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Sowing of Indias rabi crops almost complete
Sowing in paddy to continue, scope for area under maize to rise further
After toping $80/oz, silver drops below $75 as new CME norms come into force
In India, prices top 2.5 lakh/kg on MCX but fall by 28,000 by evening session
Chinese raisin imports trigger price crash, Maharashtra growers seek govt action
Chinese raisins are exported to Dubai and then routed through Afghanistan into India
'Extend Due Date Immediately' trends on social media as hundreds of users claim glitch at MCA portal
Multiple social media users claimed that they have been facing technical issues with the MCA portal, causing disruptions in filing annual reports
Morning fog likely to disrupt flight operations in Delhi Airport till December 31
Consequently, authorities have cautioned passengers about possible delays and cancellations over the next few days due to reduced visibility
TASMA seeks 2 years extension of export obligation under advance licence scheme
Exports of yarn have been impacted by the US tariffs, while the prevailing geopolitical situation and uncertainty in the global market have made
Gujarat Ambuja and Jayaswal Neco show strong technical signals, with momentum and volumes indicating potential near-term upside.
Govt reviews supply chain gaps as Chinas rare earth curbs rattle industry
Commerce Ministry works on strategy to lower import dependence focussed on China, Asia; some import curbs, incentives may be part of budget
Knack Packaging, Shivalaya Construction among 4 cos get Sebi clearance for IPOs
As many as four companies, including Knack Packaging and Shivalaya Construction, have secured Sebi's approval to mobilise more than Rs 1,400 cror
Knack Packaging, Varmora Granito among 4 cos get SEBI nod to launch IPOs
Infifresh Foods withddraws its IPO prospectus
Budget 2026: Time to adopt income tax decriminalization suggested by NITI Aayog
Budget 2026: One of the most debated provisions relates to failure to furnish a return of income. Today, failure to file returns in cases involvi
Indian Poultry Alliance invests 300 crore in Bihar
The proposed project will establish a fully integrated poultry complex, comprising breeder farms, hatcheries, feed mills, and poultry processing
Australia to remove tariffs on 100% of Indian exports from January 1, says Piyush Goyal
India and Australia implemented the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement on December 29, 2022. The two countries are currently negotiating a
RBI report: Bank funding via private placement route lowest in FY26
Bank fundraising through private placements, qualified institutional placements, and preferential allotments has plummeted to a three-year low in
WhiteOak Capital invests 50 crore in pre-IPO issue of Tempsens Instruments
By combining its technical expertise with a collaborative approach to customer relationships, the company delivers solutions that address complex
Stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya on maiden voyage to retrace ancient maritime routes to Oman
Built using the ancient Indian stitched-ship technique, this ship highlights Indias rich maritime traditions, PM Narendra Modi posted on X
Industrial growth surges to 25-month high of 6.7% in Nov
Manufacturing, mining sectors register a strong growth
Rabi crop area rises marginally; wheat sowing flat: Govt data
Wheat planting for the 2024-25 rabi season shows little change. Area for pulses and oilseeds has seen a slight increase. Rice sowing is up margin
NMDC, Hindustan Zinc among 6 stocks hit 52-week highs; gains up to 27% in a month
Six BSE 200 stocks, including NMDC and Hindustan Zinc, defied market weakness to hit fresh 52-week highs with gains of up to 27% over the past mo
Kashmirs digital economy revives as internet shutdowns fall
Restrictions intensified in 2020, when Jammu and Kashmir recorded 116 internet shutdowns, the highest annual figure on record
Gold seen as top commodity of 2026; driven by central bank buying, geopolitics: Goldman Sachs
Raising kids is hard. Paying school fees doesnt have to be
Education inflation in India tends to run higher than general CPI, often in the 8-12% range for private education, especially in metros. Experts
Growth Leaders: 10 largecap stocks with stellar YoY Sales gains
Top 10 large-cap stocks, led by Eternal and Eicher Motors, posted stellar YoY sales growth of 25% or more in Q2 September 2025, highlighting stro
Competition from equity markets and technology will keep banks on their toes: RBI
In its report on trends and progress of banking In India, the RBI said that notwithstanding a moderation in bank credit in FY25, funding for the
India bonds dip after RBI focus on short-term notes; state debt sale eyed
Indian government bonds slipped on Monday as sentiment remained weak after the central bank bought mostly shorter-tenor notes in its open market
Silver's Rs 21,000 crash tips Nithin Kamath to warn traders of position sizing
Silver futures saw an intraday drop of Rs 21,000, highlighting extreme market volatility. Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath used the move to emphasise th
Why Indias television industry continues to grow in the age of OTT streaming
Indias TV market is set to grow through 2029 as shared viewing, affordable cable packs, and strong regional content keep traditional television r
Gainers & Losers: Hindustan Copper, Hindustan Zinc among 7 stocks that dominated on Monday
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IIP growth jumps to 25-month high of 6.7% in November 2025, driven by manufacturing recovery
The data showed that the IIPs growth in November 2025 was last outpaced by the 11.9% seen in October 2023.
