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Diplomacy will play a key role in Indias economic growth: C Rangarajan
In terms of the fall in the rupee Rangarajan attributed the fall to the capital outflows that has happened in the last few months driven by a lac
Aurobindo Pharma arm terminates biosimilar pact with U.S. firm BioFactura
Sanyal said a healthy economic system must allow for continuous churn, where old companies shut down, and new ones emerge to take their place. He
Zepto, a leading player in the quick commerce space, has filed draft papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial
How India's economy defied odds in 2025 but external shocks left a mark
India's economy demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2025, achieving 8.2% GDP growth amidst global trade wars and tariffs. A rare 'Goldilocks' p
Indian government-RIL's $247M oil block dispute to be resolved soon
The long-standing financial dispute between the Indian government and Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) over the KG-D6 oil block is likely to be
Samsung tech leak: Chipmaker CXMT faces legal action in Korea
South Korean prosecutors have indicted 10 people, including former Samsung Electronics executives, for allegedly leaking the firm's technology to
FPIs withdraw 3,100cr from Indian markets amid year-end selling
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) pulled out 3,141.56 crore from Indian markets on Friday. The withdrawal marks a continuation of their selling
India must embrace company bankruptcies for a dynamic economy. Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister member Sanjeev Sanyal stated conti
FII outflows from India touch record high: What's next?
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) are set to end 2025 with the largest-ever exit from Indian equities.
Will silver hit $100 in 2026? Here's what experts say
Silver prices have witnessed a remarkable surge this year, driven by strong industrial demand and tight supply.
Meet IS 19445:2025, India's 1st standard for bomb disposal systems
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued a new standard, IS 19445:2025, for bomb disposal systems.
Record FII Withdrawal: FIIs pull out Rs 1.58 lakh cr; rupee hit, outlook brighter for 2026
MCX among 3 stocks to go ex-date for bonus issue, stock split next week. Do you own any?
Several listed companies have announced corporate actions next week, including face value consolidation, stock splits and bonus issues, which may
FPIs pull out 3,142 crore as year-end selling intensifies
In the equity segment, FPIs sold shares worth 6,891.44 crore through stock exchanges while purchasing 5,334.45 crore, resulting in net sales of 1
RRU in Gujarat to host eight disciplines of World Police & Fire Games 2029
For the upcoming games in 2029, the university has established a dedicated Secretariat to coordinate all aspects of planning, logistics, venue ma
DGCA receives committee report on IndiGo's operational disruption
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has received a report from the four-member committee it formed on December 5.
India Budget 2026: From GDP to RBI policy moves, A-Z of Union Budget explained
Union Budget 2026: India's economy is poised for the Union Budget 2026 with robust GDP growth of 8.0% in H1 FY26 and well-controlled inflation ar
Indian Immunologicals writes to Australian health authorities about counterfeit rabies vaccine
It was an isolated incident in January, involving a single batch, and reported to the Indian regulator by the company itself, IIL Managing Direct
Trump administration sued over offshore wind project pause
Dominion Energy, a leading offshore wind developer and utility provider for Virginia's data center hub, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump adm
Taiwan Electrical & Electronic Manufacturers' Association (Teema) is considering Uttar Pradesh's Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authori
Over 6,200 grievances refunds of 45 crore addressed by NCH in 8 months : DoCA
In the Travel and Tourism sector, which registered 4,050 grievances and refunds amounting to 3.5 crore were facilitated
Bitcoin retreats to $87K from October highs as gold, silver and stock markets rally
Bitcoin slipped near $87,000 as crypto retreated from October highs, while gold, silver and equities rose. Analysts cite year-end thin liquidity,
Saudi Arabia leads GCC in Indian deportations: Over 13,000 workers sent home in 2025
In 2025, Gulf states intensified enforcement of migrant labour laws, leading to the deportation of thousands of Indian workers, particularly from
Blenders Pride Fashion Tour bets on craft-tech fusion to drive premium market growth
Pernod Ricard India, the tours organiser, used the platform to reinforce its premium portfolio positioning in the Indian alcoholic beverages mark
Navi Mumbai airport says booking passenger load spiked on opening day
The airport recorded a marked rise on December 25, the first day of passenger operations, fuelled by heightened traveller interest and start of c
Is silvers 150% rally fueled by fear, or is a real supply squeeze underway?
Silver prices surged over 150% in 2025 as supply deficits, falling inventories and strong industrial demand tightened the physical market, pushin
Vijay Kedias Portfolio in CY25: Most stocks slide, 6 drop up to 68% Are you impacted?
