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Satellite communication services in India await security clearance and finalized spectrum pricing before rollout. Union minister Jyotiraditya Sci
House arrests, clampdown derail planned protest against J&K reservation policy
The protest, called by unreserved category groups and backed by National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah, was aimed at opposing what they describ
My remit is to provide a level-playing field: Scindia
India in no way is a duopoly, we have four solid players
President Murmu undertakes historic submarine sortie aboard INS Vaghsheer
This maiden embarkation by the President on board an indigenous submarine underscores the continued engagement of the Supreme Commander of the Ar
India's food delivery market is poised for growth driven by enhanced customer experience, faster deliveries, and value-conscious consumption. Lea
Centre notifies guidelines for two shipbuilding initiatives with an outlay of 44,700 crore
This comes after the Union Cabinet on September 25 approving a comprehensive package of 69,725 crore to revitalise Indias shipbuilding and mariti
Centre steps up passenger protection measures: MoCA Secretary Samir Sinha
MoCA is in the process of instituting new systems and strengthening institutional capacity to deal with large-scale operational failures.
In a first, ground handling firm AISATS to use simulators for staff training
The company is already present in Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mangaluru, Ranchi, Raipur and Thiruvananthapuram. Additionally, it is developing a
2025 was more about execution than new rules, says COO of Kotak Securities
When will satellite communication services be available in India?
Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has said that satellite communication (satcom) services will be launched in India after players in th
ITC shares down 12% this year: Buy, sell, or hold?
ITC's stock price has been under pressure this year due to British American Tobacco (BAT) selling its stake in the firm, a 40% GST slab on sin go
Book-building for Fractal's 4,900cr IPO begins next week
Fractal Analytics Ltd, India's first artificial intelligence (AI) unicorn, is gearing up to start the book-building process for its 4,900 crore i
2025 was a memorable year for Indian sports: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the year 2025 as a memorable one for India in sports.
Ola Electric fast-tracks rollout of 4680 Bharat Cell powered vehicles
New Delhi: Ola Electric on Sunday said it has scaled up deliveries of its 4680 Bharat Cell powered S1 Pro+ (5.2 kWh) across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, T
BIS releases national testing standard for electric agricultural tractors
It establishes a common understanding among all stakeholders with respect to uniform terminology, general guidelines, and tests to be carried out
Amazon halts drone delivery plans in Italy
Amazon has announced its decision to halt plans for drone deliveries in Italy.
The government has launched two major shipbuilding initiatives, the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and the Shipbuilding Develop
Play on or game over? A look back at 2025 for the video game industry
It has been a monumental year for the video game industry, marked by new devices and billion-dollar deals. Play on or game over? A look back at 2
The over-50s 'Silver Spenders' are an increasingly influential consumer demographic. Forget Gen Z and Millennials the over-50s Silver Spenders ar
Goa gears up for 5L tourists ahead of New Year
Goa is preparing for a massive influx of tourists ahead of New Year's Eve, with at least five lakh visitors expected to flock to the state's beac
Private equity investments in India's real estate down: Here's why
Private equity (PE) investments in Indian real estate have witnessed a steep decline of 29% this year, amounting to $3.46 billion.
Why Jefferies's investment portfolio shifted weightage from China to India
Global investment bank Jefferies has announced a strategic shift in its Asia Pacific ex-Japan relative-return portfolio.
2026: Indian stock market will be closed on these dates
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced its holiday calendar for 2026.
Andhra Pradesh announces 'Quantum Valley' initiative: What is it?
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced a new quantum computing policy to make the state a global hub for advanced techno
Rolls-Royce plans major investment in India for jet engine production
British aerospace manufacturer Rolls-Royce has announced its intention to make India its third home market outside the UK.
These drugs might become growth engine for Indian pharma industry
The Indian pharmaceutical industry is poised for growth, driven by improved access to innovative medicines for obesity and diabetes.
Foreign investors pulled record 1.6L crore from equities in 2025
Foreign investors have pulled out a record 1.6 lakh crore (around $18 billion) from Indian equities in 2025, while investing over 59,000 crore in
SEBI walks a fine line in 2025 on ease of doing business and tough enforcement
From giving firms more room to meet public shareholding norms to bringing in a system overhaul to ease operational challenges, SEBI handed out fr
Under the new initiative it has identified three categoriesurban tourism; niche/experiential tourism and large tourism hubs, says SIPCOTs Express
Government mandates public sector banks and financial institutions to promptly report vigilance issues concerning directors. Delayed or incomplet
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday
Indian markets ended lower on Friday as the Sensex and Nifty slipped amid thin year-end trading, foreign outflows, and profit booking. Largecaps
Premiumisation, smart products to drive appliances and consumer electronics sector in 2026
Companies are investing aggressively in localisation, manufacturing capacity, and AI-enabled innovation to meet evolving consumer aspirations
India's wine exports are surging, with fruit-based wines gaining traction alongside traditional grape varieties. A recent shipment of jamun wine
Jefferies has strategically rebalanced its Asia Pacific portfolio, boosting India and Taiwan by one percent each. This move, driven by confidence
Tariff-hit 2025, but India's exports chart a steady course, momentum likely to extend into 2026
According to exporters and experts, India's exports will grow in 2026 despite global challenges, driven by the rising competitiveness of domestic
New insurance law eases investors' lives. But what about consumer protection?
