aims to grow market share in air conditioner segment to 17 per cent by 2030 from the current 8 per cent
  - 20 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 8:38pm -
• newWaaree Energies boosts Samakhiali plant capacity to 3 GW
  Waaree’s total global solar module manufacturing capacity reaches approximately 22.3 GW with the expansion
  - 20 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 8:33pm -
• newDisney bets $1 billion on OpenAI as the industry warns of job and IP risks
  OpenAI can use characters from Star Wars, Pixar and Marvel franchises in its Sora AI video generator
  - 20 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 8:27pm -
• newRBI’s Sankar rules out role of stablecoins in India’s financial system
  Instead of stablecoins, Sankar advocated for Central Bank Digital Currencies as the superior alternative.
  - 20 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 8:27pm -
• newRetail inflation inches up to 0.7% in Nov on higher food prices
  Experts see another round of RBI interest rate cut
  - 20 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 8:24pm -
• newMexico tariffs: Auto, smartphones, steel products, garments, aluminium to take a hit
  Of India’s annual exports of $5.75 billion to Mexico, about 75% would be affected by the new tariffs, per a GTRI report
  - 20 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 8:13pm -
• newLloyds Engineering Works sets up defence subsidiary
  LEWL secures multiple technology partnerships to support its defence vertical
  - 20 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 8:08pm -
• newIndia’s EV battery market to grow 14-fold by 2032: CES report
  The growth is driven by India’s push towards electrification, with rising fuel prices, strong consumer demand, rapid model launches and robust policy support creating a unique growth environment
  - 20 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 8:08pm -
• newIndia’s red chilli output likely to shrink by 20% on dip in area
  Huge carry forward stocks, muted export demand to keep prices under check
  - 20 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 8:08pm -
• newBig capital returns to EV two-wheelers
  Late-stage funding has surged 105 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), driven by large rounds in EV makers, which alone accounted for $1.2 billion
  - 20 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 8:02pm -
• newSilver soars past $64/oz; futures top ₹2 lakh a kg on MCX
  Tight market conditions with physical deficit continuing for a fifth year in a row driving rates higher
  - 20 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 8:02pm -

Moneycontrol

• ICICI Prudential Life Insurance to focus on growing absolute VNB amid slump in FY24

  

  In its Q4FY24 results, the company#39;s VNB fell 19.45 percent to Rs 2,227 crore for FY24
  - 23 Apr 24, 10:36pm -
• Tata Elxsi Q4 net profit, revenue decline QoQ; firm declares dividend of Rs 70 per share

  

  The net profit was down 4.6 percent quarter-on-quarter compared to the October to December period of FY24 and 2.32 percent against the March quarter of FY23
  - 23 Apr 24, 6:51pm -
• ICICI Pru Life Q4 net profit falls 26% to Rs 174 cr, insurer announces dividend

  

  Net premium income rose to Rs 14,788 crore
  - 23 Apr 24, 6:26pm -
• Cyient DLM#39;s profit after tax in FY24 surges 93%

  

  For the full year, the company#39;s revenue stood at Rs 1,192 crore, which was 43.2 percent higher compared to the same period of the past financial year
  - 23 Apr 24, 5:56pm -
• Tata Consumer Q4 net profit falls 19% to Rs 217 cr, firm declares dividend of Rs 7.75 per share

  

  Revenue increased 8.5 percent to Rs 3,927 crore in the three months ended March 31.
  - 23 Apr 24, 4:27pm -
• Tata Consumer Q4 net profit falls 19% to Rs 217 cr, firm declares dividend of Rs 7.75 per share

  

  Revenue increased 8.5 percent to Rs 3,927 crore in the three months ended March 31.
  - 23 Apr 24, 4:27pm -
• Hindustan Unilever Q4 Preview: Price cuts, slow demand, regional competition to hurt topline

  

  The hike in royalty payments to parent Unilever are likely to adversely impact HUL#39;s EBITDA margins, say experts
  - 23 Apr 24, 4:05pm -
• LTIMindtree Q4 Preview: Lower pass-through revenue seen impacting growth marginally

  

