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MNRE proposes hike in solar cell efficiency forALMMeligibility
The proposal is toincreasethe efficiency levels, across categories of cells, by 1 percentage point effective from January 1,2027,and by anadditio
Veiled jibe at the US? Jaishankar says politics now trumps economics
External affairs minister S Jaishankar stated that the world is now in an era where politics increasingly influences economics, urging India to d
Govt orders WhatsApp, Telegram, other apps to block access without active SIM
New Delhi: The Indian government has issued a major directive that could change how millions of people use popular messaging apps such as WhatsAp
Export curbs on ferrous scrap from UAE, EU creating significant challenge for India
Campco ensures remunerative and stable prices for members
The price of old stocks of white arecanut, which was in the range of 320-380 a kg in 2020, increased to 360-525 a kg in 2025
Secure Parking eyes 6,000 sites amid rising urban mobility demand
The Australian company which entered India in 2007 now operates 300 car parks across 40 cities with 6,000 employees. It has been growing at 2530%
Starting December 1, 2025, changes in key money rules could affect your daily expenses. These include possible update in bank loan rates, bank wo
After this Sebi circular, mutual funds could raise their exposure to REITs in 2026. Check details
Capital markets regulator Sebi has announced that the investments made by mutual funds and specialised investment funds in real estate investment
Govt, ADB sign loan pacts worth $800 mn for projects across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat
Assam gets $1-million technical assistance grant for its fisheries project
Indias engineering exports to US decline 14.5% in October impacted by tariffs
EEPC analysis shows Indias exports of engineering goods declined in October 2025 to as many as 15 of the 25 key destinations
We have all the cards: Trump touts tariffs as cornerstone of US strength
Donald Trump asserted his tariff regime has made the U.S. Rich, Strong, Powerful, and Safe, claiming it has stopped wars, strengthened alliances,
Mint Explainer: Why are thousands of Airbus jets grounded?
In India, 338 A320 aircraft operated by IndiGo (200) and the Air India group (138) were identified for the urgent software fix.
The Alt View: Can AI replace humans in architecture
Young architects agree that while AI offers utility, it cannot replicate the emotional depth essential for true architectural innovation, emphasi
Did CME screens go blank to bail out a trader from delivering 400 million ounces of silver?
Traders reject CME claim of glitch due to cooling issue as data centres have backup air-conditioners
IndiGo announces new direct routes, increased flight frequencies from Navi Mumbai Airport
The airline will operate daily flights between NMIA and Coimbatore, as well as between NMIA and Chennai, starting December 29, 2025
Flights delayed as A320 software upgrades disrupt operations
Over 50% of affected aircraft complete mandated software upgrades
July-September quarter GDP affirmation of India's strong economic resilience: Experts
The Indian economy grew by a higher-than-expected 8.2 per cent -- a six-quarter high -- as increased factory production in anticipation of a cons
Telangana needs 139 GW of power generation capacity by 2047: Deputy CMBhatti
Projects including the Musi River rejuvenation, the development of Future City, the industrial collaborations along with upcoming data centres an
Rupee seen stabilising after 4% slide this year; traders eye IndiaUS deal for next cues
The Indian rupee is unlikely to see a sharp fall soon, having already depreciated 4% this year and trading in a narrow band. Union Bank of India
Nifty ended the week with modest gains and a fresh record high, but broader market participation remained weak as the Nifty 500 continued to trai
India Inc lines up mega IPOs to raise 40,000 crore in December
Armed with capital market regulator SEBIs approval, at least 10 companies are set tap the market in December with all round bullish sentiment
Delhi HC caution Tax Departments for citing AI-generated fake judgement in notices
Accordingly, the bench observed that the said judicial precedents clearly demonstrate the risk of AI hallucinating, by citing fake and non-existe