Meaningful insurance education would require honesty. It would begin by acknowledging that many products approved and aggressively sold in the ma
ChatGPT mentioned 'hanging' 243 times before teen's suicide, lawsuit claims
OpenAI's ChatGPT is facing a wrongful-death lawsuit after a teenager died by suicide following months of conversations with the AI.
Air India Express to get first line-fit Boeing 737-8 MAX
Air India Express is set to welcome its first line-fit Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft in Delhi on December 29.
Macro data announcements, trading activity of foreign investors to drive markets this week: Analysts
With only a handful of trading sessions left this year, Indian equity markets are expected to remain largely range-bound, albeit with a construct
Why active investing could outperform passive strategies in 2026
As 2026 approaches, experts suggest active, selective investing may outperform passive strategies amid wide dispersion in earnings and valuations
Jayshree Ullal, the CEO and chairperson of Artista Networks, has topped the latest Hurun India Rich List 2025. With a net worth of over Rs 50,000
Indian exports look set for strong growth in 2026. Diversification and new trade pacts with the UK, Oman and New Zealand will boost shipments. De
SBI, Reliance, top-10 firms see 35,439 crore market cap drop
Major entities such as Reliance, TCS, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, L&T, and LIC saw the significant dip in valuation, with SBI being the worst hit
India risks ceding data, decisions to foreign algorithms without own AI stack: Gautam Adani
Adani stated that while AI will create jobs and enhance productivity, it also concentrates economic power and control over information, making te
Market cap of India's top 7 firms down by 35,440cr
The combined market capitalization of seven out of the top 10 most valued companies in India fell by 35,439.36 crore last week.
Your electricity bill in India might soon go down
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) is reviewing transaction fees charged by power trading exchanges.
Adani to invest 1.8L crore in defense manufacturing in 2026
The Adani Group has announced plans to invest 1.8 lakh crore in defense manufacturing next year.
India remembered Ratan Tata on his 88th birth anniversary with tributes from political leaders and industrialists. Tata Trusts highlighted his st
Rolls Royce plans major expansion in India
New Delhi: British aero-engine maker Rolls-Royce on Sunday said it is looking at making India its third home market outside of the UK in line wit
Mcap of 7 of top-10 most valued firms declines by 35,439 crore; SBI biggest laggard
From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, TCS, ICICI Bank, SBI, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and LIC faced erosion from their valuation, while
Mint Explainer | The rise of remote workers: Why countries are rolling out visas for digital nomads
What began as a pandemic-era experiment has become mainstream in 2025, as governments increasingly compete for location-independent professionals
The Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal is set to become operational nationwide. Benches have been formally allotted to 83 newly appointed
Indian wines, beyond grapes, are winning hearts abroad
India's wine industry is slowly but surely making its mark on the global stage.
Market recap: 7 of top 10 valued firms lose Rs 35,439 crore in Mcap; SBI, Reliance among worst hit
Seven of India's top ten companies experienced a combined market capitalization loss of Rs 35,439.36 crore in a holiday-shortened week, despite t
11 IPOs set to list this week. GMPs signal listing returns of up to 90%
Indias IPO calendar is packed with 11 listings this week, largely dominated by SME issues, even as fresh fundraising momentum slows. Grey market
India bets big on shipbuilding with 44,700cr development schemes
The Indian government has launched the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and the Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS), with a to
FY28 GDP data likely to incorporate results of Debt & Investment Survey
For the first time after Covid, the latest round of AIDIS is scheduled to be conducted from July 2026 to June 2027
9 Midcap stocks with massive upside potential; up to 45%! Do you own any?
As markets enter 2026 amid uncertainty, hybrid mutual funds offer a balanced, disciplined approach to portfolio construction by blending equity g
Over 1L tech workers laid off in 2025. Reason? AI
The year 2025 has seen a wave of job cuts across the technology sector, with over one lakh employees losing their jobs.
