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newDr. Lal PathLabs shares turn ex-bonus tomorrow for 1:1 issue, last day to buy for eligibility
As per the corporate filings, the company will issue one fully paid-up bonus equity share of face value Rs 10 for every one existing fully paid-up equity share of Rs 10 held by shareholders as on the record date.
- 1 hour ago 18 Dec 25, 7:46am -
newHRS Aluglaze shares to list today. Check GMP ahead of debut
The Rs 51 crore book-built IPO was subscribed 44.83 times overall, driven by strong demand from non-institutional and retail investors
- 1 hour ago 18 Dec 25, 7:28am -
newTata Power set to tap market with Rs 2,000-cr bond issue
Tata Power is set to raise ₹2,000 crore through a bond sale. This funding will support debt refinancing, renewable energy investments, and general corporate needs. The company will issue two securities, raising ₹1,000 crore each in three and five-year non-convertible bonds. This move marks Tata Power's return to the bond market after over two years.
- 3 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 6:06am -
newCan new acquisitions and capex drive Samvardhana stock to new highs?
Samvardhana Motherson International's shares surged to a 52-week high, driven by anticipated revenue growth and margin expansion. The auto ancillary firm is investing heavily in new facilities and acquisitions, bolstering its order book and positioning for long-term industry consolidation and EV transition benefits.
- 3 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 6:02am -
newSebi tweaks MF, IPO rules, skips conflict of interest changes
The capital market regulator has approved significant changes to mutual fund fee structures, aiming for greater transparency and cost efficiency for investors. These reforms include reducing total expense ratios and brokerage fees, alongside simplifying IPO disclosures and revamping stock broker regulations. The board also deferred a decision on managing internal conflicts of interest.
- 3 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 5:41am -
newIndia VIX hits new low as directionless market drains volatility
India's Volatility Index (VIX) hit a fresh lifetime low of 9.84, reflecting expectations of reduced market swings. This decline is attributed to muted trading, a lack of significant market triggers, and reduced derivatives activity, with analysts noting a contraction in realized volatility and lower option premiums.
- 3 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 5:34am -
newPast the peak? How Trump’s grip on power is slipping
The latest number represents a significant fall from January 2025, when Trump returned to power with a relatively robust approval rating. Since then, the President's popularity has steadily softened, particularly in relation to the economy, an issue long central to his political brand.
- 11 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 10:15pm -
new‘Say yes, Pakistan implodes. Say no, Trump explodes’: Asim Munir faces biggest test as US wants Pakistan troops in Gaza
Pakistan's Field Marshal Asim Munir faces a critical test as Washington urges troop contributions to a Gaza stabilisation force. This move, potentially crucial for securing US investment and aid, risks significant domestic backlash from anti-Israel Islamist groups and political rivals.
- 24 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 9:23am -
India set for real GDP growth of 7.5% as inflation stays cool: Axis Bank chief economist Neelkanth Mishra
Axis Bank chief economist Neelkanth Mishra projects India's real GDP to grow 7.5% in the next fiscal, driven by reforms and supportive policies. Headline inflation is expected to remain within the RBI's comfort zone around 4%, with the central bank likely maintaining a softer monetary stance.
- 1 day ago 17 Dec 25, 12:47am -
Airtel Africa teams up with Starlink to launch direct-to-cell service in 14 markets
Airtel Africa is joining hands with SpaceX. This partnership will bring Starlink's satellite internet to smartphones across 14 African countries. The service begins in 2026. It will offer data for apps and text messages. This will connect people in areas without regular mobile networks. Next-generation satellites promise much faster speeds.
- 1 day ago 16 Dec 25, 11:05pm -
EU eases landmark ban on new petrol and diesel cars to boost auto industry
The combustion-engine ban was hailed as a major win in climate fight when adopted in 2023. But carmakers and their backers have lobbied hard over the past year for Brussels to relax it, in the face of fierce competition from China and a slower-than-expected shift to electric vehicles (EVs).
- 1 day ago 16 Dec 25, 10:25pm -
China steps up price war checks as cars keep getting cheaper
State administration for market regulation announced proposed guidelines late Friday, including measures that would prevent manufacturers from pricing cars below the cost of production, and to stop dealers from offering discounts or rebates that would effectively bring down vehicle prices below cost.
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 12:36am -
RBI doubles liquidity injection to Rs 1.5 Lakh crore ahead of tax payments
The Reserve Bank of India is injecting Rs 1.5 lakh crore into the financial system. This move aims to prevent any cash crunch as advance tax and GST payments are due. The central bank is conducting a dollar-rupee buy-sell swap to add more liquidity. This action will help keep overnight interest rates stable.
- 2 days ago 15 Dec 25, 9:58pm -
Political landscape heats up in Bangladesh ahead of elections
In the upcoming election, the ailing former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia's BNP are emerging as the main political force. Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, the country's largest Islamist party, is also a significant contender in the election.
- 5 days ago 13 Dec 25, 8:41am -
India, France near deal on tax treaty, to lower levy on dividends paid to French parent companies
India and France are nearing a revised tax treaty that will reduce dividend taxes for French parent companies holding over 10% stakes to 5%, while increasing it to 15% for minority shareholders. The agreement also proposes allowing India to tax share sales by any French entity, shifting to a source-based capital gains framework.
- 5 days ago 13 Dec 25, 12:28am -

Cabinet approves India-Oman trade pact; may be signed during PM's Oman visit on Dec 17-18
India and Oman are set to sign a free trade agreement. The pact will be signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Oman from December 17-18. This Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement aims to boost trade and investment between the two nations. Oman is a significant export market for India in the Gulf region.
- 6 days ago 12 Dec 25, 7:34pm -
Stablecoins pose big risks, serve no real purpose, says RBI’s Rabi Sankar
Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar cautioned against stablecoins, citing significant macroeconomic risks and their lack of unique utility compared to fiat money. He emphasized that these digital tokens do not offer benefits beyond what traditional currency can provide, and India will maintain a cautious approach to such innovations.
- 6 days ago 12 Dec 25, 5:34pm -
Broad-based revival in rural demand improvement in incomes: Nabard Survey
A NABARD survey reveals a significant boost in rural economic momentum, with 80% of households reporting higher consumption over the past year. This rise in prosperity is attributed to sustained welfare support, strong public investment, GST rate rationalization, and moderating inflation, leading to improved real incomes and purchasing power.
- 6 days ago 11 Dec 25, 9:07pm -
Kaynes shares plunge 43% from October peak. Is a tactical rebound on the cards or more pain ahead?
Kaynes has plunged 43.5% from its October peak, with Friday’s 12.5% drop marking the steepest single-day decline. Momentum indicators remain bearish, signaling a risk of further slide toward the year’s low of Rs 3,825. However, being nearly 26% below its 200-day SMA suggests potential mean-reversion, with a contrarian recovery target at Rs 4,541 and downside below Rs 4,300.
- 11 days ago 7 Dec 25, 4:06pm -
Warren Buffett is buying, Michael Burry is shorting: The AI trade splitting Wall Street
Warren Buffett and Michael Burry are taking opposing stances on the AI boom, highlighting investor uncertainty. Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has added a major stake in Alphabet, signaling confidence in the AI-driven growth, while Burry shorts Palantir and Nvidia, criticizing Big Tech accounting practices. Their contrasting positions coincide with transitions in their careers and growing debate over whether AI hype is justified or a bubble.
- 11 days ago 7 Dec 25, 3:09pm -
SoftBank-backed AceVector files updated IPO papers; targets to raise Rs 300 cr via fresh issue
SoftBank-backed digital-commerce ecosystem AceVector Ltd has filed updated draft papers with markets regulator Sebi for an initial public offering (IPO), which will include a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 300 crore.
- 11 days ago 7 Dec 25, 10:45am -
Mcap of five of top-10 most-valued firms surges Rs 72,285 cr; TCS, Infosys biggest winners
The combined market valuation of five of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 72,284.74 crore last week, with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys emerging as the biggest winners.
- 11 days ago 7 Dec 25, 10:37am -
Wall Street bets Chinese stocks will extend $2.4 trillion rally
China has regained global investor confidence in a stellar year for stocks, with the MSCI China Index rising about 30%, adding $2.4 trillion in value and outperforming the S&P 500. Fund managers including Amundi, BNP Paribas, Fidelity and Man Group expect further gains in 2026, driven by AI innovation and market resilience, as both passive and active inflows fuel the rally.
- 11 days ago 7 Dec 25, 10:34am -
How gold and Nifty 500 TRI fared in times of crisis
- 67 days ago 12 Oct 25, 11:21am -
Rare 'intensive' revision in Bihar four months before polls
The Election Commission's 'Special Intensive Revision' of Bihar's electoral rolls has ignited political debate, differing from past revisions. While intensive revisions aren't new, the timing of Bihar's SIR, months before assembly elections, is unusual. Unlike previous 'de novo' exercises, it builds upon the 2002-03 roll, incorporating new enumeration forms and document submission.
- 1 Jul 25, 12:24am -
BJP accuses Kejriwal of sending voters hoax calls to mislead
BJP has accused Arvind Kejriwal of orchestrating hoax calls to mislead voters, alleging that the AAP is claiming votes are being cut by the BJP to support AAP. They also allege distribution of money in slum areas and raised concerns about voter data confidentiality, demanding an investigation.
- 26 Jan 25, 5:52pm -
Lok Sabha election 2024: Maharashtra get interesting after splits in Shiv Sena, NCP
Lok Sabha election 2024: The BJP-Shiv Sena won 41 of the 48 seats in the 2019 polls, but the Sena has split since and a vast majority of the Bal Thackeray-founded party is now allied with the BJP. The Nationalist Congress Party also split as well with Ajit Pawar joining the ruling alliance in the state, led by Eknath Shinde. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP emerged the top party with 23 seats, followed by the undivided Sena with 18.
- 17 Mar 24, 12:16pm -
Modi charisma key factor in BJP's bid to retain all 26 seats in Gujarat
Gujarat's upcoming Lok Sabha elections are influenced by PM Narendra Modi's charisma, anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education, healthcare challenges, and BJP's endeavor to secure all 26 seats. Lok Sabha polls in Gujarat will be held in a single phase on May 7. Counting of votes will be held on June 4. Anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education and healthcare facilities are some of the other important issues in the election, where the ruling BJP in Gujarat will attempt…
- 16 Mar 24, 8:35pm -
Implementation of 'guarantees', decline of BRS favour Congress in Telangana, BJP aiming for better show
The BJP, riding high on its growing voter base in Telangana, is now aiming to win over 12 out of the total 17 seats and 35 per cent vote share, in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The party doubled its vote share to nearly 14 per cent resulting in eight seats in the assembly elections held on November 30, last year. BRS, which ruled the state for about a decade since its emergence, is low on morale following the defeat, even as its founder and former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's daughter K…
- 16 Mar 24, 5:48pm -
Kavitha arrest before polls may hit BRS morale, hasten desertions; party calls for protests tomorrow
Kavitha's arrest before Lok Sabha elections may psychologically impact BRS party. Meanwhile, fomer minister Harish Rao announced protests in the state. Moreover, desertion of MPs and leaders who are not contesting polls adds to party's troubles. Nagesh Kumar predictsed that more desertions could happen due to Kavitha's arrest.
- 15 Mar 24, 9:57pm -
Apple faces Indian engineer’s bias lawsuit
Anita Nariani Schulze is part of the Sindhi minority. Her complaint alleges that her senior and direct managers, both male, consistently excluded her from meetings while inviting her male counterparts, criticised her, micromanaged her work and deprived her of bonuses, despite positive performance evaluations and significant team contributions.
- 25 Mar 21, 11:14pm -
Despite transatlantic 'love fest', EU charts third way in ties with US and China
But two senior envoys who attended said there was no direct response from the ministers gathered in Brussels when Blinken said: "We must push back on China together and show strength in unity."
- 12 Mar 21, 4:53pm -
Twitter's India policy head to step down; will transition in March
This comes as the San-Francisco based firm is at the receiving end of the Indian government over an issue of blocking and unblocking certain handles tweeting about farmer protests.
- 7 Feb 21, 1:01pm -
Govt may keep Rs 7,500 cr outlay for IT hardware manufacturing under PLI scheme
Foreign companies looking for incentives under the scheme may have to invest Rs 500 crore over four years, while the threshold for domestic firms is likely to be around Rs 20 crore for five years, the source who did not wish to be named said.
- 18 Jan 21, 9:41pm -
Indian dating apps, services see surge of paying users in small cities
Growth More than in MetrosAccording to companies like Aisle and Truly Madly, which have millions of users and position themselves as “serious” dating apps, and bespoke high-end dating services like Sirf Coffee, a lot more users from such places are not only keen on using these apps, but also willing to pay for it.
- 1 Jan 21, 10:39pm -
Time for government, companies to adopt artificial intelligence: Deloitte India
“Indian companies need to re-skill, train, and acquire more relevant talent, if they are to successfully integrate AI technologies. Most importantly, they should be willing to make the continued investment. It is an uphill race in which there will be winners and losers,” said Deloitte India CEO N Venkatram.
- 27 Dec 20, 11:33pm -
Narendra Modi has his eyes set on boosting business: Joao Cravinho, EU Ambassador
Ambassador Joao Cravinho, head of the EU delegation, led Ambassadors of various European countries to a quiet lunch with Modi at the capital last year.
- 3 Jun 14, 5:34am -
Confidence level of industry improving: KV Kamath, ICICI Bank
"It is the collective wisdom of the marketplace that there is action and we will move with speed. That improves the confidence level of industry."
- 2 Jun 14, 2:27pm -
We may see rapid growth over the next few years: Raamdeo Agrawal
Directives from the Centre have to be executed at the state level. So, there are many things that are not in Modi’s hands, says Raamdeo Agrawal.
- 2 Jun 14, 8:00am -
Every decision of government needn’t be a big reform: Anand Mahindra
"The fact that we are the world’s largest democracy and we are all aware that power and a role in global affairs for a nation comes from economic strength."
- 2 Jun 14, 4:00am -
Our commitment for press freedom, and autonomy of public broadcast is absolute: Prakash Javadekar
"Now there is a stage three and stage four of digitisation, we will take a call on this only after taking all things into account."
- 31 May 14, 4:00am -
There is a leadership vacuum in Infosys, time to get Nandan Nilekani back: Mohandas Pai
"There is a leadership vacuum in the company, because they made the wrong choice of CEO three years ago and that is playing out right now."
- 29 May 14, 12:40pm -
ET Search
Rupee#CAD#Economic crisis#Food Bill
- 6 Aug 13, 1:45pm -
After the Oscars, what's next for silent stars of The Artist?
The team behind The Artist will have spent the first day of the rest of their lives conforming to the grandest, and most lucrative, of Hollywood traditions.
- 29 Feb 12, 12:42am -
Delhi World Book fair: A fair like no other
It's the World Book fair, which comes around once every two years sprawling across the giant halls of Pragati Maidan. This is the fair's 20th edition.
- 25 Feb 12, 7:38am -
Indian gift makes its way to State Department exhibition
An elephant figurine gifted by the then HM LK Advani to US Secretary of State Colin Powell in 2002, has made its way to the State Department hall.
- 24 Feb 12, 1:39pm -
IMD to use dynamic models for forecasts
Statistical models used by IMD will still be used for monsoon forecast, but the ministry of earth sciences is putting more emphasis on dynamic models.
- 22 Feb 12, 2:19am -
Docs reveal contents of first wire msg between India & Eng
Newly discovered documents have revealed the first telegraph messages and joy when England was linked for the first time with India on 23 June, 1870.
- 21 Feb 12, 3:19pm -
Worried Amitabh Bachchan fans pray to Lord Shiva for his recovery
Hundreds of worried fans of ailing Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan today performed a yagna here to pray for his speedy recovery.
- 20 Feb 12, 4:27pm -
Alfa raises delisting price to Rs 2,850 a share
Alfa Laval (India) today said its parent firm has raised the delisting offer price to Rs 2,850 a share.
- 10 Jan 12, 5:49pm -
DB Realty, Unitech stocks rose
The stocks of DB Realty and Unitech rose after top executives of these companies were granted bail in the 2G scam case.
- 30 Nov 11, 3:55am -
Fitch withdraws Reliance Capital ratings
Fitch on Friday said it has withdrawn the ratings on Reliance Capital as the company has decided to stop participating.
- 20 Oct 11, 9:00pm -
'Discoms' poor fin health poses risks for traders'
The poor financial health of state electricity boards could pose significant business risks for power traders in the country, says Fitch.
- 20 Oct 11, 8:02pm -
Cigarette cos shares outperform benchmark Sensex
Shares of cigarette companies have rallied over the past one month, with ITC, Godfrey Philips and VST Industries hitting record highs.
- 19 Jul 11, 1:35am -
Lovable Lingerie's dream run on as traders lap it up
Lovable Lingerie is 3rd-best performing stock among companies listed this year, with it doubling in value, as traders bet it could repeat performance of Page Indus.
- 18 Jun 11, 12:25am -
'Big Daddy' laps up Cipla after Q1 nos beat forecast
Shares of Cipla inched up on heavy volumes on Friday, after the company’s first quarter earnings beat the consensus estimate.
- 14 Aug 10, 3:35am -
Old Fox has dream run on Dalal Street
The Old Fox of Dalal Street has been on a dream run since the past couple of weeks. On Friday, most stocks that he had been steadily building up positions in figured among key gainers of the day.
- 14 Aug 10, 3:26am -
Cairn India hits record high on BSE amid stake sale talks
The scrip, which was flat for most of the session, shot up in the final hour of trade on the Bombay Stock Exchange to settle with a net gain of 4.36 per cent at Rs 355.45.
- 13 Aug 10, 8:11pm -
Vedanta plunges 5.59% on LSE amid talks to buy Cairn stake
In the late afternoon session, the scrip was being traded at 20.61 pounds, down by 5.50 per cent on the LSE. Vedanta opened on a positive note, but soon swung into the red.
- 13 Aug 10, 7:26pm -
SBI shares on gaining spree; hit record high
In the past two days, the scrip recorded a gain of over 9 per cent on the BSE, making its investors richer by a whopping Rs 15,000 crore.
- 13 Aug 10, 6:47pm -
Traders bet on calendar spread as Nifty moves in a tight range
A trading combination involving Nifty options is gaining prominence among savvy trading desks of institutional investors.
- 13 Aug 10, 2:25am -
Seven out of top 10 Asian small-cap funds are Indian
An analysis of 300 Asian small-cap schemes shows DSP BlackRock Micro Cap Fund leading the charge, delivering an 82% return over the past year.
- 12 Aug 10, 10:50am -
Nifty may find support at 5300 level
As far as stock futures are concerned, we are very near to the highest-ever open interest with 195 crore shares in open interest.
- 12 Aug 10, 2:22am -
'Don't bank only on price-to-earning ratio'
Many experts believe that looking at PE ratio in isolation won’t help investors grasp realities of the mkt and higher valuation may not be the only deciding factor driving mkt.
- 9 Aug 10, 3:55am -
Market may trade in a range, but FIIs seen sold on India
Market may see range-bound trading this week in the absence of any major trigger.
- 9 Aug 10, 1:05am -