  A compilation of estimates suggests the company#39;s Q4 FY24 net profit is projected to decline by 2.2 percent quarter on quarter to Rs 1,143.1 crore
  - 23 Apr 24, 3:51pm -
• LT manufactures hydrotreating reactor for refinery in Mexico

  

  The reactor has been dispatched for Mexico from the company#39;s A M Naik Heavy Engineering Complex at Hazira in Gujarat.
  - 23 Apr 24, 2:47pm -
• Air India enters into codeshare pact with Japan#39;s All Nippon Airways

  

  With the codeshare, effective for travel from May 23, Air India and All Nippon Airways passengers can fly to their desired destination by combining those flights between India and Japan with a single ticket.
  - 23 Apr 24, 2:44pm -
• Razorpay announces #39;UPI Switch#39; in partnership with Airtel Payments Bank

  

  Boosting success rates by 4-5 per cent, the solution is designed to handle up to 10,000 transactions per second (TPS) at any given time, according to a release.
  - 23 Apr 24, 2:42pm -
• Stellantis India to hike vehicle prices by up to Rs 17,000 from April 30

  

  This price increase will result in an increment ranging from Rs 4,000 to Rs 17,000 across the models, the company said in a statement.
  - 23 Apr 24, 2:17pm -
• Juniper Green Energy, Tata Power sign PPA for 85 MW hybrid project in Maharashtra

  

  "The project is the first wind-solar energy project for the company. It will utilize both wind and solar resources by combining 51 MW of wind energy and 34 MW of solar power," Juniper Green Energy said in a statement.
  - 23 Apr 24, 1:40pm -
• Juniper Green Energy, Tata Power sign PPA for 85 MW hybrid project in Maharashtra

  

  "The project is the first wind-solar energy project for the company. It will utilize both wind and solar resources by combining 51 MW of wind energy and 34 MW of solar power," Juniper Green Energy said in a statement.
  - 23 Apr 24, 1:40pm -
• WeWork Global in talks to sell entire 27% stake in WeWork India

  

  Bengaluru-based real estate firm Embassy Group, which holds the remaining 73 per cent stake in WeWork India, might also dilute some shareholdings to raise funds, they added.
  - 23 Apr 24, 1:38pm -

