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Strong Russian buying lifts Indian coffee exports to record over $2 billion
Russian Federation emerges as second largest buyer displacing Germany
Defence Ministry has sought 20% increase in Budget outlay for FY27, says SIDM President Bhatia
Maharashtras new policy targets 70.5 lakh crore investment
Targets 70.5 lakh cr investment over the policy period
India bonds little changed on first day of 2026 as demand falters
Indian government bonds kicked off 2026 with range-bound trades on Thursday, with traders largely staying on the sidelines, wary that a buyer-thi
Rupee vs dollar: Currency closes lower at 89.98 in the first 2026 day; what set the tone
The Indian rupee opened 2026 on a weak note, slipping 10 paise to close at 89.98 against the US dollar. Sustained foreign fund outflows and a sub
India's GST collections in December rise 6% to 1.74 trillion
India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for December 2025 have witnessed a year-on-year growth of 6.1%, amounting to 1.74 trillion.
Auto sales traction continues in December with surging demand
Indias passenger vehicles market leader, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, reported 22%YoY growth in total vehicle sales, including exports at 217,854 uni
Markets begin 2026 on a flat note as ITC crash overshadows auto sector rally
ITC emerged as the sessions biggest casualty, crashing 9.69% to 363.95, wiping out massive investor wealth as cigarette stocks reacted sharply to
ICICI Pru AMC relieves Sankaran Naren from managing Dynamic Asset Allocation FoF
The fund management team has now been revised to include Sharmila Dsilva
Gainers & Losers: ITC among 5 stocks that grabbed the spotlight on Thursday
Indian markets ended flat on Thursday as ITC and Godfrey Phillips tumbled on higher tobacco excise, while Vodafone Idea and Ashok Leyland gained
Musk donates $100M in Tesla shares to charity
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has donated 210,699 shares of Tesla worth around $100 million to charity.
GST revenue grows at 3-month high rate of 6.1% to 1.74 lakh crore in December 2025
A surge in refunds, however, meant that net revenue fell to a 12-month low of 1.46 lakh crore.
Zomato, Blinkit deliver record 75L orders on New Year's Eve
Zomato and Blinkit, two major players in the Indian food delivery and quick commerce sectors, have set a new record by delivering over 75 lakh or
Commercial LPG cylinder prices increased by 111; domestic rates unchanged
In a major development, the price of commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders has been hiked by 111.
Stock market ends first trading session of 2026 on flat note; ITC biggest drag
BSE Sensex dips 32 points or 0.04 per cent to settle at 85,188.60; Nifty rises marginally by 16.95 points or 0.06 per cent to end at 26,146.55
Rupee falls 10 paise to close at 89.98 against U.S. dollar
Forex traders said the USD/INR pair traded in a tight range, as support from easing crude oil prices was offset by a positive tone in the U.S. do
Big relief for car owners; NHAI discontunues post activation KYV
We are actively progressing towards entering MF business
At PL Capital, our approach recognises that technology is an enabler, not a substitute, for trust and judgement, says Amisha Vora, promoter and C
HoABL allots 1,419 homes in Naigaon through Indias first fully online housing model
The homes comprised 51 per cent one-bedroom and 49 per cent two-bedroom units
Gold opens New Year on firm note; silver slides in futures trade
Gold futures trade higher by 119, or 0.09 per cent, to 1,35,566 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 15,782 lots
Commerical LPG cylinder rates hiked by Rs 111 from Jan 1
New Delhi: Starting from January 1, the price of commercial LPG has risen by Rs 111 per cylinder across all major cities, making it the highest h
Tax shocker makes Nuvama downgrade ITC shares, says cigarette prices can go up 20%
Nuvama cut ITCs target price to Rs 415 and downgraded the stock to hold after the government announced a sharper-than-expected hike in cigarette
Market Wrap: Sensex down 32 pts, Nifty above 26,100 as gains in IT stocks offset ITC drag
The BSE Sensex slipped 32 points, or 0.04%, to close at 85,188.60, while the NSE Nifty 50 edged up 17 points, or 0.06%, to settle at 26,146.55, h
GST revenue momentum holds: December collections at Rs 1.75 lakh crore; up 6.1%
