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Market Wrap: Sensex slides 533 pts, Nifty below 25,900 as foreign outflows, weak rupee pressure markets

Indian equities extended their decline for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, with both the Sensex and Nifty closing lower. Persistent fore

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 3:42 pm

PM Modi proposes to double India-Jordan trade to $5 billion in next 5 years

King Abdullah II noted that Jordans free trade agreements and Indias economic power could be combined to create an economic corridor between Sout

The Hindu Businessline 16 Dec 2025 3:30 pm

VC firm Lightspeed raises $9B to invest in new-age start-ups

Lightspeed Venture Partners, a leading global venture capital firm, has raised over $9 billion across six multi-stage funds.

NewsBytes 16 Dec 2025 3:12 pm

BHIVE to raise Rs 400 crore pre-IPO fund to accelerate expansion and IPO listing

Coworking major BHIVE Workspace is in advanced talks to raise up to Rs 400 crore in a pre-IPO round, combining debt and equity funding. The capit

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 3:11 pm

Streaming platforms are playing it safeand new shows are paying the price

Streaming originals are experiencing a decline in weekly viewership as platforms rely on established franchises, leading to audience saturation.

Livemint 16 Dec 2025 3:10 pm

Silver breaks 40-year trend, surges ahead of oil for first time. How far can this rally go?

Silver has surpassed crude oil in price for the first time in over four decades, driven by a powerful rally fueled by industrial demand, safe-hav

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 3:10 pm

Gold, silver futures drop as investors book profits ahead of US data

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold futures for February delivery fell by 341, or 0.25 per cent, to 1,33,789 per 10 grams in a business turnove

The Hindu Businessline 16 Dec 2025 2:58 pm

Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality IPO: Company sets price band at Rs 108 Rs 114 per share. Check GMP, other details

Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality has set a price band of 108114 for its 251 crore IPO, which will open for subscription from December 22 to 24

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 2:56 pm

Gold price today: How much yellow metal costs in Delhi, Mumbai and other cities? Check rates for 18K, 22K and 24K gold

Gold prices saw a decline in futures trade as traders booked profits and awaited the US non-farm payrolls report for clues on the Federal Reserve

The Times of India 16 Dec 2025 2:52 pm

Vedanta shares jump 4%, hit 52-week high after NCLT approves demerger plan

Vedanta shares surged to a 52-week high after the NCLT approved its demerger plan, creating five distinct entities. This approval provides signif

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 2:50 pm

Elon Musk now 4 times richer than Warren Buffett, after making more in 1 day than Oracle of Omahas entire fortune

Elon Musks net worth surged past $600 billion after a sharp one-day jump, driven by a major revaluation of SpaceX. The rise has widened the gap b

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 2:49 pm

National Herald case: Delhi court declines cognisance of ED chargesheet against Gandhis

ED to file an appeal against Special Judge Vishal Gogne order which said the chargesheet was based on a probe into a complaint by a private indiv

The Hindu Businessline 16 Dec 2025 2:49 pm

Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality IPO to open on December 22, price band set at 108114

The company has fixed the price band at 108 - 114 per equity share, with a face value of 2 each

The Hindu Businessline 16 Dec 2025 2:45 pm

India's private sector growth slows to 10-month low in December

India's private sector activity witnessed a major slowdown in December, marking its weakest growth in 10 months.

NewsBytes 16 Dec 2025 2:43 pm

These 9 stocks added by over 15 MFs in November 25 surge up to 115% in FY26. Do you own any?

Mutual funds stepped up equity buying in November 2025, adding nine stocks across multiple schemes amid strong inflows. These stocks witnessed ri

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 2:34 pm

Wealth Company MF launches gold ETF linked to domestic prices

The New Fund Offer will be open for subscription from Tuesday to December 22

The Hindu Businessline 16 Dec 2025 2:29 pm

Japan's Nikkei slumps as AI stocks tumble ahead of US jobs data

Japan's Nikkei share average dropped more than 1% on Tuesday, weighed down by declines in chip and other artificial intelligence-linked stocks ah

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 2:28 pm

One nation, one portfolio: How AI biases could leave us all holding the same bag

Generative AI is quietly reinforcing one of our most persistent investing biases familiarity thanks to inherent disparities in training data. I

