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Concurrent Losers: 12 stocks decline for 5 consecutive sessions
No respite from toxic air in Delhi, AQI remains 'very poor'
Delhi's air quality has swung sharply through the week, the city recorded an AQI of 279 on Sunday, 304 on Monday, rose sharply to 372 on Tuesday,
Gold is the new FDI: A blueprint to convert India's idle wealth into productive capital
Indias massive household gold holdings, worth $3.8 trillion, far exceed decades of FDI inflows. Redirecting even part of this unproductive wealth
The Reserve Bank of India cut the repo rate to 5.25% amid strong economic growth and exceptionally low inflation, a move hailed as exceptional by
Abu Dhabi Investment Portfolio: 7 stocks surge up to 70% in FY26. 2 new Q2 bets revealed
ADIAs India equity portfolio rose just 0.7% in FY26, though 13 stocks gained and seven surged 2070%. Several holdings fell sharply, while CMS Inf
Sberbanks launch of a Nifty 50-linked mutual fund gives Russian investors direct access to Indian equities. Experts say the move can expand globa
IndiGo cancels over 200 flights from Delhi, Mumbai on Saturday
109 IndiGo flights cancelled at Mumbai airport - 51 arrivals and 58 departures - and 106 flights at Delhi airport - 54 departures and 52 arrivals
ICRA expects extended policy rate pause, unless economic growth moderates
The RBI has reduced inflation projection for 2025-26 to 2.0 per cent from the October estimate of 2.6 per cent and February estimate of 4.2 per c
Wakefit raises Rs 580 crore from anchor investors including HSBC, HDFC MF ahead of IPO
Wakefit raised Rs 580 crore from anchor investors at the top price band, with domestic mutual funds taking over half the book. Strong institution
A Golden run: After 60% surge and over 50 all-time highs this year, whats next for gold in 2026?
Gold surged over 60% in 2025 on geopolitical risks, a weaker dollar and strong safe-haven demand. The World Gold Council sees 2026 playing out th
Century Plyboards well-positioned for growth as MDF expansion and premium mix strengthen margins
Indias building products sector is stabilizing with stronger consumption, healthier pipelines, lower input volatility, and rising premiumization.
SpaceX is reportedly seeking an $800 billion valuation in a new secondary share sale, potentially surpassing OpenAI as the US's most valuable pri
Crypto in 2026: The quiet transformation India cannot ignore anymore
The crypto market is shifting from speculation to institutional-grade structure, driven by Bitcoins treasury use, rapid tokenisation, and coordin
India can expand exports to Russia from $5 billion to $35 billion by 2030: GTRI
The report shows that even though bilateral trade is touching $70 billion, India's exports stay below $5 billion while imports from Russia remain
SEBI aims to ease FPI registration process; floats consultation paper
Proposal aimed at enhancing ease of doing business, simplifying compliance requirements for global investors
Fake guarantee scam: ED files chargesheet against Reliance power
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday said it has filed a chargesheet against businessman Anil Ambanis group company Reliance Power
Chaos continue at Hyderabad airport as Indigo cancels 69 flights in the morning
While a few of the cancellations of departures have been informedto the passengerslate yesterday night, the air commuters are facing difficulties
Indian rupee hits record low: What it means for commodity prices and the economy
The rupees plunge beyond 90 highlights India-specific pressures from FPI outflows, trade deficits and dollar demand. The slide threatens higher i
Maharashtra poised to lead Indias natural farming revolution
If the State translates intent into execution, it will not only mainstream natural farming but set a national benchmark for an agriculture that i
Indian households expect ease in inflation pressures to continue: RBI survey
The RBI survey found that fewer households now anticipate price increases across key segments such as food, non-food items, housing, household du
Zepto plans to launch IPO by June 2026 as shareholders approve move
Valued at $7 billion, Zepto has raised a total of $1.8 billion, or about 16,000 crore, since its inception in July 2021 from marquee investors
2026 would be better for IT stocks than 2025: Pramod Gubbi
Pramod Gubbi of Marcellus Investment Managers expects Indias IT sector to recover in 2026 as valuations turn attractive and global rate cuts revi
Indian stock market ends in bullish tone after RBI rate cut
Mumbai: Indian equity benchmarks made marginal losses after hitting record highs and three weeks of consecutive gains due to profit booking. Howe
Dollar slips as traders eye next week's Fed meeting
The U.S. dollar dipped as traders anticipated a Federal Reserve rate cut next week, with nearly 90% probability priced in. Soft labor data and do
Oil climbs to 2-week high on Fed rate-cut signals, supply concerns
Oil prices climbed to a two-week high, fueled by anticipated U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts boosting economic growth and energy demand. Geopoliti
Samsung tops global foldable phone shipments in Q3: Report
Seoul: Samsung Electronics solidified its top position in the global foldable smartphone market in the third quarter this year, industry data sho
'Insane': How Elon Musk reacted to EU's $140m fine on X & why the platform was penalised
Elon Musk denounced the EU's $140 million fine on X as crazy and insane, criticizing the penalty for violating transparency rules under the Digit
Gold gains on Fed rate cut optimism; silver hits record high
Gold prices climbed Friday amid strong expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut next week, while silver reached a record high. The market
European stock clock weekly gains on ongoing Fed cut optimism