G Square announces 750 crore ultra-luxury commercial, residential development in Coimbatore
G Square Group launches the project at 39.9 lakh/cent onwards as its pre-launch offer price
IIT alumni group PALS partners with ITEL to mentor early stage start-ups
ITEL and AIC Anna Incubator to support budding start-ups emerging from PALS network of over 67 partner institutions
Crisil raises GDP growth forecast to 7% during current financial year
Chief economist of Crisil, Dharmakriti Joshi, said that India's real GDP growth stood at 8.2% in the second quarter, exceeding expectations
Lenskart Q2 Results: Cons PAT jumps 20% YoY to Rs 102 crore, revenue up 21%
Lenskart Q2 Results: Lenskart Solutions reported its first quarterly results post-listing, showcasing a robust 19.6% year-on-year increase in con
Crisil raises India's GDP growth forecast to 7% during current financial year
Crisil has lifted its full-year GDP growth forecast to 7% from 6.5% after the economy expanded 8% in the first half, beating expectations. Chief
Tariff shock: Indian exports to US crash 28.5%; GTRI warns labour-heavy sectors hurt most
Indian exports to the US plummeted by 28.5% between May and October 2025 due to aggressive US tariff hikes, hitting labour-intensive sectors hard
FIIs net sellers of Rs 3,765 crore till November 29, but flows may shift as sentiment turns
FIIs remain net sellers in November with Rs 3,765 crore outflows till November 29, but improving macros and record-high markets may trigger a shi
Andaman to get India's first coral reef research centre
The 120-crore research centre will function as the nodal and monitoring agency for coral reef research across India
Tesla sparks EV push: Carmaker launches model Y in India; opens experience centers
FPIs turn net sellers for fifth straight week, pull out 294 crore on Friday
Week ends with cumulative net outflows of 6,080.81 crore across all asset classes
IndiGo says software upgrades completed for 160 of its A320 family of planes
Inspection of the remaining 40 planes in its A320 fleet was progressing well, the airline
Silver ready for next leg of rally? This technical pattern indicates upside potential of up to $9
Silver, after consolidating between $46$54, shows signs of a potential breakout. Analysts note a cup-and-handle formation, suggesting upside of $
CPC says oil exports halted at Black sea terminal, equipment heavily damaged by drones
CPC exports mainly from Kazakhstan via Russia and the Black Sea's terminal. CPC's shareholders include U.S. majors Chevron and Exxon Mobil
PM Surya Ghar: UPs residential rooftop solar capacity surpasses 1 GW-mark
Uttar Pradesh is the third state after Gujarat and Maharashtra to add more than 1GW of residential rooftop solar power capacity
Air India is a responsibility not just a business opportunity for Tata Group: N. Chandrasekaran
Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran said that Air India, which is undergoing a transformation, is not just a business opportunity but a responsi
DGCA directs grounding of Airbus jets pending software fix
The DGCA directive covers 338 Airbus jets, 56% (189 aircraft) of which have already received the software upgrade by Saturday afternoon.
Sri Lanka declares state of emergency to tackle disaster relief operations
Colombo: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared a state of emergency throughout the island in view of the emergency situation
AI is taking jobs heres Coursera CEO's No. 1 tip for grads to stay competitive
They're [recruiters] going to be assessing your mindset and your traits as a human being more than your experience, Coursera's CEO told CNBC Make
Airbus A320 recall disrupts global travel after glitch linked to solar flares
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency said in a directive that a JetBlue flight on Oct. 30 experienced an uncommanded and limited pitch down
Indian companies anticipate a 5-10% rise in wage bills due to new labour codes, impacting benefits like gratuity and overtime. Labour-intensive s
Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath cautioned retail investors against speculative behavior in India's unlisted market, fueled by the current IPO boom. He
These 7 top banks offer interest up to 7.2% on fixed deposits for senior citizens
Almost all banks offer 50 basis points higher interest to those depositors who are above the age of 60.
