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Financial Services secretary flags digital risks, says AI key to tackling mule accounts
The central bank has introduced initiatives such as MuleHunter.ai to combat mule accounts used for fraudulent transactions. The AI tool delivers
Apparel exporters hanging by a thread amid new tariff threats
India apparel exports: The industry is already under pressure after the US imposed 50% tariffs on India last August, marked by deep discounts, di
India is poised for significant economic growth, with government policies providing momentum amidst global trade uncertainties. Principal Secreta
In a fragmenting world, India backs rules-based global economic system, says Shaktikanta Das
Delivering the first Bibek Debroy Memorial Lecture on the them Indian Economy: A Story of Rising Credibility, Shaktikanta Das, principal secretar
Investors chose Gold ETFs over Equities in December 2025
Net inflows into gold exchange traded funds tripled to a record high of 1,16,467 crore in Dec. 2025 from the month earlier,according to AMFI data
IndiaUS trade talks: Did a missed ModiTrump call stall the deal? GTRI flags deeper policy gaps
A report by GTRI refutes US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's claim that a missed phone call from PM Modi stalled the India-US trade deal. The
Indian markets are on edge ahead of a crucial US Supreme Court ruling on Trump-era tariffs, which could either spark a sharp rally or intensify v
ET Market Watch: Sensex cracks 2,350 pts in a week, trade jitters, FII selling hit stocks
MTAR Technologies bulk deal: BofA buys 2 lakh shares worth Rs 55 crore
Bank of America acquired over 2 lakh shares of MTAR Technologies for Rs 55 crore in a bulk deal, paying a 6% premium. MTAR Technologies shares su
SEBI excludes small brokers from technical glitch framework
The move would mean 60% of stock brokers would be kept away from the framework
Budget 2026: PHDCCI pitches green bank to finance renewable energy, EVs and climate tech
Industry body PHDCCI has urged the government to establish a dedicated Green Bank in the upcoming Union Budget. This facility aims to attract pri
US Federal Reserve seen on longer rate-cut pause after December jobs data
The U.S. unemployment rate dropped to 4.4%, potentially easing Federal Reserve concerns about labor market weakness. Traders now anticipate Feder
Post relief, annual AGR due only 124 crore till 2031, Vi says
Vodafone Idea Ltd. confirmed the end-of-year relief it received last December in a communication to stock exchanges.
Ask Dhirendra: How much risk is right for me, and why does my risk appetite keep changing?
Decide your risk level on a calm day based on your life, not on the market. Write it down, turn it into an asset allocation (how much in equity,
Amid tariff risks, Shaktikanta Das says Indias policies put wind in our sails
Das cited strong GDP growth, fiscal discipline and a multi-cylinder economy powered by digital infrastructure, a young workforce and innovation.
Falling US unemployment rate strengthens case for Fed rate pause
Interest-rate futures fell after the report, with traders now seeing a June rate cut as more likely, and the probability of an April reduction sl
Agri groups among Elitecon Intl proposal for merger of its entities into a unified structure
Plans merger of Sunbridge Agro and Landsmill Agro, appoints Deloitte Touche as its advisor
India is closely monitoring a proposed US bill that could impose steep tariffs on countries buying Russian crude oil. New Delhi maintains its ene
US job growth slows sharply in December, unemployment rate dips to 4.4%
Economists attributed the slowdown in hiring to President Donald Trumps trade and immigration policies, as well as rising investment in artificia
Societe Generale bought 14.33 lakh Tata Capital shares via a Rs 51 crore block deal after anchor lock-in expiry, while Marshall Wace exited an eq
ED seeks CBI probe into illegal interference by Mamata Banerjee during search operations
The ED, in its petition, has also sought return of the documents and electronic material Banerjee was said to have taken from the premises of pol
G RAM G debate: Farmers seek cost relief, wage security
Farmers debate the new G RAM G law, seeking cost relief and wage security amid differing views on its impact.
Can we think of insurance for frauds: RBI DG Rabi Sankar asks banks
Time out for the timekeepers of the nation
As HMT Watches winds down from the corporate register, its legacy continues to tick on
SAT directs SEBI to share complainants details in Asmita Patel case
Tribunal allows limited document disclosure; denies cross-examination at this stage
US Supreme Court defers ruling on Trumps global tariffs case
The case tests the limits of presidential authority and the courts readiness to curb Trumps expansive use of executive power since returning to o
Trump tariffs ruling: Supreme Court to not rule on Friday in 'Liberation Day' tariffs case
India rejects US inaccurate claims on failed trade deal
MEA says Modi spoke to Trump eight times in 2025; the trade friction dragged Indian equities lower for a fifth straight session Friday, marking a
US Supreme Court does not issue ruling in Trump tariffs case
The U.S. Supreme Court will not issue a ruling on Friday in a major case testing the legality of President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs
The land port Petrapole is currently witnessing a lesser number of trucks entering Bangladesh each day compared to December last year
SEBI proposes sweeping clean-up of trading norms to ease compliance for exchanges
Regulator seeks to merge, simplify rules across cash, derivatives and commodities
U.S. payrolls rose 50,000 in December, less than expected; unemployment rate falls to 4.4%
The report presented a muddy view of the labor market, with companies reporting a low level of hiring but households showing employment gains. U.