Live Mint - Companies

• newNvidia may increase H200 AI chip output amid high demand from Chinese companies including Alibaba, ByteDance: Report
  Nvidia is considering increasing production of its H200 AI chips for Chinese clients due to high demand, as per a Reuters report citing sources. Major companies including Alibaba and ByteDance are interested in large orders, it added. 
  - 6 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 10:22am -
• newRural demand surges as GST rate cuts, slowing inflation help to boost consumption
  India's rural economy rebounded in late 2025, with increased consumption and income following GST rate cuts. The NABARD survey revealed 79.2% of households raised spending, while inflation levels fell. FMCG companies are focusing on rural strategies for sustained expansion.
  - 9 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 7:01am -
• newFirst Brands Aims to Assure Lenders by Chasing Trapped Funds
  First Brands advisers sought to reassure skittish creditors after the value of its $1.1 billion rescue loan collapsed, saying business has stabilized since filing Chapter 11 and moving to unlock funds from receivables it can’t currently access.
  - 15 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 1:50am -
• newIRS Finds $10.6 Billion in Crimes as Agents Ramp Up Warrants
  The Internal Revenue Service uncovered $10.6 billion in financial crimes — a nearly 16% increase from the year prior — even as it deployed agents to Trump administration law enforcement priorities far beyond their usual remit.
  - 15 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 1:41am -
• newIllegal Miners Are Digging Gold at a $4.8 Billion Newmont Site in Peru
  A multi-billion-dollar gold project owned by the world’s biggest bullion producer has been invaded by illegal diggers in northern Peru, according to a top government official.
  - 15 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 1:31am -
• newSebi dismisses insider trading charges against Pranav Adani, others in AGEL case
  The assumptions in the show-cause notices were inconsistent with evidence, Sebi said, ending an investigation that lasted almost three years.
  - 16 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 12:13am -
• newOracle denies report on OpenAI data center delays
  ORACLE-OPENAI:Oracle denies report on OpenAI data center delays
  - 16 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 12:13am -
• newGoogle faces $129 million French asset freeze after Russian ruling, documents show
  ALPHABET-RUSSIA-FRANCE:Google faces $129 million French asset freeze after Russian ruling, documents show
  - 16 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 12:07am -
• newProxy firm IiAS faults Rahul Bhatia’s leadership as IndiGo faces turbulence
  Institutional Investor Advisory Services India has criticized IndiGo's promoter Rahul Bhatia for his perceived lack of executive leadership during the airline's recent operational crisis, which saw over 4,500 flight cancellations in the first week of December.
  - 17 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 11:13pm -
• newIndiGo slapped with nearly ₹59 crore penalty linked to GST amid disruptions, airline to contest order
  IndiGo faces a penalty of nearly ₹59 crore linked to GST for the financial year 2020-21. The airline plans to contest this order, claiming it is erroneous, while assuring that it will not significantly impact its financials or operations.
  - 19 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 9:48pm -
• newIndiGo moves Delhi HC seeking ₹900-crore refund from customs on IGST for re-imported parts
  IndiGo argues the levy amounts to double taxation on imported services, a stance upheld by a landmark Delhi High Court ruling in March.
  - 22 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 6:48pm -
• newOpenAI Applications CEO says adult mode rollout in Q1FY26: All about the feature, age check, ad plans and more
  OpenAI plans to launch an 'adult mode' for ChatGPT in early 2026, allowing verified adult users more freedom in interactions. Age verification is rolling out to ensure minors are blocked from mature content. More details here. 
  - 22 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 6:17pm -
• ‘OpenAI has achieved more than I dared to dream’, says Sam Altman on ChatGPT maker's ‘crazy’ 10 years of success
  Sam Altman penned a heartfelt blogpost on OpenAI's 10th anniversary, acknowledging that they “set out to do something crazy” but that the ChatGPT-maker has “achieved more than I dared to dream possible”. Here's what he said…
  - 1 day ago 12 Dec 25, 2:40pm -
• Regulator CCI examining whether IndiGo violated competition norms: Official
  Regulator CCI examining whether IndiGo violated competition norms: Official
  - 1 day ago 12 Dec 25, 2:22pm -
• Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta: Why big techs are investing billions in their new favourite destination — India
  In the last 48 hours alone, India has secured $52 billion worth of investments from Microsoft and Amazon, underscoring the country's growing importance in the AI map of the world amid the Centre's artificial intelligence push.
  - 1 day ago 12 Dec 25, 1:23pm -