How Indias top 10 conglomerates fared in 2025: Winners, losers and big shifts in market value
India's top business houses experienced a mixed 2025, with Reliance Industries leading wealth creation and Tata Group facing significant market v
What is the Pink Saheli Card? Free travel for women in Delhi, how to apply & more details
Delhi government is set to introduce the Pink Saheli card in early 2026, making it mandatory for women to avail free rides on DTC buses. This sma
Emkay projects 44% downside for Vodafone Idea shares despite Rs 87,695 crore AGR relief. Heres why
Vodafone Idea receives a five-year moratorium on AGR dues, easing near-term cash flow but leaving high leverage and spectrum obligations a major
Kochi Metro sets New Year record with over 1.61 lakh passengers
On December 31, Kochi Metro achieved a new milestone by recording its highest-ever daily revenue of 44,67,688
Excise duty on tobacco: Manufacturers to install CCTV, preserve footage for 24 months from Feb 1
The Rules will apply to manufacturers who pack such goods in pouches
Tobacco stocks crash as India imposes new excise duty
Shares of major tobacco companies, including ITC and Godfrey Phillips India, have witnessed a sharp decline on Thursday.
Plan first, invest later: Why choice between new and old tax regimes requires deep planning
Taxpayers are facing higher tax outgo due to incorrect regime choices, often stemming from misunderstandings of exemptions and documentation. Exp
Power consumption grows 7% to 138.39 billion units in Dec
According to the government data, the peak power demand met or the highest supply during December also rose to 241.20 GW from 224.23 GW recorded
Ola Electric signals business turnaround in Dec 2025
New Delhi: Ola Electric on Thursday reported vehicle registrations of 9,020 units in December as per VAHAN data, with increased market share to 9
EU carbon tax unacceptable, hurting exporting costs: Congress
Ramesh cited the think-tank GTRI's estimate, according to which many Indian exporters may have to cut prices by 15-22 per cent so that their EU i
Dividend yield shake-up: Vedanta drops to 7th, smallcap surprise for top slot. Check top 10 stocks
Vedanta has slipped to seventh place in Indias dividend yield rankings, with smallcap Multibase India taking the top spot at a staggering 24.8%,
Indias GST collections rise 6% to 1.75 lakh crore in December
Indias goods and services tax (GST) collections reached 1.75 lakh crore ($19.45 billion) in December, up 6.1% from the same month last year, the
Wheat sowing nears completion, crop outlook positive: Agri Commissioner
More than 73 per cent of the sown area has been planted with climate-resilient and bio-fortified seed varieties that will help counter any weathe
BSNL launches Wi-Fi calling across India
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India's state-owned telecom operator, has launched Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) service across the country.
UPI transactions hit record 21.6B in December
India's digital payment ecosystem witnessed a stellar performance in December 2025, with Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions hitting an
India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations
India and Pakistan have exchanged lists of their nuclear facilities. This is part of a decades-old agreement. The pact prevents attacks on each o
ITC shares fell sharply on Thursday, erasing over Rs 50,000 crore in market value after a steep new cigarette tax spooked investors. The excise h
Ashoka University aims to double enrollment to 6,000 students
To support this growth, the university has acquired land adjacent to its Sonepat (Haryana) campus to expand the campus area from 25 acres to 100
Indias Nov tea output drops 16% on adverse weather
Major states Assam, West Bengal see a dip in output, while Tamil Nadu bucks the trend
Missed PANAadhaar linking deadline? Check if your PAN is operative
The deadline for linking Permanent Account Number (PAN) and Aadhaar cards was December 31, 2025. The Income Tax Department has not yet announced
Vodafone Idea surges 6% on Vodafone Group settlement deal
Vodafone Idea will receive approximately 5,836 crore through a combination of 2,307 crore in cash over 12 months and 3.28 billion earmarked share
What cigarette tax hike means for 37 lakh ITC shareholders? Jefferies explains
Jefferies warned that the sharp hike in cigarette excise duty is clearly negative for ITC in the near term, likely hurting volumes and earnings.
