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SHANTI shields N-plants from safety oversight: Experts

The Times of India 19 Dec 2025 2:03 am

India signs F TA with Oman, 98% exports to be duty-free

India and Oman have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), set to boost bilateral trade and strengthen economic ties. This

The Times of India 19 Dec 2025 1:17 am

Parliament clears VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA amid opposition protests

Parliament has passed the VB-G RAM G Bill. This new law replaces the MGNREGA. It offers 125 days of guaranteed rural wage employment per househol

The Economic Times 19 Dec 2025 12:46 am

Securities Market Code Bill for boosting Sebi power, accountability

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled the Securities Market Code Bill in the Lok Sabha. This legislative proposal aims to empower the

The Economic Times 19 Dec 2025 12:38 am

Fusion deal: Why Trump Media is merging with TAE Technologies

TAE Technologies says the strong balance sheet of TMTG will provide the capital needed to bring its first fusion power plant online in the U.S. b

India Vision 19 Dec 2025 12:33 am

Kennedy Center to be renamed 'Trump-Kennedy Center,' White House says

The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts will be renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center, White House press secretary Karoline Leavit

India Vision 19 Dec 2025 12:32 am

Three-month timeline for NCLAT to improve quality of judgement: Baijayant Panda

A parliamentary committee has put forward a decisive three-month timeframe for resolving insolvency appeals. According to Chairman Baijayant Pand

The Economic Times 19 Dec 2025 12:31 am

Temporary relief: on trade performance, deeper distress ahead

The depreciation of the rupee is helping bring down trade deficit

The Hindu 19 Dec 2025 12:20 am

Space funding surge: Indias private space sector raises $150 million so far this fiscal, says INSPACe chief

India's space sector has secured a record $150 million in funding this financial year, with projections to surpass $200 million. This was driven

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 11:26 pm

US inflation data: Prices cool in November after shutdown-hit report; relief yet to reach households

US inflation cooled more than expected in November. Most Americans still feel no relief from high prices for essentials, with energy costs rising

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 11:10 pm

Finance Ministry unveils new logofor Regional Rural Banks

On the principle of One State One RRB, the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, has consolidated 26 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)

The Hindu 18 Dec 2025 10:47 pm

Cognizant deploys 1 mn AI agents; to boost customer experience across verticals

To add another 10,000 AI agents to support retail industry

The Hindu 18 Dec 2025 10:46 pm

Indias space sector raised USD 150 mn this fiscal so far: Pawan Goenka

New Delhi: Indias space industry has raised USD 150 million in funding this financial year so far, the highest ever since the government unleashe

The Siasat Daily 18 Dec 2025 10:24 pm

Extant method of housing index compilation methodology robust: IIT Bombay Report

On a Discussion Paper on Housing Index floated by MoSPI, the Report said covering all dwellings each month is not a good idea.

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 10:23 pm

SEBI allows sale of debt securities at lower face value of 10,000

The new regulation aims to enhance market participation by making debt instruments more affordable for retail investors while ensuring a fixed ma

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 10:17 pm

BIG blow to IHFL, ED major crackdown on dubious loans, FIR registered against Sameer Gehlaut in Rs 10000 crore fraud case

In a significant development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has major step on cracking down on individuals and companies misusing loan funds m

DNA India 18 Dec 2025 10:10 pm

India-Oman trade deal: What the CEPA changes for Indias Gulf strategy, GTRI explains

India and Oman have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), their sixth free trade pact in five years. While Oman offers ze

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 10:01 pm

FTA shield in turbulent times: How India is locking in growth as global tariff walls rise

India's economy is growing strong. New trade deals with Oman and the UK are boosting exports. Domestic reforms are making businesses more competi

The Economic Times 18 Dec 2025 9:57 pm

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Friday

Indian equities closed nearly unchanged after three losing sessions as IT and financial stocks cushioned early declines. Global cues stayed mixed

The Economic Times 18 Dec 2025 9:27 pm

Shashwat Sharma to take over as Airtel CEO

With this long-planned transition, Mr. Sharma succeeds Gopal Vittal, a veteran who has been at the helm of the telco since 2013.

