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India's current account deficit moderates to $12.3 billion in Sept quarter: RBI
India's current account deficit saw a significant reduction in the July-September quarter. This improvement was driven by a narrower merchandise
LTTS unveils AI-powered lung diagnostics platform with NVIDIA
The platform integrates with CT imaging and uses deep learning models to create 3D digital twins of lung anatomy, visualising airways, blood vess
Gainers & Losers: Lenskart, Wockhardt among 6 stocks that were in focus on Monday
Indias strong 8.2% Q2 GDP briefly lifted markets to new highs before pharma and financial weakness dragged indices lower. Lenskart, Hyundai, Wock
Markets slip from record highs as profit-booking erases GDP-fueled rally
Among sectoral indices, Nifty Auto, Metal, IT, and PSU Bank displayed strength, while Realty, Healthcare, and Pharma indices closed in the red
Success through synergy: RBI Deputy Governor warns of rising risks, calls for stronger collaboration
Addressing the Standard Chartered Bank's annual flagship event, Success Through Synergy, the RBI DG emphasized that collaboration, not competitio
8th Pay Commission BIG Update: Will DA/DR merge with basic pay? Here's what Finance Minister said
8th Pay Commission latest updates: The Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary on Monday said that the union government has notified
Modi government might merge 12 public sector banks into 4
The Indian government is working on a major consolidation plan for public sector banks (PSBs).
Global arms sales surged to record $679B last year
The world's top 100 defense companies raked in an estimated $679 billion in sales last year, a new report by the Stockholm International Peace Re
Consumer electronics firm Atomberg is planning $200M IPO in India
Atomberg Technologies, a consumer electronics company backed by Temasek Holdings, is considering an initial public offering (IPO) in Mumbai. The
Why Japan's top property developers are betting on India
Japan's leading property developers, including Mitsui Fudosan and Sumitomo Realty, are intensifying their investment efforts in India's real esta
Industrial output growth at 13-month low of 0.4% in October
The factory output, measured in terms of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), had expanded by 3.7% in October 2024
Andhra Pradesh spent 51,000 crore on pensions in 18 months, says CM Naidu
He said the state will allocate 1.6 lakh crore for pensions over the next five years. Naidu highlighted other welfare measures, including the Str
Granules India opens two CoEs at IIT Hyderabad
The Center brings advanced analytical and process development capabilities in-house and will work in collaboration with our Swiss-based R&D facil
Rupee falls 8 paise to close at 89.53 against U.S. dollar
Forex traders said the sustained weakness in the rupee is primarily attributable to a widening trade deficit, the delayed India-U.S. trade deal,
Gupta says he doesnt know where Trafiguras nickel millions are
Gupta, testifying at a London trial for a second day, faced a series of questions about the whereabouts of the funds he received as part of the T
Telangana CM urges HUDCO to grant loans at low interest rates
Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday, December 1 urged the Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited(HUDCO) chai
India picks up non-sanctioned Russian oil as discounts widen
The purchases confirm a cautious return to Russian oil among some Indian refiners, though overall spot purchases remain limited as refiners asses
Tata Motors shares rise 4% after impressive November sales. Check details
Tata Motors commercial vehicle business surged on strong November sales, posting 29% YoY growth driven by broad-based domestic and export demand.