• With a ₹2,200-a-week price tag, Ozempic enters India as Novo Nordisk steps up its obesity bet
  In an interview, Novo Nordisk India’s managing director Vikrant Shrotriya discusses the launch of Ozempic, the company’s plans to lead India’s fast-growing obesity drug market, and how it is navigating competition and upcoming generic threats
  - 1 day ago 12 Dec 25, 12:46pm -
• Delhi HC division bench refuses stay on Dr Reddy’s semaglutide exports
  The Delhi High Court ruled against Novo Nordisk's request to block Dr Reddy's production of semaglutide for export. The case will be reviewed in January, as Indian drugmakers prepare for a competitive market once the patent expires in 2026.
  - 1 day ago 12 Dec 25, 12:22pm -
• Common penalty framework may be extended to listed firms: Sebi's Pandey
  Stock brokers who have membership with multiple exchanges may face multiple penalties from exchanges for similar violations.
  - 1 day ago 12 Dec 25, 11:50am -
• DGCA relieves four flight operations inspectors amid massive IndiGo flight cancellations
  The DGCA has relieved four Flight Operations Inspectors due to significant disruptions in IndiGo's operations, leading to thousands of flight cancellations and many passengers stranded. Over 50 flights were cancelled from Bengaluru Airport on Friday.
  - 1 day ago 12 Dec 25, 11:47am -
• Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald to leave company amid sales slowdown, shares up over 10%
  The company in an announcement on Thursday said that McDonald will leave the post by January 31, 2026, and it would meanwhile continue its search for the next Lululemon CEO.
  - 1 day ago 12 Dec 25, 6:37am -
• Here's why Broadcom stock fell 4% after rising due to better-than-expected earnings
  Broadcom's stock fell 4% after its AI sales outlook disappointed investors, despite a $73 billion backlog of orders. CEO Hock Tan noted profit margins are narrowing and refrained from providing a 2026 revenue forecast, even as the company reported strong earnings and increased its dividend.
  - 1 day ago 12 Dec 25, 6:36am -
• First red flags for electronics firms as Kaynes goes under the lens
  Fresh concerns over Kaynes Technology’s finances have shaken India’s electronics manufacturing sector, questioning the industry’s capacity to bankroll the large investments tied to government incentives.
  - 1 day ago 12 Dec 25, 6:00am -
• IndiGo stock may not soar on Sensex debut, but it will curb the crash, analysts say
  Five market analysts Mint spoke to said a further erosion of the share price is unlikely once the stock joins the Sensex on 22 December, even though the airline expects revenue to fall in the December quarter because of last week’s cancellations.
  - 1 day ago 12 Dec 25, 6:00am -
• A $30 Billion Pension Battle Risks Exodus at Colombian Regulator
  Colombia’s financial regulator is in turmoil after dozens of officials were asked to resign amid a dispute over whether to force pension funds to repatriate tens of billions of dollars from overseas.
  - 2 days ago 12 Dec 25, 4:22am -
• Senator calls for Nvidia CEO to testify on Trump approval for China chip sales
  USA-CHINA-NVIDIA:Senator calls for Nvidia CEO to testify on Trump approval for China chip sales
  - 2 days ago 12 Dec 25, 4:02am -
• Mexico Nears Approval of Billionaire’s Bid for Banamex Stake
  Mexican financial authorities are close to approving an offer by billionaire Fernando Chico Pardo to buy a 25% stake in Citigroup Inc.’s Mexican retail-banking unit, Banamex, paving the way to list the business as soon as next year.
  - 2 days ago 12 Dec 25, 3:43am -
• Director convicted of scamming $11M from Netflix and going on lavish spending spree
  Director convicted of scamming $11M from Netflix and going on lavish spending spree
  - 2 days ago 12 Dec 25, 2:04am -
• Disney accuses Google of ‘massive’ copyright infringement, calls Gemini ‘virtual vending machine’
  Disney has accused Google of massive copyright infringement by using AI to exploit its images and videos. Disney sent a cease-and-desist letter demanding Google stop these actions, claiming Google falsely brands infringing images with its Gemini logo.
  - 2 days ago 11 Dec 25, 11:14pm -
• 2,000 pairs, priced at ₹80k+ each: After Kolhapuri row, Prada's ‘Made-in-India’ sandals to hit shelves soon
  Earlier in June this year, Prada faced criticism for leather sandals in its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, which closely resembled the traditional Indian Kolhapuri Chappal
  - 2 days ago 11 Dec 25, 11:01pm -
• Parliamentary panel tells government to strengthen ties with oil nations
  The parliamentary committee on public undertakings recommended that the petroleum ministry collaborate with the external affairs ministry to improve diplomatic relations with oil-producing countries, addressing regulatory and taxation challenges. 
  - 2 days ago 11 Dec 25, 10:00pm -
• Mamaearth's parent Honasa Consumer enters men's personal care market with Reginald Men acquisition. Check details
  Honasa Consumer, parent of Mamaearth, has acquired a 95% stake in BTM Ventures, the parent of men's brand Reginald Men, for ₹195 crore. This move aims to enhance its presence in the men's personal care market, focusing on products like sunscreen and serum.
  - 2 days ago 11 Dec 25, 9:16pm -
• The Mexican storm about to slam India's $2bn automobile exports
  India's automotive export sector faces a significant setback as Mexico imposes tariffs up to 50% on vehicles and components from several Asian nations, including India. This move threatens $2 billion in annual shipments and challenges the growth momentum achieved in Latin America.
  - 2 days ago 11 Dec 25, 8:52pm -
• Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI as Marvel and Star Wars characters arrive on Sora
  Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI, partnering on the video generation app Sora. This agreement allows Sora users to create short videos featuring over 200 Disney characters, following previous concerns over content usage and creator rights.
  - 2 days ago 11 Dec 25, 8:26pm -
• Novo Nordisk moves Delhi HC division bench to block Dr Reddy’s semaglutide exports
  Novo Nordisk has approached the Delhi High Court to prevent Dr Reddy’s Laboratories from manufacturing and exporting semaglutide until March 2026.
  - 2 days ago 11 Dec 25, 7:19pm -
• Budweiser ties up with ICC in AB InBev's first cricket outing with a 2-year sponsorship contract
  Budweiser will be the official sponsor for ICC's tournaments for the next two years. This is the first association with cricket for the world's largest beer maker.
  - 2 days ago 11 Dec 25, 7:08pm -

