facebook
SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 13    C

Business News

...Text view

Sebi gives its go-ahead to road ministrys proposed public InvIT

SEBI has approved NHAI's Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT), a public InvIT designed to monetize national highway assets and offer retail inv

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 11:40 pm

Logistics IPO: Yatayat Corporation files Sebi papers to raise funds; growth surge puts road freight firm in focus

Yatayat Corporation India Ltd has filed draft papers for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) to raise funds, driven by strong demand in the road fre

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 11:25 pm

US mortgage rate: US 30-year home loan rates edge down to 6.18%; affordability concerns keep buyers cautious

US mortgage rates saw a slight dip this week, with the 30-year fixed rate now at 6.18%, offering minimal relief to homebuyers. While rates are do

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 11:01 pm

Why manufacturing has lagged in India

Indias manufacturing sector underperforms compared to China and South Korea, partly due to public sector wages that raise costs and reduce compet

The Hindu 24 Dec 2025 10:54 pm

Rail funding: IRFC extends Rs 9,821 crore loan to DFCCIL; World Bank debt refinanced in rupee terms

Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has provided a Rs 9,821 crore loan to DFCCIL to refinance its World Bank foreign currency debt for the

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 10:10 pm

How many times can you file a revised income tax return? Here's what I-T Department says

Taxpayers can rectify errors in income tax returns by filing revised returns ahead of the deadline. The Income Tax Department has not prescribed

Livemint 24 Dec 2025 10:06 pm

Sebi eases BSDA rules, excludes ZCZP bonds, delisted stocks from account valuation

Sebi is making demat accounts simpler for investors. Zero Coupon Zero Principal bonds and delisted securities will no longer count towards the va

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 9:47 pm

IRFC refinances freight corridors Rs 10,000 crore World Bank loan

Indian Railway Finance Corporation has successfully refinanced a Rs 10,000 crore foreign currency loan from the World Bank. This move pertains to

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 9:33 pm

GCC NRIs investment pace tempered due to currency fluctuation concerns: Geojit ED

The depreciation of the Indian rupee has affected overall returns and influenced investment behaviour. As a result, many NRIs are now showing hig

The Hindu 24 Dec 2025 9:29 pm

CCI cotton procurement 50 lakh bales at MSP till now

Purchases up by about 60% over corresponding period a year ago, lend stability to market

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 9:22 pm

Highway funding push: NHAI gets Sebi nod for Raajmarg Infra InvIT; retail investors set to tap highway monetisation

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has received Sebi's approval to register Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) as a Public Infra

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 9:17 pm

US stock markets to see shorter trading hours on December 24, remain shut on Christmas Day

U.S. financial markets will close early on Christmas Eve and remain shut for Christmas Day, returning to a normal schedule Friday. Stocks traded

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 9:03 pm

China issues rare earth magnet licences to a few more Indian companies

However, large-scale clearances are still not happening with majority of applicants still awaiting nod

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 8:59 pm

RBI postpones 2nd phase of quicker cheque clearing mechanism

The Reserve Bank has postponed the second phase of its faster cheque clearance system. This move provides banks more time to adjust their operati

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 8:48 pm

Agios Pharma shares jump 16% as US FDA expands approval for blood disorder drug

Shares of Agios Pharmaceuticals jumped nearly 16% on Wednesday after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the expanded use of its drug

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 8:44 pm

SFIO launches investigation against IndusInd Bank for accounting discrepancies in derivatives portfolio

SFIO has initiated an investigation into IndusInd Bank over discrepancies in its derivatives trades and certain balance sheet accounts. The bank

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 8:39 pm

Statutory warning: Alcohol consumption increases risk of mouth cancer, finds Tata Memorial study

Study in fact found greater risk with locally brewed alcohols

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 8:36 pm

Maharashtras Sangli to get dedicated raisin research centre

The proposal was approved in principle by the Senate of Shivaji University, Kolhapur, following a demand raised by Sangli MLA Sudhir Gadgil

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 8:33 pm

Nike shares rise 4% as Apple's Tim Cook doubles personal bet on CEO Elliott Hill's overhaul effort

Nike shares rose nearly 4% in early trading on Wednesday after Apple CEO Tim Cook doubled his personal stake in the sportswear maker, raising his

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 8:29 pm

Gold breaches $4,500 for first time in international markets. How soon in 2026 can it hit $5,000?

