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Kotak Bank Q3 Updates: Net advances jump 16% YoY to Rs 4.8 lakh crore, deposits rise 15%
Kotak Mahindra Bank reported robust Q3FY26 growth, with net advances rising 16% YoY to Rs 4.8 lakh crore and deposits increasing 15% to Rs 5.43 l
Rupee declines for 4 days straight: Currency slips 8 paise against US dollar; settles at 90.28
India bonds fall as record state debt plan fans supply fears
Indian government bonds slumped on Monday after a record state borrowing calendar prompted a selloff, widening the gulf between supply and demand
Oil prices fall back after U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Maduro
Shortly after trading began on January 5, the U.S. benchmark crude oil rose slightly; But it later traded 36 cents lower at $56.96 per barrel
Indias infra push driven by investment in railways and RE, road expansion still lagging
The FY26 allocation for roads was unchanged at 2.7 lakh crore, reflecting the slowdown in project awards
Ashok Leyland, Eicher Motors among 7 auto stocks hit 52-week highs; gains up to 17% in a month
Seven auto stocks from the BSE Auto Index touched fresh 52-week highs despite a weak broader market, signalling strong sectoral momentum and cont
Torrent Pharma to raise up to Rs 12,500 crore via private placement of NCDs
Torrent Pharmaceuticals on Monday said its board has approved to raise up to Rs 12,500 crore via issue of securities on a private placement basis
Sensex, Nifty drop from record highs as IT stocks tumble
Infosys declines 2.03%
Remsons Industries bags 60-crore order
The order will be executed over a five-year period, with supplies scheduled to commence from June quarter of FY27
Soaring raw materials costs may pinch solar power industry hard
Consumers may have to pay more for installation of panels, wiring and inverters as silver, copper and aluminium prices surge
Investors may go value hunting in 2026 as AI rally matures
Global investors will actively seek opportunities this year in undervalued pockets of financial markets as growing concerns over an AI bubble pus
Stock markets decline on selling in blue-chips amid fresh tariff hike threat by U.S.
Bharat Electronics, Hindustan Unilever, Tata Steel and UltraTech Cement were among the gainers
Universal to buy 30% in Excel Entertainment; values Farhan Akhtar-led firm at 2,400 crore
investment lays the foundation for a new strategic partnership aimed at accelerating Excel Entertainments growth while strengthening Universal Mu
Gainers & Losers: Wipro and Waaree among 6 stocks that were major movers on Monday
Gandhar Oil, Ola Electric, and Hindustan Copper surged on Monday, driven by trade volumes and sectoral strength. Wipro, Bajaj Finance, and Waaree
Donald Trump has stepped up trade pressure on India, with the US President threatening higher tariffs over continued Russian oil purchases even a
Waaree Energy Storage raises 1,003 crore for 20 GWh battery manufacturing plant
The shares of Waaree Energies Ltd ended on the NSE today at 2,713.10 down by 153.20 or 5.34%
Stakeholders from plantation sector need to work together to tackle climate change related issues
Call to improve the shelf-life of plantation products while developing value-added products
Rupee falls for fourth straight day; ends 8 paise lower at 90.28 against US dollar
US dollar index strengthens amid safe-haven demand
CPCRI showcases four new value-added products
The institutes thrust is to improve the shelf-life of plantation products while developing value-added products, says director KB Hebbar
Bharat Coking Coal to launch IPO for 1,071 cr on Jan 9
Issue price fixed at 21 to 23 per equity share
Waaree Energy Storage raises 1,003 crore to set up 20 GWh lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant
Waaree Energy Storage raised the funds from a cluster of strategic investors, including family offices, high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), and in
Foreign investor selling, high valuations and policy-driven volatility are keeping Indian equities risky despite index highs, says Ajay Srivastav
49 crypto exchanges register with FIU; focus on curbing money laundering: Report
In an effort to combat illicit activities, the Financial Intelligence Unit officially registered 49 predominantly Indian cryptocurrency exchanges
Gas leak at ONGC well in Konaseema triggers fire; no casualties
There were no reports of death or injury; Fire occurred due to a gas pipeline leakage at the Mori-5 well, say sources
Kanika Tekriwal has more than a decade of experience in the aviation industry.