Business Standard

China takes the yuan global in a bid to repel a weaponised dollar
Antagonism has flared between the two economic titans over issues ranging from trade and Taiwan to TikTok and technological know-how
- 4 May 23, 11:38pm -
Fed up with returns, Europeans drain billions from banks: Report
The trend emerged as some of the region's biggest lenders outlined a profitable start to the year in results that also offered a glimpse of a phenomenon dubbed a "bank walk"
- 4 May 23, 11:34pm -
Swiggy expands its premium food delivery service Gourmet to 31 cities
This comes days after Swiggy closed down its premium grocery delivery offering, Handpicked, just six month after it was introduced as a pilot in Bengaluru
- 4 May 23, 11:31pm -
Microsoft's Bing AI chatbot will let you post images, ask questions
Microsoft upended the search market in February when it unveiled a complete overhaul of Bing, incorporating OpenAI's ChatGPT, and offering the possibility of renewed competition in a market
- 4 May 23, 11:31pm -
RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group's Guiltfree enters into Indian snacks space
Guiltfree Industries estimates the entire Indian snacks category (namkeens) as a Rs 30,000 crore market and the organised segment is in the range of Rs 14,000-Rs 15,000 crore
- 4 May 23, 11:28pm -
UK antitrust watchdog launches review into the development of AI
Expansion in the capabilities of AI, seen in products like OpenAI's ChatGPT, has driven tech companies to accelerate investment into the sector
- 4 May 23, 11:26pm -
Sundram Fasteners posts 19% rise to Rs 127.47 crore in Q4 net profit
The export sales for the quarter were at Rs 380.77 crore as against Rs 366.01 crore, a growth of 4.03 per cent
- 4 May 23, 11:24pm -
Moscow says US behind Kremlin drone attack, Russian forces target Kyiv
The European Union is setting aside €500 million ($551 million) to boost manufacturing of artillery shells, missiles and gunpowder in an effort to speed up production of ammunition for Ukraine
- 4 May 23, 11:20pm -
CA, CS handling client money in PMLA ambit; FinMin notifies rules
Aim is to curb fraudulent practices
- 4 May 23, 11:19pm -
US regional banking woes worsen: PacWest, Western Alliance stocks tumble
The bank had confirmed an earlier Reuters report on Wednesday that it was exploring strategic options, including a potential sale or capital raising
- 4 May 23, 11:13pm -
Samsung India expects growth to double for its premium television this year
It has launched the Neo QLED 8K TVs and Neo QLED 4K TVs in sizes ranging from ranging from 50-inches to 98-inches
- 4 May 23, 11:09pm -
April auto retail sales drop of 4% on decline in two-wheeler demand
Fall in passenger vehicle sales after eight months was another factor behind the overall decline
- 4 May 23, 11:08pm -
Not in receipt of Centre's notice for subsidy recovery: Okinawa Autotech
Okinawa and Hero Electric have been in the eye of the storm
- 4 May 23, 11:02pm -
Lenders to Go First await NCLT's verdict to chalk-out strategy
There was no meeting on Thursday. Banks have already reviewed the situation on Wednesday
- 4 May 23, 10:59pm -
BSE resolves 253 investors complaints against listed cos in April
Leading stock exchange BSE announced that it resolved 253 complaints against 168 companies in April.It settled 247 complaints against active companies and six against suspended firms, the exchange said in a statement.These resolved complaints include complaints brought forward from the previous periods.During the month, BSE received 401 complaints against 184 companies. Of the total complaints received, 396 were against active companies and five were against suspended firms, as per the ex…
- 4 May 23, 10:52pm -

Gold rallies Rs 940 to record high of Rs 62,020; silver zooms Rs 660
Gold prices rallied Rs 940 to a lifetime high of Rs 62,020 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday amid strong global trends, according to HDFC Securities.The precious metal had settled at Rs 61,080 per 10 grams in the previous trade.Silver also zoomed Rs 660 to Rs 76,700 per kg.Gold prices in the domestic market climbed to record high following overnight gains in the international market, Saumil Gandhi, Senior Analyst - Commodities at HDFC Securities, said.In the overseas marke…
- 4 May 23, 10:49pm -
Patna High Court orders stay on Bihar govt's caste-based survey
The Patna High Court on Thursday ordered a stay on the caste survey being conducted by the state government.Hearing a bunch of petitions, a division bench of Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran and Justice Madhuresh Prasad directed the government to immediately stop the caste-based survey, and ensure that the data already collected are secured and not shared with anybody till final orders are passed.The court fixed July 7 as the next date for the hearing."We are of the considered opinion that t…
- 4 May 23, 10:45pm -
RBI launches G20 TechSprint competition to improve cross-border payments
RBI in a statement said it along with BIS would invite global innovators to help develop innovative technology solutions for cross-border payments
- 4 May 23, 10:39pm -
I want to see greater presence of Boeing in India: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said he wants to see a greater presence of US-based Boeing in India as the American firm has recently received a large order of planes from Tata Group-owned Air India.In February, in one of the largest aircraft orders by an airline, Air India announced it will buy 470 narrow-body and wide-body planes from Airbus and Boeing, with the total deal value estimated to be worth USD 80 billion (over Rs 6.40 lakh crore).Goyal also said that the…
- 4 May 23, 10:31pm -
Strong interest globally in learning from India's growth journey: Vaishnaw
The country is emerging as a technology powerhouse, and there is strong interest in learning from India's growth journey as a technology developer, Union Minister for Communications and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday.The minister was on Japan visit to attend G7 Digital and Tech Ministers' Meeting on April 29 and 30."India is clearly emerging as a technology powerhouse and a trusted partner because of PM Modi ji's visionary programs like Digital India and Make in India. Today globally,…
- 4 May 23, 10:29pm -
Delhi sees coldest day in May in 41 yrs; min temp dips to 15.8 deg Celsius
The Met department, in its latest weather update, has predicted another spell of light to moderate rainfall over North-western parts of India on May 6 and 7
- 4 May 23, 10:13pm -
The long route for oil
Surge in India's petrochemicals export may not be sustainable
- 4 May 23, 10:03pm -
Harmful power concentration
Personality- or family-based parties prevent strong alliances
- 4 May 23, 10:02pm -
Lessor Aircastle files case against SpiceJet to initiate insolvency process
The first hearing of Aircastle's case will take place on Monday at the Delhi bench of NCLT
- 4 May 23, 10:01pm -
Indo-Pacific naval strategy
India's historical focus on its continental borders has overshadowed its maritime ambitions, but that is changing quickly
- 4 May 23, 10:00pm -
Greenwashing, ESG backlash and transitions
While major banks publicly announce more funding for green projects and India strengthens its transition policies, several US states are moving in the opposite direction
- 4 May 23, 9:56pm -
US Inc and the pandemic challenge
Award-winning Journalist Liz Hoffman's book explores how major US corporate leaders coped with the pandemic, offering a valuable glimpse into the character of the CEOs and their working styles
- 4 May 23, 9:53pm -
Safeguards for project-wise insolvency in real estate on the cards
The MCA said such projects will be recognised as distinct from the larger entity for the limited purpose of resolution
- 4 May 23, 9:50pm -
Lessors oppose Go First's insolvency resolution plea; NCLT reserves order
Airline seeks interim moratorium
- 4 May 23, 9:47pm -
Kaladan project: India flags off shipment for Sittwe Port in Myanmar
So far, the narrow Siliguri Chicken's Neck corridor is the only feasible route for transportation
- 4 May 23, 9:42pm -
Lessors seek deregistration of 23 Go First planes to secure their assets
Go First has 54 Airbus aircraft in its fleet and 26 of them were in operation until Tuesday when the airline filed its insolvency application
- 4 May 23, 9:36pm -
HDFC Bank plans 675 branches in semi-urban, rural areas in 14 months
As of March 31, the bank had 52 per cent of its 7,821 branches in semi-urban and rural locations
- 4 May 23, 9:18pm -
Growing dominance: Domestic investors now own a quarter of markets
The share stood at 25.72 per cent at the end of the March 2023 quarter, up from 24.44 per cent in the previous quarter, according to data from Prime Database
- 4 May 23, 9:07pm -
States used Rs 82K cr of Rs 1 trillion capex support allotted in FY23
The Centre has provided 50-year, interest-free loans to states to augment their capital expenditure requirements in the past three Budgets
- 4 May 23, 9:03pm -
Seeking alpha? Go for factor-based fund, limit exposure to 15-20%
While single-factor funds may underperformance at times, a multi-factor one could offer smoother experience
- 4 May 23, 8:47pm -
Go First insolvency will impact investor confidence: SpiceJet's Ajay Singh
'The factors behind the Go First crisis were beyond its control'
- 4 May 23, 8:43pm -
Growth prospects remain strong for Titan after good Q4 performance
Jewellery segment margins expected to moderate in the current fiscal
- 4 May 23, 8:38pm -
'Support replacing charter lending limit', says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Met South Korean FM and invited other investors to take forward investment in India's infrastructure sector
- 4 May 23, 8:34pm -
Advisors, distributors bring 95% of new millennial investors to MFs
Overall, investors from B-30 areas account for 26 per cent of the total individual assets under management with MFs, shows data
- 4 May 23, 8:32pm -
Markets defy US Federal Reserve rate hike: Touch five-month high
Benchmark indices now just 3% shy of lifetime peaks
- 4 May 23, 8:30pm -
Hero MotoCorp Q4 net up 31% to Rs 810 cr on higher prices, better savings
Hero MotoCorp's consolidated annual net profit rose by 20.21 per cent to Rs 2,800 crore
- 4 May 23, 8:28pm -
Lot of alignment in govt rules, our vision, says Google India chief
Laws of the land should be followed and there is a lot of alignment in Google's vision and the government's proposed rules around misinformation, a senior Google official said on Thursday.Google India, Country Manager and Vice President, Sanjay Gupta said the company will meet the government requirement around fact-checking."There is no philosophical view more than follow the laws of the land and solve for consumers. Our vision is simple, organise information and make it helpful and safe for…
- 4 May 23, 8:24pm -
Jaishankar meets Chinese counterpart to discuss solutions for border row
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday conveyed to his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang the importance of resolving the eastern Ladakh border row and ensuring peace and tranquillity along the frontier for development of bilateral ties.Jaishankar held bilateral talks with Qin at a beach resort in Benaulim on the sidelines of a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).In a tweet, the external affairs minister said the focus remained on…
- 4 May 23, 8:21pm -
CIL to pump in Rs 91K cr on diversification, projects by FY26: P M Prasad
Domestic coal major Coal India Ltd (CIL) will pump in Rs 91,000 crore in various projects, including diversification and mine development, by 2025-26, P M Prasad, chairman and managing director of CIL-arm Central Coalfields Ltd (CCL) said on Thursday.The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) on Wednesday recommended the name of Prasad for the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Coal India."Rs 91,000 crore will be spent on diversification and other projects put together ... Th…
- 4 May 23, 8:10pm -

Business Line

newPhytochem Remedies IPO opens on December 18, raising Rs 38.2 crore
The IPO comprises 39 lakh fresh equity shares at Rs 98 each and is aimed at funding equipment purchases, civil construction, debt repayment, and general corporate purposes.
- 29 mins ago 18 Dec 25, 8:26am -
newIndia simplifies e-visas for foreign professionals under new B-4 category
Launched by the DPIIT on November 29 through the National Single Window System, the online module allows Indian firms, including PLI and non-PLI beneficiaries, to instantly generate sponsorship letters for engineers, technical experts, and other specialists
- 34 mins ago 18 Dec 25, 8:21am -
newAcademy Awards to move from ABC to YouTube starting 2029
YouTube will hold rights through 2033, covering the main event, red-carpet coverage, the Governors Awards, and nominations announcements
- 40 mins ago 18 Dec 25, 8:15am -
newDGFT invites bids for first round of gold import quota under India-UAE CEPA
Following the October decision to adopt a competitive bidding process, the DGFT has opened the 30-tonne quota under tariff head 7108
- 46 mins ago 18 Dec 25, 8:09am -
newNTPC adds 359.58 MW solar capacity, group capacity crosses 85.5 GW
The additions include partial commissioning of the Khavda-I Solar PV project and the Khavda Hybrid Tranche V project in Gujarat, as well as the Nokh Sokar solar project in Rajasthan
- 51 mins ago 18 Dec 25, 8:04am -
newTop Business & Market Headlines Today — BL Morning Report, Dec 18, 2025
BL Morning Report Dec 18, 2025: Get today’s top business news, market headlines about the Stock Market, Sensex & Nifty trends, key market insights, economic highlights, and the latest updates from India and global markets.
- 1 hour ago 18 Dec 25, 7:55am -
newDalal Street braces for weak start amid global jitters
Global risk-off mood, yen carry trade unwind fears to keep markets under pressure
- 1 hour ago 18 Dec 25, 7:50am -
newHigh OFS a continuing trend, concerns not backed by facts: SEBI Chairman Pandey
Pandey said OFS accounted for 57% of IPO proceeds this year, up from 51% in April–October 2024, calling the trend neither new nor exceptional.
- 1 hour ago 18 Dec 25, 7:43am -
newGovernment may introduce Securities Markets Code Bill in Winter Session
The Bill seeks to merge the SEBI Act, Depositories Act and Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act into a unified, principle-based framework aimed at stronger investor protection and ease of doing business.
- 1 hour ago 18 Dec 25, 7:38am -
newWhy these dozen stocks will remain in focus on Thursday, December 18
Buzzing stocks: Paytm, KPI Green Energy, TCS, NTPC Green Energy, HCL Tech, One MobiKwik, PowerGrid, Titagarh Rail, Axis Bank, Cyient, Antony Waste
- 1 hour ago 18 Dec 25, 7:30am -
newHCLTech to modernise digital operations of Dutch bank ASN
The engagement will focus on consolidating IT services, simplifying the vendor landscape and improving efficiency across enterprise applications.
- 2 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 7:17am -
newPNB scam: Belgium’s top court rejects Mehul Choksi appeal against extradition to India
India has given Belgium assurances on Choksi’s safety, trial and medical care.
- 2 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 7:13am -
newRBI caps withdrawals at ₹35,000 for Gauhati Cooperative Urban Bank
The curbs, effective from the close of business on December 16, bar the bank from granting loans, making investments or disbursing payments without prior RBI approval.
- 2 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 7:09am -
newReady-made garments, handicrafts lift India’s textile exports in November
India’s textile and apparel exports, including handicrafts, rose 9.4% year-on-year to $2.86 billion in November 2025
- 2 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 7:01am -
newNon-metro consumers fuelling demand for international brands on Myntra
The fashion & lifestyle e-commerce platform said it is looking at white spaces and will continue to explore opportunities for more tie-ups with international brands to strengthen this portfolio
- 2 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 7:00am -

