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Any slowdown in Indian economy could be bearish for gold in 2026, says WGC
It could trigger liquidation of huge volume of yellow metal offered as collateral: Gold Outlook 2026
Nearly 50% of farmers used AI monsoon alerts to change their planting decisions
A pilot was conducted on agriculturally relevant local monsoon onset forecasts across parts of 13 States in India for kharif 2025
6 key factors senior citizens should consider when choosing a credit card
Senior citizens can choose the best credit card by considering factors such as low fees, competitive interest rates, rewards, fraud protection, m
Karnataka Agri Minister inaugurates electric tractor mela in Bengaluru
It was organised by the Natural Resources Defense Council, in partnership with Villgro and Moonrider, and facilitated by the Centre of Excellence
Vrutti partners with HSBC India to launch FPO Shakti financing facility
India has more than 44,000 registered FPOs, but fewer than one-third can secure formal credit, FPO Shakti addresses this challenge
Who stands to gain from the IndiGo fiasco?
IndiGo meltdown: There is no winner in the entire situation; there are only losers and that starts with the lakhs of passengers who are stranded
RBI rate cut: Will lower lending rates follow? Banks now charge these interest rates on home loans
Interest rates on home loans, when linked to EBLR and MCLR, are adjusted based on the change in the RBI's repo rate.
Govt reviewing panel report on reinstating 2,300/ton fixed cost for urea units: Patel
The EFC had recommended referring the costing-related matters to the Chief Advisor (Cost) for scrutiny and recommendations
Personal loans can support recovery after financial setbacks by offering quick, flexible credit, manageable EMIs and structured borrowing guidanc
Anniversaries, marathons, meltdowns: At Pune airport, chaos took offflights didnt
Pune airport descended into chaos amid IndiGo delays
IndiGo gets temporary FDTL relief as mass cancellations hit major airports
DGCA grants exemptions; widespread disruptions reported across Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru and Pune
India turns to Belgium, Egypt, others for specialty fertilisers amid China export curbs
Institutions such as the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and State Agricultural Universities are developing indigenous alternative
Moroccos OCP sees phosphate exports to India to rise nearly 40% during CY2025
The OCP group is now focussing more on customised fertilisers rather than exporting rock phosphate, which is the key raw material to produce di-a
IndiGo flight cancellations force DGCA U-turn on pilot rest rule
DGCA allows airlines to substitute leave with weekly rest when rostering pilots and flight crew.
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Tea prices gain at Kochi auctions on low availability, demand from blenders
Dust prices gain on seasonal consumption linked to Sabarimala pilgrimage
AAP's Raghav Chadha demands ban on 10-minute delivery services, protection for gig workers
He noted that while quick commerce have helped companies achieve billion-dollar valuations and become unicorns, the condition of gig workers rema
Airbus confirms November deliveries dip after industrial glitch
The lower delivery data caps a challenging week in which the company said it faced a quality issue with metal fuselage panels on some planes in i
RBIs policy review delivers Goldilocks economicsand lower loan rates
RBIs MPC delivers an unexpected unanimous 25 bps rate cut as inflation plunges to 0.25% and growth projections rise. Liquidity infusion of 1.5 la
IndiGos December chaos is unfoldingand passengers are paying the price
IndiGos worst operational crunch in years has triggered mass delays, cancellations and fare spikes, with travellers scrambling for alternatives.
EU Sanctions on Russia, drone attacks lift diesel cracks to a 12-month high: US EIA
IndiGo's on-time performance slumps to 8.5% from 19.7%
The country's largest airline, which generally operates around 2,300 domestic and international flights daily, is now cancelling flights as part
IndiGos on-time performance plummeted to 8.5% on Thursday, with worsening operational disruptions impacting flight schedules
IndiGo shares under pressure as flight cancellations spark parliamentary concerns
The stock has lost 9.01% over the past week as IndiGo cancelled over 350 flights on Thursday and 102 flights in Bengaluru on Friday alone, affect
DGCA allows partial relief on pilot duty rules
DGCA eased some pilot duty rules after a staffing crunch forced IndiGo, the country's largest airline, to cancel hundreds of flights this week
DGCA clears IndiGos plea for exemption from night-duty limits for pilots
IndiGo had informed officials that the widespread flight disruptions were due to misjudgement and planning gaps in implementing the set of norms
IndiGo's On-Time Performance slumps to 8.5%
The airline which generally operates around 2,300 domestic and international flights daily, is now cancelling flights as part of efforts to tackl
According to a passenger advisory issued by Delhi Airport, the cancellations will remain in effect till midnight on December 5 (23:59 hours)
What really counts in life insurance: The claim experience
Indias life insurers are strengthening trust through faster settlements, digitized processes and tighter governance, even as challenges like nomi
RBI to launch two-months campaign to resolve pending grievances with Ombudsman
Governor Sanjay Malhotra said that earlier in the year, Reserve Bank of India reviewed Citizens Charter and made applications for all its service