Gold surged to a fresh lifetime high above $4,500 an ounce on safe-haven demand, central bank buying and rate-cut hopes. Domestic prices also hit

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 8:26 pm

US markets today: Wall Street holds near record highs in holiday-thinned trade; stocks mark time as Christmas closure nears

US stocks traded near record highs in a quiet session ahead of Christmas. Dynavax Technologies saw a significant surge on acquisition news. Globa

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 8:24 pm

Mobile phones are migrating to smaller chips to accelerate AI workloads: MediaTek

`Smartphones are rapidly replacing laptops and becoming the primary computing device in India; the trend is quite evident across tier-2 and tier-

The Hindu 24 Dec 2025 8:21 pm

Gadgets that made it to Santas nice list 2025!

From sleek everyday tools to powerhouse gadgets, this years standouts arent just about specstheyre about making life smoother, smarter and a litt

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 8:13 pm

Telangana industry cries foul as power bills skyrocket

Industry SOS to Telangana govt: Halt HILT policy and review power cost hikes

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 8:11 pm

Eggflation hits hard as price of the protein soars on supply crunch and higher demand

Soaring exports, increased winter consumption, poorer production all contributing to the scrambled-up situation

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 8:10 pm

US H-1B revamp likely to hit freshers, volume hiring models

The final rule will implement a weighted selection process that increases the probability that H-1B visas are allocated to higher-skilled and hig

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 8:10 pm

Palladium tops $2,300, silver exceeds $72 as gold steadies near $4,500 per ounce

Fears of Venezuelan tension add to market worries as Trump threatens sanctions on oil tankers

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 8:09 pm

India announces reforms to simplify import checks as it eyes US trade deal

India has announced reforms to simplify import quality checks, reducing paperwork and inspection times. This move addresses U.S. concerns about b

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 8:08 pm

MSDE starts hunt for anchor industry partners to upgrade National Skill Training Institutes

Centre and states have issued expression of interest inviting private sector to take a lead role in upgradation of five NSTIs and 1000 ITIs respe

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 8:07 pm

IndianOil, Nayara Energy lead rural push as Indias fuel retailing stations surpass 1 lakh

IOCL, which boasts of the countrys largest RO network, serves through more than 41,000 fuel retailing stations with almost 33 per cent in the rur

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 8:03 pm

Consumer Affairs Ministry launches official logo of Repairability Index

The logo was selected through a nationwide Logo Design Competition organised by the Chair on Consumer Law at National Law University Delhi, estab

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 8:01 pm

Telecom operators, gear makers see promising year ahead

2025 a year of important regulatory developments as the sector moved to align with the new Telecommunications Act, 2023 and the evolving framewor

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 7:54 pm

Deal with it! When Trump said no, India said yes

India aced trade deals in 2025. The nation resisted US tariff pressure, refusing coercive timelines. Instead, India secured agreements with New Z

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 7:53 pm

US labour pulse: US unemployment claims dip to 214,000; data points to stable layoffs

US unemployment claims dropped to 214,000 last week, indicating a stable labor market despite cooling hiring momentum. This figure fell below eco

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 7:53 pm

US unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy level

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically healthy levels despite some signs that the l

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 7:46 pm

Brookfield to develop built-to-suit office campus for JPMorganChase in Powai

Scheduled for completion by 2030, the facility will consolidate JPMorganChases Mumbai workforce into a single, state-of-the-art office tower

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 7:46 pm

Air India eyes over 55% new, refreshed wide-body fleet by end-2026

Airline aims to completely retrofit at least 12 Boeing 787 aircraft

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 7:41 pm

Air India eyes over 55% new, refreshed wide-body fleet by 2026 end

Airline aims to completely retrofit at least 12 Boeing 787 aircraft

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 7:41 pm

MoSPI speeds up data releases, launches new website, revamps surveys

India's statistics ministry is modernizing its data systems. New digital tools and faster releases are improving access to socio-economic informa

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 7:37 pm

Reliance resumes Russian oil imports to feed Jamnagar refinery

Reliance itself paused Russian purchases after the US sanctioned Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC on Oct. 22 and gave refiners a month to wind down t

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 7:37 pm

US jobless claims fall unexpectedly, but hiring remains weak

Economists say seasonal volatility, tariffs, and an immigration crackdown have weighed on labour demand and supply.