Livemint 16 Dec 2025 2:28 pm

Largecaps seen as safer harbour in stock pickers market: Nitin Bhasin

Market participants should brace for a phase where easy returns from broad themes may fade. Selectivity, precise bet sizing, and a sharp bottom-u

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 2:27 pm

European shares edge lower ahead of crucial US jobs data

European shares drifted lower on Tuesday, pulling back after robust gains in the previous session, while investor caution ahead of crucial U.S. j

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 2:24 pm

Zepto to file $500M IPO in India next week

Zepto, a significant player in the grocery delivery space, is gearing up to file for an initial public offering (IPO) worth some $500 million.

NewsBytes 16 Dec 2025 2:23 pm

A-1 Ltd fixes Dec 31 as record date for bonus, stock split

Shares of the company were up 5% at 2,055 on Tuesday

The Hindu Businessline 16 Dec 2025 2:20 pm

Bajaj Auto over Hero, PVs over two-wheelers; Axis, ICICI Bank preferred in financials: Sandip Sabharwal

Equity markets offer selective opportunities across autos, banks and consumption, says Sandip Sabharwal. He prefers Bajaj Auto on export-led marg

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 2:09 pm

TTML shares jump 12% on heavy volume

The telecom services provider, which operates under the Tata Tele Business Services brand, has seen its stock climb into the top gainers list on

The Hindu Businessline 16 Dec 2025 2:08 pm

PB Fintech shares decline 6% amid reports of regulatory push to cap insurance agent commissions

PB Fintech shares fell amid concerns that the proposed Insurance Bill 2025 could allow IRDAI to cap insurance agent commissions, raising regulato

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 2:01 pm

IT, FMCG and Pharma offer better risk-reward in near term: Nitin Bhasin

Market expert Nitin Bhasin anticipates a phase of moderation for 2026, with largecaps likely to trade sideways while midcaps and smallcaps face s

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 1:54 pm

Indian rupee breaches 91 against USD, hits lifetime low

The Indian rupee has hit a new record low, breaching the 91-per-dollar mark for the first time.

NewsBytes 16 Dec 2025 1:51 pm

Sugar production increases

Sugar production touched 78.25 lakh tonnes in the first 75 days of the current sugar marketing season as against 61.28 lakh tonnes last year

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 1:45 pm

Russia seeks to buy more from India to beat Wests sanctions, use surplus rupee balance

Russian companies from sectors such as food, agri, home textiles, auto parts, footwear, to come for a follow-up visit in January, say exporters

The Hindu Businessline 16 Dec 2025 1:44 pm

Sensex, Nifty stay under pressure, Axis Bank, JSW Steel among top losers

Market breadth remained weak, with 3,083 stocks traded during the session

The Hindu Businessline 16 Dec 2025 1:36 pm

Luxury goods company Kering and Ardian finalise New York property deal

Gucci owner Kering and private equity firm Ardian said on Tuesday they had completed a joint venture agreement for a New York property deal value

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 1:31 pm

Gross office absorption in India to cross 80 million sq ft in 2025, GCCs lead

Gross office absorption in India is expected to cross 80 million square feet in 2025, reaffirming the country's position as a global talent and e

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 1:29 pm

Indri maker Piccadily Agro under pressure as stock slips in trade

The stock traded near 560 after opening higher, with selling pressure emerging as the session progressed.

The Hindu Businessline 16 Dec 2025 1:27 pm

Why US has suspended its 31B tech investment in UK

The United States has temporarily suspended its multi-billion-pound investment in British technology, a major blow to US-UK relations.

NewsBytes 16 Dec 2025 1:27 pm

Meet Archna Vyas, Gates Foundation's first woman India director

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced the appointment of Archna Vyas as its new Country Director for India.

NewsBytes 16 Dec 2025 1:27 pm

HDFC Bank can now acquire 9.5% stake in IndusInd Bank

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved a plan by HDFC Bank's subsidiaries to acquire up to a 9.5% stake in IndusInd Bank.

NewsBytes 16 Dec 2025 1:26 pm

This OpenAI-backed biotech company has raised $130M at $1.3B valuation

Chai Discovery, a biotech start-up backed by OpenAI, has raised $130 million in a Series B funding round at a $1.3 billion valuation.

