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US job growth rebounds in November after shutdown-hit October
Nonfarm payrolls rose by 64,000, led by private-sector hiring, even as the unemployment rate climbed to a four-year high of 4.6% amid data distor
Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for December 17, 2025 - check list
Stock market recommendations: Anand Rathi's Mehul Kothari recommends CG Power, Marico, and Britannia for investment. CG Power shows a trend rever
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty signals a muted start; Asian shares trade lower
Gold ticks higher as US unemployment climbs in November
Gold prices surged as a weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report fueled expectations of future interest rate cuts. The rising unemployment rate in N
Oil jumps as Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers leaving, entering Venezuela
Oil prices surged Wednesday following President Trump's order for a complete blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers. This move, aimed at i
Wall St ends mixed, healthcare and energy stocks weigh on S&P
The Nasdaq closed higher Tuesday, while the S&P 500 and Dow declined as investors assessed economic data for the Federal Reserve's policy outlook
Hindustan Zinc above key moving averages after breakout; Axis Securities maintains buy view
Asian stocks slip after US jobs data, oil rises
Asian shares dipped, mirroring Wall Street's decline as weak US jobs data failed to bolster expectations for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts.
On December 17, 2025, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,385 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 12,269 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced a
Rupee slides to record low of 91.08 amid FII outflows, FDI repatriation
The Indian rupee hit an all-time low of 91.08 against the US dollar, driven by significant foreign investor outflows and FDI repatriation. Expert
PM Modi's visit to Ethiopia elevates bilateral ties to a 'Strategic Partnership'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ethiopia has elevated bilateral ties to a 'Strategic Partnership,' marking a significant milestone in Ind
Stock Market Live Updates 17 Dec 2025: Stock to buy today: Astral (1,463.40)
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish for Astral. The stock is getting good support in the 1,400-1,380 region. The
IndiGo beats Air India duo to be countrys top international carrier
RBI's USD-INR swap draws $10.3-billion bids
The Reserve Bank of India's $5 billion dollar-rupee buy-sell swap program saw overwhelming demand, with bids reaching $10.35 billion. The central
Pre-market action: Here's the trade setup for today's session
Indian equities declined as caution prevailed due to persistent FII selling and a weakening rupee hitting new lows. Analysts anticipate sideways
Stocks in news: Ola Electric, Vedanta, Coal India, IOB, Lodha Developers
Markets ended lower on the weekly expiry day, mirroring weak global and domestic cues, with analysts suggesting a consolidation view for the Nift
Sebi alleges insider trading in Adani Group's open offer for NDTV
Sebi has alleged Pranav Adani shared price-sensitive information about Adani Group's NDTV open offer with his brothers-in-law, violating insider
ICICI Pru AMC IPO subscribed 39 times on final day of bidding
ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company's 10,602 crore IPO was subscribed 39.1 times on its final day, driven by strong demand from qualified i
Mint Explainer: Why is Indias natural gas consumption falling despite the governments push?
The share of natural gas in Indias energy consumption fell 8.6% annually in April-October, data showed. How realistic is the government's goal of
Lok Sabha passes insurance bill raising FDI to 100%; rural jobs bill tabled
Enhancing the FDI limit to 100% will enable global insurance companies to inject substantial capital directly without waiting to seek a domestic
NSE turnover slides to two-year low as investors weigh uncertain returns
Investor interest in Indian equities has hit a nearly two-year low, with average daily turnover declining significantly. This subdued activity st
Why your next appraisal won't be better than the previous one
India Inc is expected to roll out salary increments of 8.59.5% in 2026, broadly in line with 2025 levels, as companies balance benign inflation,
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.
SBI rejigs MD portfolios after Ranjan's elevation
State Bank of India's chairman CS Setty has reshuffled top management portfolios following the arrival of new MD Ravi Ranjan. Ranjan will now ove
ET Graphics: A new job framework for rural India
Rural development minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan introduced the VB-G Ram G Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha, aiming to replace the MGNREGA, 2005. Thi
Kotak Mahindra Bank revamps microfinance play, cuts JLG exposure amid cyclical stress
Kotak Mahindra Bank is restructuring its microfinance portfolio, significantly reducing joint liability group (JLG) loans to focus on individuall
PM Modi calls for doubling bilateral trade with Jordan in five years
India and Jordan are set to significantly boost trade. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and King Abdullah II are targeting $5 billion in bilateral tr
Rupee breaches 91 level, turns weakest Asian currency in 2025
With Indias growth strong and inflation contained, policymakers may becomfortable allowing some depreciation, currency experts opined
Kraft Heinz split: Steve Cahillane named CEO for one division; appointment effective January 1, 2026
Kraft Heinz has named Steve Cahillane as its new CEO starting January 1, 2026. He will lead the Global Taste Elevation Co. after the company spli
Watch: Government introduces bill in Lok Sabha to hike FDI in insurance sector to 100 per cent
The government has introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to raise Foreign Direct Investment in the insurance sector from 74 per cent to 100 per cent
NPS retirement withdrawal rules have been significantly revised, allowing non-government subscribers to withdraw up to 80% of their corpus as a l
Govt notifies Rs 7,280-crore scheme to manufacture rare earth magnets in India
India is launching a major initiative to boost its manufacturing of rare earth permanent magnets. The government has approved a Rs 7,280 crore sc
Lok Sabha passes Bill on 100% FDI in insurance
The Bill also empowers the insurance regulator IRDAI to disgorge wrongful gains from insurers and intermediaries
Major changes for the system as non-government subscribers can withdraw up to 80%
According to a PFRDA notification, a non-government subscriber can withdraw up to 80% of fund accumulated amounting more than 12 lakhs from the N
Wisdom beyond markets: What is Warren Buffetts success mantra & how to recreate it?