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 7:34 pm

Bank holidays in 2026: When will banks remain closed next year as RBI releases annual holiday calendar Check full list

Bank holidays in 2026: The Reserve Bank of India has announced over 100 bank holidays for 2026, covering national, religious, and regional events

Livemint 24 Dec 2025 7:31 pm

QSR continued to witness softer demand environment during December quarter : Elara Capital

GST rate cut led to tactical price cuts on menus by QSR players

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 7:29 pm

For Kashmirs papier-mch artisans, Christmas brings orders from abroad

While exports to the US have been hit by the recent tariffs, increased demand from Europe has been encouraging, say artisans

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 7:28 pm

Veteran pilot who flew back hijacked IC 814 home back now Star Air COO

Captain SPS Suri, who flew hijacked IC 814 back from Kandahar in 2000, has been appointed COO of Star Air. He joins the regional airline as it pl

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 7:22 pm

Offers for sale account for 63 per cent of IPO fund-raise in 2025

Fresh funds raised for capital expenditure have remained almost static at 64,031 crore

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 7:13 pm

After MG Motor, another Chinese co. gets Indian partner

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 7:13 pm

Silver rate today: Prices hit record Rs 2.27 lakh/kg in Delhi; global silver crosses $72 an ounce

Silver prices have reached new record highs in domestic and international markets. This surge is fueled by a weaker US dollar, anticipated easier

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 7:00 pm

Indian refiners balance barrel economics with geopolitical, trade tensions as 2025 redraws energy flows

Indian refiners have constantly adjusted to sanctions, compliance requirements and evolving regulatory regimes in 2025, which is expected to cont

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 6:58 pm

IBBI mandates disclosure of beneficial ownership in resolution plans

Move will help in curbing opaque bids for resolution, say experts

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 6:56 pm

Two-wheeler exports remain buoyant in April-November 2025 with 24% growth

Among the top five OEMs, Bajaj Auto (models like Boxer, Discover and Pulsar) led the pack with a 35 per cent market share in April to November 20

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 6:56 pm

As crypto and private credit hit the mainstream, investor risk seen multiplying

U.S. investors may soon have access to a greater array of products tied to asset classes like private credit and crypto as the Trump administrati

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 6:52 pm

Finolex, MMF support upgraded human milk bank for newborns in Pune

Since 2022, the milk bank has supported over 2,200 infants with more than 1,500 litres of donor milk

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 6:51 pm

BJP faces united Thackeray front in fight for Mumbai civic body

The move is aimed at countering the strong challenge mounted by the Bharatiya Janata Party

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 6:44 pm

Select Group buys 125 crore residential propertyin Delhis Westend

The seller is Promilla Varma and stamp duty of 8.75 crore was also paid for the deal

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 6:43 pm

Mint Explainer | Cheaper loans, rising pricesis buying a home really affordable?

Home buying has become relatively more affordable in most major cities but this improvement is uneven and increasingly skewed towards premium hou

Livemint 24 Dec 2025 6:41 pm

Coast Guard inducts 1st indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel

Samudra Pratap is the largest ship in the Indian Coast Guard fleet

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 6:38 pm

ISRO launches LVM3 Bluebird Block 2, heaviest payload from Indian soil

The largest commercial communications satellite, it is designed to provide space-based cellular broadband connectivity directly to standard mobil

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 6:37 pm

Purandar airport to boost Pune GDP by 2%, says Devendra Fadnavis

The project will not be limited to passenger services but will also function as a cargo airport

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 6:35 pm

Effective tax rate: The shadow metric of Indias growth story

Indias tax debate is shifting from headline rates to Effective Tax Rate, which captures the real burden businesses bear. While large firms manage

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 6:26 pm

Donald Trump's tariff gamble: Who blinked, who pushed back & did it 'make America great again'?

Donald Trump's second term has seen tariffs become America's primary foreign policy tool, reshaping global trade and alliances. While aiming to r

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 6:15 pm

Stock market holiday: Is NSE, BSE open on December 25; what investors should know after Christmas

Stock markets will observe a Christmas holiday on December 25th, marking the year's final trading closure. Normal operations resume December 26th

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 6:09 pm

Largecaps make a strong comeback in 2025: 6 stocks soar over 50%

Largecap stocks staged a strong comeback in 2025 after two years of lagging midcaps and smallcaps. One-third of largecaps gained over 20%, with s

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 6:02 pm

Vedanta, Shriram Finance among 7 largecap stocks hit 52-week highs; gains of up to 35% in a month

Seven large-cap stocks, including Vedanta, Shriram Finance, Hindustan Zinc and Hindalco, hit fresh 52-week highs on Wednesday despite a weak broa

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 5:52 pm

China aims to reset India ties amid LAC calm, US report says

Arunachal Pradesh figures as part of Chinas core interests in Beijings vision of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation by 2049, according

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 5:51 pm

Brokers call: Orkla India (Buy)

ICICI Securities

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 5:51 pm

J Estates buys 3 land parcels in Gurugram for Rs 2,100-cr senior living projects

Realty firm J Estates has bought three land parcels in Gurugram to develop more than 450 homes for the elderly and is expecting a total revenue o