Bitcoin rebounds 12% from last weeks $80K low, trades at $90K amid mixed U.S. economic signals
Bitcoin rebounded nearly 12% from its $80K low, stabilizing around $90,688 amid signs of slowing U.S. economic momentum. Mixed macro signals and
Piyush Goyal puts Q2 GDP cheer in perspective, says India set for relentless growth
The minister said the Q2 growth data had countered criticism from some quarter about the economys trajectory. According to him, measures taken ov
Government reforms, manufacturing push lift Q2 growth to 8.2%: Goyal
During April-October this fiscal, merchandise exports increased marginally by 0.63% to $254.25 billion, and imports rose 6.37% to $451.08 billion
What are economic sanctions and how do they work?
You must have heard the word 'economic sanction' at some point in the news, ever wondered what it means and why it is a big deal to countries?
F&O Talk| Nifty hits record high, but rally remains selective: Sudeep Shah explains what lies ahead
Markets extended their winning streak to a third week, hitting new record highs driven by global risk sentiment and domestic factors. Nifty and S
Bitcoins drawdown breaks old rule as volatility stays tame
Bitcoin's recent downturn, despite a significant price drop, shows subdued volatility, indicating a fundamental market shift. Wall Street's growi
Consumer demand is strengthening ahead of the festive and wedding season, with improving trends across jewellery, liquor, paints, and select FMCG
Sebi imposes 7-day ban on Prabhudas Lilladher over multiple rule violations
Sebi has barred Prabhudas Lilladher from taking new assignments for seven days from December 15, citing multiple violations involving client fund
Premier Inn owner Whitbread warns on impact of UK property tax
Whitbread warned that UK budget measures will cost the Premier Inn owner 40-50 million next fiscal year due to increased business rates on commer
Mindspace REIT buys office spaces in Mumbai, Pune for Rs Rs 2,916 cr
Mindspace Business Parks REIT has acquired three prime commercial properties in Mumbai and Pune from its sponsor K Raheja Corp for Rs 2,916 crore
Karnataka leadership row: Siddaramaiah, DKS share meal, put up united front
Deputy CM Shivakumar said he discussed the strategy for the 2028 assembly polls and ways to deal with a no-confidence motion if the BJP moves it
The Reserve Bank of India has reorganised its regulatory rulebook by merging thousands of circulars and guidelines into a smaller set of Master D
Ashish Kacholia's portfolio shines in FY26: 3 stocks turn multibaggers, 5 fresh Q2 picks
Ashish Kacholias disclosed portfolio rose 15% in FY26, with 21 stocks delivering double-digit returns and three turning multibaggers.
Concurrent Gainers: 10 smallcap stocks that gain for 5 days in a row
Ten BSE smallcap stocks, including JSW Holdings and Primo Chemicals, gained for five consecutive sessions, showcasing consistent short-term momen
No major rupee depreciation expected in short run; fundamentals largely supportive: Report
Given that the rupee has already weakened by roughly 4% this year, we do not expect significant further depreciation in the near term, the report
Whats needed for India to become a leader in PCB manufacturing
Through Make in India, electronics-focused PLI schemes, SPECS, and the new ECMS, the government has created tailwinds for PCB manufacturing.
The paradox of rate cuts: Why corporate bond yields are hardening instead of falling
Despite RBIs rate cuts, corporate bond yields remain elevated due to slow monetary transmission, high issuance, and global uncertainties. While y
Airbus software update: Air India says no cancellations; delays expected on some flights
Air India confirms its flight operations remain intact with no cancellations despite a mandatory software and hardware realignment for Airbus A32
InCred Equities top 10 mid- and small-cap picks, including Globus Spirits, VRL Logistics, and Atul Ltd, offer upside potential up to 74%.
