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Centre rolls back use of revamped agriculture trading portal in most Rajasthan mandis
The Union government has significantly scaled back the use of its revamped electronic agriculture trading portal, e-NAM 2.0, across Rajasthan.
Rising costs force employers to rewrite employee benefits
The move comes as employee costs escalate, and health insurance premiums balloon, prompting firms to redesign their benefits programs to align with the needs of a multi-generational workforce and ensure financial discipline.
SEBI clears Pranav Adani of insider trading allegations in AGELSB Energy case
The regulator also dismissed charges against two relatives accused of trading based on the alleged leak. After examining trades between January and August 2021, SEBI found no evidence that any UPSI was communicated.
SBI revises term deposit rates, reduces lending rates check details
The State Bank of India has revised interest rates for term deposits and reduced MCLR and EBLR rates following a repo rate cut by the RBI. Interest rates for senior citizens and the general public on various tenures have been revised, effective from December 15, 2025.
RBI sees privacy risks with CBDC, but it's safer than stablecoins, says deputy governor Sankar
Cash-like anonymity is required to achieve widespread adoption, but that is a challenge as digital transactions always leave a footprint, says RBI deputy governor T Rabi Sankar
New Labour Codes: Will it slash your take-home salary? Govt clarifies amid PF deduction concerns
The Ministry of Labour stated that the new Labour Codes will not decrease take-home pay as PF deductions are based on a 15,000 ceiling.
JioStar and the International Cricket Council have jointly denied reports of the Reliance Industries-controlled broadcaster seeking an exit from the media rights deal.
Waaree Energies boosts Samakhiali plant capacity to 3 GW
Waarees total global solar module manufacturing capacity reaches approximately 22.3 GW with the expansion
Lloyds Engineering Works sets up defence subsidiary
LEWL secures multiple technology partnerships to support its defence vertical
Silver soars past $64/oz; futures top 2 lakh a kg on MCX
Tight market conditions with physical deficit continuing for a fifth year in a row driving rates higher
Nifty reclaims 26,000 mark as metal stocks lead market rebound amid Fed rate cut optimism
Nifty rises 148 points to close at 26,046 while Sensex climbs 449 points to end at 85,267
RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar discussed the challenges of NPCI's 30% market share limit for UPI apps, emphasising the need for increased market participation and highlighting that concentration risk does not significantly impact the UPI system, which facilitates transactions between banks.
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Even Warren Buffett is open to learning how to be a better investor
Investors must evolve their thinking to adapt to constantly changing market environments, Douglas Eby writes in a guest commentary.
Margin trading facility a double-edged sword
MTF is best-suited for experienced traders, who understand market risks and margin trading.
22K & 24K gold price today, December 12, 2025 across Indian cities
Rupee drops to fresh all-time low of 90.41 per US dollar
Rupee is under pressure largely due to aggressive dollar purchases by importers amid surging global precious metal prices, say forex traders
A clear overview of the differences between a credit report and credit score, highlighting their purpose, impact on borrowing, and why both are essential for maintaining a strong financial profile.
Park Medi World, Nephrocare IPOs see strong last-day demand
Both healthcare IPOs close today, setting the stage for potentially strong listings on December 17.
Silver scales new peak on MCX; tops 2,00,000/kg
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), March-delivery silver rose 1,420, or 0.71%, to hit a lifetime high of 2,00,362 per kg, marking its fourth straight day of gains.
SIP flows steady; active equity AUM climbs to 44.4 lakh crore in November
Active equity net inflows rose 22% to 39,300 crore, while the Nifty 50 gained 1.9%, pushing active equity AUM up 1.5% to 44.4 lakh crore.
