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Stock Markets holiday today for Christmas, marking last trading holiday of 2025

Trading activity across key Indian stock exchanges halts for the festive occasion, with markets set to reopen on December 26, while global counte

The Hindu Businessline 25 Dec 2025 9:28 am

Why the AI rally (and the bubble talk) could continue next year

The AI revolution is fueling a massive investment boom, with some experts warning of an inevitable bubble. Transformative technologies historical

The Economic Times 25 Dec 2025 9:27 am

Navi Mumbai Airport opens today! Stunning pictures, flights, destinations & more All that you need to know

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has commenced commercial flight operations, becoming Mumbai's second aviation gateway. Initially serving

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 9:09 am

Sebi eases norms for duplicate securities

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 8:51 am

Rubles world-beating rally poses new risk to Russian economy

Against all odds, the Russian ruble has risen impressively against the dollar, leaving officials astonished. This unexpected improvement is playi

The Economic Times 25 Dec 2025 8:47 am

Order pipeline to keep LTIMindtree in good books

LTIMindtree has seen its stock soar by 18% over the last quarter, surpassing the broader IT index. Recently reported new order bookings have exce

The Economic Times 25 Dec 2025 8:42 am

Bitcoin misses out on Wall Street Christmas cheer

As the holiday season approaches, Bitcoin is struggling to capture the festive spirit. While traditional assets like stocks and gold are enjoying

The Economic Times 25 Dec 2025 8:30 am

Indian cos bond less with dollar in 25 as price advantage recedes

Indian companies issued fewer dollar bonds in 2025. They preferred the domestic rupee market for refinancing debt. This shift was driven by cost

The Economic Times 25 Dec 2025 8:21 am

Dow, S&P 500 close at record highs as Santa rally starts

Indian markets saw a strong performance as US stocks hit record highs. The Dow and S&P 500 closed at new peaks. AI stocks rebounded, boosting inv

The Economic Times 25 Dec 2025 8:13 am

Metal rally lifts Hind Copper, Hind Zinc to fresh highs

Hindustan Copper and Hindustan Zinc shares reached new highs on Wednesday, driven by global metal rallies. Hindustan Copper's surge is attributed

The Economic Times 25 Dec 2025 7:57 am

WhatsApp scams: 1 crore Indian accounts banned per month; government flags cyberfraud concerns

Government is in talks with WhatsApp over a surge in banned Indian accounts and the misuse of local mobile numbers for online fraud. WhatsApp dis

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 7:55 am

Government bonds rally on RBIs liquidity push

Government bonds rallied as the central bank announced significant liquidity infusion measures, including 2 lakh crore in bond purchases and a $1

The Economic Times 25 Dec 2025 7:52 am

Faster cheque clearance gets delayed; banks not ready: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India has delayed the second phase of its faster cheque clearance system, originally set for January 3rd. This decision comes

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 7:49 am

India IPO market scripts history, raises record Rs 1.75 lakh crore in 2025

India's primary market achieved a record in 2025. Mainboard IPOs raised 1.75 lakh crore. This surge was driven by large listings and strong deman

The Economic Times 25 Dec 2025 7:47 am

J&K Bank wins Best MSME Bank award at MSME Banking Excellence Awards 2025

The spokesman said the bank also secured the runner-up position in the CSR Initiative & Business Responsibility category

The Hindu 25 Dec 2025 7:22 am

Stock Market Christmas 2025 Holiday: NSE, BSE will be closed for Christmas celebration; check holiday list for 2026

Christmas 2025 Stock Market Holiday: NSE and BSE are closed for trading today due to the Christmas holiday. The commodity exchanges MCX and NCDEX

The Economic Times 25 Dec 2025 7:15 am

SFIO probes IndusInds Rs 1,960 crore derivatives hole

IndusInd Bank is under formal investigation by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) following accounting lapses related to internal deri

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 7:09 am

Spice St: Jaipur masala companys 39 crore IPO gets 25k crore bids

Jaipur-based masala maker Shyam Dhani Industries' IPO on NSE's SME platform Emerge was subscribed a staggering 918 times, raising over Rs 25,300

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 7:06 am

Tracking UPI autopay gets easier

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is enhancing transparency and control over UPI autopay mandates with a new central portal and r

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 7:00 am

Government bond yields decline after RBIs cash injection

Government bonds surged Wednesday as the RBI injected Rs 2.9 lakh crore to ease tight liquidity, pushing the benchmark 10-year yield down to 6.54