Mcap of 7 of top-10 most valued firms declines by Rs 35,439 cr; SBI biggest laggard
The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most valued firms declined by Rs 35,439.36 crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with Stat
Power consumers could soon benefit from lower electricity bills as regulators review trading fees. This move coincides with the upcoming implemen
Looking to invest in smallcaps in 2026? 5 big predictions by 5 experts
After a steep underperformance in 2025, Indias smallcap stocks enter 2026 amid divided expert views. While some see improving earnings and select
Foreign investors exit Indian stocks at record scale; withdraw Rs 1.6 lakh cr in 2025
Foreign investors fled Indian equities in 2025 at a scale never seen before, pulling out a record Rs 1.6 lakh crore (USD 18 billion) as volatile
CERC mulls moderation in power trading fee to ease electricity prices
NEW DELHI, Dec 28:Power regulator Central Electricity Regulatory Commission is considering rationalising transaction fees on power trading exchan
As markets enter 2026 amid uncertainty, hybrid mutual funds offer a balanced, disciplined approach to portfolio construction by blending equity g
Indias growth story: Sectors poised to lead the next wave of market expansion
Indias strong macro fundamentals, policy reforms, easing monetary conditions and revival in consumption and capex are expected to support growth
Adani plans to spend 1.8 lakh crore on defence to boost indigenous military capabilities
Next year, it will invest in unmanned systems, advanced weapons, sensors, AI multi-domain operations, and enhanced maintenance and training infra
How Sundararaman Ramamurthy rebuilt BSE into a 14x wealth-creation machine in 3 years
BSE has staged a remarkable turnaround since January 2023 under CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy, driven by cost discipline, technology upgrades and t
Trading Nifty in the last week of 2025: Levels, flows and the Santa rally question
As hopes of a Santa rally fade, traders enter the final week of 2025 focused on Niftys technical levels, FII positioning and derivatives cues. An
This company gave $240M in bonuses to its 540 employees
Graham Walker, the former president and CEO of Fibrebond Corp, has given away 15% of his firm's sale proceeds as bonuses to his employees.
Market Trading Guide: Buy NBCC and Dalmia Bharat on Monday for up to 11% gains. Heres why
Indian equities extended losses for a second straight session as IT, financial and auto stocks weighed on benchmarks, pushing the Nifty below key
In 2026, banks will close for over 100 days for various holidays. Despite physical closures, online banking services will remain accessible for t
More tickets to the Northeast please! Did OTT boost regional tourism? What report says
Popular OTT series are significantly influencing travel choices, driving a surge in bookings to northeastern Indian cities like Imphal and Agarta
Can AI replace you? DeepMind co-founder suggests rule to assess
Shane Legg, the co-founder of Google DeepMind, has warned about the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on jobs.
How Maharashtras natural farming can make India global leader in medicinal, aromatic plants
With strategic policy support, sustainable practices, and robust farmermarket linkages, Maharashtra can help India emerge a trusted global suppli
Hindustan Copper, RVNL, 8 other BSE 500 stocks surge up to 23% past week. Is yours on the list?
Indian equities ended a holiday-shortened week with modest gains as benchmark indices consolidated amid mixed global cues and subdued participati
Up to 527% gain! 29 SME IPOs that delivered multibagger returns to investors in a rough year
Despite a sharp slowdown in SME IPO performance in 2025, a select group of fundamentally strong stocks delivered multibagger returns, underscorin
PM Office directs Coal India to list all subsidiaries by 2030
The Prime Minister's Office is pushing for improved governance at Coal India Limited. All subsidiaries of the state-run coal giant will be mapped
India tops emerging markets on strong export growth
India has outperformed its emerging market (EM) peers in November, thanks to a sharp rise in exports.
Star power on pause: Why Bollywood is holding back on new film projects in 2025
New announcements are down by 70% compared to an average year, especially a pre-covid year. The number of star-led Hindi language films stood at
14 Penny stocks surged up to 440% in CY25; 6 emerge as multibaggers. Did you own any?
In CY25, select penny stocks delivered sharp gains of up to 440%, with several emerging as multibaggers, highlighting strong momentum in low-pric
Indias pension reset: Why 2025 was a turning point
Structural changes were made to the NPS to increase its wider acceptance among households, while EPFO took some tough calls to plug complete with
2025: A defining year that reshaped global trade, policy, and capital markets
2025 proved a transformative year, marked by the US's assertive 'America First' agenda and escalating global trade tariffs. India responded with
660cr in frauds averted: How India's financial risk indicator works
The Indian government recently revealed that its Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) has prevented digital payment frauds worth 660 crore in jus
Fueling a new future: How biofuels can revitalise rural India and ease urban strain
Bioenergy offers a pathway to align clean energy ambitions with rural development. In empowering villages to thrive, biofuels become more than fu
From rail to tech stocks: These 10 smallcap stocks post up to 35% weekly gains
Indian equity markets saw mild profit booking near record highs. However, several smallcap stocks delivered sharp gains this past week. K&R Rail
ThailandCambodia clashes: Indian tourists scout safer New Year destinations
Indian travelers are diversifying New Year destinations beyond Thailand and Cambodia due to border violence. Vietnam, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Japan
Zepto files for $1.3 billion IPO confidentially
Quick commerce platform Zepto has filed confidential draft papers with SEBI for a $1.3 billion IPO, aiming to raise Rs 11,000 crore in fresh capi
Market outlook: FII trend, monthly expiry among top factors to track this week
Indian markets are poised for a volatile week ahead, influenced by the December F&O expiry and crucial domestic data releases. Foreign institutio
Zepto files confidential IPO papers with SEBI; eyes 11,000 crore via issue
The company is targeting a stock market listing sometime next year, a move that could make it one of the youngest startups to debut on Indian exc