Sensex, Nifty 50 extend gain, metal stocks outperform
Sensex traded with 392.22 points or 0.46% gains at 85,210.35 at 1.45 pm, and Nifty 50 increased by 120.35 points or 0.46% to 26,018.90
SEBI weighs asset disclosure proposal for top officials amid privacy concerns
The SEBI board will review the recommendation on December 17
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Gold holds above $4,275, silver nears record $64.31 following Fed rate cut
The precious metals surge came as Chair Jerome Powells remarks were interpreted as modestly dovish, prompting traders to increase expectations for further monetary easing
Metal stocks power Sensex, Nifty higher in midday trade
Metal stocks continued to drive the rally that began with a gap-up opening, while select FMCG and auto counters faced selling pressure
L&T shares gain 3% after Goldman Sachs turns bullish
The brokerage added that margins are expected to improve further over the FY2830 execution cycle, supported by growth in new strategic areas such as defence, green hydrogen and nuclear power
SSWL gains 0.97% on $1 million US export order win
SSWLs disclosure highlighted that these orders signal a re-start of cooperation with US customers and are expected to lead to substantially higher repeat orders in coming months
Sensex surges 395 points as metal stocks lead rally; IT sector lags
Metal stocks dominated the gainers list on the Nifty50, with Hindalco advancing 2.09% to 841.60, followed by Larsen & Toubro which gained 1.98% to 4,083.20
18th Mint BFSI Summit LIVE Updates: SEBI's Tuhin Kanta Pandey to deliver keynote address today
18th Mint BFSI Summit LIVE Updates: SEBI chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey will deliver the keynote address today. The Finances Next Frontier theme will bring together Indias influential voices to discuss how banking, markets, insurance, and fintech can prepare for a new era.
India weighs tougher battery rules as 10 GWh storage plan takes shape
The renewable energy ministry wants new efficiency and lifecycle conditions to ensure only higher-performance batteries qualify under the utility-scale storage PLI scheme.
Rupee falls to a record low of 90.55 against US dollar
The rupee is Asias worst performer this year. The currency has fallen nearly 6% against the dollar year-to-date, as steep US tariffs of up to 50% on Indian goods hurt exports to its biggest market, while also diminishing the appeal of local equities for foreign investors
Oracle plunges 11% as AI spending balloons
Capital expenditure jumped to $12 billion in the latest quarter, with Oracle now projecting $50 billion in FY26 capex $15 billion higher than earlier estimates.
ICICI Prudential AMC garners 3,022 crore from anchor investors; IPO to open today
With the anchor round completed, the company is now gearing up for its 10,602-crore maiden public offering, which will open on December 12 and close on December 16
Markets set to extend gains after Fed cut; November inflation data eyed
The benchmarks indexes hit their all-time highs after 14 months in November, helped by a stable economy, steady domestic inflows, improving earnings and supportive fiscal and monetary policies
Sensex, Nifty live updates on 12 December 2025: Find here all the live updates related to Sensex, Nifty, BSE, NSE, share prices and Indian stock markets for 12 December 2025
RBI scraps plan to limit corporate current accounts to two big lenders
The RBI has withdrawn its restrictive proposal on current accounts for corporate borrowers after a pushback from private banks. The revised guidelines permit banks to offer accounts based on customer requirements, aiming to balance competition and improve monitoring of borrower cash flows.
Sensex rebounds 427 points as rupee plunges to record low against dollar
Sensex rose 426.86 points or 0.51 per cent to closed at 84,818.13, Nifty closed at 25,898.55, up 140.55 points or 0.55 per cent
Indias beverage carton recycling jumps to 48%, beats global average
A recent study shows India's recycling rate for food and beverage cartons has risen to 48%, significantly higher than the global average of 27%. This achievement results from combined efforts in sustainability, education, and innovative technology in the recycling sector.
Retirement savings revamp: NPS now includes gold, silver ETFs
PFRDA has allowed investments under the NPS into gold and silver ETFs and Nifty 250 stocks.
Marquee investors pump in 4,815 cr in ICICI Prudential AMC pre-IPO placement
The asset management company undertakes private placement of 2.22 crore equity shares for an issue price of 2,165 per equity share
Rupee slumps 39 paise to close at all-time low of 90.33 against US dollar
Forex traders said the rupee is expected to trade with a negative bias as the delay in the trade deal between India and the US may continue to dent investor confidence
ICICI Prudential AMC raises 4,815 cr in pre-IPO round backed by 26 marquee investors
The pre-IPO placement involved the allotment of 22,240,841 equity shares at an issue price of 2,165 per share
Zerodha to release F&O expiry margins earlier
margins that were previously held back after expiry, will now be released once the market closes, typically by 4 pm
Why December 2025 is the best car-buying window - there's more to it than GST cuts
The Indian automotive sector is experiencing strong growth due to record festive sales and tax reforms. Year-end stock-clearances are expected to gain, with the GST cuts on small cars boosting affordability, leading to significant sales increases.