More than 48 officials get new postings in Centre's year-end bureaucratic reshuffle
Several officers have been appointed for a tenure of five years, while some have been given combined tenures of up to seven years or posted again
Indian companies to hire 10-12M employees in 2026: Report
Indian companies are gearing up for a major hiring spree in 2026, according to staffing services firm TeamLease.
In 2026, veteran filmmakers Priyadarshan, Rajkumar Santoshi, and David Dhawan will return to cinema, responding to the demand for mass-market sto
ATF price cut by steep 7%, commercial LPG rate up 111 per cylinder
In Mumbai, ATF price was revised 86,352.19 per kl, while prices in Chennai and Kolkata were cut to 95,770 and 95,378.02 per kl, respectively
Markets hold steady in New Year trade as ITC tumbles on tax concerns
As of 1.01 pm, Sensex stood at 85,235.17, up 14.57 points; Nifty gained 20.10 point to 26,149.70
Cigarettes to get costlier as India imposes new excise duty
The Indian government has announced an excise duty on cigarettes, effective February 1.
India steps into 2026 with a brand new global playbook
India is shifting to a pragmatic, interest-based foreign policy for 2026, moving away from rigid alliances. This new global playbook prioritizes
Pharma is a no-brainer trade for 2026, says Sandeep Tandon
Investor focus shifts from momentum to valuation and liquidity amid market churn. Quant Mutual Fund's CIO Sandeep Tandon advises avoiding frothy
Sensex, Nifty hold firm; ITC & Godfrey Phillips drag FMCG index
Losses in ITC and Godfrey Phillips, brought on by excise duty hike on cigarettes, offset gains in IT and auto stocks
Govt. notifies February 1 as the end of GST compensation cess, start of new tobacco tax regime
In a series of notifications on New Years Day, the Finance Ministry announced the end of GST compensation cess, the increase in the excise duty o
Sandeep Tandon on valuations, IPO hype and investor discipline
Investors faced significant psychological challenges in 2025 due to extreme valuations and uneven market gains. Sandeep Tandon, CIO of Quant Mutu
Tea prices soar at Kochi auctions on reports of frost, crop loss in Nilgiris
The market was strong in Sale 53, witnessing a 99 per cent sales out of the offered quantities of 6,43,763 kg in CTC dust registering a 7 per kg
LPG price hike: Commercial cylinder becomes Rs 111 costlier check new prices for major cities
Adani Power shares jump 7%, brokerages see multi-year earnings upcycle. Should you buy or sell?
Adani Power shares rose as much as 7% on Thursday, with brokerages highlighting a long runway for earnings growth driven by a sharp expansion in
TOFT Wildlife and Nature Tourism Award recognises HMLs Wentworth Estate in Nilgiris
The cave inside HMLs Wentworth Estate is said to have been used by legendary warrior Pazhassi Raja as a hideout during his battles against the Br
Tobacco stocks experienced a sharp decline as the finance ministry formalized February 1st as the date for imposing additional excise duty on tob
Government bonds dip as supply fears carry into 2026
Indian bonds enter 2026 with a question mark over how much appetite there is for large debt supply
2026 may not be for cement stocks but long term growth intact. What are analysts saying?
After a weak 2025, Indias cement sector enters 2026 facing capacity pressure and pricing challenges, even as long term infrastructure driven dema
Govt extends MEP of $1,400 per tonne on natural honey till March 2026
Move aimed at sustaining export competitiveness amid steady overseas demand
Shriram Finance shares hit record high, cross Rs 1,000 for first time. Too late to buy?