European shares closed the week with modest gains as investors digested a U.S. inflation report reinforcing expectations for a Federal Reserve ra
Stocks end higher, dollar set for second straight weekly loss as investors eye Fed cut
Global shares advanced Friday as U.S. economic data reinforced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week, weakening the dollar and boo
Russias vital oil trade with India is down, but not out
India-Russia oil trade: Even Januarys low is well above pre-war levels. More importantly, according to traders and refiners, volumes could reboun
IndiGo flight disruptions hit Thiruvananthapuram and Ahmedabad airports
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport saw six domestic flights cancelled throughout the day; At Ahmedabad Airport 7 arrivals were reported and
OMOs, forex swaps to keep system flush with liquidity
In a bold strategy to boost economic resilience, the central bank is channeling a hefty sum into the banking system. By leveraging open market op
Mint St doves let it fly even as India cant catch a flight
Friday saw a remarkable uptick in Indian stock markets as the Reserve Bank of India decided to lower interest rates by 25 basis points. This stra
SpaceX tells investors it is targeting late 2026 IPO, the Information reports
SpaceX is planning a major step towards going public. The rocket company aims for an initial public offering in the latter half of next year. Thi
FLY91 adds extra flights between Hyderabad - Goa for stranded passengers
These flights are being operated to ensure continued access between the two destinations at a time when many passengers are struggling to secure
The Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting is set to be highly debated. Policymakers are divided on an expected interest rate cut. Investors are watc
The Government and relevant stakeholders need to approach the challenges as opportunities that actually fuel innovation and sustainable growth
RBI did its part, now time for markets to show maturity: SBI report
The Reserve Bank of India has reduced the repo rate to boost economic growth. This move comes as India experiences strong GDP expansion and very
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on Saturday, 6 December? Check details here
Bank holiday today: Banks across India are usually open on first, third or fifth Saturdays of the month unless there is an exceptional holiday.
Simone Tata, who made Lakme a household name in India, dies at 95
The government has exempted IndiGo from meeting new rules until February 10
Mint Explainer: Does India need special courts for complex drug patent wars?
Timelines for patent disputes in India can stretch years, often a setback for companies working with time-sensitive patent deadlines.
Budget 2026: States may get bigger capex push as Centre plans higher interest-free loans
The allocation under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme may be raised to Rs 1.8-2 lakh crore for 2026-27 from
Too much power, too little grid: Why Adani, NTPC and JSW are forced to cut solar power production
What happens when solar power capacity races ahead while transmission capacity lags? A bottleneck, that has forced the grid regulator to step in
RBI cuts policy rate by 25 bps
The Reserve Bank of India cut its policy interest rate by a quarter-point, citing a 'Goldilocks' economy with low inflation and strong growth. Th
Gujarat farmer distress: Where cotton clouds hang heavy
Following heavy rainfall in October and the subsequent drop in the price of cotton, six farmers have died by suicide in Gujarat. The Union govern
Russia eyes bigger fertiliser play, calls for duty cut
Russia has ramped up its fertilizer exports to India, now commanding a staggering 26% of the subcontinents fertilizer imports. This surge contrib
RBI Governor expects deposit rates to ease but that may not be easy
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra anticipates deposit rates will moderate, mirroring the central bank's 125 basis point policy rate reduction. He note
Sebi has proposed a significant overhaul of its Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) framework to simplify registrations and ease compliance for glob
Revanth seeks no flight disruptions for Global Summit
Telangana CM urges State officials to connect with central civil aviation ministry to help resolve any issues
ET Market Watch: RBI surprise cut boosts D-Street, Sensex surges 447 points, Nifty above 26,100
IMF critique: RBI guv says Indian data fairly accurate, DG downplays 'crawl' comment
India's central bank has responded to International Monetary Fund concerns about data and currency management. Reserve Bank of India officials st
IndiGo says its truly sorry for cancellation chaos, promises to earn back customer trust
The airline acknowledged a serious operational crisis that has led to widespread cancellations, long airport queues and limited information for p
Advance tax rules: Who must pay, who is exempt and how quarterly deadlines work
Individuals with a net tax liability exceeding Rs 10,000 must pay advance tax in four installments, with specific exemptions for resident senior
HCL Capital Private Limited emerged as the largest acquirer of British American Tobacco's (BAT) stake in ITC Hotels, buying 14.58 crore shares fo
Engagement ongoing with US on mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement: Govt to Parliament
India and the United States are actively discussing a trade agreement. Recent US tariff changes affect Indian exports. Visa policies are also a k
Lok Sabha passes Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025
Pan masala will be taxed at the maximum 40% rate under Goods and Services Tax (GST) based on its consumption, and there will be no impact of this
India can boost its exports to Russia seven-fold, reaching $35 billion by 2030, by tapping into sectors like food, pharmaceuticals, and textiles.