Defence ministry clears procurement of military hardware worth 79,000 cr
The DAC approved procurement of loiter munition systems for the Armys artillery regiments
Indias IPO market saw record volumes in 2025, with 373 listings raising Rs 1.95 lakh crore. Mainboard and SME issues grew in size, backed by stro
Hindustan Copper shares pare gains after hitting fresh 52-week high
The shares settled 2.58% higher; profit-booking erases most of the days sharp gains
Delhi Police has busted an international cyber scam and extortion syndicate, arresting 10 individuals involved in frauds exceeding Rs 50 crore. T
Disciplined MF investing to drive the investment landscape in 2026
SIP contributions increased steadily to 30,000 cr in November
A-1 Ltd fixes December 31 as record date for 3:1 bonus issue
January 8 is the record date to determine eligibility for the 10:1 stock split
IIP jumps 6.7% in November; manufacturing, mining drives growth
Manufacturing leads with 8% growth, while mining rises 5.4% and electricity declines 1.5%
Sensex sheds 346 points, declines for fourth day on foreign fund outflows, thin year-end trading
From the 30-Sensex firms, Adani Ports, HCL Tech, Power Grid, Trent, Bharat Electronics and Bharti Airtel were among the biggest laggards
3 lakh crore investment pipeline opens up Gadchiroli, promises one lakh jobs
State to promote steel industry in a big way
Rupee falls 8 paise to close at 89.98 against U.S. dollar
Forex traders said persistent capital withdrawals from foreign investors, alongside heightened dollar demand from importers, dented investor sent
Rupee weakens amid corporate dollar demand but does not breach 90
The Indian rupee weakened for a third straight session on Monday as corporate dollar demand via private banks pressured the currency, with bids a
Silver experienced a record-breaking rally, hitting fresh highs on strong investor demand and global cues, though it saw a dip as investors booke
Rupee falls 8 paise to close at 89.98 against US dollar
Forex traders said persistent capital withdrawals from foreign investors, alongside heightened dollar demand from importers, dented investor sent
Winter hits tea arrivals in Coonoor auctions
Traders said that tea arrivals witnessed a drop in the auction platform due to winter, hindering plucking in tea gardens
Market Wrap: Sensex slides 346 pts, Nifty below 25,950 as year-end lull drags D-St
Indian equities slipped on Monday as thin year-end volumes and continued foreign outflows weighed on sentiment. The Sensex and Nifty extended the
Proposed IBC amendments positive but miss real estate sector reforms: ICRA
ICRA notes that protecting homebuyers and resolving stalled housing projects have been key government priorities over the years; therefore, struc
2025 turns into a 'goldilocks year' for Indias economy: Govt
India experienced a goldilocks period in 2025, with real GDP growth accelerating to 8.2% in Q2 FY26, driven by robust domestic consumption. Infla
MMTC shares jump! Stock surges over 10%; how gold, silver prices at new highs are fueling the rally
MMTC Limited shares surged over 10% to Rs 71, marking their seventh consecutive day of gains, driven by a sustained rally in gold and silver pric
COMEX silver sinks 11%, MCX falls 8% intraday as CME margin hike knocks white metal prices
Silver prices saw a sharp intraday crash after CME Group raised margin requirements, triggering profit booking across global markets. Easing geop
The controversy of redefining the Aravalli Hills
Activists, scientists and opposition alleged that the redefinition could open vast stretches of the fragile mountain ecosystem to mining
Record foreign outflows cap India stock rally in 2025; selling may ease next year
Record foreign selling capped the rise in India's share market in 2025 even as the benchmarks scaled fresh highs after a 14-month rally, undersco
Multi-asset funds prove their mettle in 2025; what should your investment strategy be for 2026?