Live Mint - Opinion

• newWhy did Trump allow Nvidia to sell its second-most powerful AI chip to China?
  Trump’s just-released National Security Strategy identifies China as an economic and military challenge. If that is so, how does selling some of the most advanced chips to China help counter the threat?
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• newChatGPT startled me by trying to be sweetly funny
  Be on your guard for manipulation as you enjoy a good joke with your AI assistant
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• newFallen titan: Re-examining Rajat Gupta’s tainted legacy
  He was “a man of exceptional integrity, generosity, and service”, according to letters written by Friends of Rajat Gupta—a cohort that included Mukesh Ambani, Bill Gates, Kofi Annan, and Nandan Nilekani—to the judge during his trial.
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• From ‘taper tantrums’ to ‘Trump tantrums’—the Indian rupee faces a new reckoning
  Despite negligible inflation and exports holding up to keep the current account deficit in check, the rupee is Asia’s worst-performing currency this year. It echoes the 2013 rout, but circumstances differ. Here’s a comparison of the two episodes.
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• The IndiGo chaos reveals the fragility of what was taken as efficiency
  India’s No. 1 airline deserves criticism for the disruption it caused, but public scrutiny should be directed at government regulation as well. Public confidence in aviation has been shaken and will take a lot more to rebuild than what we’ve seen so far.
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• Flying rights: Protect air travellers from opaque and exploitative seat selection charges
  Charging extra for a seat after a flight is booked is like charging for air supply once an aircraft gains altitude. In an aviation market that lacks competition, the sector’s regulator must intervene to enforce airfare transparency.
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• India’s carbon market will take time to emerge but its rewards could go beyond climate progress
  While a robust carbon-pricing mechanism will take time, effort and capital to put in place, we can expect it to catalyse climate action in various ways across sectors. It could also give India a chance to lead the Global South, form coalitions and tackle carbon barriers in the trade arena.
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• Mint Quick Edit | Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Brothers Discovery: Watch a new drama unfold
  Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Brothers Discovery has stunned its CEO-approved suitor Netflix and left Hollywood agog. Given its political contours, this buy-out may pivot on which of the two rival suitors charms the target’s shareholders.
  - 1 day ago 12 Dec 25, 7:00am -
• What the IndiGo fiasco tells us: The role played by the state is being taken over by mega corporations
  When switching costs turn prohibitive for consumers, loyalty is the same as captivity. India needs big businesses, no doubt, but we should be able to walk away from them painlessly if we want. We need value-delivering corporations, not monopolies we can’t do without.
  - 2 days ago 11 Dec 25, 4:00pm -
• As Big Pharma faces a 'patent cliff', China’s biotech boom is emerging as the industry’s most critical lifeline
  As Big Pharma braces for a massive revenue crash when patents on blockbuster drugs expire, an unexpected player is stepping into the gap. China’s biotech sector is central could ally with Western drugmakers—unless geopolitics gets in the way.
  - 2 days ago 11 Dec 25, 3:00pm -
• Flaky utopia: Musk’s dream of technology freeing the world of work and poverty needs a reality check
  Elon Musk predicts that work will become optional and poverty will end as AI advances and humanoid robots proliferate. Sure, the labour market faces an upheaval. But that’s no reason to buy the utopian vision of someone with a vested interest in the technologies behind it
  - 2 days ago 11 Dec 25, 2:00pm -
• The government must act as a model employer to demonstrate its commitment to India’s labour codes
  Now that India has announced the implementation of its labour codes , government sincerity on worker welfare will be tested. The state can begin by granting all its employees social security, minimum wages and other long-overdue benefits.