NewsBytes 16 Dec 2025 1:25 pm

Zepto said to plan filing for $500 Million India IPO next week

The 10-minute delivery platforms offering is expected to include a fresh issue as well as secondary share sales by existing investors, with proce

The Hindu Businessline 16 Dec 2025 1:21 pm

Business growth slows December: HSBC Composite PMI drops to 58.9; softest output growth since February

India's business expansion continued in December, though at a moderated pace. The composite PMI index dipped to 58.9, reflecting slower growth in

The Times of India 16 Dec 2025 1:17 pm

Parliament Winter Session: Govt tables bill for new rural employment policy set to replace MGNREGA

A new rural employment bill, VB-G RAM-G, was introduced in Lok Sabha by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan. This bill is set to replace the exi

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 1:16 pm

IPL 2026 to be held between March 26 and May 31 window

The mini-auction for IPL 2026 will be held in Abu Dhabi today with three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders coming in with the biggest purse

The Hindu Businessline 16 Dec 2025 1:12 pm

ICICI Prudential AMC IPO sails through with 5.81x subscription so far on final day

Strong demand from institutional and non-institutional investors boosts momentum

The Hindu Businessline 16 Dec 2025 1:05 pm

Shakti Pumps surges 4.5% on orders worth 539 crores

The stock has gained 37.51 per cent over the past week

The Hindu Businessline 16 Dec 2025 1:05 pm

Third largest economy soon! PM Modi highlights Indias growth story in Jordan - growth above 8%

Prime Minister Modi announced India's economic ascent, projecting it to become the world's third-largest economy with over 8% growth fueled by pr

The Times of India 16 Dec 2025 1:04 pm

OpenAI's communications chief resigns amid ongoing leadership churn

OpenAI's Chief Communications Officer (CCO), Hannah Wong, has announced her decision to leave the company in January 2026.

NewsBytes 16 Dec 2025 1:04 pm

SEPC bags 270-crore North Western Railway project

The order has been awarded to the VPRPLSBEL joint venture, with SEPC responsible for executing formation and civil works on the MandpiyaChanderiy

The Hindu Businessline 16 Dec 2025 1:01 pm

MB Bank implements Nucleus Softwares debt collection platform

The shares of Nucleus Software Exports Limited were trading on the NSE today at 949.25 up by 22.40 or 2.42% at 12.30 pm

The Hindu Businessline 16 Dec 2025 12:55 pm

Marine exports see 20% growth in past few months: Piyush Goyal

In the last 12 months, 102 marine fish export establishments have been registered in the European Union, a bloc of 27 nations, says Piyush Goyal

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 12:52 pm

Bengaluru gives India another billionaire. Who is IIT engineer & Meesho cofounder Vidit Aatrey?

Meesho co-founder and CEO Vidit Aatrey has joined Indias billionaire club after the newly listed e-commerce firms shares surged 13% to a fresh hi

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 12:52 pm

Rs 32,000 crore surge in 6 days! Silvers record rally powers 15% jump in Hindustan Zinc stock. Whats next for investors?

Hindustan Zinc shares have surged on a record rally in silver prices, rising 15% in six sessions and adding 32,000 crore in market value, as silv

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 12:48 pm

Indian investors increasing widening their investment portfolio in overseas market: Report

According to the report, broadening access to research, digital tools, and education has played a critical role in shaping this shift, especially

The Hindu Businessline 16 Dec 2025 12:48 pm

Sensex falls 395 points, Nifty slips below 25,910 amid weak global cues

Broader markets underperformed, with midcap and smallcap indices declining sharply

The Hindu Businessline 16 Dec 2025 12:47 pm

SEPC shares zoom 8% on Rs 270 crore railway order win from North Western Railway

C jumped after the company won a 269.69 crore railway infrastructure contract for the AjmerChanderiya Doubling Project under North Western Railwa

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 12:45 pm

THIS billionaire becomes first-ever to hit USD 600 billion net worth, not Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Warren Buffett or Mukesh Ambani, he is...