newStock Market Live Updates 18 Dec 2025: Sensex, Nifty set for weak opening amid global sell-off, yen carry trade fears
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian equity markets are likely to remain under pressure as global sentiment turns risk-averse, driven by a sharp sell-off in US equities and growing fears of an unwinding of the yen carry trade. GIFT Nifty signals a muted to weak start, while stocks across the Asia-Pacific region are trading lower, led by losses in Japan’s Nikkei. Investors have turned cautious amid profit-booking in high-valuation technology and AI stocks, renewed scepticism over return…
- 2 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 6:49am -
newToday’s Stock Recommendation: December 18, 2025
- 2 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 6:30am -
newDay Trading Guide for December 18, 2025: Intraday supports, resistances for Nifty50 stocks
Day Trading Guide gives you the key intraday supports and resistances to watch out for on the Nifty Futures and other widely traded stocks such as Reliance Industries, Infosys, HDFC Bank, TCS, SBI.
- 2 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 6:30am -
newStock to buy today: Pricol (₹651.55) – BUY
Pricol share price has potential to target ₹700
- 2 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 6:30am -
newInterest rates unlikely to dip in the medium term
This is due to a combination of factors — tariff uncertainty, weakening currency, high global rates
- 3 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 6:15am -
newLessons from the Bondi Beach killings
Motivated and reckless individuals can cause immense damage to communities, even without directives from well-organised terror outfits
- 3 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 6:15am -
newAntitrust delayed is antitrust denied
Trust factor. The Meta verdict on monopoly power offers a sobering lesson. Rather than acting post facto, mega mergers in the big tech space must be prevented
- 3 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 6:00am -
newWork days up but Centre may spend less in rural job scheme
Analysis points to a contraction in the actual reach of MGNREGA
- 11 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 10:15pm -
newCyient Semiconductors to acquire majority stake in Kinetic Tech for $93 million
Headquartered in San Jose (US), Kinetic Technologies is a fabless semiconductor manufacturer with R&D centres based in Silicon Valley and Asia
- 11 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 9:47pm -
newI&B Ministry clarifies OTT content outside CBFC jurisdiction
The Ministry informed the Lok Sabha that OTT content is regulated under the provisions of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021
- 11 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 9:43pm -
newState of MGNREGA
- 11 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 9:42pm -
newBhavish Aggarwal sells another 0.95% stake in Ola
In the last two days, he offloaded shares worth ₹234 crore
- 11 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 9:41pm -
newJapanese firms make a beeline for India eyeing long-term growth opportunities
There have been several large deals this year involving Japanese financial services institutions and others.
- 11 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 9:37pm -
newDeath knell for MGNREGA: Lok Sabha debates new rural jobs Bill amid Opposition fire
Almost all Opposition MPs lamented the deletion of Mahatma Gandhi’s name from the title of the proposed Bill
- 11 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 9:35pm -
newFTAs and the global South: India’s path forward in 2026
“Most of these countries have similar interests as ours... in critical areas like intellectual property and other issues such as standards, where the developing countries’ standards are much more aligned with India’s,” says trade expert Professor Biswajit Dhar.
- 12 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 9:18pm -
newEditorial. Simply essential
SIM binding to phones can check cyber crime
- 12 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 9:03pm -
newAshwini Kumar Tewari re-appointed as MD of SBI
Tewari started his career in the SBI as a probationary officer in 1991 and was elevated as the MD in January 2021 for three years. Earlier, his tenure was extended by two years in 2024 till Jan 2026
- 12 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 9:02pm -
newTime well spent, with a few caveats!
A generous AMOLED display to solid health tracking, Samsung’s latest wearable feels designed for everyday Indian routines
- 12 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 8:58pm -
newSnap, scroll, zoom - without breaking a sweat!
Flagship cameras, a punchy display, and speedy performance all packed into a sleek package
- 12 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 8:56pm -
newSEBI board clears revamp of broker, MF rules; defers conflict-of-interest code
Board to further deliberate on the conflict of interest committee's report, keeping in view employee concerns, public feedback and operational modalities.
- 12 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 8:55pm -
newSEBI lowers expense fees of mutual funds
Regulator wanted to reduce the cost charged on investors, as inflow into equity schemes have increased substantially in the last few months
- 12 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 8:52pm -
newLetters to the Editor dated December 17, 2025
- 12 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 8:49pm -
newAxis Bank, Google Pay launch co-branded credit card
The card enables users to pay at millions of offline merchants or in apps and earn and redeem reward points instantly
- 12 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 8:48pm -
newSkipper plans to expand production capacity by 60% by FY28
The company may set up a greenfield plant in Western India. It has three manufacturing plants for power transmission and distribution structures in Kolkata
- 12 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 8:42pm -
newDays of largesse forex flows over: SBI report
ERD officials emphasised that while the rupee is the most depreciated currency, it is not the most volatile.
- 12 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 8:37pm -
newIndian coffee exports set to cross record $2 billion mark in 2025
Shipments have registered an increase of 26% during the current calendar year till date at ₹17,106 crore over corresponding previous year’s ₹13,624 crore
- 12 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 8:34pm -
newIndia, Oman to sign FTA in the presence of PM Modi
The pact set to boost India’s exports of goods, ease movement of workers; serve as gateway to other GCC countries, Central Asia, Africa
- 12 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 8:29pm -
newTCS announces annualised AI revenue of $1.5 billion with plans to invest in AI transformation
Aarthi Subramanian argued that generative AI along with agentic AI and reasoning models in early 2025 created the tailwind required to deliver solutions that have more intelligence baked in
- 12 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 8:27pm -
newThe paradox of robust growth and the plummeting rupee
India’s headline GDP growth exceeding 8 per cent in recent periods should drive capital inflows and nominal appreciation pressures. Yet persistent depreciation reflects insufficient productivity dissemination
- 12 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 8:26pm -
newSatcom players can price in such a way that they can get maximum penetration: Scindia in Parliament
Minister Scindia urges affordable pricing for Satcom services to enhance penetration and accessibility across India in Parliament.
- 13 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 8:24pm -
newLok Sabha clears SHANTI Bill, ending decades of state monopoly over nuclear power
Opposition stages walkout
- 13 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 8:23pm -
newWeaker rupee rekindles hedge narrative for crypto in India
Leveraged positions are also at risk of being liquidated to meet the price difference created by the rupee fall
- 13 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 8:20pm -
newRE finance required for battery storage, transmission, green hydrogen: MNRE
Over the last five financial years, around ₹7.16 lakh crore has been deployed in the Renewable Energy (RE) sector by public sector banks, IREDA, PFC, REC, SIDBI, IIFCL and NaBFID
- 13 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 8:17pm -
newSRMIST to set up Oil-Field Chemical Research Lab with Pon Pure Chemicals
As part of the collaboration, Pon Pure Chemicals will contribute ₹20 lakh towards equipment procurement through its CSR funds, while SRMIST will support the remaining cost
- 13 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 8:17pm -
newPocket: AI Now!
- 13 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 8:12pm -
newAverage increase in salaries to be 9%, focus on short-term incentives
Short-term incentives like such as bonuses have led to a stronger emphasis on near-term performance alignment, cost efficiency, and building skills-based pay frameworks amidst AI and productivity priorities
- 13 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 8:08pm -
newJK Shah Classes partners with Jaro Education to expand online commerce education
Under the partnership, Jaro Education will support the digital delivery and selective scale-up of J.K. Shah Classes’ commerce programmes by providing technology infrastructure and learner support services
- 13 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 8:07pm -
newRupee bounces back, appreciates 65 paise
Move was apparently aided by RBI’s aggressive intervention in the forex market
- 13 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 8:04pm -
newHow Indian investors are expanding portfolios beyond domestic markets
According to the “How India Invests Globally – 2025” report by Vested Finance, the investment in overseas equity and debt witnessed a multi-fold increase to about $1.6 billion in FY25
- 13 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 8:04pm -
newEU to decide soon on GI tag for basmati but European mills oppose the move
Dragging the issue since 2018, Europe says it will deliver a ‘fair and equitable decision’
- 13 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 8:03pm -
newREIAs to aggregate demand from Discoms, consumers before floating tenders: MNRE
The exercise is in response to challenges faced in encouraging Discoms to sign Power Sale Agreements (PSAs) for stranded renewable energy projects, which are around 43.9 gigawatts (GW) as of September 2025
- 13 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 7:55pm -
new“India has one branded hotel room for every 3,000 people”
There continues to be a meaningful gap between demand and the supply of quality branded accommodation, which provides a strong runway for growth, says Rahool Macarius, Market Managing Director – Eurasia, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
- 13 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 7:53pm -
newChatGPT, Perplexity emerge as top GenAI tools in India in 2025
As Apple gains market share in India, 10 per cent of internet traffic are from iOS devices in India in 2025, compared to 8.2 per cent in 2024
- 13 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 7:31pm -
newLenders shifting focus from unsecured to secured loans, say senior bankers
CS Setty, chairman at State Bank of India (SBI), says the shift from unsecured to secured loan has ‘definitely’ happened, contributed partly because of rising gold prices.
- 13 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 7:30pm -
newGujarat government disburses ₹5,330 crore relief to 17.92 lakh rain-hit farmers
After the government announced relief packages, over 30.71 lakh farmers seeking aid have registered themselves online
- 13 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 7:29pm -
newParliament panel suggests tighter timelines, clearer rules in IBC overhaul
The proposed amendments seek to speed up admissions, resolution and liquidation processes, maximise asset value and strengthen governance under the Code
- 13 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 7:29pm -
newFrom Kashmir village to IPL: The day Aquib Nabi goes for ₹8.40 crore
Aquib Nabi’s remarkable IPL auction success at ₹8.40 crore brings pride to his village in Kashmir
- 14 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 7:19pm -
newIndian turmeric faces tough competition in the global market
Vietnam, Myanmar, and several African nations are expanding their plantations to capture market share, says National Turmeric Board Secretary
- 14 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 7:19pm -
new‘Big news of 2025 is that India refused to take sides’
India needs to continue with its present stance. Russia’s support in armaments and energy is too significant for India to simply back away, says trade expert Biswajit Dhar
- 14 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 7:11pm -
newShriram Finance board to meet Friday to consider raising funds
Shares of Shriram Finance ended trading 2 per cent higher at ₹854 apiece on the BSE today
- 14 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 7:07pm -

NDTV Business

newAnalysis: India's Trade Impasse With Trump Keeps Rupee In The Cold
The rupee is among the worst-performing currencies globally this year, sliding 6% against the dollar as a widening trade deficit, punitive 50% US tariffs and investment outflows have dragged it to a record low of 91.075 per dollar.
- 19 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 2:06pm -
newOla Stock Trades Low As CEO Bhavish Aggarwal Sells 2.6 Crore Shares
Shares of Ola Electric Mobility Limited were trading close to their 52-week low on Wednesday after founder and promoter Bhavish Aggarwal sold a large chunk of his shares through a bulk deal earlier this week.
- 21 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 12:03pm -
Rupee Breaches 91-Mark Against US Dollar For First Time In Intra-Day Trade
The rupee plunged 36 paise to breach the 91-mark against the US dollar for the first time in intra-day trade on Tuesday, weighed down by sustained FII outflows and a lack of clarity on the India-US trade deal.
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 12:07pm -
'Plumbers Will Survive AI': Raghuram Rajan Flags India's Failure To Train For Hands-On Jobs
Rajan warned that this skills gap begins early. "We are failing some of our kids even in childhood," he said.
- 5 days ago 13 Dec 25, 4:22pm -
From IOC to Moneyboxx, These Stocks Will Trigger Key Payouts and Splits Next Week
Canara Robeco Asset Management Company will meet on December 16 to consider declaring an interim dividend.
- 5 days ago 13 Dec 25, 10:35am -
SBI Loans To Be Cheaper As It Passes RBI Rate Cut Benefit To Borrowers
The country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) has reduced its lending rate by 25 basis points, following the Reserve Bank's policy rate cut, making loans cheaper for existing and new borrowers.
- 5 days ago 13 Dec 25, 9:35am -
Unpacking SIP Leak: Why 75% Of India's New Mutual Fund Investors Quit Early
Data from mid-2025 shows that SIP exits spike precisely when markets dip
- 5 days ago 13 Dec 25, 9:35am -
'Unsecured Lending Means...': Nithin Kamath Explains Why Zerodha Stays Out
The brokerage is doubling down on Loan Against Securities (LAS)a low-risk, asset-backed model aligned with its investor base.
- 5 days ago 13 Dec 25, 9:26am -
Joker In Your Portfolio: Edelweiss' Radhika Gupta Backs Gold, Warns On Silver
Edelweiss is quietly preparing to launch a silver-only fund, doubling down on its conviction in long-term demand. "Timing the market is very difficult. It's better to think in terms of allocation rather than speculation," she said.
- 8 days ago 10 Dec 25, 10:49am -
Meesho Surges 46% On Debut; IPO Allottees Pocket Up To ₹97,000 On Listing Day
Founded in 2015, Meesho operates a multi-sided platform linking consumers, sellers, logistics partners, and content creators. Known for enabling affordable e-commerce access, it also offers sellers a low-cost channel to scale their business.
- 8 days ago 10 Dec 25, 10:21am -
Why Is Sensex Down Today: Global Jitters, Rupee Shock And Foreign Exits
Markets are bracing for the Federal Reserves December 10 policy outcome, a pivotal moment for global investors. While a 25-basis-point rate cut is widely expected, traders are on edge about the possibility of a surprise hold.
- 9 days ago 9 Dec 25, 11:05am -
This Mutual Fund Number Looks Small But Could Ruin Your Retirement Returns
A 0.5 percent cut in expense ratio can increase a Rs 10 lakh SIP's final corpus by roughly Rs 2 lakh over 20 years, solely due to reduced compounding costs.
- 9 days ago 9 Dec 25, 11:04am -
Moody's Upgrades Ratings Of Adani Group Firms To 'Stable' Outlook
Rating agency Moody's on Monday upgraded the rating of two entities of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) -- AGEL-RG1 and AGEL-RG2 -- to 'Ba1/Stable' from the earlier 'Ba1/Negative'.
- 9 days ago 8 Dec 25, 10:06pm -
Adani Green Energy Commits To No Net Loss Of Biodiversity By 2030
Adani Green Energy Ltd on Monday said it has integrated the guidance of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures into its core sustainability strategy, reinforcing its shift toward nature-positive renewable energy development.
- 10 days ago 8 Dec 25, 11:39am -
Withdrawing Cash? New Rules Could Cost You 84% of Whatever is Lying at Home
For individuals and small businesses used to handling cash, the message is clear: document everything or risk financial ruin.
- 11 days ago 7 Dec 25, 2:15pm -

Will Suzlon Stock Break its Losing Streak? Refund Incoming, New Factories Planned
Suzlon is pushing ahead with ambitious capacity expansion. The company plans to add three AI-enabled "smart-blade" manufacturing units in Gujarat and Karnataka, with a third location yet to be finalised.
- 11 days ago 7 Dec 25, 12:55pm -
₹22 Lakh To Finish School? CA Breaks Down Rising Cost Crushing Middle-Class Homes
A 2024 National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) report found that urban private unaided school fees have surged over 169% in the past decade, far outpacing both inflation and salary growth.
- 11 days ago 7 Dec 25, 12:19pm -
₹600 cr Teaching Trading, ₹6 cr Lost Doing It: The Curious Case of Avadhut Sathe
ASTA described itself as a "victim of regulatory vacuum," arguing that its role had been mischaracterized due to the absence of clear guidelines for financial training institutes.
- 11 days ago 7 Dec 25, 12:17pm -
"European Union Should Be Abolished": Elon Musk After $140 Million Fine On X
Elon Musk clapped back Saturday at the European Union after it hit the tech tycoon's X social media platform with a major fine, telling his 230 million online followers that...
- 11 days ago 7 Dec 25, 7:52am -
PhonePe's Pincode To Focus Exclusively On B2B Business Solutions For Merchants
Pincode, PhonePes retail-commerce subsidiary, announced that it will now focus exclusively on scaling its B2B business solutions for offline merchants.
- 13 days ago 5 Dec 25, 3:12pm -

IBN

newPlanning Retirement? 10 Annuity Blind Spots Investors Should Avoid
Annuity gives investors peace of mind through stability. However, they must assess all aspects before making a decision.
- 40 mins ago 18 Dec 25, 8:15am -
newStocks To Watch: Ola Electric, Jio Financial, Vedanta, NTPC, Titagarh Rail, And Others
Stocks to watch: Shares of firms like Ola Electric, Jio Financial, Vedanta, NTPC, Titagarh Rail, and others will be in focus on Thursday's trade
- 59 mins ago 18 Dec 25, 7:56am -
newIndusInd Bank Under SFIO Scanner As MCA Orders Probe Citing Public Interest
Ministry of Corporate Affairs has ordered a probe by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) into the affairs of IndusInd Bank Ltd
- 1 hour ago 18 Dec 25, 7:44am -
newPetrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On December 18
Petrol, Diesel Price On December 18: Check City-Wise Rates Across India Including In Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
- 2 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 7:24am -
newSebi’s New Rule Makes IPO Document Reading Easier For Retail Investors, Simplifies Issue Disclosures
Sebi now requires a draft abridged prospectus at the DRHP stage for IPOs and allows debt issuers to offer incentives to retail investors.
- 2 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 7:22am -
newWorld’s Richest 25 Families: Only One Indian Family Makes The Cut
The Ambani family’s estimated wealth stands at $105.6 billion, placing it among the world’s most influential business dynasties.
- 12 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 8:45pm -
newSebi Board Meet Outcome: Mutual Fund, Stockbroker Rules Overhauled; Expense Ratios Revamped
Sebi approves new mutual fund and stockbroker rules to clearly show all costs to investors, cut hidden charges, revise brokerage limits and modernise trading and compliance norms.
- 14 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 6:59pm -
newThis Neighbouring Country Allows Rs 200 And Rs 500 Indian Notes After 10 Years. Details Inside
Nepal lifts its decade-old ban on ₹200 and ₹500 Indian notes, allowing travellers to carry up to ₹25,000. The move brings major relief to workers, tourists and pilgrims.
- 16 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 5:08pm -
newIndia Inc To See 9% Salary Growth In 2026, Says Report; Short-Term Incentives In Focus
Companies are refining rewards packages with greater emphasis on short-term incentives, such as bonuses, and are moving towards more skills acquisition-based pay systems.
- 17 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 4:23pm -
newRBI Approves Major Co-op Bank Overhaul; Four Gujarat Banks To Merge Into Two By December-End
RBI has approved the merger of four cooperative banks in Gujarat, cutting them down to two. The regulator says the move will strengthen the sector, but customers may see changes
- 17 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 4:21pm -
newSensex Ends 120 Points Lower, Nifty Below 25,850; HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank Top Drags
Benchmark equity indices opened marginally higher on Wednesday, attempting a rebound after the previous session’s sell-off.
- 17 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 4:03pm -
newEPF Withdrawals Via ATM And UPI: Check Important Dates, Step-By-Step Guide
The Labour Ministry has backed the recent EPF reforms with another significant move, linking the EPF system to ATM and UPI services.
- 17 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 3:28pm -
newGold Vs Sensex Vs Deposits: How Rs 100 Invested In 1985 Performed Over 40 Years
Since 1985, gold’s average 10-year rolling CAGR of 10.2% has consistently beaten bank deposits (8.1%) and inflation (7.2%)
- 18 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 3:25pm -
newSilver Price Prediction 2026: Will Precious Metal Extend Its Rally After Crossing Rs 2.05 Lakh?
Some analysts caution that the pace of the rally in silver suggests near-term overheating, even as the broader trend remains upward.
- 18 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 3:12pm -
newCan Rising Air Pollution Make Health Insurance Costlier? What Policyholders Should Know
Air pollution in northern Indian cities drives up health insurance costs, with rising claims leading to higher premiums, says experts.
- 18 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 3:06pm -