The Hindu 18 Dec 2025 9:24 pm

Market Trading Guide: Buy TCS & Hindustan Zinc on Friday for up to 12% upside

Nifty extended losses for a fourth session, failing to reclaim the 200-DMA as bearish momentum persists. Analysts warn of downside below 25,700,

The Economic Times 18 Dec 2025 9:19 pm

US, Gulf LPG prices competitive, says Oil Ministry

India imports 55-60 per cent of its domestic LPG requirement; more than 90 per cent of the consumption is by households for cooking

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 9:15 pm

Budget 2026 for the investor: Time to fix the flawed tax design on share buybacks

Budget 2026 presents an opportunity to rectify the flawed tax design on share buybacks. The Finance Act, 2024 shifted the tax burden to sharehold

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 9:15 pm

Farmers federation white paper proposes 4 pillars to future-proof Indian agriculture

By shifting toward high-value horticulture, spices, organic produce, floriculture, and processed foods, the country can move up the global value

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 9:12 pm

RBI injects Rs 50,000 crore via OMO as liquidity deficit persists

RBI injected Rs 50,000 crore via open market purchases, amid bids and persistent liquidity deficit caused by advance tax outflows. Despite OMOs a

The Economic Times 18 Dec 2025 9:11 pm

Combined AUM of NPS crossed 16 lakh cr. in October, says PFRDA

The regulatory authority targets to bring 25 crore private-sector citizens into the pension net over the next five years

The Hindu 18 Dec 2025 9:10 pm

Trumps blockade of Venezuelas oil tankers: Will it cause disruption in the global crude market?

US President Trump's blockade on Venezuelan oil tankers is unlikely to significantly impact global crude prices, according to Kpler. The market's

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 9:10 pm

Bharti Airtel approves Rs 401.25 first & final Call on partly paid shares

Bharti Airtel approved a first and final call of Rs 401.25 on partly paid rights shares, setting February 6, 2026 as record date. Proceeds will c

The Economic Times 18 Dec 2025 9:07 pm

Gem, jewellery exports to Oman to touch $150 million in 3 yrs: GJEPC

According to the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council, Indias gem and jewellery exports to Oman currently stand at $35 million (2024)

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 9:07 pm

India-Oman joint statement outlines roadmap for deeper cooperation across trade, energy, maritime security and people-to-people ties

India and Oman have taken a significant step together by signing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, alongside a Joint Vision Documen

The Economic Times 18 Dec 2025 9:03 pm

Bhavish Aggarwal pares stake in Ola Electric Mobility for third straight day

The promoter offloaded stake worth 142.3 crore on Wednesday, and shares worth 91.87 crore on Tuesday

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 9:00 pm

L Catterton picks up minority stake in Haldirams

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 8:59 pm

Govt to rename Bengals rural job guarantee programme after Mahatma Gandhi, says Mamata Banerjee

Under the Karmashree scheme, the State Government claims to provide up to 75 days of work to beneficiaries, despite what Banerjee described as th

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 8:57 pm

As cane payment defaults rise to 2,000 cr, India may raise floor price for sugar sales

Govt to consider setting up of sugar or sugarcane board, may allow more diversion of the commodity for ethanol

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 8:33 pm

SMC proposes Ombudsman to address deficiencies by market service providers

SMC also aims to streamline processes for various regulated entities and provide a framework for inter-regulator co-ordination

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 8:33 pm

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries slashes Russian oil imports, turns to...

Under US pressure, Reliance stopped fresh Russian oil orders and reduced imports, even as India's overall crude purchases from Russia rose.

DNA India 18 Dec 2025 8:32 pm

Sun Pharma shares drop after U.S. FDA classifies Gujarat plant as OAI

The Official Action Indicated (OAI) status implies regulatory and/or administrative actions are recommended

The Hindu 18 Dec 2025 8:30 pm

US markets today: Wall Street jumps after softer inflation update; Micron sparks AI rebound

US stocks rallied Thursday as a cooler-than-expected inflation report eased interest rate concerns. Micron Technology's strong earnings, driven b

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 8:29 pm

Micron shares surge 16% as global memory chip shortage boosts profit forecast

Micron Technology's shares surged following an optimistic profit forecast, driven by a global memory chip shortage and strong demand from AI data