Elon Musk has become the first person ever worth USD 600 billion, fueled by the success of SpaceX, Tesla, and his AI startup xAI. SpaceX's potent

DNA India 16 Dec 2025 12:41 pm

Women to emerge as major consumer force

The addition of 11 crore women to Indias workforce will fundamentally reshape consumption patterns across all sectors

The Hindu Businessline 16 Dec 2025 12:35 pm

KSH International IPO sees muted demand at 7% subscription by midday

The company is aiming to raise 710 crore through the public issue, which is priced in a band of 365 to 384 per share

The Hindu Businessline 16 Dec 2025 12:35 pm

Budget 2026: How Union Budget can establish foundation for sustainable growth - top expectations

India's 2026-27 Union Budget could be historic, shifting focus to the debt-to-GDP ratio for increased spending. The expert expects simplified inc

The Times of India 16 Dec 2025 12:32 pm

Elon Musk on way to becoming worlds first trillionaire

New Delhi: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has taken another step towards becoming the worlds first trillionaire, according to reports. With his c

The Siasat Daily 16 Dec 2025 12:31 pm

Trump tariff pressure fails? Indias exports rise to 6-month high, shipments to US go up; trade deficit shrinks to 5-month low - top facts

India's exports surged 19.4% in November, defying US tariffs, with shipments to China and the US showing significant growth. Engineering and elec

The Times of India 16 Dec 2025 12:21 pm

Historic low! Rupee breaches 91-mark for the first time; currency reaches 91.07 against US dollar

The Indian rupee hit an all-time low, breaching 91 against the US dollar amid sustained foreign fund outflows and trade uncertainty. The currency

The Times of India 16 Dec 2025 12:18 pm

Goa nightclub blaze: Luthra brothers deported from Thailand amid probe

The brothers, who had left India after the December 6 blaze, were detained in Phuket following intervention by the Indian mission.

The Hindu Businessline 16 Dec 2025 12:18 pm

Indias natural gas demand to decline by 4-5% in 2025

According to Balance Point Research, gas demand in Indias nearly 200 million standard cubic meters per day (MSCMD), or roughly 7 billion cubic fe

The Hindu Businessline 16 Dec 2025 12:15 pm

Himgiri Plantation fraud case: Main accused arrested in Uttarakhand after decades

Superintendent of Police Surjit Singh Panwar said Mohan was on the run since 2001 after allegedly duping investors by promising high returns thro

The Hindu Businessline 16 Dec 2025 12:09 pm

Rupee Breaches 91-Mark Against US Dollar For First Time In Intra-Day Trade

The rupee plunged 36 paise to breach the 91-mark against the US dollar for the first time in intra-day trade on Tuesday, weighed down by sustaine

NDTV 16 Dec 2025 12:07 pm

Rupee hits new record low, slips past 91-mark against US dollar for first time today

The Indian rupee reached a new low against the US dollar on Tuesday. Foreign institutional investors are selling Indian assets. Uncertainty over

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 12:01 pm

B. Sairam takes over as new chief of Coal India

He would be taking charge from Sanoj Kumar Jha, also the Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Coal, who held interim charge at Coal India.

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 12:00 pm

SEBI panel to recommend easing rules for commodity derivatives, sources say

The panel will recommend lifting a ban on derivatives trading in seven agricultural commodities including paddy, wheat, crude palm oil

The Hindu Businessline 16 Dec 2025 12:00 pm

India's efforts to diversify trade across geographies and sectors is paying off: Commerce Secretary

Indias Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said the countrys exports have remained resilient despite global economic challenges, supported by diver

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 11:54 am

Industry-ready engineers: Jyothi Engineering College inks MoU with Technovalley

The partnership will provide hands-on training, internships, curriculum enrichment, certification pathways, and placement support aligned with em

The Hindu Businessline 16 Dec 2025 11:47 am

Shakti Pumps shares gain 40% in just 4 days. What's fuelling the rally?