newNPS New Rules: 5-Year Lock-In Removed, 80% Lump Sum Withdrawal Allowed
PFRDA has eased NPS exit rules for private subscribers, removing the 5-year lock-in and allowing higher lump-sum withdrawals. The changes aim to make NPS more flexible for retirees
- 18 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 2:54pm -
newWhy Being A Millionaire No Longer Means You Are Rich; How The Middle Class Became Asset-Rich But Cash-Poor
As house prices, medical bills, school fees rise faster than salaries, the middle class faces a question: If this is what wealth looks like in 2025, why does it feel so stressful?
- 18 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 2:53pm -
newWill Insurance Policies Get Cheaper After FDI Is Raised To 100%? What Industry Players Say
Lok Sabha passed the Insurance Amendment Bill, 2025, raising FDI in insurance to 100 percent, amending LIC and IRDAI acts, aiming for growth and deeper insurance penetration.
- 18 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 2:38pm -
newKaju Katli, Barfi: Rising Silver Prices Dull The Shine On Mithai As Sweetmakers Cut Back On Vark
The price of silver vark has doubled this year to around Rs 1,400 for 150 sheets, prompting many sweetmakers to swap the silver garnish for alternatives like pistachio and saffron.
- 19 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 1:59pm -
newBhavish Aggarwal Partially Sells Ola Electric Stake After Stock Slump; Analysts Flag Weak Fundamentals
Ola Electric Share Price: Exchange filings show Aggarwal sold about 2.6 cr shares via bulk deal, resulting in reduction in his shareholding
- 20 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 1:12pm -
newWhat Happens When You File Wrong Tax Refund Claims? Penalty, Criminal Action And All You Need To Know
The Income Tax Department has uncovered a network of agents who unlawfully filed incorrect deductions and claims for citizens.
- 20 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 1:09pm -
newRedeeming Debt Mutual Funds Bought Before April 2023? Here’s How Your Gains Will Be Taxed
Debt mutual fund tax regulations have undergone their own transformation since April 1, 2023.
- 20 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 12:57pm -
newReal Estate: India's Retail Boom To Attract $3.5 Billion In Next 3 Years, Says Report
Indian malls are set to attract over $3.5 billion in capital inflows over the next three years, even as foreign brands expand their presence aggressively in the country.
- 20 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 12:50pm -
newFrom IIT To Billionaire: Who Is Jyoti Bansal, The H1-1b Visa Holder Turned Tech Mogul
Jyoti Bansal’s journey from a small town in India to Silicon Valley shows how patience and persistence can change a life.
- 20 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 12:46pm -
newMallika Sagar Net Worth: How India’s First Female IPL Auctioneer Built A Rs 125 Crore Career
Mallika Sagar made history as the first woman to conduct the IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi, adding to her trailblazing roles in PKL and WPL.
- 20 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 12:45pm -
newApple's iPhone Exports From India Touch Record $2 Billion In November 2025: Report
iPhone exports from India during the first eight months of FY26 (April-November 2025) have reached $14 billion.
- 21 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 12:19pm -
newApple Begins Early Discussions To Explore Assembly Of iPhone Components In India: Report
If these talks progress, it would mark Apple's first step toward having certain chips assembled and packaged in India.
- 21 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 12:00pm -
newBCAS Urges GST Council To Extend GSTR-9, GSTR-9C Due Dates For FY 2024–25
BCAS urges GST Council to extend GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C filing deadline for FY 2024–25, citing major compliance challenges from recent amendments and increased reporting complexity.
- 21 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 11:42am -
newMeesho Shares Hit Fresh Record High, Jump 10% After UBS Initiates ‘Buy’; Check Target Price
Meesho extended its strong post-listing momentum on Wednesday, December 17, with the stock jumping more than 10.5% intraday
- 21 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 11:38am -
newWords & Wisdom Wednesday By Yuzvendra Chahal: Old Message On Life Resurfaces As Rupee Stays Record Low
As economists and analysts debated the reasons behind the Rupee’s record fall, an old post by Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has cropped up on social media.
- 21 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 11:36am -
newJared Kushner Withdraws From Paramount's Bid To Buy Warner Bros Discovery
Paramount's bid is still supported by wealth funds from Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar.
- 22 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 11:12am -
newInsurance Stocks Rise After Lok Sabha Clears Insurance Amendment Bill; LIC, ICICI Lombard Lead Gains
Shares of Indian insurers traded in the green on Wednesday after the Lok Sabha cleared the Insurance Laws Amendment Bill.
- 22 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 10:45am -
newAtal Pension Yojana Pension Hike On The Cards? Government Responds
The government clarified no increase in Atal Pension Yojana benefits. APY, managed by PFRDA, covers 8.4 crore subscribers, offering Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000 monthly pension.
- 22 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 10:39am -
newICICI Prudential AMC IPO Allotment Today: GMP Rises, Know How To Check Allotment Status Online
ICICI Prudential AMC IPO GMP: The grey market premium has slightly increased to Rs 376 (or 16.9% premium over the issue price), compared with Rs 344 (or 15.9% premium) on Tuesday.
- 23 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 10:22am -
newMCX Silver Touches Record High, Global Prices Cross $65; What Investors Should Know
Silver prices surged to new all-time highs on Wednesday, December 17, rallying more than 4 percent on the MCX
- 23 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 10:22am -
newRupee Opens At Record Low of 91.08, Recovers Sharply In Early Trade
Indian rupee hit a record low of 91.08 against the US dollar on December 17 but quickly recovered to 90.16 by 9:40 AM, marking a volatile trading session.
- 23 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 9:49am -
newGold Prices Rise Today, December 17: Check 24K & 22K Rates In Delhi, Mumbai & Other Cities
Gold and Silver Rates Today, December 17: In Mumbai, the price of 24-carat gold stood at Rs 1,33,850 per 10 grams, while 22k gold was available at Rs 1,22,690 per 10 grams.
- 23 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 9:39am -
newPFRDA Cuts NPS Annuity Norm To 20% From 40%, Introduces Phased Payout Via SUR
PFRDA lowers NPS annuity limit to 20 percent for non-government employees, introduces Systematic Unit Redemption, and revises withdrawal rules based on APW Slabs.
- 24 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 9:01am -
He Started In A Garage, Built An Indian IT Empire, And Now Donates Rs 7 Crore Daily
From a modest garage to a IT powerhouse, his journey reshaped India’s tech dreams. But what truly sets him apart is how quietly his wealth flows back into society every single day
- 1 day ago 17 Dec 25, 8:07am -
PFRDA Revamps NPS Exit Rules: 10 Big Changes You Should Know
PFRDA updates NPS with flexible exits, higher lump sum limits, simplified withdrawals, loan options, and clearer rules for nominees and missing subscribers.
- 1 day ago 17 Dec 25, 8:05am -
India’s Economy Seen Growing At 7.5% With Cooling Inflation, Says Axis Bank’s Neelkanth Mishra
Mishra expects the RBI to maintain a softer monetary stance, even though policy rates have likely bottomed out
- 1 day ago 17 Dec 25, 8:05am -
Stocks To Watch: IndiGo, Ola Electric, Vedanta, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, NBCC, And Others
Stocks to watch: Shares of firms like IndiGo, Ola Electric, Vedanta, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, NBCC, and others will be in focus on Wednesday's trade
- 1 day ago 17 Dec 25, 7:56am -
Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On December 17
Petrol, Diesel Price On December 17: Check City-Wise Rates Across India Including In Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
- 1 day ago 17 Dec 25, 7:42am -
Lok Sabha Clears Insurance Amendment Bill 2025: What Changes And How It Impacts You
The Sabko Bima Sabko Raksha Bill 2025 raises FDI in insurance to 100 percent, boosts IRDAI powers, eases LIC expansion, and promises cheaper policies and better services.
- 1 day ago 17 Dec 25, 6:19am -
NPS Rules Relaxed: Lower Annuity Requirement, No Lock-In For Non-Govt Subscribers, Greater Flexibility
Key changes in NPS has been notified as part of the PFRDA (Exits and Withdrawals under the National Pension System) Amendment Regulations, 2025. Know key updates:
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 8:36pm -
Advance Tax Deadline: Process And Penalty After You Miss The December 15 Payment
Taxpayers who missed the third instalment deadline for advance tax in 2025-26 financial year may be liable to face interest charges.
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 6:11pm -
'India On Course To Become Third-Largest Economy': PM Modi During India-Jordan Business Forum
At the India-Jordan Business Forum, PM Modi proposes doubling bilateral trade with Jordan to $5 billion over the next five years.
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 6:02pm -
Deepinder Goyal ‘Lit Up’ After Learning Student’s Journey From Blinkit Picker To Zomato Designer
Deepinder Goyal responded to his message, saying, “Thanks for sharing your story. Lit me up.”
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 5:46pm -
ICICI Prudential AMC IPO Last Date: Issue Gets 39.17x Subscription, GMP Rises
Unlisted shares of ICICI Prudential AMC Ltd are trading at Rs 2,480 apiece in the grey market, which is a GMP of 14.55% over the IPO issue price, indicating moderate listing.
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 5:31pm -
HSBC Remains Bullish On India, Sees Sensex Crossing 94,000 In 2026
HSBC reiterated its year-ahead outlook for the index, retaining its Sensex end-2026 target at 94,000, which implies an upside of over 10%
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 5:22pm -
India's Growth To Accelerate To 7.5% In FY27, Inflation Seen At 4%: Axis Bank Outlook
India's GDP growth to hit 7.5 percent in FY27 according to Neelkanth Mishra, Chief Economist, Axis Bank & Head - Global Research, Axis Capital in the Bank’s Outlook 2026 report.
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 5:21pm -
Navi Mumbai: Infrastructure Push, GCC Influx Turning Region Into Emerging Corporate Hub
The GCC City coming up near the Navi Mumbai airport is expected to become operational by March-April 2026.
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 5:06pm -
Zepto IPO Soon: Quick Commerce Firm Gears Up For Rs 4,000-Crore Public Offering, Says Report
The Zepto IPO is expected to include a fresh issue of shares along with an offer for sale by existing investors.
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 4:49pm -
Found After 30 Years: Old Share Certificate Turns Rs 200 Into Rs 1,80,000
A user on X shared that his relative found an old share certificate of Burroughs Wellcome India Ltd, purchased in 1993.
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 4:11pm -
Sensex Slides 533 Points, Nifty Ends At 25,860; Realty, Bank Stocks Drag
Indian equity benchmark indices began Tuesday’s session on a subdued note, tracking weak cues from Asian markets
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 3:39pm -
Why Did Stock Market Fall Today? Key Factors Behind Sensex, Nifty Decline On December 16
Sensex, Nifty extended their losses on Tuesday, pressured by continued foreign fund outflows, weak rupee and muted cues from global markets
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 3:36pm -
Form 12BB Review In January Can Help Salaried Employees Avoid Higher TDS
Salaried employees should review Form 12BB by January to avoid higher TDS, ensure accurate Form 16 reporting, and fully claim tax-saving deductions.
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 3:29pm -
Gold Prices Fall Today: Is It Right Time To Invest? Experts Have Advice For Investors, Traders
Investors with a long-term horizon can view any meaningful correction as an opportunity to add gradually, according to experts.
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 3:24pm -
Gold Imports Down By 17%, Silver By 33%, Are Gold And Silver Prices Set To Crash Or Rise?
Gold and silver imports in India have dropped, yet rising global prices have pushed costs higher. See how market trends, RBI reserves, and government schemes impact family finances
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 3:20pm -
Stock Market Scam: How A Bengaluru Businessman Lost Rs 8 Crore By Clicking A WhatsApp Link
According to the Cyber Crime Police Station in the South Division, Naidu received a phone call on September 15 from unknown persons claiming to represent an investment firm
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 3:13pm -
Insurance Amendment Bill 2025: FM Tables Proposal To Allow 100% FDI In Insurance; Key Changes
Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill in Lok Sabha to raise FDI in insurance to 100 percent, aiming for sector growth, innovation, and wider coverage by 2047.
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 2:24pm -
IT Stocks Snap 3-Day Rally As Mphasis, HCLTech Lead Losses; 3 Key Reasons Behind The Fall
IT stocks saw profit-taking on Tuesday after a three-day rally in which the sector had climbed up to 2%; Know why
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 2:01pm -
Warren Buffett’s Timeless Investing Lesson: ‘The Stock Doesn’t Know You Own It’
A resurfaced clip has reminded investors that stock performance reflects company fundamentals, not personal sentiment.
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 1:53pm -
Elon Musk’s Fortune Surpasses $600 Billion: What Fuelled $168 Billion Surge In A Single Day
Elon Musk has become the first person ever worth over $600 billion, propelled by a surge in SpaceX’s valuation.
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 1:45pm -
Eternal Stocks Drop 5% After UBS Flags Loss Of Food Delivery Market Share To Swiggy In November
Eternal shares fell over 5%, snapping a three-day rally, after UBS flagged loss of food delivery market share to Swiggy in November
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 1:38pm -

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 -

Reuters India

Carnival sees more pain after posting $4.4 billion loss
Carnival Corp reported a record $4.4 billion in quarterly losses on Thursday, as the COVID-19 pandemic crippled the world's biggest cruise operator and forced it to take major write-downs on the disposal of now redundant ships.
- 18 Jun 20, 11:31pm -
Fed's Mester says it could take two years for economy to return to pre-Covid levels
It could take a year or two for the U.S. economy to return to levels seen before the pandemic, Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank President Loretta Mester said on Thursday.
- 18 Jun 20, 11:05pm -
U.S. EPA receives 52 new petitions for retroactive biofuel blending waivers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has received 52 new petitions for retroactive biofuel blending waivers that, if granted, would help bring oil refiners into compliance with a court ruling from this year, EPA data showed on Thursday.
- 18 Jun 20, 11:04pm -
S&P 500 muted as virus cases rise, jobless claims weigh
The S&P 500 was little changed on Thursday as coronavirus infections picked up again in parts of the United States and data showed an elevated level of weekly jobless claims, lending weight to predictions of a prolonged economic recovery.
- 18 Jun 20, 11:04pm -
World's ultra-wealthy go for gold amid stimulus bonanza
As stock markets roar back from the coronavirus-led rout, advisers to the world's wealthy are urging them to hold more gold, questioning the strength of the rally and the long-term impact of global central banks' cash splurge.
- 18 Jun 20, 11:03pm -
U.S. gasoline demand recovery falters as refiners ramp up output
A recovery in demand for gasoline in the United States, the world's largest market for the motor fuel, hit a plateau last week as coronavirus cases surged in some states, undercutting refiners' efforts to ramp up low fuel production.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:58pm -
Bank of England to remove any portraits of former governors linked to slave trade
The Bank of England said on Thursday it would remove any portraits still on display within the 325-year-old central bank of former governors or directors with links to the slave trade.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:57pm -
LATAM Airlines says operations to plunge 50% by year´s end
LATAM Airlines Chief Executive Roberto Alvo said on Thursday he expects the region´s largest carrier to be operating at half of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2020, and that a full recovery was unlikely for at least 3-4 years.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:55pm -
PM Johnson tells Macron: Brexit talks cannot stretch into autumn
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told French President Emmanuel Macron that it does not make sense to extend talks on a post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union into autumn, a statement issued by Johnson's office said on Thursday.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:55pm -
Robinhood trading app experiences outage, back online
Robinhood Markets Inc, the fintech startup credited with helping popularize trading with millennials, said on Thursday it experienced a major trading outage and that while its systems were back online, it was still working to resolve the problem.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:54pm -
U.S. labor market improvement stalling; second wave of layoffs seen
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week, but the pace of decline has stalled amid a second wave of layoffs as companies battle weak demand and fractured supply chains, supporting views that the economy faces a long and difficult recovery from the COVID-19 recession.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:52pm -
Ford's redesigned F-150 pickup will offer greater connectivity, sleeper seat
Ford Motor Co next week will show the next generation of its brawny F-150 pickup truck that offers a new sleeper-seat feature and over-the-air software updates in a machine Ford is counting on to help pay off coronavirus-related debts.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:50pm -
Chanel warns virus impact will linger on luxury sector
The luxury industry will feel the fallout from the coronavirus crisis for the next two years if not longer, Chanel's chief financial officer said on Thursday, warning the French fashion label's 2020 revenues and profit would be significantly hit.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:33pm -
OPEC+ pushes for compliance, undecided on oil cut extension
An OPEC+ panel pressed countries such as Iraq and Kazakhstan on Thursday to comply better with oil cuts and left the door open for extending or easing record production curbs from August.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:33pm -
Gold slips as U.S. jobless claims fall, China claims outbreak contained
Gold eased on Thursday after data showed lower jobless claims in the United States and on reports Beijing was bringing its latest coronavirus outbreak under control, but mounting infections globally limited losses for the safe-haven metal.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:23pm -

London faces up to former role insuring Atlantic slave trade
London is facing up to its role in insuring the slave trade as part of a sweeping global reassessment of history and racism.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:21pm -
Wirecard scrambles to find missing $2.1 billion as loan crunch looms
Wirecard's auditor has refused to sign off its 2019 accounts over a missing $2.1 billion, sending its shares down more than 60% as the German payments firm said the delay could cause billions in loans to be called in as soon as Friday.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:18pm -
Diplomacy in the time of coronavirus: Johnson and Macron trade bows, thumbs up
Standing apart on either side of a strip of red carpet outside Number 10 Downing Street, Prime Minister Boris Johnson and French President Emmanuel Macron demonstrated the unusual reality of international diplomacy in the coronavirus era.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:17pm -
Startup led by ex-Goldman Sachs HR chief launches diversity and inclusion index
Eskalera, a technology startup led by Goldman Sachs former human resources head Dane Holmes, has launched an index to measure corporate diversity and inclusiveness, the firm said on Thursday.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:14pm -
UK says EU trade deal will be difficult if no progress before October
Britain warned the European Union on Thursday that it would be difficult to conclude a Brexit free trade deal by the end of the year unless broad agreement had been reached by October.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:14pm -