The Economic Times 18 Dec 2025 8:27 pm

US visa appointment times lowest in Chennai; highest in Delhi, Mumbai

Expanded checks, particularly for student, exchange visitor and H-1B applicants and their dependants, have had a bearing on appointment availabil

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 8:22 pm

Trump speech signals high tariffs, higher walls

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 8:18 pm

Centre approves Rs 887 crore Mumbai Marina development

The Indian government has approved an Rs 887 crore project to develop a world-class marina in Mumbai Harbour. This hybrid model will see the Mumb

The Economic Times 18 Dec 2025 8:18 pm

IndiGo keeps Delhi, Mumbai flights intact, uses Airbus planes on ATR routes

On Thursday IndiGo said it is operating 2200 flights in line with the revised schedule. The airline also said it has completely stabilised its op

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 8:10 pm

Processing facility for Adivasi agri produce in AP

The facility, which will be set up on 250 acres, will include common processing facilities to help entrepreneurs process produce from Adivasi far

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 8:09 pm

Nasdaq surges over 1% higher on softer than expected inflation

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Thursday after softer-than-expected inflation data boosted expectations for more interest rate cuts b

The Economic Times 18 Dec 2025 8:05 pm

ITR filing AY 2025-26: Received message from I-T department? Big clarification issued - what taxpayers need to know

The Income Tax Department clarified that recent communications to taxpayers about transaction discrepancies are advisory, aiming for voluntary co

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 7:55 pm

India's agri, processed food items to get duty-free access to Oman under trade pact

India and Oman have signed a new trade agreement. This pact grants duty-free access to Oman for Indian agricultural and processed food products.

The Economic Times 18 Dec 2025 7:50 pm

Gov is committed to jet engine development: Rajnath

As on November 2025, out of the 565 challenges given under iDEX, a total of 672 winners have emerged, including 96 winners from the 77 challenges

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 7:49 pm

Semiconductor manufacturing units have begun production of commercial chips: MeitY Secy

Indias semiconductor manufacturing units have launched commercial chip production, advancing the nations electronics ecosystem, says MeitY Secret

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 7:43 pm

Total crude processed in November up 2.3% YoY

State-owned refiners processed approximately two-thirds of the overall quantity processed in November

The Hindu 18 Dec 2025 7:42 pm

ECB holds rates steady and turns more positive on the economy

The European Central Bank maintained its interest rates, signaling a more optimistic outlook for the Eurozone economy. Revised growth and inflati

The Economic Times 18 Dec 2025 7:41 pm

Wall Street in 2026: How will US stock market perform next year? AI boom, rate cuts & more in focus

Indian markets concluded 2025 on a high note, defying tariff and AI valuation concerns. The S&P 500 saw significant gains, driven by tech giants

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 7:30 pm

16,000 MSMEs contributing to defence sectors growth: Mandaviya

Indigenous defence production has grown by 174 per cent from 46,429 crore in 2014-15 to 1,27,434 crore in FY 2023-24, said Union Minister Mansukh

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 7:28 pm

Storage in key Indian reservoirs drops for the 6th week in a row

Most parts of the country received no rain last week; dams filled to 82.5 per cent of the capacity

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 7:20 pm

CAG flags delays in 72% of Army emergency procurement contracts

CAG questions Armys regularisation of deviations in emergency procurements in a report tabled in Parliament on Thursday and suggests only Army HQ

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 7:20 pm

Humanitarian refuge, no political space: Panel backs govt stance on Sheikh Hasinas stay

In its recommendations, the Committee noted that Indias approach to the stay of Sheikh Hasina is guided by its civilizational ethos and humanitar

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 7:18 pm

Red Fort Blast: Court Sends Ninth Arrested Accused To NIA Custody Till Dec 26

New Delhi, Dec 18: A Delhi court on Thursday sent Yasir Ahmad Dar, the ninth person arrested in the Red Fort blast case, to NIA custody till Dece

Daily Excelsior 18 Dec 2025 7:17 pm

Arabica harvest gains pace, but prices ease tracking global trends

Growers expect crop to be slightly higher than last year

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 7:15 pm

Brokers call: TCS (Accumulate)

Elara Securities

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 7:06 pm

Kerala Startup Mission to run Innovation Train for young innovators to ideate solutions

