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PLI Auto achieves major milestones with 35,657 crore investment: MHI
48,974 jobs have been generated till December 31
Prices of cars, motorcycles to go up from Thursday
Car and motorcycle prices increase from January 1 due to rising costs and macroeconomic factors, affecting various brands.
Western Carriers expects Gujarat cargo terminal to achieve full capacity in 12 months
Western Carriers plans to set up more logistics hubs pan-India over the next six years
US stocks traded largely steady on the final day of 2025, concluding a year of strong gains fueled by AI optimism but tempered by inflation and v
Indians are taking more retail loans: Consumer loans jump to 55% of household borrowings in H1 FY26
While household indebtedness has climbed to 41.3% of GDP, surpassing the five-year average, the RBIs Financial Stability Report suggests resilien
Gujarat forms committee & task force to guard its energy infrastructure against cyber attacks
The Core Committee and Task Force will review the necessary actions, training, participation of various institutions, and cyber awareness program
EUs new carbon tax to kick in amid Indias attempts for carve-outs in FTA talks
Many Indian steel and aluminium exporters may have to cut prices by 1522%: GTRI
India lowers sugar sales quota for January
Karnataka gets 18% less allocation, but UP and Maharashtra allowed to sell more
US stocks open subdued in last session of 2025, eye yearly gains
Wall Street opened muted on the last trading day of 2025, with Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq posting minimal gains, ending a year marked by Trump-era
Gujarat targets Surat to become Indias 1st slum-free city
Jitu Vaghani said that about 5.5 lakh houses are expected to be constructed in Gujarat during the next five years under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Y
OYO parent Prism files for 6,650cr IPO via confidential route
Prism, the parent firm of hospitality brand OYO, has confidentially filed for its initial public offering (IPO).
Stablecoins are a threat to India's monetary sovereignty, warns RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has warned that the widespread adoption of stablecoins might pose a major threat to India's monetary sovereignty
Modi government notifies draft rules for new labor codes
The Indian government has issued draft rules for four new labor codes, inviting public feedback within 45 days.
INR ends 2025 with biggest annual decline in 3 years
The Indian rupee has witnessed its second consecutive monthly decline in December, closing at 89.87 against the US dollar today.
Mutual Fund assets grows 19% to 81 lakh crore
Out of the total AUM, 36 lakh crore were in equity schemes and 45 lakh crore in non-equity schemes
Vodafone Idea secures Rs 5,836 crore promoter payout; to receive Rs 2,307 crore in 12 months
Vodafone Idea will receive Rs 5,836 crore from Vodafone Group under the amended Implementation Agreement, with Rs 2,307 crore to be released over
Young Indians are skipping starter homes and buying bigger, earlier
Greater income stability, dual-income households, and easier access to formal credit are accelerating purchase decisions that were previously def
Warren Buffett has stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO after a remarkable tenure, handing over daily operations to Gregory Abel. Buffett trans
2025-The year when foreign investors flew from Indian stocks
The sustainability of the AI driven rally, the potential profitability improvement among Indian corporates are factors that will decide the quant
Oyo parent files confidential papers with Sebi, eyes Rs 6,650 crore IPO at $78 billion valuation
Oyo parent PRISM has filed confidential IPO papers with SEBI, aiming to raise up to Rs 6,650 crore at a $78 billion valuation. The move follows r
Auto PLI disbursals hit 2,000 crore in FY26, government says
The government will invoke bank guarantees of 10 auto component makers that have not made any investments to date
Next round of India-EAEU trade pact talks likely in Feb-end
India wants Russia-led bloc to address non-tariff barriers related to standards and procedures, say officials
Adoption of stablecoins could pose risk to monetary sovereignty: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India has issued a strong warning about stablecoins. These digital currencies could threaten India's monetary control and fin
Equity markets display resilience despite underperformance: RBI report
Volatility remained subdued compared to other markets, said the RBI Financial Stability report
Escalating geopolitics, climate change pose risk to growth prospect
Ranen Banerjee, Partner and Economic Advisory Leader, PwC India shares his views on growth scenario and budget expectations. Edited excerpts:
Chennai real estate developer Casagrand files DRHP for raising 1,220 crore
A substantial part of the proceeds will be utilised to prepay or repay outstanding borrowings
RBI flags higher slippages, write-offs in private banks' unsecured loan books
RBIs December 2025 Financial Stability Report reveals a growing divergence in Indias credit landscape.
NABARD spotlights GI strategy to boost rural prosperity in Uttarakhand
NABARD's Uttarakhand office held a key meeting on December 30, 2025. The event focused on using Geographical Indication, or GI, to boost rural pr
Despite gains, Sensex, Nifty end as worst global performer
For the 10th consecutive year, both benchmarks close in the green
Creditors realised Rs 4 lakh crore under IBC till September: RBI report
Creditors have recovered Rs 4 lakh crore through the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code by September 30, 2025. Over 78 percent of corporate insolvenc
Abakkus MF maiden NFO mops up 2,468 crore
The equity scheme invests across large, mid and small-cap stocks, offering portfolio flexibility across market capitalisations.