Live Mint - Money

newNPS rules revised: Will non-govt subscribers get more money in hand upon retirement? All you need to know
Non-government NPS subscribers can now withdraw up to 80% of their retirement corpus as a lump sum upon exit, and in some cases up to 100%. Here's how benefits are paid to subscribers.
- 14 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 6:55pm -
newGoogle launches Credit Card with Axis Bank — Here's what you need to know about Pay Flex
Google Pay, in collaboration with Axis Bank, has launched its new co-branded credit card named ‘Google Pay Flex Axis Bank Credit Card,’ which seeks to simplify and integrate credit with UPI services. Here's all you need to know about the new credit card.
- 15 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 5:40pm -
new₹1 lakh investment in this mutual fund at launch in 2008 would have grown to ₹9.8 lakh now. See how
If an investor had invested ₹1 lakh in this flexi-cap mutual fund in 2008, the amount would have grown 10 times in the 17 years that followed at an annualised rate of 14.25%.
- 15 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 5:33pm -
newNPS rules revised: With a higher withdrawal limit in place, how will it affect corporate subscribers?
NPS subscribers will now be able to withdraw up to 80% of the corpus when it exceeds ₹12 lakh.
- 16 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 4:26pm -
newIPO returns tell a sobering story after India’s busiest listing year
A year after a record ₹1.5 trillion IPO wave, half of new listings are underwater—revealing why listing-day pops mislead and disciplined selection matters more than ever.
- 22 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 11:18am -
Why smart investors fall for finfluencer scams: Lessons from Sebi’s action against Avadhut Sathe
Recognising the behavioural biases at work can help investors avoid being drawn into finfluencer-led schemes such as those promoted by Avadhut Sathe.
- 1 day ago 17 Dec 25, 7:00am -
Mutual funds: What is STP and how does it help avoid market volatility? Explained
A systematic transfer plan allows investors to transfer their funds from one mutual fund to another in a planned and systematic manner, rather than in a lump sum.
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 8:04pm -
Income Tax: Last two weeks left to file belated return — all about late fee, penalty, interest and more
A tax return is referred to as a ‘belated return’ when it is filed after the end of the original due date mentioned under section 139(1). The last date to file a belated return is 31 December.
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 6:31pm -
Personal loan eligibility: What is the minimum income required?
The minimum income requirement is an important eligibility criterion for a personal loan. The applicant’s income helps the bank assess the applicant’s repayment capacity and ability to make timely EMI payments.
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 3:43pm -
One nation, one portfolio: How AI biases could leave us all holding the same bag
Generative AI is quietly reinforcing one of our most persistent investing biases – familiarity – thanks to inherent disparities in training data. If we’re not careful, we could find ourselves with portfolios that look eerily similar, carry the same risks, and collapse in unison.
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 2:28pm -
Mutual Funds: Want to accumulate ₹50 lakh in next 12 years? You will need SIP of this amount
The amount of SIP is contingent on the rate of return on your investment. Higher the return, lower the SIP needed. Conversely, lower the return, higher the need for SIP.
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 10:47am -
Debt investments that still make sense in a falling rate cycle
With RBI cutting the repo rate by 125 bps in 2025, bank FD rates have fallen across tenures. While FDs still suit low-tax investors, options like PPF, SCSS, arbitrage funds and income-plus FoFs offer better post-tax returns for short- and long-term goals.
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 7:00am -
Advance tax deadline today: What happens if you miss the 15 December payment? What's the penalty?
The third advance tax instalment for FY 2025-26 is due on 15 December 2025. Taxpayers with a liability over ₹10,000 must pay on time to avoid interest. Here's everything you need to know about the rules in case you miss the deadline.
- 2 days ago 15 Dec 25, 10:35pm -
NPS: These fund managers delivered highest returns on equity investment in past 3 years. See list
National Pension System subscribers can choose their fund managers – each of which has a unique portfolio of assets based on their investing philosophy.
- 2 days ago 15 Dec 25, 9:13pm -
Baap of Charts crackdown: Sebi starts proceedings against this finfluencer to recover over ₹17 crore
Sebi launched a crackdown on Ansari and his firm in 2023 when he was banned from trading in the securities market
- 3 days ago 15 Dec 25, 7:41pm -

From Europe to the Maldives: How a weak rupee is rewriting travel budgets
The rupee’s slide past ₹90 to the dollar is making overseas travel costlier—not just to the US, but across Europe, the Maldives and parts of Asia, with uneven impact by destination.
- 3 days ago 15 Dec 25, 3:46pm -
One year can change a lot: Why your financial goals and investments need a reset
As the year ends, it's crucial to review financial goals and investments. Changes in personal circumstances or income levels can necessitate adjustments to financial plans and insurance needs, ensuring optimal asset allocation and adequate coverage for future expenses.
- 3 days ago 15 Dec 25, 3:45pm -
The real reason generational wealth fails—and how intelligent advisory can fix it
Global data shows money fades not due to markets, but missing financial wisdom. Intelligent advisory aims to bridge that gap.
- 3 days ago 15 Dec 25, 2:52pm -
Year-end credit checklist: 5 smart moves to strengthen your credit before 2026
Regularly monitor your credit score, balance credit with investments, ensure timely EMI repayments, and avoid over-leverage to strengthen your financial health for a stress-free new year.
- 3 days ago 15 Dec 25, 12:55pm -
Thinking of closing a credit card? Here’s how it impacts your credit score
A credit card closure can alter the credit mix, reduce credit ageing, increase the credit utilisation ratio, or halt the progress in building a credit score and history. These can result in a marginal fall in the credit score.
- 3 days ago 15 Dec 25, 12:00pm -
India must stop reinventing the regulatory wheel when it comes to educating investors
India's finfluencer crackdown reveals gaps in the digital-finance ecosystem, where unregulated advice thrives. Learning from global regulations, India can enhance transparency and accountability to protect young investors with low financial literacy.
- 3 days ago 15 Dec 25, 11:59am -
Chasing quick returns, investors sacrifice their own financial security
The ancient tale of Bhasmasura serves as a perfect metaphor for modern retail investors who, in their impatience for quick wealth, progressively sacrifice fundamental financial security for high-risk, high-leverage instruments.
- 4 days ago 14 Dec 25, 6:40pm -
ITR advance tax deadline 2025: Key dates to step-by-step guide to pay — All you need to know before 15 December due date
ITR advance tax deadline 2025: From Key dates, tax calculation to a step-by-step guide on how to pay the partial tax payment for the financial year. Here's all you need to know before the 15 December due date.
- 4 days ago 14 Dec 25, 6:33pm -
8th Pay Commission: Will pensioners get DA hikes under new Finance Act 2025? Govt clarifies
8th Pay Commission: Government issues clarification on whether the central government employees will get dearness allowances (DA) and pay commission revisions under the new Finance Act 2025. Here's what you need to know.
- 4 days ago 14 Dec 25, 3:14pm -
8th pay commission: Railways plans cost-cutting to deal with higher wages, says report
The 8th Central Pay Commission, established in January 2024, will review pay, allowances and pensions of central government employees.
- 4 days ago 14 Dec 25, 8:30am -
AI has taken over Wall Street. Should it take over your portfolio too?
For Indian investors, the implications of the US rally are different from those for American investors.
- 4 days ago 14 Dec 25, 7:01am -
Income Tax dept cracks down on bogus claims linked to donations, SMS and emails sent to taxpayers as ‘friendly measure’
The Income Tax department is alerting taxpayers via SMS and email to update their returns and withdraw incorrect claims, following a crackdown on fraudulent tax claims linked to Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) or charitable institutions.
- 5 days ago 13 Dec 25, 7:24pm -
SBI revises term deposit rates, reduces lending rates — check details
The State Bank of India has revised interest rates for term deposits and reduced MCLR and EBLR rates following a repo rate cut by the RBI. Interest rates for senior citizens and the general public on various tenures have been revised, effective from December 15, 2025.
- 5 days ago 13 Dec 25, 12:10am -
New Labour Codes: Will it slash your take-home salary? Govt clarifies amid PF deduction concerns
The Ministry of Labour stated that the new Labour Codes will not decrease take-home pay as PF deductions are based on a ₹15,000 ceiling.
- 5 days ago 12 Dec 25, 9:00pm -
Understanding how asset management companies invest your mutual fund money for smarter wealth creation
An Asset Management Company manages pooled investments through research-driven portfolios, transparent costs and regulatory oversight, helping investors access diversified mutual fund opportunities while understanding AMC functions, benefits and key considerations.
- 6 days ago 12 Dec 25, 5:56pm -
Even Warren Buffett is open to learning how to be a better investor
Investors must evolve their thinking to adapt to constantly changing market environments, Douglas Eby writes in a guest commentary.
- 6 days ago 12 Dec 25, 5:51pm -
Understand the key differences between a credit report and credit score to strengthen your financial profile
A clear overview of the differences between a credit report and credit score, highlighting their purpose, impact on borrowing, and why both are essential for maintaining a strong financial profile.
- 6 days ago 12 Dec 25, 4:16pm -
Check out how personal loan refinancing lowers EMIs, trims interest outgo and enhances financial control
Refinancing a personal loan can cut EMIs, lower interest costs and simplify repayments by securing better terms, helping borrowers improve cash flow and strengthen long-term financial stability.
- 6 days ago 12 Dec 25, 2:58pm -
Understanding key differences between overdraft and personal loan options for better financial planning
A clear comparison of overdraft vs personal loan outlining key differences, benefits and risks to help borrowers choose suitable credit options based on cash flow needs, costs and financial goals.
- 6 days ago 12 Dec 25, 1:25pm -
Retirement savings revamp: NPS now includes gold, silver ETFs
PFRDA has allowed investments under the NPS into gold and silver ETFs and Nifty 250 stocks.
- 7 days ago 11 Dec 25, 5:06pm -

Live Mint - Companies

newSpeciale Invest to launch ₹1,600 crore growth fund for deeptech investment
While 60% of the fund will be for new investments, 40% is being allocated to follow-on rounds in new and old portfolio companies.
- 3 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 6:00am -
newAdulteration fears may spur premium dairy boom in urban markets
Tighter regulation, rising health awareness and fresh capital are helping organic dairy brands deepen farm control, strengthen traceability and test whether premium pricing can scale beyond niche urban consumers.
- 3 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 6:00am -
newSpace startups expect revenue build-up as investors turn bullish
With $50 million in series-B funding, Digantara joined Skyroot as only two Indian space startups to have raised such capital in a single funding round. Marquee investors, including Peak XV, are now bullish on India's prospects of raising large capital as they start generating substantial revenue.
- 3 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 5:45am -
newTCS pegs AI revenue at $1.5 billion, $11 billion from new-age services
In a first for large homegrown IT services companies, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS) said on Wednesday that it earns $11 billion in revenue from disruptive technologies, including $1.5 billion from artificial intelligence (AI).
- 3 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 5:35am -
new6 GHz showdown: Jio questions Meta’s $3 trillion economic value math
Meta anticipates a $3 trillion value from delicensing 500 MHz of the 6 GHz band spectrum, compared to $254 billion from the 700 MHz portion that the government plans to auction. Jio says the calculations are not comparable.
- 3 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 5:30am -
newPostal service plans to open last-mile delivery network to more shippers in money-raising move
Postal service plans to open last-mile delivery network to more shippers in money-raising move
- 6 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 2:42am -
newUS Fed terminates Citi notices that demanded bank improve risk controls, sources say
CITIGROUP-REGULATIONS/ (UPDATE 1, PIX, EXCLUSIVE):EXCLUSIVE-US Fed terminates Citi notices that demanded bank improve risk controls, sources say
- 6 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 2:31am -
newSpaceX’s Record IPO Plan Pushes Obscure ETF Into the Spotlight
A bid by individual investors to grab a sliver of SpaceX before it goes public has propelled a niche ETF into the spotlight, highlighting retail euphoria over Elon Musk’s business empire and the scramble for private-company exposure.
- 7 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 2:21am -
newBloomingdale’s Fires Worker Over Free Palestine Note in Hanukkah PJs
Bloomingdale’s terminated the employee who inserted a slip of paper with the phrase “Free Palestine” into a package that had Hanukkah-themed pajamas, according to a person close to the company.
- 7 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 1:43am -
newPaytm subsidiary receives RBI nod to carry out offline, cross-border payments — Details here
Paytm subsidiary, Paytm Payments Services, on 17 December 2025, received regulatory approval from the Reserve Bank of India to carry out offline and cross-border payments. Here's what you need to know.
- 9 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 12:12am -
newGoogle teams up with Meta to challenge Nvidia's dominance in AI computing market — here's how it plans to do it
Google is enhancing its AI chips to improve compatibility with PyTorch, aiming to challenge Nvidia's dominance in the AI computing market.
- 10 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 11:11pm -
newCoursera to acquire Udemy in $2.5 billion all-stock deal
Under the terms of the deal, Udemy shareholders will receive 0.8 shares of Coursera for every share held. The deal implies an acquisition price of approximately $6.35 per Udemy share — a 26% premium over the 30-day average closing price
- 10 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 10:56pm -
newCyient Semiconductors acquires majority stake in Kinetic Technologies for $93 million
The development is expected to accelerate growth across various sectors, including data centers, electrification, automotive, networking, industrial automation, and the emerging edge AI compute segment
- 10 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 10:49pm -
newApple eyes Indian chipmakers for iPhone component assembly, packaging: Report
Apple is reportedly exploring partnerships with Indian chipmakers to assemble iPhone components, marking its first move to package chips in India. Details here.
- 12 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 8:47pm -
newMoEngage’s Series F swells to $280 mn, eyes AI expansion and acquisitions
MoEngage has secured an additional $180 million in Series F funding, bringing the total to $280 million. The investment will support its AI product development and expand operations in North America and Europe.
- 13 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 8:06pm -

newWarner Bros Discovery rejects Paramount's hostile takeover bid, calls merger with Netflix 'superior'
Warner Bros Discovery has said the proposed merger with Netflix offers better terms. Details here.
- 13 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 7:36pm -
newI Squared-backed Polaris eyes going public, plans international expansion
Yashraj Khaitan, founder and CEO of Polaris, says the company aims to double its nearly 10% market share in the Indian smart metering space in the next three to five years.
- 14 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 7:21pm -
newIndiGo COO Isidro Porqueras appears before Parliamentary panel probing flight disruptions
IndiGo COO Isidro Porqueras arrives in Parliament on Wednesday to appear before the Parliamentary Standing Committee probing flight disruptions. Details here.
- 14 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 7:09pm -
newIndiGo tops Air India group in international passenger traffic, DGCA data shows
IndiGo emerged as the top international carrier in the July-September 2025 quarter, overtaking the combined passenger numbers of Air India and Air India Express, according to DGCA data.
- 14 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 6:44pm -
newIBM, Walmart sign large office lease deals in Bengaluru
IBM India has taken up 1,61,884 sq. ft on lease from Golflinks Software Park Pvt. Ltd at the Pine Valley building in Embassy Golflinks Business Park.
- 15 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 6:17pm -
newAdani comes for wind turbines, testing Suzlon’s hard-won calm
As Adani enters turbine manufacturing with characteristic scale and speed, India’s wind pioneer finds itself at a crossroads—stronger, leaner, and wiser, but facing a new kind of competition it understands all too well.
- 16 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 5:09pm -
newIndia’s dairy reset: The growth of lactose-free milk in India
India, the largest milk producer, is experiencing a rise in demand for lactose-free products due to health consciousness. Amul leads this market with over 90% share, offering a variety of lactose-free items, including milk and ice cream.
- 16 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 4:29pm -
newWingify turns to acquisitions to fuel growth after Everstone deal
With organic growth stabilizing, the SaaS firm is looking at mergers and acquisitions to push deeper into enterprise customers and new markets.
- 17 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 3:58pm -
newThese 22 and 23-year-old self-made billionaires run an online platform valued at ₹52,400 crore — Who are they?
Both the founders found a pocket in India's e-commerce sector during Covid-19 — the country needed faster delivery of grocery items Zepto was originally named Kiranakart, and promised 45 minutes delivery.
- 17 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 3:34pm -
newZepto co-founders Kaivalya Vohra,22, and Aadit Palicha, 23, biggest self-made entrepreneurs; check who else tops list
In 2025, Zepto co-founders Kaivalya Vohra and Aadit Palicha, aged 22 and 23, lead the IDFC FIRST Private and Hurun India's Top 200 Self-made Entrepreneurs list, showcasing a rise of young founders in India's startup scene. Lenskart emerges as the most valuable unlisted company at ₹67,000 crore.
- 17 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 3:29pm -
newJapan’s MUFG to invest up to $4.5-5 billion in Shriram Finance for 20% stake in major India bet
Japan’s banking giant plans to acquire a 20% stake, marking one of the largest foreign investments in an Indian NBFC amid a wave of strategic global buyouts.
- 18 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 3:08pm -
newMint Explainer | Vedanta demerger gets NCLT nod: Timeline, debt, investor impact
The NCLT has approved Vedanta’s long-delayed plan to split into five listed companies. The ruling clears regulatory uncertainty, shifting focus to timelines, debt allocation and investor gains.
- 19 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 2:15pm -
newIIT Delhi graduate moved to US on H1-B visa in 2001, started own company after 7 years; now has a $2.3 billion net worth
Jyoti Bansal sold AppDynamics to tech giant Cisco for $3.7 billion, according to Forbes estimates. This boosted his wealth to several hundred million dollars.
- 19 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 2:02pm -
newTata and Infosys to bear brunt of Donald Trump’s $100,000 H-1B worker fee
President Donald Trump’s $100,000 price tag for new H-1B workers hired from outside the US will have punishing effects for the IT outsourcing and staffing industries that have long been a target of both parties.
- 19 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 1:49pm -
newOpenAI craze continues as Amazon plans to invest $10 billion in Sam Altman's AI startup: Report
According to the reports, Amazon's investment in OpenAI could exceed around $10 billion along with an agreement to use its AI chips.
- 21 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 11:46am -
newBhavish Aggarwal net worth drops! How much money does Ola Electric CEO have after selling 2.62 crore shares?
Bhavish Aggarwal, the CEO of Ola Electric Mobility, owned 30.02% or more than 1,32,39,60,029 equity shares in the two-wheeler automaker as of September 2025, according to BSE data.
- 22 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 11:23am -
newWarner Bros Discovery to reject Paramount's $108 billion bid? Netflix may emerge winner of mega deal — What we know
The Warner Bros. board, which deliberated on Paramount's bid, still holds the view that Netflix's offer is a better one, according to people who spoke to Bloomberg.
- 24 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 9:06am -
Elon Musk now richer than Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Jensen Huang combined — he still has $69 billion to spare
According to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Elon Musk's net worth has crossed $684 billion, making him the first person in the world to reach that milestone, following reports that his SpaceX venture may go public at a valuation of $800 billion.
- 1 day ago 17 Dec 25, 7:55am -
Japan’s Mizuho enters Indian investment banking space with $523 mn deal for majority in Avendus
Japan’s Mizuho Securities will acquire a majority stake in Indian investment bank Avendus from KKR for up to $523 million, expanding its footprint in India’s fast-growing financial market.
- 1 day ago 17 Dec 25, 7:43am -
Former AMD Engineer may become a billionaire after Chinese chip IPO set to list at $5.9 billion
According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Chen holds 55 million shares in MetaX Integrated Circuits Shanghai Co., worth at least 5.8 billion yuan ($824 million) at the offer price.
- 1 day ago 17 Dec 25, 6:43am -