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 5:43 pm

Santa Claus rally in India bonds to ride on after RBI's liquidity injection gift

The latest intervention from the central bank through liquidity injection will ensure a sustained rise in government bond prices, as well as ensu

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 5:38 pm

Mustard acreage rises 4% to 84.67 lakh hectares as crop condition remains normal

Mustard cultivation has increased by 4 percent nationwide. Major states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and West Bengal s

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 5:37 pm

India bonds swing to biggest gains since May after RBI announces cash infusion

Indian government bonds jumped on Wednesday, with the benchmark bond yield marking its biggest single session plunge in seven months after the ce

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 5:35 pm

Union Cabinet approves 12,000 crore Delhi Metro expansion under Phase V(A)

The new phase includes three corridors: R.K. Ashram MargIndraprastha (9.913 km), AerocityIGI Airport T-1 (2.263 km), and TughlakabadKalindi Kunj

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 5:35 pm

AI spending, strong corporate profits, Fed rate cuts seen as key to 2026 stock market

The U.S. stock market is closing the books on a third straight year of double-digit percentage gains. A fourth stellar year in 2026 may be a tall

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 5:32 pm

Not skill or qualifications: Gurmeet Chadha says financial freedom came down to his digestive ability

Market expert Gurmeet Chadha says his journey to financial independence was shaped not by skill or qualifications but by the ability to endure st

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 5:27 pm

Embassy REIT sells two blocks at Bengalurus Manyata Park to EAAA Alternatives for 530 crore

EAAA Alternatives, an Indian alternative asset manager with over 65,000 crore in assets under management, focuses on real assets and private cred

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 5:20 pm

Gold price today: How much 18K, 22K, 24K gold costs in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru check todays city-wise rates

Gold prices reached record highs on Wednesday, fueled by anticipated monetary easing from the US Federal Reserve and escalating geopolitical tens

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 5:18 pm

India can significantly boost exports to New Zealand after FTA: GTRI

The zero-duty access under the FTA could benefit sectors such as processed foods, pharmaceuticals, machinery, electronics, vehicles and aerospace

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 5:04 pm

One man distilled up Amrut and Indri single maltsmeet Indias Surrinder Kumar

Two decades ago, nobody had heard of Indian single malt. Today, it outsells imports. The man who scripted this revolution is master distiller Sur

Livemint 24 Dec 2025 5:00 pm

Stock markets end lower in volatile trade

From the 30-Sensex firms, InterGlobe Aviation, Sun Pharma, Asian Paints, Reliance Industries, Hindustan Unilever and Tata Steel were among the bi

The Hindu 24 Dec 2025 4:51 pm

Nifty eyes 26,500 breakout as markets consolidate; metals seen outperforming amid weak dollar: Rohit Srivastava

Nifty may stay range-bound near 26,100 before attempting a breakout towards 26,500, says Rohit Srivastava, Founder of Strike Money Analytics and

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 4:48 pm

Axis Energy, Reliance Industries emerge top bidders in coal gasification block auctions

According to technical bid details, the two companies jointly bid for 17 coal blocks across Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh, many of whic

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 4:47 pm

Cabinet approves 13 new stations for Delhi Metro under Phase-IV A

Once completed, the expansion is expected to improve connectivity, reduce traffic congestion, and promote sustainable urban transport in Delhi

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 4:43 pm

ITR filing: Received nudge from Income Tax Department for tax return & refund claims? Heres what you need to do

ITR filing: The Income Tax Department has said that the Non-intrusive Usage of Data to Guide and Enable (NUDGE) campaign aims to encourage taxpay

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 4:39 pm

Sensex, Nifty end marginally lower ahead of Christmas; Trent, Shriram Finance gain

Trent, Shriram Finance lead Nifty 50, IndiGo, Adani Enterprises major laggards

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 4:37 pm

Gainers & Losers: Groww, Kajaria Ceramics and 4 more stocks in focus on Wednesday

Key stocks in focus on Wednesday included Manappuram, Hindustan Copper, Groww, Websol Energy, IndiGo and Kajaria Ceramics as markets paused their

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 4:30 pm

Housing sales dip 16 pc in Oct-Dec to 98,019 units in top 9 cities: PropEquity

Hyderabad witnessed a 19 per cent decline to 11,323 units from 13,902 units, while Kolkata saw an 11 per cent fall to 3,995 units from 4,497 unit

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 4:25 pm

Brokers call: Northern Arc (Buy)

Ambit Capital

The Hindu Businessline 24 Dec 2025 4:18 pm