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Delhi Police has busted an international cyber scam and extortion syndicate, arresting 10 individuals involved in frauds exceeding Rs 50 crore. T
High imports to exert pressure on steel prices
The expiry of safeguard duty and weak pricing globally may open up floodgates for imports
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%
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
Indias industrial production hits two-year high with 6.7% growth in November
India's industrial output surged 6.7% year-on-year in November 2025, a significant rebound from October's slowdown. Manufacturing, particularly b
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
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
Silver tops $83 before pullback: How investors are riding the rally and how you can buy the dip
Silver briefly surged past $83 an ounce before a sharp pullback triggered by profit-booking and easing geopolitical tensions. Despite the dip, th
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
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
According to the report, regulatory challenges have historically slowed rare earth mining in India
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
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
Commodity Radar: Gold rate slips Rs 1,300/10 gram. 4 reasons why this dip is a buying opportunity
Domestic gold prices fell nearly 1% as profit booking set in after last weeks record rally. MCX February gold futures dropped Rs 1,300 to Rs 1,38
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
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
Manish Sonthalia warns Q-Commerce valuations rest on execution, not cash
India's food delivery and quick commerce sector is at a critical juncture with new entrants and intense competition. Companies are shifting focus
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,
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
India demands $30B from Reliance, BP for KG-D6 gas underproduction
Indian government is demanding over $30 billion in damages from Reliance Industries and British Petroleum (BP) in an arbitration case.
Vikran Engineering shares soared after it accepted LOAs for 45.75 MW solar projects in Madhya Pradesh under the PM KUSUM-C scheme. The projects w
US holds top spot as Taiwan's largest bank debtor for 41st straight quarter
The United States remains the top debtor of Taiwan banks for the 41st straight quarter. This means the U.S. owes more money to Taiwanese banks th
IAF, IIT Madras partner to develop indigenous airborne communication system
This collaboration marks a significant step towards realising the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, fostering self-reliance in defence technology and
After VinFast, Vingroup lines up GSM for overseas listing
The listing, likely in late 2026 or early 2027, may raise at least $200 million and would mark Vingroups second overseas flotation after VinFasts
Union Bank of India expects IIP growth for November at 4% y-o-y
The report said IIP growth is likely to improve to 4.0% in Nov'25, up from 0.4% in October 2025 and 5.0% in November 2024
BSE SmallCap index falls 11% in 2025, worst performer globally
India's BSE SmallCap index has emerged as one of the weakest global assets in 2025, underperforming equities, commodities, and cryptocurrencies.
FY27 looks better for Indian markets as macros improve: Manish Sonthalia
Indian markets are poised for a stronger financial year, with improving macros, low inflation, and reviving earnings growth expected to drive equ
Mutual fund categories that stood out in 2025
The year 2025 witnessed a surge in interest across several mutual fund categories, both new and existing.
Titans lab-grown diamond entry a strategic long-term shift, says Sandip Sabharwal
Titans entry into lab-grown diamonds marks a strategic shift as changing consumer preferences reshape the jewellery market. Market expert Sandip
IndiGo cancels 80 flights across network on account of bad weather conditions
Half of these 80 cancelled flights are from Delhi airport, which earlier issued a passenger advisory stating that flight operations from its faci
India's agriculture sector is poised for record foodgrain production in 2025-26, driven by strong monsoons and GST cuts on key inputs. Despite gl
Ola Electric shares dip despite 367 crore PLI incentive approval
The stock opened at 36.37 and touched a high of 36.43 before declining to an intraday low of 35.62
Indian cardamom prices surge in 2025 as output and exports rise
The outlook for next year is optimistic, as attractive prices encourage growers to maintain their plantations
LGs payments for ICC mark usage constitute royalty, 15% tax to be levied: Delhi HC
High Court upholds Income Tax Departments interpretation under DTAA
India-Bangladesh ties strain amid political turmoil and diplomatic drift in 2025
Analysts described 2025 as a missing year, marked by the absence of an elected government and global diplomatic disengagement.
Top 18 billionaires add $745B to their fortunes in 2025
The world's ultra-rich saw their fortunes soar in 2025, as global equity markets rose steadily.
Gold price prediction today: Any pullbacks in the gold price rally may be used for accumulation, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Resea
Jupiter Wagons shares dip 3% after five-day winning streak
Jupiter Wagons shares fall 3% after a five-day 37% rally post-promoter stake increase. Despite high valuations and overbought RSI, promoters main
Silver futures jump 6% to record 2.54 lakh/kg; cross $80/ounce in global markets
Meanwhile, gold futures hovered near all-time highs in the domestic futures market. On the MCX, the yellow metal for February delivery gained by
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed in final week of 2025
Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Monday as investors kicked off the final trading week of the year. Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed in final
South Korean retail giant Coupang to compensate $1.1 billion to affected users over data breach
The company said in a statement Monday local time that it planned to provide customers with purchase vouchers totaling 50,000 won for various Cou
India housing market declines in units, gains in value during 2025
India's real estate market saw a sales volume drop in 2025. Developers are now looking to 2026 for a revival. Lower mortgage rates, strong GDP gr
Encora buyout widens healthcare, high-tech play for Coforge: Rahul Jain
Coforge's acquisition of Encora significantly boosts its revenue by over 30% and strengthens its position in healthcare and high-tech verticals.
Vedanta shares gain over 2% to hit 52-week high. Heres what drove the surge
Vedanta shares hit a fresh 52-week high as rising silver prices, strong performance in Hindustan Zinc and its successful bid for the Depo Graphit
MMTC shares rally over 10% as gold, silver prices hit record highs
MMTC shares rally over 31% in seven sessions as record-high gold and silver prices lift sentiment and strengthen bullish technical indicators.
Silver turns volatile after topping $80/oz
Domestic prices top 2.5 lakh a kg on MCX as the white precious metal market valuation soars above Nvidias
FMCG growth post GST cuts: Sales pick up in first quarter after reforms; value growth stays muted
Following GST rate reductions, consumer demand for household essentials and groceries saw a significant boost in the October-December quarter, wi
Dense fog forces CAT-III operations at Delhi airport
Airlines warn of delays and cancellations
Stock markets gather momentum after muted beginning
The 30-share BSE Sensex went up by 22.24 points to 85,063.69 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty eked out a marginal gain of 16 points to 26,0
Coforge shares rally over 2% after $2.35 billion Encora deal. Should investors buy the stock now?
Coforge rose after it announced a $2.35 billion acquisition of US-based AI firm Encora.
NVIDIA's $20B deal gives Groq employees, investors hefty returns
NVIDIA recently signed a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Groq, an up-and-coming AI chipmaker. The deal is valued at approximately $20 bill
Bitcoin climbs to $90,000, Ethereum reclaims $3,000 as crypto market rallies
Bitcoin and Ethereum rebound sharply as bullish momentum returns, with analysts eyeing key resistance levels and year-end market drivers.
China launches Justice Mission 2025 drills around Taiwan with live-fire exercises
Taiwan condemned the exercises, placed its forces on high alert and rehearsed rapid-response drills to repel a potential attack
Schengen-style GCC Unified Tourist Visa misses 2025 deadline: When will it finally launch?
Gulf states have confirmed that the unified GCC tourist visa will launch in 2026, revising earlier expectations of a 2025 rollout. Approved in pr
Coforge gains 0.85% as analysts weigh $2.35 billion Encora acquisition
The stock opened at 1,711, hitting a high of 1,714.70 before slipping to an intraday low of 1,637.10