Warren Buffett's wisdom transcends finance. His approach emphasizes integrity, generosity, and unwavering optimism, even amidst challenges. Buffe
Vijay Kedia buys 9 lakh shares of SME stock Mahamaya Lifesciences in Rs 12.5 crore block deal
Ace investor Vijay Kedia acquired a significant stake in Mahamaya Lifesciences through a block deal. He purchased nearly 9 lakh shares at Rs 140
IPL Auctions were a bull market in young talent
Prashant Veer, 20-year old all-rounder and Kartik Sharma, 19-year old keeper batter became the highest paid uncapped players in the history of th
Rupee slides lower, crosses 91 mark against US Dollar
The Indian currency weakened about 30 paise to close at 91.0275 per USD against previous close of 90.73 and during the day, it tested a high/low
IndiGo chaos aftermath: Aviation turbine fuel sales plunge; down over 4 per cent in early December
India's aviation fuel sales dipped over 4% in early December, primarily due to IndiGo's extensive flight cancellations caused by new pilot rules
Electronic goods export surge in April-Nov fuelled by growth in US market
Exports to UAE, China, Hong Kong, Israel also rise significantly, per govt data
ICICI Prudential AMC IPO draws nearly Rs 3 lakh crore bids, fourth largest on record
ICICI Prudential AMCs Rs 10,600 crore IPO drew nearly Rs 3 lakh crore in bids, led by strong global and domestic institutional demand. Robust anc
Rupee will depreciate further, no need to panic or worry: Axis Bank chief economist
The rupee is expected to weaken further, reaching 92-94 against the dollar by June 2027. Experts believe this is not a cause for alarm given Indi
India engaged with all stakeholders for strategy to mitigate impact of US tariffs
The government also sought to provide relief through export promotion measures, such as the new Export Promotion Mission (EPM) which provide supp
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday
Indian equities declined for a second straight session as persistent foreign outflows, record rupee weakness and trade deal uncertainty weighed o
Tata AIA Life, Temasek buys 1.4 pc stake in SBFC Finance for Rs 161 cr
Tata AIA Life Insurance Company and Aranda Investments, an affiliate of Temasek Holdings, on Tuesday bought a total of 1.53 crore shares, represe
Lok Sabha clears Insurance Amendment Bill to allow 100% FDI in insurance sector
The Lok Sabha has approved the Insurance Amendment Bill. This allows foreign companies to own up to 100 percent of Indian insurance businesses. T
Crypto exchange HashKey raises $207 million in Hong Kong IPO
HashKey Group, Hong Kong's largest licensed crypto exchange, has set its initial public offering price at HK$6.68 per share, raising HK$1.61 bill
Branding Edge to launch IPs for stock investors
Branding Edge has launched a digital content vertical to simplify capital markets and healthcare topics for Indian retail audiences, aiming to de
Rajnath Singh calls for litigation reforms, citizen satisfaction index for cantonments
Highlighting litigation over defence land as a major drain on time and resources, Singh stressed the need to strengthen litigation-handling capac
Government to sell up to 3% stake in Indian Overseas Bank via OFS, sets floor price at Rs 34/share
The government will divest up to 3% stake in Indian Overseas Bank via an offer for sale starting December 17, with a floor price of Rs 34, at a d
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Facing over capacity, distilleries want Government to raise ethanol blending
Accelerated rollout of FFVs, rapid development of ethanol dispensing infrastructure and rationalisation of GST/VAT on ethanol can help India save
Govt gets support from 16 Central trade unions on labour codes
The move comes a week before the opposition parties affiliated trade unions meet on December 22 to decide a date for holding country-wide protest
Market Trading Guide: Buy IDFC First, 2 other stocks on Wednesday for up to 8% upside
Nifty extended losses for a second session. Analysts flagged rising bearish momentum but identified selective buy and sell opportunities based on
US jobs stumble in November: Unemployment rate climbs to 4.6%; highest since 2021
US job growth slowed significantly in November, adding 64,000 positions, a stark contrast to October's loss. The unemployment rate climbed to 4.6
US stocks slip at open as investors assess key jobs data
Wall Street's main indexes slipped at the open on Tuesday after data broadly signaled a cooling U.S. economy, paving the way for more monetary po
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 th
SIM binding rule splits tech firms and telecom companies down the middle
Tech industry bodies such as IAMAI and BIF have pushed back against the move but telecom operators have welcomed SIM binding, terming it a 'neces
Indian shrimp industry to regain competitive edge as global pricing normalises
Long-standing competitive distortions in global supply unwinding and key end markets reopening: InCred Equities
Iron Mountain targets $400 million India data centre revenue in five years
In India, the storage and information management player operates six retail data centres across Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Pune, wi
Elon Musk has become the first person to exceed a $600 billion fortune, driven by SpaceX's valuation surge to $800 billion. This unprecedented we
In a remarkable shift in ten years, Global Capability Centres (GCCS) are accelerating their recruitment of tech professionals at a rate four time
Why IndiGo plans to speed up its pilot training
IndiGo has decided to expedite its pilot training program.