Promoters, PEs, VCs sell shares worth 2.34 lakh crore in 2025 through block deals
MFs were one of the top-20 buyers in the bulk and block deals this year with SBI MF buying shares worth 18,576 crore, while ICICI Pru MF and Kota
India's economy is set for robust growth, propelled by strong domestic demand and investment, even amidst global uncertainties. Reserve Bank of I
Net tax collection declined, capex surged; fiscal deficit now 62% of BE
Table mailed Experts do not see fiscal deficit breaching the estimates as projected in the Union Budget of FY26.
Stock Market Holiday 2026 on New Year: Are NSE, BSE open on January 1, 2026? Know here
Sensex and Nifty jumped nearly 1 per cent on Wednesday, the final trading session of 2025.
Ashika Group gets SEBI nod to launch Mutual Fund
The approval enables allows the company to proceed with establishing an AMC and preparing for the launch of the mutual fund schemes
Gujarat to form 9 new District Central Cooperative Banks by splitting existing ones
ED issues attachment order for 150 crore London property
The property near Buckingham Palace is under the beneficial ownership of Nitin Kasliwal and his family members; the former CMD of S. Kumars Natio
What are retirement mutual funds and should you invest in them for long-term wealth creation?
Retirement mutual funds offer more flexibility than PPF and NPS, with a five-year lock-in period. These funds provide various investment options
Government notifies first set of export promotion mission scheme
India has launched a Rs 4,531 crore Market Access Support intervention to aid MSMEs and first-time exporters in expanding global reach and overco
2025: Year of high growth but sliding rupee
GDP growth is expected to pick up in 2026
New Labour Codes: The Ministry of labour has released the draft labour codes on December 31, 2025. The new rules and a set of FAQs clarify wage,
Centres fiscal deficit 62% of full years target by end-November, higher than last year
While capital expenditure grew strongly in the April-November 2025 period, tax revenue saw more muted growth.
Rupee plunges 5 pc in 2025 amid persistent foreign fund outflows, dollar strength
Mumbai, Dec 31 (PTI) The rupee slumped 5 per cent in 2025 as persistent capital outflows from foreign investors, alongside heightened dollar dema
SPREE 2025 scheme deadline extended till Jan 31 to expand social security coverage
A total of 71,199 new employers and 87.60 lakh employees have been added during the Scheme till December 14, this year, said Ministry officials
Financial system faces near-term risks from external uncertainties: Report
A sharp correction in U.S. equities couldinfluence domestic equities and tighten financialconditions;Financial markets remain susceptible togloba
Air India to bring back first 2 Boeing 787-8, IndiGo to induct Airbus A321XLR
Air India and IndiGo unveiled their plans for 2026 with Air India saying that the first two Boeing 787-8 from its fleet with full interior-refit
Six largecap stocks, including Shriram Finance and Vodafone Idea, hit fresh 52-week highs amid a strong market rally, posting monthly gains of up
India bonds fall for second month; supply worries outweigh rate cut, liquidity steps
Indian governments bonds slumped for a second straight month in December as the central bank's rate cut and liquidity infusion did not sufficient
Escalating geo-political conflicts, climate change pose risk to growth prospect
Fiscal snapshot: Centres deficit widens to 62.3% of budget target by November; higher than last year
India's fiscal deficit reached Rs 9.76 lakh crore by November, hitting 62.3% of the full-year target for 2025-26, a notable increase from last ye
India's sugar output up 23.43 pc in October-December: NFCSF
Sugar production stood at 9.56 million tonnes in the year-ago period, while the total output remained 26.18 million tonnes in the entire 2024-25
NSE, BSE stock market holidays in 2026: 7 long weekends, 15 closures, check details here
Indias stock markets will remain shut for 15 days in 2026, creating seven long weekends, while trading continues on January 1. The NSE and BSE ho
Indias FMCG sector is entering 2026 betting on volumes, not prices
Easing inflation, GST tweaks and stable commodity costs are lifting sentiment, but questions remain over the durability of demand and margin prot
Jammu and Kashmir may wake up to heavy rain, snow on New Year day
Isolated to scattered rain indicated for Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Islands for next three days
Centre approves 5-year moratorium on Vodafone Ideas AGR dues
New Delhi: The Union government on Wednesday, December 31, approved a major relief package for Vodafone Idea, freezing its outstanding dues and a
According to Vahan data, two-wheeler registrations grew 7% to a record 20.2 million units in 2025, while passenger vehicle registrations grew 9%
Bitcoin ended 2025 down 5%, 30% off its October peak, amid volatility and mass liquidations. Experts highlight improved liquidity, low exchange r
Stock markets surge nearly 1% on last trading session of 2025; Nifty jumps 10.50% annually
After five days of decline, 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 545.52 points, or 0.64%, to settle at 85,220.60. During the day, it surged 762.09 points,
Rupee plunges 5% in 2025 amid persistent foreign fund outflows, dollar strength
On the last trading session of 2025, the rupee depreciated 13 paise to close at 89.88 (provisional) against the US dollar as month-end demand and
Aim to apply for universal bank licence in a decade: Fino Bank
The airport operator has reportedly directed telecom service providers to mandatorily use a network deployed by the airport itself, at an exorbit
RBI governor urges balancing regulatory prudence with fostering innovation
In his foreword to the RBI's half-yearly Financial Stability Report, Sanjay Malhotra says maintaining financial stability and strengthening the f
Indias banks exit 2025 on strongest footing in years, RBI flags sustained resilience ahead
India's banks ended 2025 with their strongest balance sheets in years. The Reserve Bank of India reports improved asset quality and robust capita
Gainers & Losers: Vodafone Idea among 7 big movers on Wednesday
Indian markets snapped a four-day losing streak on the final trading day of 2025, with metals, auto and financial stocks leading gains, while sel
UK universities making it easier to switch jobs in 50s
In a surprising trend, UK universities are extending their career services to graduates in their 40s and 50s.