AI-driven inflation is 2026's most overlooked risk, say investors
Global stock markets, riding high on AI euphoria at the start of 2026 may be disregarding one of the biggest threats that could spoil the party:
Generic drug maker Hindustan Laboratories files IPO papers with Sebi
Generic drug maker Hindustan Laboratories has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial publ
Rupee dips on dollar demand at RBI reference rate, Asian weakness
The Indian rupee edged lower on Monday, tracking Asian peers and pressured by dollar demand around the Reserve Bank of India's reference rate.
Tariff threat over Russian oil puts India at crossroads: GTRI
Following US sanctions imposed in October on Russian energy giants Rosneft and Lukoil, major Indian refiners, including Reliance Industries and s
HCL, Infosys fall 4%, as IT stocks drag Nifty in red. Heres what spooked investors
IT stocks fell up to 3.7% on Monday ahead of the earnings season, which begins next week with the announcement of Q3 results by IT bellwether Tat
Market Wrap: Sensex down 322 points, Nifty below 26,300 as IT fall offsets earnings optimism
The BSE Sensex fell 322.39 points, or 0.38%, to close at 85,439.62, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 78.25 points, or 0.30%, to end the session at
Foreign Venezuela oil claims in doubt after US intervention
Indian companies ONGC Videsh Ltd. and Indian Oil Corp. have smaller entitlements to Venezuelan oil resources,
Rabi fertiliser bill rises by 736 crore as Centre steps up nutrient-based subsidy support
The increase comes as international prices of fertilisers and raw materials remain uncertain
Adani Power shares may see another 23% growth, says JM Financial while initiating coverage
JM Financial initiates coverage on Adani Power with a Buy rating and a target of Rs 178, citing robust capacity expansion, strong execution and I
China, Pakistan reaffirm ties as US outreach to Islamabad deepens
Repeated Islamist militant attacks on Chinese nationals working on the CPEC and other projects in Pakistan have become a major source of tension
Indias top 10 conglomerates saw a mixed 2025, with Reliance, HDFC, Adani, Bajaj, and Aditya Birla posting strong gains, while Tata and Godrej los
European stocks rise as defence shares lead after Venezuela shock
European stocks traded firmer on Monday, extending their early-year gains as investors bought defense stocks after U.S. military strikes on Venez
IRCTC scam: No stay on Lalu Yadav trial as Delhi HC seeks CBI reply
The court issued notice to the CBI, called for trial court records and listed the matter for January 14
Apple's manufacturing in India has propelled iPhone exports past $50 billion within the PLI scheme, significantly outpacing rival Samsung. This s
DST to open applications for 1 lakh crore R&D fund from Jan 12
Approved in July last year, the 1 lakh crore RDIF aims to boost private-sector R&D investment in high-risk, high-impact projects across sectors s
Defence biggest theme of decade and not oil, natural resources or forex. Gurmeet Chadha explains why
Defence has emerged as the defining investment theme of the decade, says Gurmeet Chadha, emphasising that military strength now outweighs oil, na
When the streams leak: Piracys quiet drain on OTT revenues
At a time when ad revenues are soft and subscription growth has slowed, piracy has grown into a parallel ecosystem, eating into legitimate earnin
Mystery device on Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal's head raises eyebrows; What is 'Temple'?