Shriram Finance shares hit a record high as analysts upgraded target prices following MUFGs landmark investment and a credit rating upgrade, boos
Defence stock thats up 2,100% in 5 years bags second order in two days; shares jump 3%
Apollo Micro Systems shares jumped after its subsidiary won a fresh 150 crore order from a private player, marking the second major contract in t
Vodafone Idea shares jump 10% as Rs 5,836 crore group settlement lifts survival hopes
Vodafone Idea shares jumped nearly 10% after regulatory filings showed the telecom operator will receive Rs 5,836 crore from Vodafone Group under
DGCA seeks explanation from AI for operating Dreamliner despite snags
Non-compliance with the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) for the flight operated on June 28 this year has also been mentioned in the notice
Record highs and volatile swings: Gold in 2025
The precious metal soared more than 50% over the year, surpassing the $4,000 per ounce milestone for the first time in October amid geopolitical
Cupid shares extend rally for 15th consecutive session, jump 34% in just 15 Days
Cupid Ltd's shares have surged 34% in 15 sessions, hitting a new all-time high. The FMCG player announced plans for its first overseas manufactur
LIC's 2025 investment performance revealed a stark divide. A significant majority of its portfolio stocks ended the year in the red, with many ex
Zomatos Deepinder Goyal may invest 225cr in this space-tech start-up
Deepinder Goyal, the founder and group chief executive officer of Eternal (formerly Zomato), is in advanced talks to invest in Pixxel's latest fu
India poised to emerge as 'Office of the World', EY Report highlights strong long-term outlook
India is set to become a global growth powerhouse. Its IT sector, digital transformation, and young population will drive this expansion. Improve
Bitcoin stays range-bound between $87,500 and $88,000 as crypto consolidation continues
Bitcoin is trading between $87,500 and $88,000. Crypto consolidation continues. Bitcoin saw a slight dip in the last 24 hours. Ethereum gained a
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor at historic subway station
Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in again, in grander style, in a public ceremony at City Hall at 1 p.m. by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, one of the mayo
US offers temporary sanctions relief to Russian-controlled Serbian oil firm
The United States has granted a majority-Russian-owned Serbian oil company a temporary reprieve from sanctions targeting Moscow's invasion of Ukr
Nitte Deemed-to-be University Chancellor N Vinaya Hegde passes away
Guided by the belief that education and healthcare are powerful agents of social change, he founded the Nitte Education Trust in 1979
Tarun Garg takes charge as MD & CEO ofHyundai Motor India; first Indian in 29 years
Mr. Garg, with over three decades of automotive experience, brings in the right expertise to lead HMILs second phase of growth inIndia, the compa
Who is Greg Abel, Warren Buffett's successor at Berkshire Hathaway
Warren Buffett (95), the world's most successful investor, retired from Berkshire Hathaway on December 31, 2025.
Sensex, Nifty open New Year with marginal gains as markets eye auto sales data
Market participants attributed the muted opening to thin liquidity, with most major international markets including the US, Europe and several As
Stock market starts 2026 on positive note; Sensex climbs over 200 points
Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty began the first trading session of 2026 on an optimistic note supported by steady b
Rupee stumbles into 2026, falls 11 paise to 89.99 per US dollar in early trade
Meanwhile, dollar index trades 0.09% higher at 98.32
Rupee starts 2026 on negative note; falls 11 paise to 89.99/USD in early trade
On the last trading session of 2025, the rupee settled at 89.88 against the U.S. dollar
Tesla predicts lower sales for 2025, missing Musk's ambitious targets
Tesla has surprised the market by releasing sales forecasts that indicate a decline in deliveries for 2025.
Gold price prediction: According to Abhilash Koikkara of Nuvama Professional Clients Group, MCX Gold is expected to maintain its positive bias un
Premium housing to stay buoyant in 2026 on strong end-user demand: Savills India
India's premium housing market experienced a strong performance in 2025. Capital values rose significantly, especially in under-construction proj
Expectations of supply glut pull down crude prices in 2025
Expectations of surplus in the market led by higher output from OPEC+ and non-OPEC producers and decline in demand for the commodity led to the d