Crude oil prices dip below $60: Here we decode why
Crude oil prices have continued their downward trend, falling below the $60 per barrel mark.
FanCode to stream Formula 1 races in India till 2028
FanCode, India's leading digital sports streaming platform, has renewed its broadcast partnership with Formula 1.
NASDAQ will soon allow share trading round the clock
The tech-heavy NASDAQ exchange, home to major companies like NVIDIA and Apple, is gearing up to introduce 24-hour trading.
India's Kavach train protection system to create business worth 50,000cr
India's indigenous automatic train protection (ATP) system, Kavach, is set to open a 50,000 crore market in the next six to seven years.
Trump praises India, Modi amid long-drawn negotiations on trade pact
This follows Modis call to Trump last week to review bilateral relations, global peace & prosperity
SEBI clears 7 IPOs worth over 6,000 crore
The companies that received SEBI approval include Fusion CX, Orient Cables India, RSB Retail India, Lohia Corp, SFC Environmental Technologies, T
Warehousing demand drives Arya.ags H1 net revenues up 25% at 299 crore
Profit before tax up 39% at 32 crore as inward volumes rise 40% y-o-y
IPL 2026 Auction: Uncapped Players Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer Fetch 14.20 Crore
Meet the uncapped players who aroused most curiosity in the IPL 2026 auctions:
No RE project connected under Green Energy Corridor II so far: MNRE
91 packages approved, but zero connections under GEC Phase-II
Vedanta Aluminium raises Lanjigarh refinery capacity to 5 million tonnes a year
The companys alumina production increased to record high of 2.54 lakh tonnes in November
IndiGo to speed up pilot training
Strap - A section of pilots have voiced concern over contract conditions
Moving the 'Sabka Bima, Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025' for passage in the House, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharama
MNRE has not received any allegations of bribery by Indian RE developers for securing SECI contracts
Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy Shripad Naik said in response to a written query in the Rajya Sabha.
Rupee breaches historic 91-mark as markets tumble amid FII outflows
Foreign investors extend selling streak, offload equities worth 1,468 crore, adding to pressure on domestic markets
Gold declines Rs 1,700 to Rs 1.35 lakh/10g; snaps 4-day record rally
New Delhi: Snapping the four-day record rally, gold prices declined by Rs 1,700 to Rs 1,35,900 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday as
Geojit Financial shares jump on promoter, institutional buying
As per bulk deal data on the NSE, BNP Paribas SA sold 4.1 crore equity shares, representing 14.6 per cent of Geojits paid-up equity, for 278.8 cr
Cumin acreage may decline on weak prices this rabi season
Area down 14% in Gujarat so far; subdued export demand from China, Bangladesh keeps prices under check
HDFC Bank gets RBI nod to hold up to 9.5% in IndusInd Bank
The Reserve Bank of India has approved HDFC Bank to acquire up to 9.5% stake in IndusInd Bank, primarily for portfolio investments by its group c
Knowledge Marine, Cupid among 9 smallcap stocks hit 52-week highs and gained up to 40% in a month
Nine stocks from the BSE Smallcap index hit fresh 52-week highs, reaching their strongest levels in the past year, seen as a sign of underlying b
Ola Electric bulk deal: Promoter Bhavish Aggarwal sells 2.6 crore shares worth Rs 92 crore
Promoter Bhavish Aggarwal on Tuesday sold over 2.6 crore shares of Ola Electric Mobility through a bulk deal. The shares were offloaded at Rs 34.
Waaree gets Ministry nod for 5.25GW solar cell capacity
Waaree Energies said the approval strengthens its backward integration across the solar value chain
Telangana CM Reddy seeks exemption from FRBM limit, Central aid for education sector
State is in the need of 30,000 crore for comprehensive development of education