India's data-centers need $80B by 2030 to meet AI demand
India's data center industry is gearing up for a major investment drive, driven by the rising demand for cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) c
Silver prices crash 9% today: Is the rally over?
Silver prices have witnessed a sharp decline today, the last trading day of 2025. The fall comes as investors book profits after a record rally t
Rohit Srivastava on why 25,800 is key support and 26,500 the next big test for Nifty
Market analyst Rohit Srivastava says the Nifty has formed strong support near 25,800 and could attempt a breakout towards 26,500 in the medium te
Too good to last: On Novembers industrial data, the Indian economy | The Hindu Editorial
The headwinds facing the economy are not going away soon
Gold prices dipped on Wednesday, December 31, with MCX gold futures falling by 0.8% after recent volatility. This decline followed a strong rally
India is past Japan. What will it need to overtake Germany?
India has become the world's fourth-largest economy, surpassing Japan with a nominal GDP of $4.18 trillion. This achievement stems from strong do
US tariffs land Indias seafood exports in troubled waters in 2025
The fall in US shipments was made good to some extent by an increase in exports to existing big markets such as the EU and China
Tata Steel, JSW Steel surge over 4% on three-year import duty
The duty, effective from April 21, 2025, to April 20, 2028, will apply to imports from China, Vietnam, and Nepal
Indian economy to record high growth despite volatile external environment: RBI Governor
Maintaining financial stability and strengthening the financial system remains our north star, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said in his foreword
India's tax system saw major changes in 2025. Personal income tax was simplified with a new regime becoming the default. GST rates were rationali
India's April-November fiscal deficit at Rs 9.76 lakh crore, widens on-year to 62.3% of FY26 aim
India's fiscal deficit for April to November, or the first eight months of this fiscal year, was at Rs 9.76 lakh crore, equivalent to 62.3% of an
8th Pay Commission: Will your salary increase from January 1, 2026? Know here
According to the rule, the arrears of employees and pensioners will be accumulated from 1 January 2026 until the 8th Pay Commission salary hike i
Want to accumulate 50 lakh in the next 12 years? Here's how much you need to invest in SIP
The higher the rate of return on investment, the faster you achieve your financial goals. Additionally, the more focused you are on your financia
Guidelines for market access component of Export Promotion Mission notified
This is the first of 11 components of the Export Promotion Mission for which guidelines have been notified. The rest are expected to be notified
Rupee drops for second straight month but RBI support curbs losses
The Indian rupee closed out the year with a second straight monthly decline in December, a period in which it fell past the 91-per-dollar mark fo
Zerodhas late MTF entry still nets 5% market share but Nithin Kamath flags cost blind spot
Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath reveals that the brokers Margin Trading Facility has captured 5% market share despite limited promotion, while high
January 2026 Bank Holidays: State-wise public bank holidays across India
Planning ahead for January 2026? Check the complete list of state-wise public holidays and bank holidays across India.
Geojit sees Nifty at 29,150 by December 2026, shares portfolio allocation strategy for CY26
Geojit Financial Services upgrades Nifty50 base case to 29,150 for 2026, with a bull case of 31,330. The brokerage outlines key domestic and glob
Veegaland Developers files papers with SEBI for 250-cr IPO
s of October 31, 2025, the company has completed 10 residential projects aggregating to 11.05 lakh square feet of saleable area, and has nine ong
India plans exporter performance index: DGFT
Trying to create an index for exporters to evaluate IECs how theyve fared over 5 years, DGFT Ajay Bhadoo said, adding that the data could be comp
India, Israel teams may meet next month on proposed trade pact: Official
India and Israel teams will meet next month to discuss a proposed Free Trade Agreement. This pact aims to boost bilateral trade and investments b
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