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newCNBC Daily Open: Concerns over Oracle's debt spill over into its projects - CNBC
CNBC Daily Open: Concerns over Oracle's debt spill over into its projects CNBCOracle’s $10bn Michigan data centre in limbo after Blue Owl funding talks stall Financial TimesOracle stock sinks as reported AI data center snag puts rising debt in focus Yahoo FinanceOracle Delays Some Data Center Projects for OpenAI to 2028 Bloomberg.comHere's what triggered the latest sell-off in shares of Oracle and its AI peers CNBC TV18
- 2 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 6:55am -
newAsia markets fall as rotation out of tech continues; investors await Trump address - CNBC
Asia markets fall as rotation out of tech continues; investors await Trump address CNBCAsian Stocks Fall as Traders Pull Back From Tech: Markets Wrap Bloomberg.comAsian stocks today: Markets slump ahead of US economic data; HSI nears 2% loss, Nikkei sheds over 600 points Times of IndiaTrump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers leaving, entering Venezuela Tribune IndiaShares are mostly lower in Europe Asia ahead of US jobs and inflation reports theweek.in
- 3 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 5:28am -
newMedline soars 41% in Nasdaq debut after 2025's biggest IPO - Reuters
Medline soars 41% in Nasdaq debut after 2025's biggest IPO ReutersMedline shares leap 41% after raising $6.3bn in biggest IPO of 2025 Financial TimesMedline goes public at $29 a share: Here’s what investors should watch The Economic TimesMedical supply firm Medline jumps more than 40% in debut after biggest IPO of 2025 CNBCMedline now indicating to open at $32.5, IPO priced at $29 Investing.com India
- 5 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 3:41am -
newAmazon announces biggest ever layoffs at its European headquarters; these employees affected the most - Times of India
Amazon announces biggest ever layoffs at its European headquarters; these employees affected the most Times of IndiaAmazon to cut 370 jobs as global workforce reductions continue People Matters - HR NewsAmazon plans 370 job cuts at European HQ in Luxembourg: Who could be affected The Economic TimesAmazon announces biggest ever layoffs, to cut 8.5 per cent of employees working in this dept, details here MSNAmazon makes fresh job cuts in Washington after earlier 14,000 layoffs The A…
- 7 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 1:56am -
newSilver tops $66 for first time; gold up 1% on soft US labor market - Reuters
Silver tops $66 for first time; gold up 1% on soft US labor market ReutersSilver rates cross ₹2 lakh mark in Delhi, soars to lifetime high of ₹2,05,800 per kg; gold rises UpstoxSilver price hits $66 record high in history: Why silver prices are rising - here’s the silver price outlo The Economic TimesSilver price today: White metal hit record Rs 2.06 lakh/kg; outshines gold in global trade Times of IndiaSilver hits record, pips crude oil prices for 1st time in 40 years; new era…
- 8 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 1:00am -
newTelcos go big on AI-ready data centres - The Economic Times
Telcos go big on AI-ready data centres The Economic TimesBeyond bandwidth: A strategic blueprint for telco AI Computer WeeklyHighlights and insights from the AI-Native Telco Forum telecomtv.comPrivacy vs innovation: How will telcos manage data in the AI era? RCR Wireless NewsHow Asian telcos are becoming AI-native TMForum - Inform
- 9 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 11:54pm -
newAI Gold Rush: TCS Eyes $1.5B, Aims for No.1 Spot.. - Great Andhra
AI Gold Rush: TCS Eyes $1.5B, Aims for No.1 Spot.. Great Andhra$1.5 billion revenue from AI services: TCS CEO Times of IndiaTCS reports $1.5 billion in annual AI revenue; completes over 5,500 AI projects MoneycontrolTCS' annualised AI revenue at $1.5 billion: CEO The Economic TimesTCS to invest more, acquire more to become an AI-led enterprise BusinessLine
- 9 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 11:39pm -
newPilot bodies complain to House panel on ‘corruption’ in DGCA, Ministry - The Hindu
Pilot bodies complain to House panel on ‘corruption’ in DGCA, Ministry The HinduPanel questions IndiGo, DGCA babus, gets 'unconvincing' replies Times of IndiaFlyers can seek damages from IndiGo. But most will skip that route Scroll.inParliamentary panel finds IndiGo, DGCA replies 'evasive and unconvincing' over flight chaos Telegraph IndiaIndigo Chaos: Where Were DGCA, MOCA Since Jan 2024? newsclick.in
- 11 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 9:34pm -
newCoursera and Udemy enter a merger agreement valued at around $2.5B - TechCrunch
Coursera and Udemy enter a merger agreement valued at around $2.5B TechCrunchCoursera to buy Udemy, creating $2.5 billion firm to target AI training ReutersCoursera to Combine with Udemy to Empower the Global Workforce with Skills for the AI Era Business WireCoursera to combine with Udemy in $2.5bn all-stock deal to create global learning giant People Matters - HR NewsUdemy stock soars on Coursera’s all-stock acquisition deal Investing.com India
- 11 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 9:28pm -
newSUV Sales (4.2m-4.4m) Nov 2025 – Creta, Victoris, Vitara, HyRyder, Seltos - RushLane
SUV Sales (4.2m-4.4m) Nov 2025 – Creta, Victoris, Vitara, HyRyder, Seltos RushLane15 Best-selling Cars In November 2025, Tata Nexon, Maruti Dzire And Maruti Swift Were The Top Sellers CarDekhoTop 10 7-Seaters Nov 2025 - Ertiga, Bolero, Innova, Carens, Fortuner, Safari Gaadiwaadi.comNovember 2025 : Indian Car Sales Figures & Analysis Team-BHPTata, Hyundai And Maruti Suzuki Emerge As Big Winners In New Car Sales ABP Live English
- 14 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 6:50pm -
newWith freebies, OpenAI, Google vie for Indian users and training data - Reuters
With freebies, OpenAI, Google vie for Indian users and training data ReutersView Full coverage on Google News
- 15 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 6:16pm -
newSebi board approves changes to mutual fund expense fee, stock broker rules, simplified IPO documents - The Economic Times
Sebi board approves changes to mutual fund expense fee, stock broker rules, simplified IPO documents The Economic TimesSEBI board meet outcome: Market regulator clears wide-ranging reforms; enhances transparency in mutual funds UpstoxSebi lowers MF fee cap, investors set to pay less Times of IndiaSEBI reviews decades-old Mutual Fund, brokerage regulations The HinduExplained: Sebi revises mutual fund expense fee. Will it make your investments cheaper? The Economic Times
- 15 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 6:08pm -
newMaking sense of DHRUV64 indigenous microprocessor | Explained - The Hindu
Making sense of DHRUV64 indigenous microprocessor | Explained The HinduPress Note Details: Press Information Bureau pib.gov.inIndia unveils a homegrown dual-core 1GHz RISC-V processor, the DHRUV64 theregister.comMeet DHRUV64: India's own indigenous chip, taking a step forward towards ‘Aatmanirbhar’ The Economic TimesDHRUV64 Microprocessor, Key Features, Application, Latest News Vajiram & Ravi
- 17 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 4:23pm -
newAmazon in talks to invest $10 billion in OpenAI and supply its Trainium chips - Engadget
Amazon in talks to invest $10 billion in OpenAI and supply its Trainium chips EngadgetAfter Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman looks for Nvidia alternative, and new chip supplier for OpenAI could be… Times of IndiaOpenAI in talks with Amazon about investment that could exceed $10 billion CNBCAmazon in talks to invest $10bn in developer of ChatGPT The GuardianOpenAI Discussed Funding at $750 Billion Value, Report Says Bloomberg.com
- 17 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 4:06pm -
newTaking Stock: Markets fall for 3rd day as Nifty below 25,900, Sensex slips 120 pts; media, realty top... - Moneycontrol
Taking Stock: Markets fall for 3rd day as Nifty below 25,900, Sensex slips 120 pts; media, realty top... MoneycontrolFirst Tick: Top global cues to watch in today’s trade MoneycontrolNifty, Sensex seen opening flat as Wall Street tech selloff dents sentiment MoneycontrolIndian stock benchmarks seen opening muted after three days of losses livemint.comTop gainers and losers, Dec 17: Trent, Bajaj Auto fall 2%, Shriram Finance, SBI rise 2%; check list Upstox
- 17 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 3:53pm -