RBI to conduct 1 lakh crore OMO during December to inject liquidity
Net absorption under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility stood at 2.6 lakh crore as of December 3
The Governor's statement came at a time when the rupee breached the 90-mark against the U.S. dollar, and is hovering near that level
Why IndiGo has delayed, cancelled hundreds of flights
IndiGo has blamed several factors for the mass delays and cancellations
Steel exports to Europe set to drop as EU carbon tax looms
Imports of steel into the European Economic Area will face a carbon tax under the EUs Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) starting on Janua
RBI Raises FY26 GDP Growth Projection To 7.3%
The GDP registered a six-quarter high growth of 8.2 per cent in Q2 of 2025-26, underpinned by resilient domestic demand amidst global trade and p
GE Aerospace hands over 5th F404-IN20 engine to HAL
HAL has also acquired 113 F404-IN20 fighter jet engines from GE Aerospace, an American firm, in a deal, along with a support package to execute t
Indigo flight delays: 102 cancellations on Friday in Bengaluru
In total, IndiGo has cancelled over 350 flights on Thursday, with more expected over the next 2-3 days at major airports including Delhi, Mumbai,
Amit Shah to chair review meeting at Banas Dairy on December 6
Shah will attend a public meeting held at Sanadar in Banaskantha district and inaugurate the Agthala Bio-CNG and Fertilizer Plant
RBI raises FY26 GDP growth projection to 7.3% from 6.8%
Retail inflation projection for FY26 cut to 2% from 2.6% earlier
Heating appliances sales grow 15% y-o-y as winter sets in
The Indian electric water-heater market( 2,587 crore in 2024) is projected to grow at a 7.2 per cent CAGR through 2033
Stock markets witness volatile trends
Investors remained on the sidelines amid relentless foreign fund outflows and mixed global trends
Dighi Port set to handle 2 lakh cars annually as APSEZ partners with Motherson
The agreement will help develop a new RoR terminal that will feature State-of-the-art infrastructure to handle end-to-end Finished Vehicle logist
Rupee rises 20 paise to 89.69 against U.S. dollar
Selling pressure from foreign investors, rising crude oil prices and the delay over the announcement of the India-U.S. trade deal have also weigh
ED attaches fresh assets worth over 1,100 crore in case against Anil Ambanis Reliance Group
This brings the total attachment in money laundering probe case to about 10,000 crore
MPC cuts repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%
Inflation at a benign 2.2% and growth at 8%, for the first half of this year presents a rare goldilocks period, RBI Governor said
Simone Tata, mother of Noel Tata, passes away at the age of 95
Simone Tata was the second wife of Naval Tata and her only son Noel Tata is currently the chairman of Tata Trusts and chairman of three Tata Grou
SEBI bars financial advisor Avadhut Sathe from securities market; orders impounding of 546 crore
The noticees falsely claimed their course participants/investors achieved extraordinary market returns, misleading prospective course participant
Economic offenders who fled the country owe 39,000 crores to Indian Banks?
Just nine Fugitive Economic Offenders owed 58,000 crore, of which 19,000 crore was recovered
RBI MPC Meeting 2025 Live Updates: Will RBI cut interest rates?
RBI MPC 2025, RBI Monetary Policy Meeting Outcomes, RBI MPC Meeting December 2025 News & Live Updates: Here are the major live updates related to
Esops-The great reluctance to cash out
Esops help in retention and wealth creation, but a behavioural reluctance prevents many employees from selling company stock, even when it create
VCs favour technologists, not hustlers, in Indias new AI, deep-tech wave
Startups spun out of IITs, research labs, and patent-heavy teams are attracting more funding as investors prioritise technical depth over executi
Corporates usually wait for RBI rate decision before bond offers. Not this time
Bond issuers are breaking from past trends to flood the market with paper amid uncertainty about a rate cut, a weakening rupee, and a high supply
Granules packaging facility completes U.S. FDA inspection sans observations
Zydus injectable facility in Vadodara gets U.S. FDA inspection report with VAI status
ASG Eye Hospital to invest 2,000 crore to expand network to 700 centres by 2030
Signs definitive agreement to acquire Sharp Sight Eye Hospital chain in 400 crore deal
Consumption-led health cover turns hottest category: Report reveals top insurance trends of 2025
Health insurance plans are typically seen as a safety net that comes into use only during hospitalisation. However, this phenomenon has undergone
ELSS vs index mutual funds: Which one should investors choose and why?
Both equity-linked savings schemes and index mutual funds are suitable for long-term investment.
Premiumisation driving growth in beauty, personal care industry
As per estimates, more than 226 million consumers are expected to purchase beauty products online in 2025, rising to 272 million by 2027. Direct-
High-stakes hug: Modi, Putin set to discuss trade deficit, defence deals, Wests sanctions
Russian delegation is in India with a specific purpose of increasing supplies of Indian goods, says Maxim Oreshkin from Russias Presidential Offi
Storage in key Indian reservoirs remains below 90% of capacity
Level at 86.41% of the 183.565 BCM capacity this week as the country received 21% deficient rainfall
Mint explainer: What really went haywire at IndiGo?