Temple is linked to Deepindar Goyal's personal research initiative, Continue Research, which is funded by Goyal himself. Reports indicate that he
Foxconn's Q4 revenue surges 22% to record high on AI demand
Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, reported record fourth-quarter revenue on Monday, driven by strong demand for a
China stocks rally as Shanghai benchmark tops 4,000 in first New Year trade
Chinese stocks kicked off 2026 with a strong rally, led by tech sectors, pushing the Shanghai Composite above 4,000 for the first time in nearly
Mylapay raises $1 million from CDM Capital, Credit Saison
The capital will be used to strengthen Mylapays payment infrastructure, scale its product suite, deepen partnerships with banks and payment aggre
PM monitoring 15 high-priority projects worth Rs 1.12 lakh crore in J-K: CS Dulloo
Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing rapid development of world-class infrastructure. Mega projects are being fast-tracked through the PRAGATI mechani
IndusInd Bank among Axis Directs three weekly technical bets. Check list
Axis Direct remains positive on Indian equities and has identified IndusInd Bank, DOMS Industries and Tata Power as its top weekly technical bets
Tata Motors CV shares may rally 16%, says InCred; 4 reasons behind the Add call
InCred Equities has initiated coverage on Tata Motors commercial vehicle (CV) business with an Add rating and a price target of Rs 513, citing up
Defense stocks drive Asia markets to record highs after U.S. captures Venezuelas Maduro
Asia markets opened the first official trading week of 2026 on a stronger note after the U.S. said it captured Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, with o
SpaceX's Starlink is offering free broadband internet service to the people of Venezuela through Feb. 3, amid the fallout of a U.S. military oper
Union Budget: 5 engines India must fire to become a developed nation by 2047
India's 2047 developed nation dream hinges on a multi-pronged growth strategy, with the upcoming Budget playing a crucial role. Key focus areas i
Ignore quarterly noise, focus on long-term trends: Sameer Dalal
Market focus shifts from quarterly results to India's next growth drivers, according to Sameer Dalal. Banking and select discretionary consumptio
Turkey inflation falls to 30.9% in December from 44% a year earlier: Official data
Turkey's annual inflation slowed in December to 30.9 percent, a fourth straight month of declines and well below the 44.4 percent posted a year e
Indian economy trapped between Goldilocks and Gridlock, shrinking fiscal space: Report
The report highlighted that while headline growth numbers suggest a strong economy, the underlying momentum remains fragile
Sundaram Alterantes aims to raise Rs 2,000 cr realty fund by March
Sundaram Alterantes on Monday said it is planning to raise up to Rs 2,000 crore real estate fund by March this year.
Planning to sell your house? Know the taxes and how to save on them
Many individuals may not realise they owe tax on profits from selling residential properties. Capital gains tax rates vary based on holding perio
Japan's bond yields hit near 30-year highs on BOJ rate-hike bets
Japan's two- and 10-year bond yields climbed to near three-decade highs on the first trading day of 2026, as markets braced for further interest
SAIL posts best-ever December sales, volumes jump 37%
The strong showing helped sustain SAILs growth momentum in FY26, with AprilDecember sales reaching 147 lakh tonnes, up 17 per cent year-on-year
Sundaram Alterantes aims to raise 2,000 crore realty fund my March
Sundaram Finance group said it has already raised 1,000 crore in the SA Real Estate Credit Fund V over the last 3 months and aims to raise anothe
Euro zone bond yields steady, investors watch Venezuela
Euro zone government bond yields held steady on Monday, after the U.S. strike on Venezuela and capture of President Nicolas Maduro at the weekend
Ola Electric shares jump 16% in 2026 so far as turnaround signals stoke optimism
Ola Electric shares have surged 16% in early 2026 as investors respond to signs of a business turnaround. Improved service execution under its Hy
ITC Culinaire offers free night stays, buffet meals, dining & spa discounts: Should you take it?
The ITC Culinaire is an annual subscription plan available in 3 variants. It offers benefits like discounts on dining, spa (during stays), and la
Gandhar Oil Refinery shares zoom 17% on strong volumes amid US-Venezuela tensions
Gandhar Oil Refinery shares surged on heavy volumes, amid heightened investor interest possibly linked to USVenezuela geopolitical tensions. Trad
BCCL IPO price band set at 2123 per share; issue opens January 9
The IPO, entirely an offer for sale by Coal India, will open on January 9 and close on January 13, with anchor bidding on January 8.