Shakti Pumps shares surged for the fourth consecutive day, driven by multiple large solar pump orders across Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and Madhya P

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 11:46 am

How forex volatility is quietly rewriting global portfolio strategies

As global investing expands, currency swings are increasingly shaping portfolio outcomes. From Indian investors in US assets to global funds navi

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 11:44 am

HSBC Composite PMI slips to 58.9 in December as business growth slows

The December reading pointed to the softest growth in business output since February, but it continued to signal a steep expansion across the pri

The Hindu Businessline 16 Dec 2025 11:42 am

National Herald Case: Delhi Court Refuses To Take Cognisance Of ED Chargesheet Against Gandhis

New Delhi, Dec 16: A court here on Tuesday refused to take cognisance of the Enforcement Directorates money laundering charge against Congress le

Daily Excelsior 16 Dec 2025 11:42 am

Axis Bank shares tumble 4% as Citi Research sees no upside, reiterates Neutral stance

Axis Bank shares slid up to 4% after Citi Research reiterated a Neutral rating with a Rs 1,285 target, indicating no upside. While margins are ex

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 11:41 am

Nasdaq applies for new trading hours! US tech benchmark could run 23 hours a day Check the proposed schedule

Nasdaq is proposing to extend stock trading hours to nearly 23 hours a day, five days a week, seeking regulatory approval. This move aims to cate

The Times of India 16 Dec 2025 11:40 am

IITian Vidit Aatrey joins billionaire club as Meesho shares rocket 74% from issue price

Meesho Ltds shares surged more than 74% from their issue price days after listing, lifting co-founder Vidit Aatrey into the billionaire club as i

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 11:22 am

India market regulator panel to recommend easing rules for commodity derivatives, sources say

India's market regulator SEBI's panel will soon suggest easing curbs on commodity derivatives. The report will propose making these markets more

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 11:17 am

Bitcoin and Ethereum slip up to 7% in one day as crypto market loses $592 million to forced liquidations

Bitcoin and Ethereum fell 4.62% and 6.93% respectively amid heavy liquidations, with BTC at $85,507 and ETH at $2,904. The global crypto market c

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 11:16 am

Elon Musks fortune breaks the $600 billion mark as new SpaceX valuation ignites wealth surge

Elon Musk has reached a new financial milestone. His net worth has crossed $600 billion for the first time. This surge is thanks to a fresh valua

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 11:10 am

Stock markets decline during early trade

Sensex and Nifty dragged down by persistent foreign fund outflows and weak global market trends that dented investors' sentiment

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 11:04 am

Gold price prediction today: Where are gold prices headed this week & will rally continue? Here's the outlook

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are poised for a rise, supported by a weak rupee and a dovish Federal Reserve. Despite some volatility,

The Times of India 16 Dec 2025 11:00 am

Meesho co-founder Vidit Aatrey enters billionaire club

Vidit Aatrey, the co-founder and CEO of Meesho, has officially become a billionaire.

NewsBytes 16 Dec 2025 10:55 am

India's private sector growth hits 10-month low as year ends on softer note, PMI shows

India's private sector activity slowed in December, reaching its weakest point in ten months. New orders declined, impacting both manufacturing a

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 10:53 am

As China tightens grip, German wind majors look to India for rare earth magnets

With China controlling most rare earth magnet supplies, German offshore wind players are in early talks to assess Indias manufacturing potential.

Livemint 16 Dec 2025 10:48 am

Mutual Funds: Want to accumulate 50 lakh in next 12 years? You will need SIP of this amount

The amount of SIP is contingent on the rate of return on your investment. Higher the return, lower the SIP needed. Conversely, lower the return,

Livemint 16 Dec 2025 10:47 am

Japan bonds drift ahead of US jobs data, BOJ policy meeting

Japanese government bonds saw little movement on Tuesday. Investors are waiting for crucial U.S. jobs figures and a Bank of Japan policy decision

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 10:46 am

Flipkart gets NCLT nod to shift domicile to India, moves closer to IPO

The approval allows the amalgamation of eight Singapore-incorporated entities with India-based Flipkart Internet. The combined entity will be cal

Your Story 16 Dec 2025 10:44 am

Delhi govt directs schools to shift to online mode up to class-5 as air quality deteriorates

Physical classes for students from nursery to Class 5 have been discontinued across all government, government-aided and unaided private recognis

The Hindu Businessline 16 Dec 2025 10:43 am

India bonds search for direction, state debt auction may provide some clues

Indian government bonds held steady as investors awaited key state debt sales and the central bank's bond purchases for direction. The benchmark

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 10:43 am

US Fed move: Reserve management or quantitative easing?

Liquidity injection may not be positive for Indian markets in terms of FII flows

The Hindu Businessline 16 Dec 2025 10:42 am