newIndia Rupee Roars Back on RBI’s Support, Up Most in Seven Months: INR/USD - Bloomberg.com
India Rupee Roars Back on RBI’s Support, Up Most in Seven Months: INR/USD Bloomberg.comRBI rescue: Rs rises 65p to 90.38/$, best day in 2 months Times of IndiaRupee recovers 55 paise from all-time low level to close at 90.38 against U.S. dollar The HinduAnalysis: How US Tariffs On India Have Impacted Rupee NDTVRupee falls to record 91.01 as trade deal uncertainty and FPI outflows weigh markets Telegraph India
- 17 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 3:51pm -
newNew Bajaj Pulsar 220F Available in 4 Colours - BikeWale
New Bajaj Pulsar 220F Available in 4 Colours BikeWaleNew Bajaj Pulsar 150 Snapped Ahead Of Launch: Here's What's New NDTVExclusive: 2026 Bajaj Pulsar 150 Spotted Ahead Of Launch BikeAdviceUpdated Bajaj Pulsar 220F image gallery Autocar IndiaUpdated 2026 Bajaj Pulsar 220F Launched At Rs. 1.28 Lakh Gaadiwaadi.com
- 17 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 3:44pm -
newGoogle deepens consumer credit push in India with UPI-linked card - TechCrunch
Google deepens consumer credit push in India with UPI-linked card TechCrunchFlex by Google Pay: Reimagining Everyday Credit for India blog.googleAxis Bank partners Google Pay to launch UPI credit card Times of IndiaGoogle Pay brings Flex, Pocket Money and customer ratings for Indian users The HinduGoogle Pay looks beyond distribution, wants to create a credit ecosystem MSN
- 17 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 3:30pm -
newCCI Approves Coinbase Deal To Buy Minority Stake In CoinDCX Parent - Live Law
CCI Approves Coinbase Deal To Buy Minority Stake In CoinDCX Parent Live LawCCI clears Coinbase's minority stake purchase in DCX Global ETLegalWorld.comCCI Clears Coinbase’s Investment In CoinDCX Inc42India competition regulator approves proposed acquisition of minority stake in DCX Global by Coinbase Global marketscreener.comCoinbase Sets Its Sights on India's Crypto Boom OneSafe
- 18 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 3:07pm -
newVedanta demerger: A deep dive into five new entities of the metals giant - Upstox
Vedanta demerger: A deep dive into five new entities of the metals giant UpstoxNCLT Mumbai Sanctions Vedanta Demerger Plan Live LawVedanta: Viceroy Flags ₹1,308 Crore GAAR Tax Evasion Claim Even as NCLT Clears Demerger MoneylifeVedanta plans to invest $20 billion in India in 4-5 years: Anil Agarwal The Economic TimesVedanta gets NCLT nod for demerger plan ET Manufacturing
- 19 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 2:19pm -
newICICI Prudential AMC shares can go up to ₹3,000; PL Capital says before listing - CNBC TV18
ICICI Prudential AMC shares can go up to ₹3,000; PL Capital says before listing CNBC TV18ICICI Prudential AMC IPO Allotment Live Updates: Status finalised; how to check online on KFin Technologies, NSE, BSE UpstoxICICI Prudential AMC gets first 'buy' call ahead of listing, PL sets Rs 3,000 target The Economic TimesICICI Prudential AMC shares to list Friday: This brokerage gives 'Buy' rating, sees up to 39% upside from... MoneycontrolICICI Prudential AMC IPO receives ₹3 lakh crore…
- 19 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 2:00pm -
newHDFC Bank reduces FD rates after SBI move: Check new fixed deposit interest rates effective December 17, 2 - The Economic Times
HDFC Bank reduces FD rates after SBI move: Check new fixed deposit interest rates effective December 17, 2 The Economic TimesMajor banks cut lending rates: After RBI trims repo rate, SBI, PNB, Canara Bank, and IOB lower borrowing c The Economic TimesRBI repo rate cut: Prepay your home loan now to save interest outgo; here’s how Times of IndiaHDFC Bank reduces FD interest rates : Check affected schemes NewsBytesSBI cuts fixed deposit rates on select tenors after RBI’s 25‑bps rep…
- 19 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 1:42pm -
new2025 MG Hector Facelift And Hector Plus Facelift Launched, Priced From Rs 11.99 And Rs 17.29 Lakh, Bookings Underway - CarDekho
2025 MG Hector Facelift And Hector Plus Facelift Launched, Priced From Rs 11.99 And Rs 17.29 Lakh, Bookings Underway CarDekhoMG Hector Facelift: Old vs New Compared CarDekho2026 MG Hector variants and features explained Autocar IndiaMG Hector Facelift Launched: 5 SUVs To Consider In Same Price NDTVNew MG Hector to Remain Petrol-only for Now, Diesel to Arrive Next Year CarWale
- 19 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 1:41pm -
newGold prices rise, silver soars to record high; economic uncertainty boosts demand - Investing.com India
Gold prices rise, silver soars to record high; economic uncertainty boosts demand Investing.com IndiaGold price prediction today: Where are gold prices headed this week & will rally continue? Here's the outlook Times of IndiaGold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Tight Four-Day Range – Highest Close Since October Looms FXEmpireGold price up, silver powers to another record high KITCOGold declines on profit-taking, USD strength ahead of US CPI release FXStreet
- 19 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 1:33pm -
newTata Sierra Clocks Record Figure On Its First Day Of Bookings, Here’s How Many Units - CarDekho
Tata Sierra Clocks Record Figure On Its First Day Of Bookings, Here’s How Many Units CarDekhoNew 2025 Tata Sierra: BOOKINGS AND DELIVERY Details Explained CarDekhoTata Sierra Bookings Open; Deliveries from 15 January CarWaleUser Review of CB 125 Hornet by Vaibhav Dhage - Lack power but it's only 125, looks amazing BikeWaleTata Sierra reaches Delhi dealerships; Test drives begin in January 2026 HT Auto
- 20 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 1:24pm -
newJefferies says Zepto's IPO plans, Swiggy's Rs 10,000-crore QIP won't trigger quick-commerce price war - Moneycontrol
Jefferies says Zepto's IPO plans, Swiggy's Rs 10,000-crore QIP won't trigger quick-commerce price war MoneycontrolZepto IPO, Swiggy QIP bad news for Eternal investors? Jefferies analysts decode The Economic TimesGrapevine: Zepto, UpGrad in IPO news; Arya.ag in talks to raise funds VCCircleQuick-Commerce major Zepto to file DRHP for $800 million IPO soon, suggest media reports Business TodayZepto Said to Plan Filing for $500 Million India IPO Next Week Bloomberg.com
- 20 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 1:03pm -
newIndia bucks US tariffs with November exports surge: What is behind the numbers, is it sustainable - The Indian Express
India bucks US tariffs with November exports surge: What is behind the numbers, is it sustainable The Indian ExpressIndia Gains Leverage In US Talks As Exports Defy Trump's Steep Tariffs NDTVSustaining export cheer needs FTA support Hindustan TimesIndia’s Exports Defy Trump Tariff Pressure: Top Facts Times of IndiaPunitive US tariffs choke orders, squeeze margins and force production cuts for Indian textile exporters BusinessLine
- 20 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 12:49pm -
newJapan's MUFG to invest over $4 billion for stake in India's Shriram Finance, sources say - Reuters
Japan's MUFG to invest over $4 billion for stake in India's Shriram Finance, sources say ReutersMitsubishi to buy 20% in Shriram Fin for $4.4 billion Times of IndiaJapan’s Biggest Banks Among Firms Eyeing India for Growth Bloomberg.comShriram Finance board meet on Friday likely to finalise MUFG deal The Economic TimesShriram Finance board to meet Friday to consider raising funds BusinessLine
- 21 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 11:57am -
newL&T Wins Orders (Large*) for Buildings & Factories Business - Larsen & Toubro
L&T Wins Orders (Large*) for Buildings & Factories Business Larsen & ToubroLarsen & Toubro wins ₹2,500–5,000 crore EPC orders across India ET ManufacturingL&T subsidiary bags multiple orders worth up to ₹5,000 crore; stock trades flat UpstoxLarsen & Toubro bags multi-crore projects The Economic TimesL&T Shares Trade With Nominal Losses Despite Securing Orders Equitypandit
- 21 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 11:48am -
newGlobal coal demand hit record high this year but is set to decline by 2030, IEA says. - Reuters
Global coal demand hit record high this year but is set to decline by 2030, IEA says. ReutersCoal 2025 – Analysis IEA – International Energy AgencyCoal’s share in India’s electricity mix likely to fall from over 70% in 2025 to about 60% by 2030: Report Times of IndiaCoal demand growth rate down 50%: Analysis MSNIndonesia and Vietnam set for surge in coal use this decade despite transition deals Climate Home News
- 21 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 11:34am -
newStock-picker’s market at play: Vedanta, Tata Power among 5 stocks that offer up to 22% upside - The Economic Times
Stock-picker’s market at play: Vedanta, Tata Power among 5 stocks that offer up to 22% upside The Economic TimesVedanta, Titan Company, Kirloskar Oil: How to trade these 3 buzzing stocks MSNStocks to Buy: Vedanta, CESC, 360 ONE WAM among analysts' fundamental picks now Zee BusinessStocks to buy for short term: Axis Securities recommends Vedanta, ICICI Pru, Ashok Leyland shares for up to 13% upside livemint.comStocks to buy for the short term: Experts suggest 5 stock picks showing b…
- 21 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 11:32am -
newRenault Triber-based Nissan B-MPV to be Revealed Tomorrow - CarWale
Renault Triber-based Nissan B-MPV to be Revealed Tomorrow CarWaleCheapest Japanese 7-Seater Launching Tomorrow! MotorOctane7 New Renault Cars And SUVs Launching Soon CartoqNissan Triber-twin to debut on December 18 - Introduction Autocar IndiaNew Nissan MPV To Be Unveiled Tomorrow: Here's What We Know So Far NDTV
- 21 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 11:32am -
newIOB shares fall 4% as govt to offload 3% stake via OFS - Moneycontrol
IOB shares fall 4% as govt to offload 3% stake via OFS MoneycontrolIndian Overseas Bank shares dip 4% as government plans to divest 3% stake via OFS; all you need to know UpstoxWhy IOB Share Price is Falling EquitymasterIOB OFS Opens: Govt to Sell Up to 3% Stake Rediff MoneyWizCentre to divest up to 3% stake in Indian Overseas Bank; retail bidding on Dec 18 MSN
- 21 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 11:29am -
new2026 Hyundai Verna Facelift Spied Up Close - New Details - RushLane
2026 Hyundai Verna Facelift Spied Up Close - New Details RushLaneHyundai Verna Facelift Spied Again CarWaleNew Hyundai cars and SUVs launching in 2026 Autocar IndiaHyundai's Six Big Launches For 2026 CartoqSafest Hyundai Car Spotted – New Details Revealed! MotorOctane
- 21 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 11:28am -
newIPO returns tell a sobering story after India’s busiest listing year | Mint - livemint.com
IPO returns tell a sobering story after India’s busiest listing year | Mint livemint.comHighway Infrastructure, Indo Farm Equipment, Denta Water and more: Top 10 most subscribed IPOs of 2025 UpstoxUrban Company to Indo Farm: 14 of 25 most-favoured retail IPOs tumble up to 48% after listing MSNThe good, the bad and the ugly of IPOs BusinessLineMega IPOs smash the villain tag in 2025, delivering nearly 3x returns of smaller listings The Economic Times
- 22 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 11:18am -
newSamvardhana Motherson, Bajaj Housing Finance, Canara Bank, Tata Motors PV, Infosys: BUY, SELL or HOLD strategy by analysts - ET Now
Samvardhana Motherson, Bajaj Housing Finance, Canara Bank, Tata Motors PV, Infosys: BUY, SELL or HOLD strategy by analysts ET NowStocks to Watch, December 18: AMC and capital market stocks, HCLTech, TCS, Texmaco Rail, Titagarh Rail, Cyient, Trishakti Industries UpstoxStocks to Watch Today: HCLTech, Cyient, Titagarh Rail, Antony Waste Handling, KP Energy, Ola Electric... MoneycontrolStock Market Today: All You Need To Know Going Into Trade On Dec. 18 NDTV ProfitStocks in news: Ola Ele…
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newCopyright Act being reviewed to address challenges posed by generative AI: Centre in Lok Sabha - Bar and Bench
Copyright Act being reviewed to address challenges posed by generative AI: Centre in Lok Sabha Bar and BenchAI must pay: On the DPIIT working paper on AI and Copyright Issues The HinduIndia is trying to fix the copyright issue with AI training. It’s doing it wrong The Indian ExpressCan India’s gamble on AI royalties write global rules? ETLegalWorld.comAI versus the artist BusinessLine
- 22 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 11:05am -
newWeeks after raising $100M, investors pump another $180M into hot Indian startup MoEngage - TechCrunch
Weeks after raising $100M, investors pump another $180M into hot Indian startup MoEngage TechCrunchMoEngage Secures Additional $180 million in Series F Funding; Completes Liquidity Event for Employees & Investors The HinduSaaS startup MoEngage closes extended $280 million round; ChrysCapital, Dragon Fund, Schroders join The Economic TimesMoEngage’s Series F swells to $280 mn, eyes AI expansion and acquisitions livemint.comSeries F - MoEngage Crunchbase
- 22 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 10:50am -
newPlanning to invest in commercial real estate? Read this report before you take the plunge - The Economic Times
Planning to invest in commercial real estate? Read this report before you take the plunge The Economic TimesIndia retail boom attracts global investment as western malls struggle Times of IndiaIndia to see $3.5 billion worth retail investments in 3 years as western malls crumble MSNIndia Retail Boom: Why are global investors abandoning US malls and betting big on India? Zee BusinessIndian malls to attract over $3.5 billion in investments over next 3 years BusinessLine
- 22 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 10:37am -
newAkzo Nobel India block deal: Stock tumbles 13% as promoter likely sells 11.4% equity stake for Rs 1,638... - Moneycontrol
Akzo Nobel India block deal: Stock tumbles 13% as promoter likely sells 11.4% equity stake for Rs 1,638... MoneycontrolAkzo Nobel India shares crack 15% amid reports of block deal worth ₹1,640 crore; what we know so far UpstoxFormer promoter sells 9 pc stake in AkzoNobel India for Rs 1 296 cr shares dive over 13 pc theweek.inPromoter sells 9% stake in Akzo Nobel; Polar Capital, Poonawalla Vision Fund pick up 4% shares MoneycontrolAkzo Nobel bulk deal: Goldman Sachs buys Rs 106 cr s…
- 23 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 9:52am -
newGovernment employees' NPS withdrawal rules 2025: What changes in exit age, annuity and lump-sum payouts explained in 5 points - Upstox
Government employees' NPS withdrawal rules 2025: What changes in exit age, annuity and lump-sum payouts explained in 5 points UpstoxPFRDA allows up to 80% NPS withdrawal Times of IndiaNPS rules revised: Will non-govt subscribers get more money in hand upon retirement? All you need to know livemint.comMajor NPS rule change: 80% withdrawal from retirement corpus allowed at exit, 100% in some cases The Economic Times20% annuity purchase rule, systematic unit redemption, new corpus slab.…
- 24 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 9:12am -
newKaynes Tech share price rises as unit announces tie-ups with two firms for semiconductor manufacturing - Upstox
Kaynes Tech share price rises as unit announces tie-ups with two firms for semiconductor manufacturing UpstoxKaynes Technology’s subsidiary partners with Japan’s Mitsui & AOI Electronics Communications TodaySemiconductor stock jumps 3% after partnering with 2 Japanese firms to strengthen its operations in India Trade BrainsKaynes Tech partners with Japanese firms for backend chip tech, raw material supply MSNKaynes Semicon announces strategic partnerships with Mitsui & Co & AOI E…
- 24 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 8:59am -
New Triumph Tracker 400 Debuts - Gets Minimalist Design - RushLane
New Triumph Tracker 400 Debuts - Gets Minimalist Design RushLaneTriumph Tracker 400 unveiled Autocar IndiaTriumph Tracker 400 Unveiled In UK- Unlikely To Launch In India In 2026 NDTVTriumph Tracker 400 launched in UK as Speed 400-based flat tracker: Is India next? HT AutoNew Royal Enfield Rival Unveiled! MotorOctane
- 1 day ago 17 Dec 25, 8:52am -
RBI governor signals rates to stay low for 'long period', FT reports - Reuters
RBI governor signals rates to stay low for 'long period', FT reports ReutersIndia’s central bank governor signals rates to stay low for ‘long period’ Financial TimesInterest rates unlikely to dip in the medium term BusinessLineRBI governor Malhotra sees interest rates ‘staying low for long’ The New Indian ExpressRBI Governor Sees Key Interest Rates Staying Low For A Long Period Zee News
- 1 day ago 17 Dec 25, 8:13am -
Databricks builds war chest with $134 billion valuation in latest funding round - Reuters
Databricks builds war chest with $134 billion valuation in latest funding round ReutersExclusive | Databricks Is Raising Funds at $134 Billion Valuation The Wall Street JournalDatabricks valued at $134 billion in latest funding round The HinduDatabricks Grows >55% YoY, Surpasses $4.8B Revenue Run-Rate, and is Raising >$4B Series L at $134B Valuation PR NewswireDatabricks raises $4B at $134B valuation as its AI business heats up TechCrunch
- 1 day ago 17 Dec 25, 8:06am -
Rs 763 for 15 hours: Raghav Chadha cites Blinkit case, flags exploitation - India Today
Rs 763 for 15 hours: Raghav Chadha cites Blinkit case, flags exploitation India TodayWatch: Blinkit Agent Earns Rs 762 After Delivering 28 Orders In A Day, Internet Reacts NDTV28 deliveries, Rs 763 pay: Raghav Chadha slams gig work as 'systemic exploitation' MSN'Blackmailing power can bring govt, DGCA to knees': Raghav Chadha flags 'duopoly' in aviation sector amid... MoneycontrolBlinkit delivery man claims he earns Rs 15 per delivery. Viral video sparks outrage India Today
- 1 day ago 17 Dec 25, 7:51am -
Apple in talks with Indian chipmakers to assemble, package iPhone components, ET reports - Reuters
Apple in talks with Indian chipmakers to assemble, package iPhone components, ET reports ReutersiPhone chips to be made in India? Apple in talks with Indian chip manufacturers; why it's significant Times of IndiaApple explores chip assembly talks with Indian manufacturers The Economic TimesSemiconductor stock that may benefit from Apple’s India Chip Packaging Push Trade BrainsApple deepens India footprint with 20%+ domestic component sourcing Communications Today
- 1 day ago 17 Dec 25, 7:21am -
Stock indexes fall on AI angst while gold and silver rise with oil By Reuters - Investing.com
Stock indexes fall on AI angst while gold and silver rise with oil By Reuters Investing.comStock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq sink as Oracle stock gets hit over AI funding worries Yahoo Finance UKWall Street closes lower as AI funding jitters drag tech stocks ReutersMarkets News, Dec. 17, 2025: Major Indexes End Sharply Lower as Tech Stocks Resume Retreat; S&P 500, Dow Post 4th Straight Loss InvestopediaStock Market Today: Tech Slide Weighs on Nasdaq; Oil Prices Gain The Wal…
- 1 day ago 17 Dec 25, 7:15am -
Three stocks to buy today: Ankush Bajaj's top recommendations for 17 December | Stock Market News - livemint.com
Three stocks to buy today: Ankush Bajaj's top recommendations for 17 December | Stock Market News livemint.comBuy or sell: Vaishali Parekh recommends three intraday stocks to buy today — 17 December 2025 MSNStock recommendations for 18 December from MarketSmith India livemint.comTop stock picks for December 18 by Religare Broking; check key levels here Business StandardStocks to buy: Raja Venkatraman's top picks for 18 December livemint.com
- 1 day ago 17 Dec 25, 6:30am -
Warner Bros likely to reject $108.4 billion Paramount bid, back Netflix in bidding war, sources say - The Economic Times
Warner Bros likely to reject $108.4 billion Paramount bid, back Netflix in bidding war, sources say The Economic TimesWarner Bros favours Netflix offer over $108bn Paramount bid BBCRead the full letter Warner Bros Discovery board sent to its shareholders Times of IndiaWBD tells shareholders Netflix deal is superior to Paramount offer: 'It was not a hard choice,' chairman tells CNBC CNBCNetflix Welcomes Warner Bros. Discovery Board Recommendation About Netflix
- 1 day ago 17 Dec 25, 6:10am -
Russia-Ukraine Peace Efforts Send Crude to Near 5-Year Low - The Wall Street Journal
Russia-Ukraine Peace Efforts Send Crude to Near 5-Year Low The Wall Street JournalUS Oil Futures Drop Below $55 a Barrel for First Time Since 2021 Bloomberg.comHow Far Can Brent and WTI Fall in an Oversupplied Market Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comCrude Oil Prices Fall Amid Oversupply Signals Raising Fears Of Global Glut By Kedia Advisory Investing.com IndiaOil prices slip below $60, offering India a fresh tailwind The Economic Times
- 1 day ago 17 Dec 25, 2:17am -
U.S. Natural Gas Extends Weather-Driven Losing Streak - The Wall Street Journal
U.S. Natural Gas Extends Weather-Driven Losing Streak The Wall Street JournalU.S. Natural Gas Futures Extend Losing Streak The Wall Street JournalNatural Gas Slides As Record Output And Ample Storage Weigh On Prices By Kedia Advisory Investing.com IndiaNatural Gas Price Forecast: Quick Reclaim of 200-Day – Counter-Trend Rally Begins FXEmpireNat-Gas Prices Sink on Above-Normal US Temps TradingView — Track All Markets
- 1 day ago 17 Dec 25, 1:36am -
Gold and Silver Gain to Start Week - The Wall Street Journal
Gold and Silver Gain to Start Week The Wall Street JournalGold price today: How much yellow metal costs in Delhi, Mumbai and other cities? Check rates for 18K, 22K and 24K gold Times of IndiaWhat is Next for MCX Gold & Silver After Lifetime Highs? Investing.com IndiaGold rates today: MCX gold gains for fifth session on US Fed rate cut optimism, silver tops ₹2.06 lakh per kilo MSNGold Prices Decline Rs 1,700 After Record Rally Rediff MoneyWiz
- 1 day ago 17 Dec 25, 12:12am -
Counterpoint: smartphone market will shrink in 2026, prices will rise due to RAM shortages - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com
Counterpoint: smartphone market will shrink in 2026, prices will rise due to RAM shortages - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com2026 Smartphone Shipment Forecasts Revised Down as Memory Shortage Drives BoM Costs Up Counterpoint ResearchYour next smartphone will cost more and offer less, here’s the reason why Times of IndiaThe AI-fueled chip shortage could raise smartphone prices — new research spells out by how much CNBCAll signs point to big laptop and smartphone price increases due…
- 1 day ago 16 Dec 25, 11:31pm -
Evaluating AI’s ability to perform scientific research tasks - OpenAI
Evaluating AI’s ability to perform scientific research tasks OpenAIAI Is Getting Better at Science. OpenAI Is Testing How Far It Can Go Time MagazineOpenAI introduces FrontierScience to test AI’s expert-level scientific reasoning across physics, chemistry, biology livemint.comExclusive: GPT-5 demonstrates ability to do novel lab work AxiosOpenAI’s GPT-5 shows a breakthrough in wet lab biology Digital Watch Observatory
- 1 day ago 16 Dec 25, 10:31pm -
Instagram for TV launching first on Fire TV devices - About Amazon
Instagram for TV launching first on Fire TV devices About AmazonIntroducing Instagram for TV: Watch Reels on the Big Screen InstagramInstagram TV app coming to Amazon Fire streaming device CNBCMeta brings Instagram Reels to TV screens with Amazon Fire TV test Investing.com IndiaIGTV Is Back, With an Instagram Reels TV App Social Media Today
- 1 day ago 16 Dec 25, 9:33pm -
Spacetech startup Digantara raises $50 Mn in Series B round - Entrackr
Spacetech startup Digantara raises $50 Mn in Series B round EntrackrIndia’s Digantara raises $50M for space-based missile defense tech TechCrunchTech3 | Inside Digantara's pivot from space to defence; Google Pay takes UPI beyond bank balance; and more MoneycontrolSpacetech startup Digantara raises $50 million to boost space surveillance push The Economic TimesDigantara raises $50 mn in Series B round for global expansion ET Manufacturing
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 8:07pm -
Bhavish Aggarwal sells Ola Electric shares via bulk deal to repay Rs 260-crore promoter loan - Moneycontrol
Bhavish Aggarwal sells Ola Electric shares via bulk deal to repay Rs 260-crore promoter loan MoneycontrolOla Stock Trades Low As CEO Bhavish Aggarwal Sells 2.6 Crore Shares NDTVWhy Bhavish Aggarwal shed Ola Electric stake; MoEngage's $280mn funding The Economic TimesOla Electric share price: OLAELEC starts session in green as Bhavish Aggarwal to release promoter pledges India TV NewsBhavish Aggarwal sells 2.62 crore equity shares in Ola Electric; details here MSN
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 8:01pm -
CCI clears ITC’s Rs 3,498-crore acquisition of Aditya Birla Real Estate’s paper and pulp business - The Economic Times
CCI clears ITC’s Rs 3,498-crore acquisition of Aditya Birla Real Estate’s paper and pulp business The Economic TimesCCI Approves ITC''s ABREL Pulp & Paper Acquisition Rediff MoneyWizITC gets regulatory nod for century pulp & paper acquisition BusinessLineAditya Birla Real Estate’s Pulp and Paper Business Acquired by ITC Limited TipRanksthe cci has approved itc s acquisition of the paper and pulp manufacturing business of aditya birla real estate ltd ICICI Direct
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 6:23pm -
Nifty prediction today, December 17: Bears in control! Negative candle on chart; check support, resistance - ET Now
Nifty prediction today, December 17: Bears in control! Negative candle on chart; check support, resistance ET NowTrade setup for December 18: Top 15 things to know before the opening bells MoneycontrolTrade setup for Dec 17: NIFTY50 in consolidation mode, will it breakout or breakdown on Wednesday? UpstoxNifty prediction today – December 17, 2025: Nifty 50 futures: Crucial support coming up. Stay out of the market for now BusinessLineF&O Radar | Deploy Bear Put Spread in Nifty to p…
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 5:17pm -
New Kia Seltos 2026 vs Rivals: Where Does The New-Gen Seltos Stand Against Its Rivals In Size? - CarDekho
New Kia Seltos 2026 vs Rivals: Where Does The New-Gen Seltos Stand Against Its Rivals In Size? CarDekho7 Things New Seltos International-spec Gets Over The India-spec Kia Seltos 2026 CarDekhoOutgoing Kia Seltos available with discounts of Rs 1.6 lakh Autocar India2026 Kia Seltos vs Hyundai Creta: Price, features, specs compared Times of IndiaWhat Does The Base New Kia Seltos HTE Offer? Here’s A Detailed Look… ZigWheels.com
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Stocks to buy for long term: Dharmesh Shah of ICICI Securities picks seven shares for 2026, sees Nifty 50 at 50K by 2030 - livemint.com
Stocks to buy for long term: Dharmesh Shah of ICICI Securities picks seven shares for 2026, sees Nifty 50 at 50K by 2030 livemint.comView Full coverage on Google News
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 4:59pm -
TCS Recognized as a Leader in Supply Chain Management BPS by Everest Group - Tata Consultancy Services
TCS Recognized as a Leader in Supply Chain Management BPS by Everest Group Tata Consultancy ServicesCapgemini Recognized as a Leader in Everest Group Property & Casualty(P&C) Insurance IT Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025 CapgeminiSLK, an Altimetrik company recognised as a Major Contender in Everest Group’s Application Transformation Services for AI-enablement PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025 News By Wire
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 4:53pm -
App developers urge EU action on Apple fee practices - news.cgtn.com
App developers urge EU action on Apple fee practices news.cgtn.comView Full coverage on Google News
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 4:19pm -
These 9 stocks added by over 15 MFs in November ’25 surge up to 115% in FY26. Do you own any? - The Economic Times
These 9 stocks added by over 15 MFs in November ’25 surge up to 115% in FY26. Do you own any? The Economic TimesView Full coverage on Google News
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Zee Business