Will a car loan application secretly dent your credit score? Lets break it down
A car loan application can briefly reduce your credit score due to hard inquiries, but disciplined EMI repayment strengthens credit health and supports smarter borrowing decisions in the evolving lending landscape.
Air-quality regulator sets up expert panel to fast-track EV shift amid hybrid-policy rift
Seven months after its hybrid-equating advisory angered EV makers, CAQM moves to shape Delhis next clean-mobility strategy.
Sensex, Nifty surge after early dip, Kotak Mahindra, Eternal lead gainers
Sensex zoomed 407.03 points or 0.48 per cent to 84,798.30 at 1.49 pm, and Nifty 50 increased by 133.95 points or 0.52 per cent to 25,891.95
In charts: Will Indias passenger car market continue revving up after November surge?
Car registrations barely grew between January and September 2025, compared to the same period last year. But a turnaround in October and an unusually strong November suggest a recovery may be taking hold.
Home sweet home: The complete cost of ownership
The actual cost of owning a house can vary significantly depending on several factors, including the propertys location, price of the home, financing terms, utilities, maintenance, etc.
Park Medi World IPO Day 2: Sees 76% subscription by mid-day
The company plans to deploy 380 crore from the fresh issue towards debt repayment, a step expected to strengthen its balance sheet and improve cash flows
Emkay Global sees Nifty at 29,000 by 2026 as elevated valuations persist
Emkay noted that autos, durables and other discretionary categories stand to benefit meaningfully from improved affordability as the GST overhaul takes effect
Nephrocare IPO sees weak demand on Day 2, subscribed only 0.27 times
Retail and QIB categories were subscribed 0.30 times each, while non-institutional investors showed little appetite at 0.13 times
AMFI November data: Equity mutual fund inflows surged 21% to 29,911 crore
Equity mutual fund inflows rose to 29,911 crore, while monthly SIP contributions declined slightly to 29,445 crore.
IndiGo cuts capacity guidance after 4,500 flight cancellations, stock opens 3% lower
At 10.36 am, shares traded flat at 4,802, after opening 3% lower at 4,650 against the previous close of 4,805.50 on the NSE
Sensex edges higher as Fed rate cut boosts global sentiment, rupee weakness caps gains
The Sensex opened at 84,456.75 and was trading at 84,559.15 at 10:16 IST, up 167.88 points; the Nifty moved from its previous close of 25,758 to 25,809.30, gaining 51.30 points
Rupee falls 17 paise to 90.11 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai: The rupee depreciated 17 paise to 90.11 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday as prevailing risk-averse market sentiment, compounded by a high US dollar demand from importers, dented investor sentiments. Forex traders said the rupee is likely to trade with a negative bias on muted domestic markets and sustained foreign fund Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
India stock benchmarks set to open higher after Fed rate cut
Both Nifty and Sensex lost about 1.6% each in the last three sessions, hurt by sustained foreign outflows on Fed caution and uncertainty over a trade deal with the US
Following IndiGo's flight cancellations, bus operators like redBus and Leafybus are seeing a surge in bookings, with redBus reporting a 17% increase. Dynamic pricing has led to a 25% fare rise on high-demand routes as the bus ecosystem adapts to the influx of travelers.
The ITR filing deadline was 16 September, and while most refunds are processed, some remain pending. Delays may arise from verification issues or incorrect bank details. Taxpayers should ensure Aadhaar-PAN linkage and accurate claims to avoid further processing delays.
IndiGo crisis: Liberalization is not enough if consumer trust is eroded
Both insurance and aviation touch the daily lives of millions of Indians and require deep infrastructure, robust regulation, and sustained capital to serve a rapidly expanding market. Yet, their journeys since liberalization could not have been more different.