Maruti warns small cars face wipeout if emission norms turn unscientific
Maruti Suzukis Executive Director of Corporate Affairs took a swipe at Tata Motors and Mahindra for calling the proposed weight-based emission ex
More than two lakh private companies have shut down in India over the last five years. This includes companies closed due to amalgamation, conver
Data check: October IIP slows to 0.4% versus 4% in September; check details
India's industrial output saw a slowdown in October 2025, registering a mere 0.4% growth compared to 4% in September. This dip is attributed to f
Investor optimism is high as Meesho, Aequs Limited, and Vidya Wires prepare for their IPOs, opening December 3-5. All three are trading at signif
Black Friday boost: Online sales in India jump 27%; FMCG, beauty & personal care leads growth
Black Friday sales in India surged 27% this year, driven by strong performance in healthy food, beauty, and home categories. The global shopping
LICs Adani exposure follows strict SoPs, FM tells Lok Sabha
She said LIC invested in several Adani companies strictly as per its board-approved SOPs, due diligence processes and regulatory norms under IRDA
Silver futures surged to new highs on the MCX, driven by anticipated US Fed rate cuts, a weaker dollar, and strong industrial demand. Experts see
Rupee falls 8 paise to close at 89.53 against US dollar
MUMBAI, Dec 1: The rupee depreciated 8 paise to close at 89.53 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, fuelled by strong market demand for
ChPA Dy chairperson Viswanathan gets additional charge as chairperson
This is after Sunil Paliwal relinquished the charge of Chairperson, ChPA, with effect from November 30
India's industrial output slows to 0.4% in Oct from 4.6% in Sept
India's industrial output saw modest growth of 0.4% in October 2025. This slowdown was attributed to fewer working days and festivals. Mining and
Jitendra Sriram on why earnings stability, not euphoria, will drive the next leg of Indias rally
Indias markets hover near record highs as earnings stabilise and macro indicators strengthen. Baroda BNP Paribas MFs Jitendra Sriram says financi
Aequs, Vidya Wires and Meesho launch IPOs on December 3; to raise over 6,600 crore
SBI Securities has recommended subscribing to all three issues, citing strong sectoral prospects and long-term growth potential.
Despite a 27% decline in 2025, Anand Rathi sees Premier Energis as a strong buy, projecting 37% upside. Growth is driven by high-efficiency solar
22K & 24K gold price today, December 1, 2025 across Indian cities
Patel Engineering to use 500 crore rights issue for major debt reduction
With a 15,000-crore order book and over 34,000 crore in bids under evaluation, the company aims to strengthen its balance sheet ahead of the next
Tilaknagar Industries closes 3,442-crore Imperial Blue acquisition
Acquisition gives Tilaknagar access to Indias third-largest whisky brand by volume
FM says Finance Ministry does not advise LIC on investments, Adani investments as per SOPs
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told Lok Sabha that the government does not direct LICs investment decisions, stressing that LICs investments
Need to further expand footwear business to boost exports: President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu, addressing the convocation ceremony of Footwear Design and Development Institute, said huge opportunities are there for
Rupee hits all-time low, holds above 90/USD mark with central bank help
The Indian rupee slid to a record low on Monday, pressured by maturing non-deliverable forward positions alongside a persistent bearish pall on t
West Bengal govt issues fresh tender for development of mega Tajpur deep sea port
The West Bengal Cabinet decided to issue a fresh tender for the development of the mega greenfield deep-sea port, effectively ending its four-yea
Market Wrap: Sensex settles 65 pts lower, Nifty flat after hitting fresh peaks
India's robust 8.2% Q2 GDP growth initially propelled markets to record highs, with the Nifty and Sensex touching new peaks. However, a late pull
Black Friday sales up 27%, fired up by healthy foods, beauty, home categories: Unicommerce
This year, Black Friday fell on November 28, although the flow of deals and discounts continues all the way to Cyber Monday, an online-led shoppi
10 Midcap stocks trading below their industry average PE; potentially undervalued
Top 10 NSE Midcap stocks with PE ratios below their industry averages, including LIC Housing Finance, Bank of India, Hindustan Petroleum, ACC, an
Silver futures hit record high on weak dollar, Fed rate cut hopes
New Delhi: Silver futures surged by Rs 3,668 to a fresh record high of Rs 1,78,649 per kilogram while gold prices climbed to Rs 1,30,550 per 10 g
EPFO disposes of nearly 99% of higher pension application, says Labour Min
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has processed almost all applications for higher pensions under the Employees' Pension Scheme 1995. Th
GST collection rises at slower pace of 0.7% to 1.70 lakh cr in November
Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection was over 1.69 lakh crore in November 2024
MV Electrosystems files DRHP to raise Rs 290 crore via IPO
Of the proceeds, Rs 180 crore will go toward long-term working capital and Rs 21 crore toward research, design and development of new power elect
Rupee hits new low as depreciation continues; experts say all eyes on India-US BTA
As the rupee plunges to an unprecedented low of 89.713 per US dollar, analysts highlight the impact of a robust US dollar, delayed trade negotiat
MV Electrosystems files draft papers for Rs 290-cr IPO
MV Electrosystems, which manufactures electrical and power electronics equipment for railway rolling stock, has filed preliminary papers with mar
Lok Sabha has allowed time till the last day of the Winter session for report on the Insolvency bill, and end of second week of session for Jan V
Your attention is the new currency for India's streaming apps.