Droneacharyas IPO under scanner: Sebi bars company, promoters from markets, slaps Rs 50 lakh penalty
Sebi has barred Droneacharya Aerial Innovations and its promoters from the markets for two years after finding misuse of IPO proceeds, inflated f
Black FridayCyber Monday: India sees 2025% sales surge; brands advance promotions by a week
India's Black Friday-to-Cyber Monday sales are experiencing a significant surge, with retailers reporting a 20-25% increase compared to last year
Global goods trade slows as tariff frontrunning ends, WTO says
US President Donald Trumps tariffs on imports from trading partners disrupted international commerce through much of the year, spurring many Amer
This wedding season, plain and lightweight gold jewelry in various karats is gaining popularity as couples prioritize investment and resale value
Anduril faces setbacks from drone crashes
Anduril has become one of Silicon Valleys hottest defense bets as drones reshape warfare in Ukraine and U.S. President Donald Trump pushes the Pe
IPO Calendar: Meesho to anchor a packed Rs 6,900 crore pipeline from 12 issues next week
Indias primary market is set for a busy week, with Rs 6,900 crore expected from 12 IPOs. Meesho leads the lineup with its Rs 5,421-crore issue, a
US Black Friday online sales hit $8.6 billion: Adobe Analytics
Online spending rose 9.4% per cent through 6:30 p.m. ET (1130 GMT) on Black Friday compared with last year, according to Adobe Incs data and insi
Meesho IPO: GMP among 10 key thingstoknow before subscription next week
Meeshos 5,421-crore IPO opens next week with a strong GMP and improving fundamentals, but profitability and competition remain key risks.
PM-Kisan: From income support to digital agriculture leadership
If we get this right, then we can transform farming from survival mode to strategy mode
Airbus has issued an urgent global alert for its A320-family aircraft due to a software flaw potentially affected by intense solar radiation. Thi
WinZO promoters used 'deceptive' algorithm to cheat gamers: Enforcement Directorate
The ED told the court that the accused, through their company WinZO Games Pvt Ltd, deployed a concealed and deceptive algorithm named PPP and ind
Airbus issues major A320 recall, threatening global flight disruption
The setback appears to be among the largest recalls affecting Airbus in its 55-year history and comes weeks after the A320 overtook the Boeing 73
Vivek Chaturvedi appointed as new CBIC Chairman
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved Shri Vivek Chaturvedis appointment as Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Cu
Wall Street edges higher in thin post-holiday trade
Indian markets saw a surge in stock prices on Friday. Retail and technology sectors led the gains. Investors anticipated a Federal Reserve intere
European shares clock monthly gains on Fed rate cut hopes
European shares concluded Friday higher, extending a strong weekly and monthly advance. Optimism surrounding potential U.S. rate cuts fueled gain
US yields drift higher in low-volume day after CME outage
U.S. Treasury yields edged higher on Friday amidst thin trading volumes following the Thanksgiving holiday and a significant CME Group trading pl
NISAR satellite deploys 12-metre diameter antenna, enters science phase
The antenna plays a key role for both ISRO's S-Band and NASA's L-Band Synthetic Aperture Radar payload
US dollar set for worst week since July as Fed rate cut looms
The U.S. dollar is poised for its worst weekly drop since late July, driven by increased expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts following soft
From wastewater to crop water: How technology is rewriting Indias irrigation story
It is a national responsibility to create new water, strengthen rural livelihoods, and build climate resilience for generations to come
Gold heads for fourth straight monthly gain; silver hits fresh record high
Gold prices have reached a two-week high. Silver has hit a new record. This surge is driven by expectations that the US Federal Reserve will cut
Indias blockbuster 8.2% Q2 GDP growth beats expectations. But is it enough to lift the markets?
Indias Q2 FY26 GDP surged 8.2%, beating expectations and reaffirming its position as the fastest-growing major economy. Markets may open positive
Sebi Plans Online Disclosure of Cos' Names, Reg Numbers
The Securities and Exchange Board of India, often referred to as Sebi, is rolling out a set of new regulations designed to clamp down on the risi
Data from the Central Pollution Control Board shows that Alipur, Anand Vihar, and Aya Nagar had AQIs of 319, 354, and 324, respectively, categori
Within the total revenue expenditure, interest payments accounted for Rs 6,73,715 crore, while Rs 2,46,575 crore was spent on major subsidies. Th
Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors on watch for AI, economic updates as US stocks steady
Indian markets are watching for AI profitability signals and economic health indicators. Stocks rebounded, buoyed by expected December Fed rate c

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