  - 2 days ago 11 Dec 25, 12:30pm -
• Fed rate cut boosts sentiment, yet India’s policy and rupee to stay domestically driven
  While Fed rate cuts ease global liquidity and market pressures, India’s policy decisions and rupee stability continue to be driven by domestic economic conditions.
  - 2 days ago 11 Dec 25, 12:01pm -
• One of running’s great unsung gifts: The unexpected kindness of strangers
  Running's health benefits and ability to evoke philosophical musings are known. But what we often value most is what we expect least. Like the helping hand lent and sacrifices made for us by strangers. It should nudge us to be kind in our own lives.
  - 2 days ago 11 Dec 25, 12:00pm -
• China’s record $1.1 trillion trade surplus masks a demand weakness that a stronger yuan could address
  China’s eye-popping trade surplus shows how resilient its exports have proven in the face of US tariffs, but its economy suffers from weak consumption despite a demand stimulus. Letting the yuan rise would boost imports, help its people lead better lives and reassure trade partners.
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• Mint Quick Edit | Big Tech’s mega pledges should help ease Indian anxiety over capital outflows
  Amid a pall of gloom cast by stock market outflows and a sliding rupee, India's FDI outlook has brightened as Amazon and Microsoft commit billions to our economy. Last year’s crash in net FDI will hopefully end up as no more than a blip.
  - 2 days ago 11 Dec 25, 7:00am -
• Here’s how India’s food supply chain could respond to climate change in a way everyone will gain from
  India’s food system faces a climate reckoning. Private sector efforts, aided by public support, could find a pragmatic path ahead that works in favour of everyone involved, from farmers and businesses to all other inhabitants of the planet.
  - 3 days ago 10 Dec 25, 4:00pm -
• Zuckerberg's metaverse cuts shouldn’t be interpreted as a retreat from his passion project
  Investors may see Meta’s metaverse budget cuts as a pivot to reality, but perhaps that’s the point. Zuckerberg must please an AI-focused Wall Street, but there’s little evidence that he’s about to abandon the virtual dreamscape that still seems to obsess him.
  - 3 days ago 10 Dec 25, 3:00pm -
• Amitabh Kant: Why REITs and InvITs may hold the key to India’s infrastructure leap over the decades ahead
  India aims to become a $30 trillion economy by 2047. For this, we must unlock at least $1 trillion in long-term capital for infrastructure. REITs and InvITs could mobilize the funds needed from a global pool of investors—if we can fix the gaps that hold these trusts back.
  - 3 days ago 10 Dec 25, 2:00pm -
• India-US trade deal: Relief today shouldn't come at the cost of autonomy tomorrow
  A trade deal with the US could offer India tariff relief, but we must hold firm on other aspects. Other deal-making nations have had to compromise their autonomy. Given that US tariffs may yet fail judicial scrutiny, we shouldn’t sign a deal under tariff pressure.
  - 3 days ago 10 Dec 25, 12:30pm -
• Consider antitrust action: IndiGo’s grip must be loosened to keep Indian skies open and fair
  IndiGo’s flight cancellation crisis exposed how a single airline’s market power can hold a country hostage. Legal options exist under the Competition Act to address abuse of dominance. Will India pursue them or will ‘open skies’ remain a relic of the past?
  - 3 days ago 10 Dec 25, 12:00pm -
• Malhotra’s first year as RBI governor saw India’s economy break into a Goldilocks run but we can’t take it for granted
  RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra can look back on a remarkable first year at the helm of India’s central bank. Growth held firm and inflation eased amid global turbulence. But as our challenges steepen, he’ll need all he can summon—plus a dose of good luck.
  - 3 days ago 10 Dec 25, 7:30am -
• Mint Quick Edit | A US anti-dumping duty on Indian rice won’t hurt much but would send the wrong signal
  Trump seems to be weighing yet another tariff against India—this time for alleged rice dumping. Let’s remind the US of what dumping really is and why India’s not doing it.
  - 3 days ago 10 Dec 25, 7:00am -
• Is India’s privacy law already outdated? AI thrives on data abundance but we’re aiming for scarcity