Enterprises wouldprioritise private cloud for sensitive workloads and AI model training to mitigate geopolitical risks and ensure compliance with
IndiGo chaos exposes regulatory gaps
Industry insiders said the airline failed to align its winter schedule and crew-rostering systems with the new framework, despite nearly two year
India and Russia ink agreements for co-operation in food safety, broadcasting
An agreement has been signed between the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Ri
Flight cancellations trigger chaos as grounded flyers turn to rails, roads, hotels
businessline speaks to travellers who scrambled to find alternative routes to reach their destinations in time
Pilots association seeks action against IndiGo, demands rollback of relaxations
Says relaxation in norms will sets a dangerous precedent
Dabur receives 'no adverse observations' from BSE on merger of Sesa Care
Home-grown FMCG firm Dabur on Friday said it has received an observation letter with o adverse observations from the BSE over its Scheme of Amalg
Flight to nowhere: IndiGo cancellations lead to despair and chaos at airports
Stranded passengers struggled to find alternate travel options
Zepto converts to a public entity in preparation for IPO
The quick commerce platform has converted itself into a public company as it prepares for an initial public offering, changing its registered nam
Rupee: RBIs effort has always been to reduce any abnormal or excessive volatility, says Guv Malhotra
Malhotra noted that healthy services exports coupled with strong remittance receipts are expected to keep CAD modest during 2025-26
Amidst US sanctions on Russian oil majors, President Putin has assured India of consistent energy supplies, including oil, gas, and coal. This co
FPI redemptions from Indian equities ease asU.S. flows lose steam: Elara
Foreign fund inflow into Indian equities was at a six month high of $414 million as of this week, mostly led by the global interest in emerging e
Putin, Modi discuss trade, energy, tech, local payments defying Wests scrutiny
Economic co-operation programme to help chase $100 bn bilateral trade target by 2030 but no mention of defence deals
British American Tobacco sells 9% stake in ITC Hotels for over 3,800 crore
BAT completes block trade of 18.75 crore ITC Hotels shares through accelerated bookbuild
Land acquisition delays hamper execution of TN railway projects
Rameshwaram Dhanushkodi New Line (18 km) was sanctioned at a cost of 734 crore; he foundation stone of the project was laid on March 1, 2019 but
India to set up 2-mt capacity urea plant under a JV in Russia, eyes min 50% assured supply
The agreement was exchanged in New Delhi between Indian Ambassador in Moscow Vinay Kumar and Russian Ambassador in India Denis Alipov in the pres
Indian markets are inching towards record highs, mirroring a quiet week on Wall Street. Retailers like Ulta Beauty and Victoria's Secret are driv
Airfares soar as IndiGo flight cancellations leave passengers stranded
Major domestic routes saw fares surge to as much as 38 times their usual levels
'Finfluencer' in fix: Why did Sebi impound 546 crore earned by stock market trainer Avadhut Sathe?
Capital markets regulator Sebi passed an order impounding over 546 crore in the accounts of unregistered investment advisor Avadhut Sathe and his
DGCA rolls back pilot rest norms after IndiGo cancels 1,000 flights
Pilot union calls relief unsafe dispensation as regulator and airline faces backlash
Govt promises time-bound fixes after ORR firms flag mobility, Infra gaps
Industry leaders met with IT-BT minister Priyank Kharge regarding Outer Ring Road infrastructure issues. Concerns included metro connectivity, se
Prime Minister Modi and President Putin directed officials to expedite negotiations on a mutually beneficial investment agreement during their Ne
Government has examined stakeholders views on draft Broadcast Bill: I&B Ministry
The draft Broadcasting Service (Regulation) Bill-2023 seeks to regulate both traditional broadcasters and new-age digital platforms
NHAI gets Sebi's in-principle approval to register RIIT as InvIT
Markets regulator Sebi has granted in-principle approval to the registration of 'Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust' (RIIT) as an Infrastructure Inv
When markets boom, wedding conversations shift to stock tips, fueling FOMO. Investors often chase recent gains, entering late and exiting during
US stocks rise; Netflix dips on Warner Bros Discovery deal
US stocks saw early gains Friday as investors awaited inflation data and anticipated a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. Netflix shares dipped a