Metrics such as total time spent by users on a platform, time spent per session, content completion rates, and user interactions, including likes
Hyundai Motor India shares rise 4% on robust November sales. Check details
Hyundai Motor Indias shares rose up to 4% after the automaker reported strong November 2025 sales. Total volumes grew 9.1% YoY to 66,840 units, s
Gross GST collections for November stand at over Rs 1.70 lakh crore; up 0.7 per cent
LIC uses Ciplas dip as entry point, raises stake by 2% to 7.05%
LIC increased its stake in Cipla to 7.055% by acquiring 2.03% shares between July 17 and November 27. The purchase comes as Cipla trades near key
GST collection rose to 1.7 lakh crore
According to data made public on GST portal, collection from domestic sources was over 1.24 lakh crore, over 2% lower than corresponding month of
Elon Musk says AI & robotics will drive almost all value and names the stocks he sees winning
Elon Musk told Zerodhas Nikhil Kamath that AI and robotics will drive nearly all future economic value, with companies leading these technologies
Animation meets mythology: Can Mahavatar Narsimha s 300 cr triumph spark change in Indian films?
Mahavatar Narsimha, an animated mythological film, grossed 300 crore without marketing, marking a shift in India's animation landscape.
Lok Sabha adjourns for the day; Bill on Manipur GST passed amid din
Several Opposition members trooped into the Well shouting slogans and protesting over SIR, as they have been demanding a debate on the issue
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy seeks loans from HUDCO for various projects
CM appealed to him to provide loans at low interest rates for the construction of prestigious projects, including the Bharat Future City, Hyderab
LPG prices to bank holidays: What's changing from December 1
As December 2025 begins, several changes are set to come into effect that could directly impact your finances.
India's gross GST collection in November tad up on year at Rs 1.70 lakh cr after sweeping tax cuts
India's Gross GST collections for the month of November stood at Rs 1,70,276 crore, up 0.7% year on year, according to government data released o
Rupee at lifetime low despite GDP boost. Is a steeper decline on the cards?
The Indian Rupee hit a record low of 89.73/$ in early December, despite strong 8.2% GDP growth in Q2 FY26. Weak FPI inflows, rising imports, trad
New labour codes: Paradigm shift in Indias employment regulation - but key is implementation
India's labour laws have undergone a major overhaul, consolidating 29 laws into four codes effective November 21, 2025. This reform aims to boost
Markets eye 25 bps cut as RBI MPC meet nears
December is shaping up to be a pivotal month, with traders positioning ahead of the RBIs upcoming policy decision that could influence the trajec
Bitcoin plunges sharply! Cryptocurrency drops below $86,000; weak demand, global risks hit sentiment
Bitcoin experienced a sharp decline, dropping below $86,000 as December began with renewed selling pressure across the crypto market. Ether and o
Govt simplifies approval process for exploration of coal, lignite
The new process does not require a go-ahead from the government panel set up in 2022 for this purpose
US FDA accepts Wockhardts new drug application fornovel antibiotic Zaynich
The development saw Wockhardt shares up, almost 19 per cent, at 1,467 on Monday (2.15 pm)
A small fee cut, big returns: The cost reform that could boost your MF portfolio
Sebi's move to lower mutual fund costs could help investors grow long-term wealth with smaller fees.