  Artificial intelligence needs abundant data to serve us well but India’s personal data protection law aims to turn it scarce. Maybe our regulatory focus should be on outcomes rather than processes.
  - 4 days ago 9 Dec 25, 4:00pm -
• Everyone knows social media is hurting children: When will policymakers act in their defence?
  Whistleblowers, parents and state prosecutors in the US say Big Tech has done little to shield children from the harms of social media, evidence of which is too glaring to ignore. Are policymakers much too beholden to Big Tech?
  - 4 days ago 9 Dec 25, 3:00pm -
• Intervene quickly: Urban India’s boom could end in misery if healthcare goes from bad to worse
  Behind India’s soaring urban aspirations lies a troubling truth: survey findings show uneven access to health services, falling financial coverage and sharp divergences in care-seeking behaviour. India must do something about this before it gets too late.
  - 4 days ago 9 Dec 25, 2:00pm -
• As regulatory changes step up lending competition in India, private credit could prove its mettle and thrive
  Banks entering acquisition financing, overseas loans getting easier and other recent RBI enablers are converging to fuel credit competition in India. Where would this leave private credit? In a position to shake off its high-risk, high-cost image and shine through.
  - 4 days ago 9 Dec 25, 12:30pm -
• Adventure deposits: A win-win-win proposition for India’s banking industry as interest rates decline
  In an environment of low interest rates that reward borrowers and punish savers, perhaps banks should be allowed to innovate. Depositors lured by capital markets may be ready to put money in ‘adventure deposits’ that offer higher returns for bearing some risk. It could be a triple-win.
  - 4 days ago 9 Dec 25, 12:00pm -
• Will the Netflix-Warner Bros. merger go through? It depends on how you define market share.
  Netflix’s bid for Warner Bros Discovery will challenge existing antitrust standards, John M. Yun writes in a guest commentary.
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• Customs reform: How a standard rate of 5% import duty could sharpen India’s export edge
  That our customs duty regime is slated for a rejig, as stated by the finance minister, is good news. But in a world of trade flux, its guiding principle needs to be identified clearly: India must use this moment to sharpen its global competitiveness.
  - 4 days ago 9 Dec 25, 7:30am -
• Mint Quick Edit | China’s $1 trillion plus trade surplus could worsen global turbulence if Beijing shrugs it off
  China is set to surpass $1 trillion as its trade surplus in 2025 despite US tariffs, thanks to its aggressive export expansion to other markets. It’s for Beijing to address the alarm this is raising in other countries.
  - 4 days ago 9 Dec 25, 7:00am -
• Like school bullies, Indian regulators torment the weak but pander to power
  The Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s capitulation in the face of IndiGo’s blackmail stands in stark contrast to the Commission on Air Quality Management’s imminent clampdown on young men and women looking to earn a living from gig work in the National Capital Region.
  - 5 days ago 8 Dec 25, 4:53pm -
• Businesses need reliable software: Taming AI for enterprises could spell business for India’s IT sector
  Large language AI models do not behave with consistency, which is harmless in some business contexts but dangerous in others. Adapting AI for determinism—the classic promise of software—is a major challenge waiting to be tackled. Will Indian IT service players rise to the occasion?
  - 5 days ago 8 Dec 25, 4:00pm -
• As people get suspicious of governments, the value of sound macroeconomic policymaking should assert itself
  The erosion of trust in government may have less to do with culture wars or social media than with economic policy. If countries keep the ‘misery index’ down, with unemployment low and inflation held firmly in check, trust could be revived. Good macro management could do the job.
  - 5 days ago 8 Dec 25, 3:00pm -
• Cheaper global gas supply and rising urban consumption could alter India’s energy mix for the better
  India's recent decision to import gas from the US signals a wider policy approach. A global softening of liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices and new domestic plans to cover urban spaces with pipe networks should catalyse greater use of this relatively clean source of energy.
  - 5 days ago 8 Dec 25, 2:00pm -