India shows strong public trust in tax system: Global survey
India continues to demonstrate relatively high public trust in its tax system, with strong tax morale and a growing perception of taxation as a c
India has requested the United States to remove additional tariffs. This comes after India reduced its purchases of Russian oil. US President Don
Mint Explainer | Big Tech left waiting as Indias new spectrum plan skips 6 GHz WiFi
Despite prior ministerial assurances that license-free access to this spectrum was a necessity, the new blueprint leaves global tech giants like
How AI is reshaping tax scrutinyand why humans still matter
Tax authorities are increasingly using generative AI to analyse filings, flag anomalies and automate compliancebut courts warn that human judgmen
India must end Russian oil ambiguity as tariffs loom: GTRI
As tensions rise, India faces a pivotal choice regarding its imports of Russian oil, especially with President Trump issuing threats of increased
A number of senior citizens fell prey to this growing phenomenon of digital arrest in the past. In this some fraudster makes a video call to the
Nifty slips after record high; IT stocks drag, BEL, Nestle, Eicher gain
Weakness in IT stocks weighed on sentiment, even as selective buying supported defence, consumer durables and media stocks.
FIIs, Retail raise stakes in Q2; 11 stocks rally up to 75% in 3 months
A study of BSE-listed companies shows 11 stocks that rallied up to 75% in three months as both FIIs and retail investors raised their stakes in Q
How AI is reshaping fraudand the new scams you must prepare for
Small but steady losses are quietly eroding Indian families monthly budgets, as AI makes fraud more personal, convincing, and harder to detect.
India's urea imports more than double to 7.17 MT in Apr-Nov: FAI data
Indias urea imports more than doubled to 7.17 million tonnes in AprilNovember of the current fiscal year as domestic production fell, according t
PSU banks lead Q3 BFSI performance; HDFC Bank sees system-level growth in FY26: Kaitav Shah
PSU banks outperformed the BFSI sector in Q3, driven by stronger year-on-year credit growth, while smaller private banks and NBFCs faced transiti
Start with the basics: What quality really means in stocks & why its important
Many of the worst blow-ups in Indian markets looked fine on a simple price chart until very late in the story. Its important to remember that a s
Investor Alert: Bharat Coking Coal signals solid GMP ahead of IPO. Check details here
Bharat Coking Coals upcoming IPO has attracted strong market interest, reflected in a high grey market premium. As Coal Indias largest coking coa
December palm oil imports fall to 8-month low on weak demand
Palm oil imports fell 20 per cent month-on-month in December to 507,000 metric tonnes, the lowest since April 2025, according to estimates from d
Ashwini Vaishnaw hails milestone as Apple ships $50 billion worth of iPhones from India in 2025
Electronics production has increased 6 times in the last 11 years and electronics exports have grown 8 times
Hindustan Laboratories files DRHP with SEBI for IPO
The IPO comprises a fresh issue of 50 lakh shares and an offer for sale of 91 lakh shares by the promoter.
Indias palm oil imports hit 8-month low in December
India's palm oil imports dropped significantly in December, reaching an eight-month low. This decline was driven by reduced winter demand and ref
Sensex, Nifty trade flat at noon as IT stocks drag
IT stocks remained the biggest drag, with Infosys, HCL Tech and Wipro losing up to 2 per cent. HDFC Bank and ONGC also weighed on the benchmarks.
SBI to promote India-Israel trade in rupee
JERUSALEM, Jan 5: Amid deepening strategic ties and discussions around Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and Israel gaining momentum, the
Gold price today: How much the yellow metal costs in your city? Check rates
Gold prices surged on Monday, recovering from last week's decline. February gold futures on MCX rose by Rs 1,509, reaching Rs 1,37,270 per 10 gra
SGX Securities rebrands as SGX Stock Exchange on STIs 60th year
The move comes amid a strong recovery in Singapores equity market, with the STI delivering over 25 per cent returns in 2025
Budget 2026 needs to lock in India's new-age future & shift power to home
Budget 2026: As India prepares its Union Budget 2026-27, experts are urging targeted policy support for data centres, AI, and robotics. This focu
SBI bets on rupee trade to deepen IndiaIsrael economic ties
State Bank of India is set to enable trade settlements between India and Israel using Indian rupees. This move supports India's goal to boost the