IndiGo says crew shortages due to new duty-time rules, technical breakdowns at key airports, and heavy winter congestion have precipitated the cr
Organic food exports from India faced decline due challenging macro-economic factors
In FY25, 368155.04 million tonnes (mt) MT of organic food was exported, which was valued at $665.97 million compared to 261029 mt MT (valued at $
Government asks IndiGo to submit staggered pilot hiring plan
We will burn the planet expanding AI with the current technology, says NTT Datas Khan
Tanvir Khan, Executive Vice President of NTT Data in India, said AI projections are not possible by the laws of physics and a fundamentally diffe
Indian businesses have ample opportunity in Russia if only they take a leap of faith: Goyal
The Commerce Minister highlights Indias large working age population, saying that the young, hard-working, talented, skilled men and women of Ind
MNREs focus shifting from REIAs floating bids to States deciding on their RE requirements
Maharashtra, MP, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh floating innovative RE tenders based on their local requirement
EU poised to curb rice imports from India, other Asian nations
EU council and Parliament concur to use safeguard mechanism against imports via tariff rate quota
BEML secures 157 cr order for rail grinding machines
The high-performance machines are designed to reduce maintenance downtime, increase asset lifecycle, and contribute to more efficient rail operat
NDDB plans solar-powered dairy in Kargil to supply fresh milk to Indian Army units
Set to process 10,000 liters of milk per day, this facility will support the Armys daily requirement of 20,000 liters and involve around 1,500 lo
Auto industry, ethanol makers agree on continuation of 20% blending for now
Auto industry, the government, and other stakeholders believe that flex fuel vehicles are the way forward: Vikram Gulati, country head and Execut
Together, as one team, we will overcome this challenge and emerge even stronger, says Elbers
Fitch ups Indias growth forecast to 7.4%
Lists private consumer spending as the main growth driver, supported by strong real income dynamics, increased consumer sentiment and the impact
Diesel consumption hits six-month high driven by GST rate cuts, higher industrial offtake
Diesel consumption rose 12 per cent m-o-m and 4.7 per cent y-o-y, reaching its highest level since May 2025
These 5 NBFCs offer the highest interest rates up to 8.9% on fixed deposits. Check details
FD interest rates: We list out NBFCs such as Muthoot Capital and Shriram Finance that offer high interest rates on their fixed deposits (FDs)
Rupee rises 19 paise to close at 89.96 against U.S. dollar
The Rupee rebounded from its all-time low levels supported by weak U.S. dollar index
IndiGo hits turbulence as pilot shortage grounds over 300 flights on Thursday
Major airports such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad were hit, leaving thousands of passengers stranded.
States free to float clean energy tenders even as 50GW lies unused with Centre
Despite current surplus capacity, the government expects long-term demand growthdriven partly by rising digital infrastructureto make clean energ
Stock markets bounce back after four days of decline; Sensex climbs 158 points
Sensex and Nifty rebounded on buying in tech and IT shares
India seeks bigger slice of China's expanding tea market at buyer-seller meet
India is actively promoting its tea exports to China, highlighting the growing popularity of varieties like Darjeeling and Masala tea. The nation
Vidarbha farmer boosts earnings by grinding turmeric at customers doorstep
Shivaji Kurhe cultivates turmeric, transports it to neighbourhoods and grinds it fresh on-the-spot using a machine fitted to his vehicle
Health, National Security Cess not on essential commodities, revenues to be shared with States: FM
In addition to 40% GST, Health and National Security Cess will be levied on production capacity of pan masala units, said Ms. Sitharaman
Kerala Exporters Forum eyes vegetable, perishable imports from Nepal
Inks pact with Pokhara Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Digital NBFCs sanctioned loans amounting to 97,381 crore in H1 FY26: Report
Digital loans accounted for 19% of the sanction value and 80% of the sanction volume
India cuts Russian oil imports by 38% in October 2025, sharpest fall so far
Russia still accounts for about 32% of Indias total oil imports by value and volume
IndiGo cancels over 300 flights at Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, other airports
At least 95 flights were cancelled at the Delhi airport, 85 at the Mumbai airport, 70 at Hyderabad and 50 at Bangalore. Besides, there were cance
India media & entertainment industry to hit $47 billion by 2029, driven by digital boom
Internet advertising, OTT streaming, mobile gaming, and AI-powered creator economy are fuelling growth at almost twice the global rate.
Can a packed calendar of mega star releases in 2026 deliver the turnaround theatres are waiting for?
Trade experts say a powerhouse line-up of Shah Rukh, Salman, Ranbir, Vijay and more in 2026 could revive audience excitement and stabilize box-of
India targets 6080 GW renewable energy from C&I developers by 2030
Indias solar module capacity is now near 140 GW, while initiatives under the PLI scheme and green hydrogen funding aim to build a robust long-ter
Ayekart launches AI-enabled Aantriva platform to streamline Indias agri-food value chain
Aantriva uses weather, price, GIS and policy data to deliver predictive insights on crop intelligence, price discovery and weather trends.
Suzlon to start three new AI-enabled smart blade factories
The expansion will take Suzlons nationwide manufacturing footprint to 20 facilities

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