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 6:54 am

Bharti, PE investor Warburg pick up 49% in electronics maker Haier India

Bharti Enterprises and Warburg Pincus have jointly acquired a 49% stake in Haier India, a subsidiary of Chinese consumer electronics giant Haier

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 6:50 am

Credit card spending cools after festive bills

Credit card spending in India saw a notable slowdown in November 2025, with transaction values and volumes decreasing month-on-month after the fe

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 6:46 am

SEBI simplifies procedure for issuing duplicate securities, raises limit to 10 lakh

Investors holding securities up to 10 lakh now need to submit fewer documents, using a standardised Affidavit-cum-Indemnity Bond, while those wit

The Hindu Businessline 25 Dec 2025 6:17 am

SEBI revises BSDA rules: Simplified demat accounts from March 2026

Depository participants must review all accounts quarterly and convert eligible accounts to BSDA by default, unless investors explicitly opt for

The Hindu Businessline 25 Dec 2025 6:10 am

CESL concludes tender for 10,900 electric buses under PM E-Drive scheme

The mega tender drew strong industry interest, with 16 bidders participating and 14 qualifying technically

The Hindu Businessline 25 Dec 2025 6:03 am

Growing, but not adding up: The AI revenue paradox for TCS, Accenture

Generative AI is the fastest-growing segment at firms like TCS and Accenture, but experts warn it may be replacing legacy IT revenue rather than

Livemint 25 Dec 2025 5:45 am

Navi Mumbai airport opens today with 30 domestic flights

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) officially commenced commercial operations today, marking a significant expansion of air travel for the

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 4:43 am

Updated vs Revised ITR Here's what taxpayers should know about income tax return ahead of 31 December deadline

Updated vs Revised ITR Income Tax Department gives the taxpaying citizen an opportunity to file a revised income tax return (ITR) and an updated

Livemint 24 Dec 2025 11:54 pm

Budget 2026: Industry seeks faster tax dispute resolution

Businesses are pushing the government to fix tax uncertainties and speed up dispute resolution. Unclear rules and treaty issues could lead to mor

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 11:54 pm

India assures safeguards in place on New Zealand apple imports

India has granted New Zealand market access for apples under a new trade pact. The agreement includes safeguards to protect local farmers. A conc

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 11:51 pm

Sebi gives its go-ahead to road ministrys proposed public InvIT

SEBI has approved NHAI's Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT), a public InvIT designed to monetize national highway assets and offer retail inv

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 11:40 pm

Logistics IPO: Yatayat Corporation files Sebi papers to raise funds; growth surge puts road freight firm in focus

Yatayat Corporation India Ltd has filed draft papers for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) to raise funds, driven by strong demand in the road fre

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 11:25 pm

Income tax refund failed? Here's a step-by-step guide for taxpayers to request refund reissue

Most taxpayers have received their ITR returns, but some still await refunds. If refunds fail, taxpayers can request reissue via the e-filing por

Livemint 24 Dec 2025 11:14 pm

US mortgage rate: US 30-year home loan rates edge down to 6.18%; affordability concerns keep buyers cautious

US mortgage rates saw a slight dip this week, with the 30-year fixed rate now at 6.18%, offering minimal relief to homebuyers. While rates are do

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 11:01 pm

Why manufacturing has lagged in India

Indias manufacturing sector underperforms compared to China and South Korea, partly due to public sector wages that raise costs and reduce compet

The Hindu 24 Dec 2025 10:54 pm

Rail funding: IRFC extends Rs 9,821 crore loan to DFCCIL; World Bank debt refinanced in rupee terms

Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has provided a Rs 9,821 crore loan to DFCCIL to refinance its World Bank foreign currency debt for the

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 10:10 pm

How many times can you file a revised income tax return? Here's what I-T Department says

Taxpayers can rectify errors in income tax returns by filing revised returns ahead of the deadline. The Income Tax Department has not prescribed

Livemint 24 Dec 2025 10:06 pm

Gujarat-based logistics company Yatayat Corporation files DRHP with Sebi for IPO

Logistics firm Yatayat Corporation India Ltd has filed preliminary papers for an IPO, aiming to raise funds through a fresh issue of equity share

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 9:49 pm

IRFC refinances freight corridors Rs 10,000 crore World Bank loan

Indian Railway Finance Corporation has successfully refinanced a Rs 10,000 crore foreign currency loan from the World Bank. This move pertains to

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 9:33 pm

GCC NRIs investment pace tempered due to currency fluctuation concerns: Geojit ED

The depreciation of the Indian rupee has affected overall returns and influenced investment behaviour. As a result, many NRIs are now showing hig