Krystal Integrated Services wins 9-crore sanitation contract from Jindal Steel
The contract covers comprehensive cleaning and maintenance of toilets across Jindal Steels Jindal Nagar facility in Odisha
Rupee falls 9 paise to close at 89.96 against US dollar
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 90.00, then fell to an intra-day low of 90.10 against the US dollar and finally settled for the day at 89.96 (provisional), down 9 paise from its previous close
What to do when banks refuse to reduce home loan interest rates
While banks use varied benchmark rates, they often slow interest rate reductions and cut EMIs, but not tenure. Borrowers can still benefit from the lowest repo rate in three years.
Hindalco, Tata Steel lift metals as HDFC Bank, IndiGo drag markets in volatile session
Of the 3,115 stocks traded on the NSE, nearly 1,621 stocks advanced, 1,400 declined and 84 remained unchanged
RBI floating rate savings bonds explained: Returns, eligibility and key rules
The government introduced RBI floating rate saving bonds for individual investors in 2020, replacing the 7.75% savings bonds.
After 12 long years, NSEL investors hopes of getting back their money brightens
NCLT clears 1,950-crore one-time settlement scheme proposed by 63 moons
817 credit score: The hidden advantages and loan offers you can expect
An 817 credit score unlocks faster approvals, lower interest rates and access to premium credit products, highlighting how strong financial discipline enhances borrowing power and negotiation advantages.
BOBCARD Cashback Credit Card offering 5% on online spends: Should you take it?
BOBCARD Cashback Credit Card offers 5 percent cashback on eligible online transactions and 1 percent on other eligible spends. The cashback is capped at 1,500 per statement cycle.
Nephrocare Health Services IPO receives muted response on Day 1
The issue was subscribed just 0.04 times by midday on Wednesday
Kotak Securities pegs Nifty at 29,120 by December 2026
Brokerage sees steady earnings growth, resilient macro indicators and sector-specific tailwinds shaping Indias market trajectory
The real cost of pet parenthood: How to budget for a pet
Before bringing a pet home, it is important to understand the long-term costs and responsibilities involved.
Meesho Share Price Live: Debuts at stellar premium of over 46% on NSE
Meesho IPO listing today, Meesho share price live updates: Follow live action
Gold inches up ahead of Fed verdict, silver powers to fresh records above $60
Spot silver was up 0.6% at $61.06/oz after hitting an all-time high of $61.46 earlier in the session. It built on its Tuesdays break above the $60 threshold driven by depleted inventories and firm industrial demand
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish for Coromandel International. The stock is getting very good buyers below 2,300 over the past one week.
Kantara, Chhaava, Saiyaara top movies of 2025; live entertainment soars: BookMyShow report
BookMyShows report highlights a surge in cinema attendance in India in 2025. Live entertainment flourished, showcasing 17% growth, with music tourism and premium experiences driving significant economic impact across cities nationwide.
Gujarat-based SteamHouse India aims for 425 cr IPO, files updated draft paper with SEBI
While 150 crore from the fresh issue will go towards the repayment of loans, an additional 108 crore will be used to set up a new manufacturing facility
Can my sister claim assets bequeathed to my late mother in father's will ?
It is recommended that you or the executor under the will consult a legal advisor.
Mamaearth deploys anti-smog guns across Delhi NCR on 9th anniversary
The beauty and personal care brand has positioned the equipment across six major corridors including NH8, Golf Course Road, MG Road, Sohna Road, Golf Course Extension Road, and SPR
Waaree Solar Americas wins 288-MWp order for Texas projects
The order, previously disclosed to stock exchanges on December 5, marks the first US deployment of Waarees 620-Wp bifacial solar modules
Buying health insurance online? Here are some common mistakes to avoid
Purchasing exclusively premium plans creates another gap because less expensive policies frequently contain more stringent room rent limitations, co-pays, and sub-limits that only become apparent when a claim is made.
Rupee rises 17 paise to close at 89.88 (provisional) against US dollar
Forex traders said the weakness of the US dollar in the overseas market, amid expectations of a US Fed rate cut in December, supported the rupee at lower levels
HCC shares recover 1.36% after four-day decline, rights issue opens December 12
The recovery comes after the stock plunged 20.5% between December 3 and December 8, falling to a 52-week low of 17.75 on Monday
Should you really take a personal loan for festive gifts? The truth may surprise you
Festive spending pressures often push people towards a personal loan, yet borrowing for non-essential gifts can strain finances, making disciplined budgeting and mindful credit use essential for long-term stability.

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