European markets start December in negative territory, as defense sells off
European stocks started the last trading month of the year in negative territory. European markets start December in negative territory, as defen
Mid- and small-cap slide a big buying opportunity: Manish Sonthalia
Veteran investor Manish Sonthalia views the current mid- and small-cap stock correction as a prime accumulation phase, comparing it to the post-C
Ethanol blending in India exceeds 19% in 2024-25
India has achieved a major milestone by achieving an ethanol blending of 19.2% in petrol during the Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2024-25, which runs
Swiss voters rejected a new inheritance tax, but the debate riled up the ultra-rich
Switzerland rejected a proposal for a 50% tax on inheritances and gifts of more than 50 million Swiss Francs. Swiss voters rejected a new inherit
LPG price cut: Commercial cylinder becomes Rs 10 cheaper; domestic rates remain unchanged
Commercial LPG prices saw a Rs 10 per unit reduction, offering relief to the hospitality sector. However, airlines face renewed cost pressure as
India seeks Lok Sabha nod for 41,455 crore additional spending in FY26
The government is seeking Parliament's approval for a net additional spending of Rs 41,455 crore in the current fiscal. This includes over Rs 18,
Rate-sensitive sectors poised to drive next leg of earnings growth in FY26: Manish Sonthalia
Indian equity markets have reached a new peak after a long wait. However, this record high does not reflect the entire market. Midcap and smallca
Govt seeks Parliament nod for fresh expenditure of over 41,500 crore
The first Supplementary Demands for Grants include boosts to fund fertilizer subsidies, LPG under-recoveries
Paytm shares hit 52-week high after restructuring subsidiaries
Shares of One97 Communications Limited, the parent company of digital payments giant Paytm, hit a new 52-week high on Monday.
Meesho, Aequs & Vidya Wires IPOs open this week. GMP indicates up to 35% listing gains
Three mainboard IPOs Meesho, Aequs, and Vidya Wires open this week with strong grey market premiums indicating potential listing gains of 1735%
India's power consumption dips to 123.4 billion units in November
India's power consumption saw a slight dip of 0.31% in November, totaling 123.4 billion units, attributed to reduced use of cooling appliances an
Temasek-backed Atomberg is said to plan $200 Million India IPO
Atomberg is among a growing number of companies seeking to tap Indias buoyant IPO market, where firms have raised about $19.6 billion so far this
Euro zone yields edge up, ultra-long end of German curve steepens
Euro area government bond yields edged up on Monday as investors looked to U.S. Treasuries for direction, while the ultra-long end of the German
Parliament panels get more time to submit reports on insolvency, Jan Vishwas provisions bills
Lok Sabha extends deadlines for two select committees to submit reports on the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill 2025 and Jan Vishwas
India achieved ethanol blending of 19.2% during ESY 2024-25
OMCs achieved the target of 10 per cent ethanol blending in petrol in June 2022, which was five months ahead of the target during ESY 2021-22
Lenskart shares up by 5% today: What's the reason?
Lenskart's shares jumped over 5% in intra-day trade today.
Gold prices hit 6-week high today: Here we decode why
Gold prices have surged to a six-week high, hitting $4,240.54 per ounce in early trading today. The rise is fueled by a weaker US dollar and caut
Data analytics firm Databricks is raising $5B at $134B valuation
Data analytics company Databricks is in talks to raise $5 billion at a whopping $134 billion valuation.
India's manufacturing growth slips to 9-month low: What's the reason?
India's manufacturing sector witnessed a slowdown in November, with growth hitting a nine-month low.
Sensex, Nifty slip from record highs; Kotak Mahindra, Adani Ports among lead gainers
While fundamentals remain supportive, these near-term concerns prompted traders to pare positions, pulling the Sensex and Nifty back from record
US tariffs have slowed India's manufacturing growth to a nine-month low, impacting sales and production. While exports to other regions remain st
Smallcaps still overvalued, midcaps lead earnings momentum: Nischal Maheshwari
India's robust GDP growth fuels expectations of an RBI interest rate cut, with experts citing favorable macro conditions. Despite strong real GDP
Markets slip after opening at record highs, Bank Nifty holds above 60,000
Market breadth negative with 2,238 stocks declining, against 1,795 advancing on the BSE
ATF price hiked by 5.4 pc, commercial LPG rates cut
NEW DELHI, Dec 1: Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices were raised by 5.4 per cent on Monday, while commercial LPG rates were cut by Rs 10 per cyli