As per the latest available data for the September 2025 quarter, Kedia holds publicly disclosed stakes in around 16 companies, with a combined va
The National Consumer Helpline has become a vital platform for resolving consumer disputes, successfully recovering Rs 45 crore in refunds for th
How India secured RCEPs advantages without exposing itself to the China risk
Once the FTA with New Zealand comes into force, India would have trade deals with all RCEP countries except China. India had refused to join RCEP
Indian ETF AUM crosses 10 lakh crore, doubles in 3 years: Zerodha Fund House
ETF trading volumes increased more than seven-fold, climbing from 51,000 crore in 2019-20 to 3.83 lakh crore in FY 2024-25
UAE salaries 2025: What workers really earn without a minimum wage
The United Arab Emirates currently does not have a national minimum wage. Instead, salary benchmarks are used across various sectors. The Wage Pr
Indian Railways' Gross Budgetary Support (GBS) for FY26-27 is expected to remain stable, with current allocations sufficient for infrastructure u
Nifty stalls near highs as record low VIX signals risk beneath calm markets
Markets stayed rangebound in a holiday-shortened week as Nifty inched higher amid low volumes. India VIX fell to record lows, signalling complace
Trent, RVNL among 10 former multibaggers that crashed in 2025 after spectacular 2024 rally
Several 2024 multibaggers turned major laggards in 2025 as stretched valuations met slowing growth. Earnings misses, margin pressures and executi
Startups in 2025: Fewer closures but big names stumble BluSmart, Dunzo & others exit
India's startup scene experienced a stable year in 2025 with fewer shutdowns. However, notable companies like BluSmart, Dunzo, and Hike Messaging
TASMA urges Finance Minister to extend duty-free cotton import facility
It will help mills in the country to overcome shortage of the natural fibre and be competitive
Zepto IPO: Quick commerce platform makes confidential filing with Sebi, sources say
Quick commerce firm Zepto has filed draft papers with Sebi for a $1.3 billion IPO, people in the know told us. The Aadit Palicha-led company plan
Open-end spinning mills in Tamil Nadu slash production by 50%
They have been affected by rising cotton waste prices and fall in yarn prices
Warren Buffett retires on December 31 and leaves behind a manual for a life in investing
Warren Buffett will step down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO on December 31, ending a six-decade tenure. Vice-chair Greg Abel takes charge January 1,
Markets stayed range-bound in a holiday-shortened week as low volumes and mixed global cues capped gains. Ultra-low volatility, resilient support
India's electronics sector created 1.3M jobs in 5 years
India's electronics industry, a key component of the Make-in-India initiative, has generated over 1.33 million jobs in the last five years.
Back to business: FMCG operations after GST 2.0; cos expect 'strong demand' ahead
Consumer goods companies are stabilizing operations after GST rate cuts, with supply chains and inventory levels returning to normal. Production
Concurrent Gainers: 14 stocks that gained for 5 sessions in a row
While the Sensex edged up modestly last week, select BSE 500 stocks delivered strong momentum. Thirteen stocks gained across all five sessions, p
India's forex reserves surge by $4.4B to hit $690B
India's foreign exchange reserves have seen a massive jump of $4.36 billion, taking the total to an impressive $693.32 billion for the week endin
Gold touches new high in India today: What's the reason?
Gold prices have hit a new high today, with the MCX rate touching 1,40,465 per 10g. The surge is mainly due to global uncertainty and demand for
US dollar suffers worst week since June: What's next?
The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index has recorded its worst week since June, falling by around 0.8%.
PNB just flagged a 2,434cr loan fraud to the RBI
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has flagged a loan fraud of 2,434 crore to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Coinbase ex-employee arrested in India over $20M customer data breach
Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, has confirmed the arrest of a former customer service agent in India.
Strong fundamentals, big-ticket investments to propel India's FDI in 2026
India anticipates robust FDI growth in 2026, driven by strong economic fundamentals, new trade pacts, and improved ease of doing business. Despit
India-Canada FTA talks to resume in February 2026
India and Canada are likely to resume formal negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) early next year.
Oracle faces worst quarter since 2001 amid AI investment concerns
Oracle, the tech giant founded by billionaire Larry Ellison, is witnessing a major slump in its stock.
Silver price today: White metal soars 9% to record high; gold, platinum & others follow the momentum
Silver prices have surged to a record high, outperforming gold with a staggering 158% rise over the past year. This rally, fueled by tight supply
After a stellar 2025, precious metals are likely to see moderated returns in 2026. Gold and silver prices will hinge on geopolitics, US Fed actio
2025 is the year retail investing matured: Key shifts and the road ahead
Indias capital markets are undergoing a structural shift as millions move from trading to disciplined investing. Rising SIP flows, younger invest
How to start crypto investment in 2026: A 5-step guide
India leads global crypto adoption in 2025, drawing new investors to digital assets. A disciplined approachresearch, starting small, diversificat
US airlines cancel over 1,000 flights due to Northeast winter storm warnings
A total of 1,139 flights were cancelled and 3,808 delayed as of 12:30 p.m. ET, the website said
IPOs to watch out for in the last week of 2025: A classic case of lull before storm in 2026?