Kevin Hassett said the White House could deploy alternative tariff authorities if the Supreme Court rules against President Donald Trump. Trump w
First 2026 Social Security payments bring a bigger check in January. What beneficiaries can expect
The first Social Security and Supplemental Security Income checks for 2026 will include a 2.8% boost for about 75 million Americans. Here's what
US markets today: Wall Street edges higher after mixed jobs data; rate-cut bets pushed back
US stocks edged higher Friday as a mixed jobs report tempered expectations for an early Federal Reserve rate cut, though easing later this year r
Urea availability likely to improve in January
Closing stock was 38.79 lakh tonnes (lt) as of January 2 against the demand estimate of 32.98 lt
Sebi proposes uniform trading disclosures, higher net-worth for margin trading
India's markets regulator on Friday proposed to issue a uniform set of trading-related disclosure requirements to standardise compliance across I
Budget 2026: Parliament session from January 28-April 2; to be held in two phases
Indias tea exports up 8.64% at 254 million kgs during Jan-Nov 2025
Shipments rise on higher demand and increase in per unit price
QpiAI ramps up quantum push with IIIT Dharwad deployment, data centre and chip foundry
The company said it is in discussions with multiple educational, research, and commercial entities across India and is also planning to expand it
Double delight: In 2025 domestic tractor sales cross one million mark; exports cross one lakh
In December 2025, the domestic sale was up by 35 per cent to 69,890 as against 50,993 in December 2024
US stocks rise despite mixed jobs data; tariff ruling awaited
Wall Street's main indexes opened slightly higher on Friday, as investors digested weaker-than-expected jobs data, while awaiting a Supreme Court
Karnataka Governor returns two Bills, gives assent to 19 legislations
The returned bills relate to Scheduled Castes sub-classification and amendments to the Chamundeshwari Kshetra Development Authority Act.
SEBI move to restrict sharing, use of price data for education with 30 days lag a right step
Using live data for educational purpose is clearly outside the scope of pure educational activity, said market regulator
India closely tracking US bill proposing 500% tariffs on Russian oil buyers
New Delhi reiterated that its energy sourcing decisions are driven by market dynamics and the need to ensure affordable energy for its 1.4 billio
Bharat Coking Coal IPO subscribed 8.1 times on Day 1
The issue opened for subscription on Friday and will close on January 13. Ahead of the issue opening, the company raised 273.1 crore from anchor
Ways and Means Advances limit for Delhi govt fixed at Rs 890 cr: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India has set the Ways and Means Advances limit for the Delhi government at Rs 890 crore. This move will assist the city gove
Motilal Oswal AMC pauses inflows into Nifty Microcap 250 Index Fund
Under current regulations, micro-cap is not recognised as a separate category
Market veteran Gurmeet Chadha credited retail investors and DIIs for supporting Nifty amid heavy FII selling, citing record SIP inflows as proof
GM to take $6 billion hit as EV sales slow after US tax credit cut
The automaker said the charges include non-cash impairments and costs related to supplier settlements and contract cancellations
34,000 cr investment powers growth of UP Defence Industrial Corridor
Of the over Rs 34,000 crore committed investment, Rs 12,000 crore has been realised on the ground
Silver jumps after steep fall, gold advances on renewed ETF inflows
Analysts said bullion prices were supported by global uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and ETF inflows
Tamil Nadu notifies 100 new reserve forests, forest cover rises to 24.47%
The move marks a major step in strengthening forest protection, ecological security and climate resilience through legally protected landscapes.
US job growth slows in December; unemployment rate eases to 4.4%
U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in December amid business caution about hiring because of import tariffs and rising artificial intellig
Tripura HC allows ITC availed by bona-fide recipient despite suppliers default
However, experts say that the matter is expected to be settled fully by the Supreme Court
Gold ETF inflows triple m-o-m in December 2025
Gold ETFs attract investments of 42,961 crore in 2025, a fourfold increase from 11,226 crore in 2024
India's expanding network of free trade agreements is opening up global markets for its agriculture and food processing sectors, according to Min
Sabarimala gold theft: SIT arrest former chief priest Kandararu Rajeevaru
Official sources said that Kandararu Rajeevaru was questioned at an undisclosed location earlier in the day and was subsequently taken to the SIT
Jio IPO: Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio considers 2.5% public offering in...