newHistoric Green Milestone: Indian Railways Achieve 99.2% Electrification, Leaves UK, Russia And China Far Behind
With 99.2% of its broad gauge network now electrified, Indian Railways is setting new global benchmarks while advancing India’s sustainability and carbon reduction goals.
- 3 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 5:36am -
newIndian Pharma Exports Up Over 9% In 2024-25: Govt
Inaugurating a one-day Regional Chintan Shivir on Pharmaceutical Exports, the Commerce Secretary highlighted that India’s domestic pharmaceutical market is currently estimated at around $60 billion. The market is expected to double to approximately $130 billion by 2030, reflecting the sector’s scale, depth, and innovation potential, he added.
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newCutting Debt-To-GDP Ratio Will Be Govt’s Core Focus In Coming Fiscal: FM Sitharaman
The Finance Minister said that the Central government has set goals for transparency in budgeting, ensuring fiscal management meets accountability standards. "We've brought down debt-to-GDP from over 60 per cent post-Covid; it's declining, with debt reduction as the core focus on the next financial year (fiscal deficit remains a marker). Entrepreneurial bankers note the changing ecosystem," she added,
- 12 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 8:32pm -
newCNG, Domestic PNG Prices Set To Drop By Rs 2-3 From January 1
"We have rationalized the tariff. Instead of three zones, there will be two zones, and the first zone will be applicable for CNG and domestic PNG customers on a pan-India basis," Tiwari explained. The unified rate for Zone 1 has now been fixed at Rs 54, down from the earlier rates of Rs 80 and Rs 107.
- 14 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 7:14pm -
newIndian Railways Electrifies 99.2 Per Cent Of Broad-Gauge Network, Pips Many Nations
The CCTV Surveillance system has been provided at 1,731 stations and 11,953 coaches for ensuring safe and secure journey for railway passengers.
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newIndia’s FY26 GDP Growth Expected To Be At 7.5% Amid Resilient Domestic Demand
Meanwhile, inflation is expected to remain benign, with average CPI inflation projected at 2.1 per cent in FY26, before normalising to around 4 per cent in FY27. CareEdge Ratings projected the current account deficit (percentage GDP) at 1 per cent in FY26 and FY27.
- 14 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 6:53pm -
newBorrowers Get Relief As Canara Bank Reduces Repo-Linked Rate
In its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held in the first week of December 2025, the Reserve Bank of India reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down from 5.50 per cent to 5.25 per cent.
- 14 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 6:43pm -
newWhat? This Car SOLD OUT In Just 24 Hours - Sprints From 0 To 100 km/h In 6.9 Seconds With 240 km/h Top Speed, Priced At Rs...
Mini Cooper S Convertible: The first batch of the all-new Mini Cooper S Convertible has been completely sold out within 24 hours since it was launched in India on 12 December 2025.
- 14 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 6:26pm -
newTriumph Unveils Tracker 400: More Powerful Than Speed 400, UK Launch In 2026
Triumph Motorcycles has unveiled the Tracker 400, expanding its 400cc Modern Classics lineup, which has been confirmed for launch in the UK as a 2026 model.
- 15 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 6:16pm -
newOnly BS-4 And Above Vehicles Immune To Penalty In Delhi Now - Check Supreme Court's Latest Order Amid Air Quality Woes
The Supreme Court has ordered that the Delhi government can take action against owners who are using vehicles below the BS IV (Bharat Stage 4) emission standard in the NCR.
- 15 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 6:04pm -
newForeign Portfolio Investors Act As Major Driver Of Daily Rupee Moves
Daily current‑account flows, including IT receipts or remittance payments, and capital flows such as foreign direct investment and external commercial borrowings, also affect the market but are not captured daily, limiting direct linkage to rupee moves, the bank said.
- 15 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 5:32pm -
newRBI Governor Sees Key Interest Rates Staying Low For A Long Period
Malhotra also said that the country’s economic growth could turn out to be higher than the RBI’s projection if the trade agreements, currently being negotiated, with the EU and the US are signed.
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newAI-based Highway Management To Be Rolled Out Nationwide By 2026-End: Nitin Gadkari
The nationwide rollout of the multi-lane free flow (MLFF) tolling system and AI-powered highway management is likely to be completed by the end of 2026, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
- 16 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 4:27pm -
newFD Investors Alert: HDFC Bank Trims Interest Rates Below Rs 3 Crore
HDFC Bank has lowered fixed deposit interest rates for select tenures, specifically deposits ranging from 18 months to less than 21 months. The bank has cut rates by 15 basis points for both general and senior citizens.
- 17 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 4:18pm -
newIndia's Fish Production Has Surged By 38% Under PMMSY: Minister
In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying Minister Rajeev Ranjan Singh stated that this growth has been mainly driven by the expansion of inland aquaculture, marine fishery development, strengthening the value-chain infrastructure, and policy interventions under the PMMSY scheme.
- 18 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 3:06pm -

newFrom Withdrawal Limits To Exit Rules: Here Are 10 Key Changes In NPS— Check Full List
Under the amended rules, government employees are now formally allowed to take loans from regulated financial institutions by marking a lien or charge on their NPS account. This is a significant step, as it recognises NPS not just as a retirement savings tool but also as a financial asset.
- 19 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 1:56pm -
newTata Sierra Storms The Market With Over 70,000 Bookings On Day 1 - Check Top Pros & Cons
Tata Sierra: Tata Sierra has received a strong response from the market. On the first day of bookings, the SUV recorded more than 70,000 confirmed orders, underlining high customer interest in the revived nameplate.
- 19 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 1:34pm -
newIndia To See $3.5 Billion Worth Retail Investments In 3 Years As Western Malls Crumble
India has over 600 operational malls, but less than 100 meet the institutional benchmarks that attract global funds – triggering aggressive competition for top-tier assets.
- 20 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 1:07pm -
newIndian Equities To Perform Well In Medium-term Amid Policy Support, Strong Private Capex
The report from HSBC Mutual Fund said that India’s growth remains resilient amidst significant global macroeconomic challenges and resilience is expected to continue due to the softening in crude oil prices and other domestic factors.
- 20 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 1:05pm -
new8th Pay Commission: Retired Govt Employees Not To Get DA, Retirement Benefits? Check Fact Behind Viral Claim
Fact-checking agency PIB has refuted social media claims that the central government has withdrawn post-retirement perks such as DA hikes and Pay Commission revisions for retired employees.
- 20 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 12:58pm -

Live Mint - Opinion

newIndia’s market for corporate bonds has been a laggard: Heed Niti Aayog’s call for reforms
The corporate bond segment of India’s debt market has been crying out for help. A Niti Aayog report calls for policy changes that we need to boost this market for financial instruments that can plug gaps in the availability long-term funds. Don’t let the report gather dust.
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newMint Quick Edit | Can fully foreign-owned insurers help India achieve universal coverage by 2047?
Opening the insurance sector fully to foreign ownership may bring in more investment—but it won’t be a silver bullet. For this sector to supply the sort of long-term funds that India’s economy needs, strong brands must do the hard work of widening coverage.
- 2 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 7:00am -
newLocking phone features for missed payments could reduce delinquency and boost credit outreach
Now that software—on smartphones for example—is vital to most of our livelihoods, the use of non-essential services could be held as ‘digital collateral' for repayments. There are case studies of the role it plays in low-risk credit expansion.
- 17 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 4:00pm -
newThe US Fed can't reduce long-term bond yields and the use of force will cause more problems than it solves
Powell’s successor may push short-term bond yields down, but long-term yields are beyond Fed control. Inflation worries, debt over-issuance and other factors could keep 10-year yields elevated. Intervention at the long-end of the yield curve would distort risk pricing and could boomerang.
- 18 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 3:00pm -
newIndia's statistical system needs an update: Thankfully, next year’s base-year revision offers a chance to reform it
Every GDP release evokes both cheers and scepticism. But the real issue is our ageing statistical apparatus. As a base-year revision of our GDP series slated for 2026 approaches, here are five reforms we must adopt to enhance data accuracy.
- 19 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 2:00pm -
newBig Tech's capture of state authority seems easy in a world where it’s hard to escape the clutches of technology
Letters are history, attention spans are shrinking and tech ‘broligarchs’ seem to be edging ever closer to political power. As platforms shape what we read, think and vote on, there may be more to mull over than we realize.
- 20 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 12:30pm -
newDevina Mehra: Before going DIY with your stock portfolio, ask if you can really beat professional fund managers
Everyone loves the bragging rights of a winning stock pick. But what if you judged your own portfolio the way you judge professional fund managers? Before going all-in as a DIY investor, run an objective assessment to check if you can outperform the professionals.
- 21 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 12:00pm -
Does the Quad’s low priority in Trump’s ‘America First’ security strategy mean all that much for India?
Trump’s National Security Strategy makes one thing clear: America’s interests come first. The Quad’s low billing should not surprise us. As the US pursues its self-interest unabashedly, India needn’t react. Let’s build our strategic muscle to serve Indian interests on our own terms.
- 1 day ago 17 Dec 25, 7:30am -
Mint Quick Edit | Tight radiation risk controls must accompany India’s thrust for 100GW of nuclear power
As India's Shanti Bill dusts off a long-stalled nuclear expansion project, easing liability rules may be the only way to meet an ambitious 2047 target. Nuclear safety, though, must absorb lessons from Chernobyl and Fukushima.
- 1 day ago 17 Dec 25, 7:00am -
India’s proposal to make AI firms pay for training on the original work of creators will have more losers than winners
We should reject the DPIIT’s proposed model for legitimate AI training on the work of others. Its stated aim is to compensate copyright holders, but it will favour Big Tech and royalty intermediaries at the cost of most creators. The rich would win, but what about the rest?
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 4:01pm -
Toyota’s China playbook is a masterclass in survival against the odds
As tensions rise between Beijing and Tokyo, Japanese carmaker Toyota is doing well for itself in a Chinese market that’s fast going electric. It adapted quickly to the EV shift and now has offerings so tempting that a geopolitical rift may not be able to get in the way of its sales.
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 3:00pm -
Macron: It’s vital for the world to remain committed to the Paris Agreement of 2015
Ten years ago at the historic UN climate conference in Paris, the world agreed to cap global warming in our joint battle against climate change. France has done its bit, but all countries must uphold the commitments made in 2015.
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 2:01pm -
Trade doesn’t always promote peace: What could go wrong was observed and outlined 80 years ago
Trade has long been sold as a force for harmony. Albert Hirschman warned otherwise. As Donald Trump upends the post-war trade order, a 1945 classic explains how asymmetric trade ties can produce grim outcomes—and what countries could do to secure their interests.
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 12:30pm -
As oil, gas and gallium reshape America’s security strategy, we can expect peace prospects to brighten
Washington’s world view is being reshaped by America’s changing material conditions. The US no longer needs Europe or the Gulf for energy and can prosper without antagonizing Russia or China. Such conditions favour peace. And India may benefit by deploying diplomacy to that end.
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 12:00pm -
We must stay vigilant on false patent extensions and the non-clinical use of weight-loss drugs
The Indian judiciary did well not to let Novo Nordisk extend its exclusive right to sell semaglutide, marketed as Ozempic and Wegovy. We need cheap generics in as many treatment categories as possible. But we must also curb the misuse of weight-loss drugs to slim down without medical advice.
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 7:30am -

Mint Quick Edit | Rajasthan led a post-pandemic boom in domestic tourism: Now let’s attract foreign visitors
Rajasthan was the big gainer of a post-pandemic surge in tourism within India. But with wobbly capital inflows—even if our trade deficit’s looking better—the economy needs an exponential rise in dollar-spending foreign tourists.
- 2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 7:00am -
Asset watch: What this year’s global stock market dynamics say about how 2026 is likely to pan out
Some peculiar patterns have emerged from stock-market returns in 2025. Which way will equity assets go next year? Keep track of the global AI frenzy and relative value trade. Apart from corporate earnings, investors in India must watch trade relations and currency movements.
- 3 days ago 15 Dec 25, 4:01pm -
Whatever happened to China as an ideological threat? Trump’s America doesn’t seem to care
America’s new security doctrine focuses on North America and makes polite noises about the Indo-Pacific. Asian countries staring at a bipolar world are right to be disappointed. The transactional logic of MAGA appears to sacrifice democratic values at the altar of commercial gains.
- 3 days ago 15 Dec 25, 3:00pm -
IndiGo’s collapse has shown just how hard it is for India to shed its legacy of passive governance
The IndiGo fiasco has revealed a deeper national problem: regulators awash in data yet blind to risk. The episode shows how we have failed to replace reactive governance with a pre-emptive model enabled by real-time information.
- 3 days ago 15 Dec 25, 2:00pm -
We can’t rely on capital inflows for rupee stability anymore: India’s economic model needs to change
As foreign investors retreat, India’s economic model must change for the rupee to hold firm. We must shift from relying on capital inflows to generating export earnings well in excess of import expenditure—as other Asian successes have done.
- 3 days ago 15 Dec 25, 12:30pm -
Google’s ‘firebombs’ have sparked off battles over both hardware and software in the arena of AI
Google’s ‘firebombs’ of 2025 have triggered two global contests—one for AI model superiority and another for AI hardware—that challenge OpenAI and Nvidia both. Its integration of Gemini with its classic services and leaps of chip-making have reset tech rivalry.
- 3 days ago 15 Dec 25, 12:00pm -
Mexico’s tariff walls are designed to suit America’s trade policy but Uncle Sam’s command has its limits
Mexican tariffs reflect US concerns over Chinese designs. As US-reliant countries across the world fall in line with Trump’s trade reset and accept lopsided deals, strategic autonomy must continue to underpin India’s economic emergence. Here’s what we need to do.
- 3 days ago 15 Dec 25, 7:31am -
Mint Quick Edit | Messi frenzy in Kolkata: How scarcity pricing can go awfully wrong
When demand and supply are out of whack, the price mechanism is supposed to resolve it. But going by Saturday’s chaos in Kolkata, it seems marketers need refresher lessons in Marketing 101, not Economics 101.
- 3 days ago 15 Dec 25, 7:00am -
New Year outlook: Brutal conflicts and AI excesses may persist, but let’s hope for a soft landing
Brutal conflicts and the AI frenzy look likely to spill into 2026, but thankfully there’s still space to hope for a soft landing. On current indications of geopolitical and economic dynamics, here’s how the New Year will shape up.
- 4 days ago 14 Dec 25, 4:01pm -
Border flare-ups between Thailand and Cambodia seem endless: Can Asean do something?
The Asian neighbours have had a border conflict that has lasted for a century. Its origin goes back to colonial tussles but today’s Southeast Asia can’t afford to become a war zone. Asean must step up and resolve this conflict instead of 'managing' it.
- 4 days ago 14 Dec 25, 3:30pm -
Ficci president: To catapult the economy, we must reform India’s markets for land, power and capital
India’s growth numbers are impressive, but to set the stage for long-term prosperity, we need bold factor market reforms. For the competitiveness needed to turn India into a global manufacturing hub, focus on land, power and capital. Here’s what could be done.
- 4 days ago 14 Dec 25, 3:01pm -
Manu Joseph: How ‘The New Yorker,’ a magazine of the elite, managed to survive the age of social media
That a proudly elitist magazine has outlived most elite institutions is a paradox of modern media. Online platforms have given everyone an audience. But then, its century-long run of success wasn’t about adapting to change, but satisfying a basic need.
- 4 days ago 14 Dec 25, 2:01pm -
Last rights: The right to die with dignity should be upheld both in letter and spirit
Despite legal recognition of the right to die with dignity and the use of advance medical directives or ‘living wills’ as an enabler, the final phase of life can be traumatic for those on their way out and their loved ones. Respect for an individual’s choice is both humane and just.
- 4 days ago 14 Dec 25, 1:01pm -
Why 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?
- 5 days ago 13 Dec 25, 2:06pm -
ChatGPT startled me by trying to be sweetly funny
Be on your guard for manipulation as you enjoy a good joke with your AI assistant
- 5 days ago 13 Dec 25, 7:00am -
Fallen titan: Re-visiting the tainted legacy of McKinsey star Rajat Gupta
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.
- 5 days ago 13 Dec 25, 7:00am -
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.
- 6 days ago 12 Dec 25, 2:01pm -
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.
- 6 days ago 12 Dec 25, 1:00pm -
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.
- 6 days ago 12 Dec 25, 12:51pm -
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.
- 6 days ago 12 Dec 25, 8:00am -