Mutual funds in 2025: Despite volatile markets in 2025, investor confidence in mutual funds stayed strong, with assets under management rising sh
Wayanad start-up unveils coffee crop intelligence platform Canopy
The platform offers premium insights at an affordable price of just 2,999 per year for an entire crop cycle, ensuring that enterprise-grade techn
Saregama-Bhansali deal: How Bollywood is learning to separate art, ownership and risk
Saregamas investment in Sanjay Leela Bhansalipromoted Bhansali Productions without acquiring film IP signals a structural shift in Indian cinema
With the 8th Pay Commission members announced, employees are now expecting a salary hike soon. However, it will not increase from 1 January. What
Chennais housing sales to register an 18% increase in 2025
CREDAI Chennai said that strong sales traction was recorded across South and West Chennai, particularly along OMR, GST Road, PorurPoonamallee Roa
Real estate companies battle worker shortage; mechanisation to the rescue
A recent Indian real estate workforce report by IREED India said there is a shortage of about 20 lakh skilled workers in real estate and infrastr
Copper prices have hit record highs, driven by aggressive policy easing, supply disruptions, tariff-driven stockpiling, and strong structural dem
With DPDP clock ticking, India Inc braces for 20,000-crore compliance spend
Following the notification of rules under the DPDP Act in November, the 18-month countdown for complying with the norms has begun for institution
The tenuous peace between Trump and the $30 trillion US bond market
The U.S. bond market is showing signs of unease. President Trump's administration is working to keep borrowing costs low. Investors are watching
European shares touch record high as markets resume post-holiday trading
European shares struck a record high on Monday, with basic resources stocks in the lead, as trading resumed following the Christmas and Boxing Da
Silver price crash today: Silver prices saw a sharp drop after hitting record highs, with MCX futures plunging Rs 21,000 per kg as profit booking
2026 credit score guide: How to strengthen your profile for better loans and financial opportunities
New Year 2026: You can enhance your credit profile in the new year by adopting simple habits, such as tracking credit usage, diversifying your lo
UBS lifts gold outlook, sees prices rising to $5,000/oz in 2026
UBS on Monday raised its gold target price to $5,000 an ounce over the first three quarters of 2026, before expecting prices to moderate to $4,80
FII-backed: 10 high-growth, high-margin stocks surged up to 530% in a year
Stocks with rising FII ownership and strong fundamentals outperformed in CY25, aided by robust sales, profit growth and healthy margins. A focuse
Explained: 6 reasons why silver prices crashed by Rs 21,000 per kg in 1 day
Silver prices tumbled Rs 21,000 per kg on MCX after an overheated rally unravelled, driven by easing geopolitical tensions, extreme deviation fro
2025: Jute industry under stress with raw material crunch, price surge
As of late September 2025, jute acreage for the Kharif season was approximately 5.56 lakh hectares, down from the normal 6.60 lakh hectares and l
RBI rate cuts, reforms to support India's growth in 2026: Invesco report
The report further mentioned that the global financial markets are poised for continued gains in 2026, supported by resilient private-sector bala
How should I declare my overseas restricted stock units in ITR?
In case you have earned any dividend out of the shares held during the calendar year, you should disclose the same as well as the schedule in whi
UPL wins the Best Patent Portfolio Award at CII Industrial IP Awards 2025
The CII Industrial IP Awards recognise organisations for their leadership in intellectual property generation, protection, commercialisation, and
2 top stock recommendations from Rajesh Bhosale
Dalal Street enters a subdued holiday mood as 2025 concludes, with benchmark indices struggling for momentum and trading sideways. Market experts
The Centre has 18 levels of employees. The 8th Pay Commission salary hike will depend on each employee's or pensioner's level. Here's how much th
Blockchain startup Gomini lets you own an indigenous cow via NFT
The company is setting up cattle clusters for anyone to invest; plans foray into the spiritual market
Railway stocks slip despite pre-Budget rally hopes
Market participants are now watching Budget allocations for railway safety, freight corridors and the Kavach system, which could shape sentiment
Cancer insurance: Why standard mediclaim beats critical illness plans
Rising treatment costs and recurrence risks make choosing the right cancer coverage criticalheres how to protect yourself financially.
JGB yields rise as investors adjust positions
BOJ policymakers debated the need to keep raising interest rates even after a hike in December, with one calling for increases every few months,
Rupee vs dollar: Volatility in forex markets in 2025
On December 16, 2025, the rupee breached the 91-mark. The Rupees slide was stated to be due to the lack of clarity on India-U.S. trade deal
India's export to Australia grows 8% over 3 years of Ind-Aus ECTA: Piyush Goyal
India and Australia celebrate three years of their trade agreement. Indian exports to Australia have grown significantly. From January 1, 2026, A
PM Modi To Meet Economists Ahead Of 2026-27 Budget
NEW DELHI, Dec 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet eminent economists and sectoral experts on Tuesday to seek their views on the upcoming
New VB-G RAM G Act to expand rural jobs, boost consumption: SBI
The scheme could bring more households into the employment framework, up from the current 5.8 crore, while narrowing the gap between work demande
Silver prices hit record highs globally and in India, crossing $82 an ounce and Rs 2.50 lakh per kg. As the rally intensifies, Robert Kiyosaki ha
Rupee stabilises after breaching 90 mark, worst phase may be over: Report
The rupee depreciated about 5.2% year-to-date as of December 19, 2025, making it the worst-performing major Asian currency during the year
Income Tax Department has been sending emails and SMSes warning that return processing and refunds are on hold due to flagged donations or deduct
Japan's Nikkei falls as tech stocks track Wall Street lower
Japan's Nikkei index dipped on Monday, mirroring Wall Street's downturn and impacted by ex-dividend trading in major stocks. Technology shares sa
Silver price crashes Rs 21,000 in an hour as overheated rally cools after breaching Rs 2.5 lakh/kg
MCX silver futures plummeted by Rs 21,000 per kg, hitting an intraday low of Rs 2,33,120 as traders booked profits. This followed a surge to an a