The Hindu 24 Dec 2025 9:29 pm

CCI cotton procurement 50 lakh bales at MSP till now

Purchases up by about 60% over corresponding period a year ago, lend stability to market

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 9:22 pm

Highway funding push: NHAI gets Sebi nod for Raajmarg Infra InvIT; retail investors set to tap highway monetisation

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has received Sebi's approval to register Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) as a Public Infra

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 9:17 pm

US stock markets to see shorter trading hours on December 24, remain shut on Christmas Day

U.S. financial markets will close early on Christmas Eve and remain shut for Christmas Day, returning to a normal schedule Friday. Stocks traded

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 9:03 pm

China issues rare earth magnet licences to a few more Indian companies

However, large-scale clearances are still not happening with majority of applicants still awaiting nod

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 8:59 pm

Global diversification, strong domestic fundamentals key for investors in 2026: Experts

Market experts on Wednesday advised investors to focus on global diversification alongside India's strengthening domestic fundamentals while plan

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 8:51 pm

Agios Pharma shares jump 16% as US FDA expands approval for blood disorder drug

Shares of Agios Pharmaceuticals jumped nearly 16% on Wednesday after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the expanded use of its drug

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 8:44 pm

SFIO launches investigation against IndusInd Bank for accounting discrepancies in derivatives portfolio

SFIO has initiated an investigation into IndusInd Bank over discrepancies in its derivatives trades and certain balance sheet accounts. The bank

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 8:39 pm

Statutory warning: Alcohol consumption increases risk of mouth cancer, finds Tata Memorial study

Study in fact found greater risk with locally brewed alcohols

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 8:36 pm

Maharashtras Sangli to get dedicated raisin research centre

The proposal was approved in principle by the Senate of Shivaji University, Kolhapur, following a demand raised by Sangli MLA Sudhir Gadgil

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 8:33 pm

Nike shares rise 4% as Apple's Tim Cook doubles personal bet on CEO Elliott Hill's overhaul effort

Nike shares rose nearly 4% in early trading on Wednesday after Apple CEO Tim Cook doubled his personal stake in the sportswear maker, raising his

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 8:29 pm

Gold breaches $4,500 for first time in international markets. How soon in 2026 can it hit $5,000?

Gold surged to a fresh lifetime high above $4,500 an ounce on safe-haven demand, central bank buying and rate-cut hopes. Domestic prices also hit

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 8:26 pm

US markets today: Wall Street holds near record highs in holiday-thinned trade; stocks mark time as Christmas closure nears

US stocks traded near record highs in a quiet session ahead of Christmas. Dynavax Technologies saw a significant surge on acquisition news. Globa

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 8:24 pm

Gadgets that made it to Santas nice list 2025!

From sleek everyday tools to powerhouse gadgets, this years standouts arent just about specstheyre about making life smoother, smarter and a litt

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 8:13 pm

Telangana industry cries foul as power bills skyrocket

Industry SOS to Telangana govt: Halt HILT policy and review power cost hikes

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 8:11 pm

Eggflation hits hard as price of the protein soars on supply crunch and higher demand

Soaring exports, increased winter consumption, poorer production all contributing to the scrambled-up situation

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 8:10 pm

US H-1B revamp likely to hit freshers, volume hiring models

The final rule will implement a weighted selection process that increases the probability that H-1B visas are allocated to higher-skilled and hig

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 8:10 pm

Palladium tops $2,300, silver exceeds $72 as gold steadies near $4,500 per ounce

Fears of Venezuelan tension add to market worries as Trump threatens sanctions on oil tankers

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 8:09 pm

India announces reforms to simplify import checks as it eyes US trade deal

India has announced reforms to simplify import quality checks, reducing paperwork and inspection times. This move addresses U.S. concerns about b

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 8:08 pm

MSDE starts hunt for anchor industry partners to upgrade National Skill Training Institutes

Centre and states have issued expression of interest inviting private sector to take a lead role in upgradation of five NSTIs and 1000 ITIs respe

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 8:07 pm

US stocks trade flat ahead of Christmas break

Wall Street indexes opened nearly flat in shortened Christmas Eve trading on Wednesday, as traders wait to see whether stocks can extend record g

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 8:06 pm

Consumer Affairs Ministry launches official logo of Repairability Index

The logo was selected through a nationwide Logo Design Competition organised by the Chair on Consumer Law at National Law University Delhi, estab

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 8:01 pm

Telecom operators, gear makers see promising year ahead

2025 a year of important regulatory developments as the sector moved to align with the new Telecommunications Act, 2023 and the evolving framewor