Reliance Jio is India's largest telecom company with more than 500 million users.
SEBI eases technical glitch framework for stock brokers
The framework will now apply only to brokers with more than 10,000 registered clients, a change that will take around 60 per cent of brokers out
Forex reserves drop by $9.80 bn to $686.80 bn
In the previous reporting week, the forex reserves had jumped by $3.293 billion to $696.61 billion
Stock Market Holiday? NSE to remain open on January 15 during Maharashtra civil polls
The Indian exchange NSE will operate for regular trading on January 15, despite Maharashtra's public holiday for civic polls. While trading will
Delhi records highest-ever winter peak power demand at 6,087 MW
To ensure uninterrupted supply, BSES has strengthened long-term power tie-ups, renewable energy usage, power banking, energy storage systems and
Sebi simplifies requirements for grant of accreditation to AIF investors
SEBI simplified the accredited investor framework for AIFs, allowing agreements before certification, easing documentation norms and reducing bot
Budget presentation on February 1: Will markets open on Sunday?
The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs (CCPA) has proposed key dates for the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament.
10 mid-cap stocks with EBITDA margins over 50%. Do you own any?
StocksEdge data highlights ten mid-cap non-financial companies delivering over 50% EBITDA margins in FY25, led by NTPC Green Energy and SJVN, ref
Texmaco Rail bags 64 crore order for specialised freight wagons
he wagons will be built per Research Design and Standards Organisation specifications, ensuring safety and efficiency.
ITC and 5 other stocks hit 52-week lows; slip up to 21% in a month
Six BSE 200 stocks, including ITC, Siemens Energy India and Jubilant FoodWorks, hit fresh 52-week lows on Friday as market weakness dragged them
NSE, BSE to hold mock trading session on Saturday. Can investors trade? All you need to know
Indian stock exchanges NSE and BSE will conduct a mock trading session on Saturday, allowing brokers to test systems, risk controls and contingen
Sebi eases technical glitch norms for stock brokers, cuts compliance burden for smaller firms
SEBI revamped technical glitch norms for brokers, easing compliance by limiting applicability to firms with over 10,000 clients, simplifying repo
UpGrad calls off Unacademy deal, clouding Gaurav Munjal's start-up plans
The failure of months-long acquisition talks between Unacademy and upGrad has left the future of a new start-up by Unacademy co-founders Gaurav M
The Indian rupee crossed Rs 90 to the dollar in early December 2025, marking its weakest level on record. Why did the RBI allow the currency to s
Probe onion procurement under Price Stabilisation Scheme: Ghanwat
Scheme has failed to benefit either farmers or consumers, allege farmer organisations
Govt to take steps to boost rubber product exports: Minister George Kurian
Although Kerala is a major producer of natural rubber, he said the State lags behind in the development of rubber-based industries, and stressed
India to lift ban on Chinese firms bidding for contracts
India is all set to lift a five-year-old set of restrictions on Chinese companies bidding for government contracts. The move is part of New Delhi
Indias forex reserves fall $9.81 billion to $686.8 billion
Foreign currency assets, the largest component of the reserves, fell by USD 7.622 billion to USD 551.99 billion, reflecting fluctuations in curre
Forex fall: Indias reserve falls $9.81 billion to $686.80 billion; RBI data shows weekly decline
India's foreign exchange reserves saw a significant dip of $9.809 billion, settling at $686.801 billion in the week ending January 2. This declin
Madras HC stays single judge order on censor certificate for Vijays Jana Nayagan
The bench has posted the matter for further hearing on January 21
Budget 2026: PHDCCI receommends reform agenda as spotlight falls on banks, MSMEs
Budget 2026: India's industry body PHDCCI anticipates new government reforms. These include deeper divestment and privatization of public sector
Indias forex reserves fall $9.8 billion to $686.8 billion in first week of 2026
India's foreign exchange reserves saw a significant drop of $9.809 billion. Reserves stood at $686.801 billion in the week ending January 02, 202
DK Shivakumar calls for public debate on MGNREGA, Ktaka plans special session
Responding to Pralhad Joshis allegations of irregularities worth 11 lakh crore in MGNREGA during the UPA tenure, Shivakumar invited the State BJP
While telling banks and other regulated entities to continue to improve their tools, techniques and processes in preventing and tackling digital
RBI governor Malhotra urges banks to collaborate to curb rising digital frauds
Governor Sanjay Malhotra has called for shared analytics and AI tools to detect mule accounts, as the central bank pushes for near real-time supe
Vodafone Idea (Vi) secured a significant reprieve from the government, freezing its Rs 87,695 crore adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues. The compan