After a blockbuster 2025, Indias IPO market enters a quiet year-end with just one SME issue opening, while 11 listings dominate the week. Attenti
AI boom adds $550B to wealth of US tech billionaires
The artificial intelligence (AI) market boom has added over $550 billion to the fortunes of America's richest tech moguls this year.
'Year of tariff consequences': Global trade in 2026 another rough patch ahead?
Global trade faces a turbulent 2026 as US tariffs reshape flows, impacting American imports while boosting others. The USMCA faces review, and sh
Yen weaker in thin trading as traders stay alert to intervention risk
The Japanese yen weakened against the US dollar on Friday. Investors are watching for possible intervention to support the yen. The dollar saw a
Oil falls 2% on looming supply glut, hopes of Ukraine peace deal
Oil prices dropped significantly on Friday. Investors are concerned about a global oil surplus next year. Talks between Ukraine's President Zelen
Wall Street closes near record highs; precious metals rise
Indian markets mirrored global trends as major U.S. stock indexes neared record highs, buoyed by anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts and a weak
Delhi records 'very poor' air quality; foggy conditions likely to persist
The city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 355 at 9 am, the Central Pollution Control Board data showed
US stocks end close to all-time highs in light, post-holiday session
Indian markets saw a flat close on Friday after a strong rally. Investors are watching for the Santa Claus rally, a seasonal trend. This year has
How Indias smallholder farmers are driving climate resilience
Lets honour our farmers not only for what they produce but for what they enable: a food-secure, climate-resilient India
Green debt sales hit record levels despite climate backlash
Investors are pouring money into climate-friendly assets despite policy rollbacks, pushing global green bond issuance to records as AI-driven pow
VOC Port Authority re-tenders for outer harbour project costing 9,859-crore; shifts to HAM model
The project cost is up by over 2,000 crore with earlier two bids under DBFOT not attracting many investors
Indian dairy sector faces tight supply as demand strengthens ahead of 2026: Report
India's dairy sector is entering a phase of tighter supply and margin recalibration after navigating sharp cycles of disruption, surplus, and rec
Indias quiet drift toward duopoly: A risk investors can no longer ignore
India's markets are consolidating into duopolies, with two dominant players controlling nearly 90% of sectors like aviation, food delivery, and d
ICICI Bank, AU SFB well-placed as credit cycle turns more disciplined: Siddhartha Khemka
Indias banking sector is recalibrating as asset quality improves and growth turns selective. PSU banks are regaining MSME and home loan share, un
Indias real estate sector stayed resilient in 2025, led by premium housing and strong office demand. Whitelands Sudeep Bhatt says 2026 will see h
India-New Zealand FTA means more jobs, incomes, trade: PM Christopher Luxon
On December 22, India and New Zealand have concluded a comprehensive, balanced and forward-looking FTA, marking a major economic and strategic mi
Coinbase confirms arrest in India linked to data breach at cryptocurrency exchange
A former Coinbase customer service agent has been arrested in India. This arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into a data breach at the cr
China's industrial profits plunge 13%, fastest drop in a year
China's industrial sector witnessed a major slump in November, with profits plummeting by 13.1% year-on-year (YoY).
Wall Street Week Ahead: S&P 500 eyes 7,000 mark as investors look for upbeat end to strong 2025
US stocks are poised for a strong finish to 2025, nearing record highs. Despite recent tech sector jitters, the S&P 500 is on an impressive strea
India's electronics production rises 6-fold, exports jump 8-fold since 2014: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Electronic goods production increased from 1.9 lakh crore in 2014-15 to 11.3 lakh crore in 2024-25, while exports grew from 0.38 lakh crore to 3.
Indias IPO juggernaut runs on retail investor firepower
The 2025 IPO season is nothing short of a phenomenon, propelled by Indian retail investors who have collectively committed around 42,000 crore to
Dalal Street edges down amid low volumes, global uncertainty
On Friday, Indian stock exchanges experienced a downturn as investors opted to trim their portfolios ahead of the weekend break. Meanwhile, bulli
A fair, cost-reflective MSP is vital not just for mills but for farmers, energy security, and the future of Indias integrated sugar-bioenergy eco
New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon celebrated the newly signed Free Trade Agreement with India, fulfilling a key government promise.
Bank Holiday on December 27: Are banks open or closed in your state? Check state-wise list here
Banks across India were closed on Saturday, 27 December, as it was the fourth Saturday of the month. As per RBI rules, banks shut on the second a
Irdai fines Reliance General Insurance over commission
Reliance General Insurance has been slapped with a Rs 1 crore fine by Irdai in Hyderabad. The insurance regulator found the company illegally rou
Sensex slips for 3rd day in row, ends at 85,041 points
Indian stock markets experienced a downturn on Friday, with both the Sensex and Nifty indices registering losses for consecutive days. Foreign fu
'Creditors can't alter approved resolution plan'
Creditors' committees cannot change fund reallocation for dissenting members after a resolution plan is approved, the NCLAT ruled. The insolvency