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 7:54 pm

Deal with it! When Trump said no, India said yes

India aced trade deals in 2025. The nation resisted US tariff pressure, refusing coercive timelines. Instead, India secured agreements with New Z

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 7:53 pm

US labour pulse: US unemployment claims dip to 214,000; data points to stable layoffs

US unemployment claims dropped to 214,000 last week, indicating a stable labor market despite cooling hiring momentum. This figure fell below eco

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 7:53 pm

US unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy level

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically healthy levels despite some signs that the l

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 7:46 pm

Brookfield to develop built-to-suit office campus for JPMorganChase in Powai

Scheduled for completion by 2030, the facility will consolidate JPMorganChases Mumbai workforce into a single, state-of-the-art office tower

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 7:46 pm

NHAI receives Sebi approval for Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust as Public InvIT

State-owned NHAI-sponsored Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) as

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 7:42 pm

Air India eyes over 55% new, refreshed wide-body fleet by end-2026

Airline aims to completely retrofit at least 12 Boeing 787 aircraft

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 7:41 pm

MoSPI speeds up data releases, launches new website, revamps surveys

India's statistics ministry is modernizing its data systems. New digital tools and faster releases are improving access to socio-economic informa

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 7:37 pm

Reliance resumes Russian oil imports to feed Jamnagar refinery

Reliance itself paused Russian purchases after the US sanctioned Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC on Oct. 22 and gave refiners a month to wind down t

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 7:37 pm

US jobless claims fall unexpectedly, but hiring remains weak

Economists say seasonal volatility, tariffs, and an immigration crackdown have weighed on labour demand and supply.

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 7:34 pm

Bank holidays in 2026: When will banks remain closed next year as RBI releases annual holiday calendar Check full list

Bank holidays in 2026: The Reserve Bank of India has announced over 100 bank holidays for 2026, covering national, religious, and regional events

Livemint 24 Dec 2025 7:31 pm

QSR continued to witness softer demand environment during December quarter : Elara Capital

GST rate cut led to tactical price cuts on menus by QSR players

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 7:29 pm

For Kashmirs papier-mch artisans, Christmas brings orders from abroad

While exports to the US have been hit by the recent tariffs, increased demand from Europe has been encouraging, say artisans

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 7:28 pm

Copper hits record near $12,300 on US GDP growth, weak dollar

Copper advanced for a sixth straight session to an all-time high close of $12,300 on Wednesday as robust U.S. economic growth boosted demand pros

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 7:25 pm

Offers for sale account for 63 per cent of IPO fund-raise in 2025

Fresh funds raised for capital expenditure have remained almost static at 64,031 crore

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 7:13 pm

After MG Motor, another Chinese co. gets Indian partner

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 7:13 pm

Silver rate today: Prices hit record Rs 2.27 lakh/kg in Delhi; global silver crosses $72 an ounce

Silver prices have reached new record highs in domestic and international markets. This surge is fueled by a weaker US dollar, anticipated easier

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 7:00 pm

Indian refiners balance barrel economics with geopolitical, trade tensions as 2025 redraws energy flows

Indian refiners have constantly adjusted to sanctions, compliance requirements and evolving regulatory regimes in 2025, which is expected to cont

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 6:58 pm

IBBI mandates disclosure of beneficial ownership in resolution plans

Move will help in curbing opaque bids for resolution, say experts

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 6:56 pm

Two-wheeler exports remain buoyant in April-November 2025 with 24% growth

Among the top five OEMs, Bajaj Auto (models like Boxer, Discover and Pulsar) led the pack with a 35 per cent market share in April to November 20

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 6:56 pm

Retail investors continue to bet big on ETFs

Investors are increasingly looking at exchange traded funds (ETFs metals and equity) and index funds as a core allocation tool while adopting a

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 6:55 pm

As crypto and private credit hit the mainstream, investor risk seen multiplying

U.S. investors may soon have access to a greater array of products tied to asset classes like private credit and crypto as the Trump administrati

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 6:52 pm

Finolex, MMF support upgraded human milk bank for newborns in Pune

Since 2022, the milk bank has supported over 2,200 infants with more than 1,500 litres of donor milk

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 6:51 pm

BJP faces united Thackeray front in fight for Mumbai civic body

The move is aimed at countering the strong challenge mounted by the Bharatiya Janata Party

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 6:44 pm

Select Group buys 125 crore residential propertyin Delhis Westend

The seller is Promilla Varma and stamp duty of 8.75 crore was also paid for the deal

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 6:43 pm