The train, a first of its kind initiative in the country, is set to flag off on December 21 and reach Kasargod the following day as part of the I

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 7:04 pm

EPFO urges employers including State and local gov authorities to avail employee enrollment scheme-2025

A special compliance window of 6 months is available from November 2025, allowing employers to voluntarily enrol eligible employees left out of E

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 7:02 pm

Ola Electric bulk deal: Bhavish Aggarwal sells 2.83 cr shares worth Rs 90 crore

Promoter Bhavish Aggarwal on Thursday sold 2.83 crore shares of Ola Electric through a bulk deal, marking the third consecutive day of stake offl

The Economic Times 18 Dec 2025 7:00 pm

India remains both a growth driver, strategic hub: Nissan Asia, Oceania head

Nissan Motor looking for expansion in India with introduction of three new models over the next 14-16 months, starting with a launch in January

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 6:57 pm

Parliament clears SHANTI Bill, opening Indias nuclear sector to private players

Parliament has passed the SHANTI Bill. This marks a major change in India's nuclear energy policy. Private companies can now participate in the s

The Economic Times 18 Dec 2025 6:56 pm

MFs expect minimal impact due to revamped fee structure

Shares of both broking and MF firms saw a mixed show on Wednesday

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 6:54 pm

AP CM Naidu to seek Centers aid for key projects

To meet six Union Ministers in New Delhi on Friday

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 6:51 pm

The good, bad, and ugly of Indias aviation sector in 2025

Despite the shortcomings, Indias civil aviation sector scrambled back to its feet and expects to be up and flying in no time

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 6:48 pm

CAG pulls up govt for irregular grant of MEIS, SEIS benefits with revenue impact of Rs 725 cr

Government auditor CAG has flagged the Commerce Ministry and customs department for wrongly giving benefits under MEIS and SEIS schemes. This res

The Economic Times 18 Dec 2025 6:47 pm

Goldman Sachs and Shark Anupam Mittal-backed Travelstack Tech files DRHP for IPO

Travelstack Tech, backed by Goldman Sachs and Anupam Mittal, has filed DRHP for an IPO combining a Rs 250 crore fresh issue and offer for sale, w

The Economic Times 18 Dec 2025 6:44 pm

Brokers call: TBO Tek (Buy)

JM Financial

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 6:43 pm

India-Oman FTA signed: 99% of Indian exports to get duty-free access

The FTA is specifically engineered to boost labour-intensive sectors

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 6:41 pm

IndiGo under CCI scanner after mass cancellations of flights

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is investigating IndiGo for potential abuse of dominance and antitrust violations following widespread

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 6:36 pm

Bank of England cuts key interest rate from 4% to 3.75%

The move comes close on the heels of the announcement that consumer price inflation had slowed to 3.2% in the 12 months through November, from 3.

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 6:35 pm

Planning a holiday? 4 smart ways to plan your vacation using a credit card without financial stress

Smart ways to plan your vacation using a credit card include rewards, travel perks, EMI options and card offers, while managing risks through tim

Livemint 18 Dec 2025 6:31 pm

With Dhurandhar, cinema sees a revival in Kashmirs Shopian and other small towns

Dhurandhar revives cinema in Shopian, reconnecting communities and fostering cultural growth after years of conflict in Kashmir.

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 6:31 pm

Meesho short-selling shares under auction: Nithin Kamath explains how investors can participate and earn profit

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath reveals that short delivery auctions are driving sharp post-listing IPO gains, punishing short sellers. These auctions,

The Economic Times 18 Dec 2025 6:29 pm

Mukesh Ambani's BIG move as he acquires majority stake in Tamil Nadu's heritage brand....

T. Krishnakumar, Director of Reliance Consumer Products Limited, said, We are very excited to announce this joint venture, as it further strength

DNA India 18 Dec 2025 6:26 pm

Building on success of its initial fund, Nabard to launch 1,000 crore fund II for start-ups

Nabard to digitalise operations, leverage data for farmers, SHGs and rural enterprises

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 6:24 pm

Nifty holds 25,700 support despite fourth straight decline; FIIs return as net buyers

Foreign institutional investors turned net buyers for the first time in December, purchasing equities worth 1,172 crore

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 6:13 pm