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ICICI Direct forecasts the Nifty reaching 30,000 by 2026. The brokerage suggests investing in Bajaj Finserv, Indian Oil Corporation, LTIMindtree,
Fed cut boosts D-Street even as rupee, trade worries persist
Indian stock markets saw a modest rise on Friday. The Nifty and Sensex closed higher, gaining about half a per cent. This uptick followed a US in
Sebi mandates 2 new EDs to strengthen MIIs
Sebi has enhanced governance at Market Infrastructure Institutions by mandating the appointment of two executive directors. One ED will manage cr
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on 13 December for Second Saturday weekend off?
Bank holiday today: There are a total of 17 holidays for public and private banks in India in December 2025, according to the RBI's official stat
Infosys seeks monetary and equitable relief in antitrust dispute against Cognizant, in new filing
Cognizants anti-competitive conduct is causing significant financial harm to Infosys
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.
Nuclear & Insurance overhaul: Centre clears major reform Bills
The Union Cabinet has given a green light to transformative policy adjustments. Notably, this includes an overhaul of atomic energy regulations a
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 wi
NCLAT directs Chronos to renew bank guarantee for IL&FS BKC property acquisition
Until the appeal is decided, the tribunal has also barred IL&FS from creating third-party rights on the property.
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 a
Retail inflation inches up to 0.7% as some food prices rise
India's retail inflation saw a slight increase in November, reaching 0.7% from October's record low, driven by rising costs of vegetables, eggs,
Laws governing insurance, stock markets to be rewritten
The Union Cabinet has approved significant reforms for the stock market and insurance sectors. The plan includes allowing 100% foreign investment
CCEA clears 100% FDI in insurance
The government has approved a new bill allowing 100 percent foreign investment in the insurance sector. This move aims to boost growth and improv
Tata Steel to boost capacity by 50% to maintain market lead
Tata Steel plans a nearly 50% capacity expansion in India to defend market share and secure raw materials, with most capex expected from internal
Nov retail inflation rises a tad to 0.7%
Retail inflation saw a slight increase to 0.71% in November, up from October's 0.25%. This rise occurred as food deflation lessened. Price pressu
India, France near deal on tax treaty, to lower levy on dividends paid to French parent companies
India and France are nearing a revised tax treaty that will reduce dividend taxes for French parent companies holding over 10% stakes to 5%, whil
Adani Green Energy case: SEBI clears insider trading charges against Pranav Adani, his relatives
The case centred on whether Pranav Adani had disclosed confidential details about Adani Green Energy's planned acquisition of SB Energy before th
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. Intere
A critical story that a chunk of the media missed
The International Monetary Funds grading of Indias national accounts statistics is a matter of concern
US Democrats release fresh Epstein photos featuring Trump, Clinton, Gates
The photos, drawn from a larger archive of more than 95,000 images, also include appearances by Bill Clinton, Steve Bannon, Bill Gates and Larry
Crypto deal: Pakistan, Binance sign MoU on tokenising sovereign assets; plan covers up to $2 bn
Pakistan has signed a non-binding MoU with Binance to explore tokenizing up to $2 billion in sovereign and real-world assets. This move aims to e
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 RB
New York faces a potential $73 million loss in federal highway funds after an audit revealed thousands of immigrant commercial driver's licenses
SBI passes RBI rate cut benefit to borrowers, reduces lending rate by 25 bps
Usha Martin block deal: Promoter entity sells stake worth Rs 99 crore. Morgan Stanley among buyers
Usha Martin's promoter, Peterhouse Investments India Limited, divested 23 lakh shares for Rs 99 crore in a block deal. Morgan Stanley and Bandhan
Strike by trailer owners disrupt movement of vehicles at Chennai, Katupalli and Ennore ports
Trailer owners protest increase in fitness certification testing fees for older vehicles
India urges China to resolve issues relating to export control
A range of issues relating to bilateral ties were discussed during two-day visit to Beijing of Sujit Ghosh, the joint secretary in the East Asia
India offers final deal to U.S., but tariff removal is focus
Offers immediate removal of tariffs on import of items like walnuts and apples, but prioritises removal of 25% tariffs linked to Russian oil
IT Ministry warns VPN providers to block sites leaking Indians data
The IT Ministrys advisory includes a warning that firms could be held liable for the sites if they dont take action against them.
Telangana dairy cooperative to increase milk procurement to 6 lakh litres a day
TDDCF plans to set up 400500 Vijaya Dairy parlours in 34 years
AP CM conducts aerial survey on progress of Bhogapuram airport, land allotment to data centres
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to ensure proper road connectivity to the airport from Visakhapatnam
Brookfield to set up large GCC for MNC bank in Mumbai involving $1 billion investment
Cabinet nod for bill to open up civil nuclear power for private players
Nasdaq submits new plan with more power to block IPOs vulnerable to manipulation
Nasdaq filed a new rule on Friday that would allow the exchange to block IPOs even when companies meet all listing standards if it detects red fl
Messi Mania hits India as cities plan a royal welcome for King Leo
The football legends GOAT tour is high on spectacle and low on sports
ICC and JioStar issue joint statement, assert media rights agreement remains in full force
The companies say they are long-term commercial partners and maintain regular communication on operational, commercial and strategic matters
SLCM wins CII SCALE Award for excellence in agri warehousing
SLCM was awarded for its unified post-harvest management platform
US yields rise after Fed comments as economic outlook gauged
U.S. 10-year Treasury yields rose on Friday after two straight sessions of declines, as investors assessed commentary from a flurry of Fed speake
The Union Cabinet has approved a bill to allow 100% foreign direct investment in the insurance sector, aiming to boost penetration and growth. Th
RBI Deputy Governor rules out stablecoins in India
Cryptocurrency is not money as they do not have any underlying cash flows, says 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.
Cannabis stocks surge on report Trump seeks to ease restrictions
Shares of cannabis companies jumped on Friday after the Washington Post reported U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to push the government t
Adani Green insider trading: Sebi ends case against Pranav Adani without any direction or penalty
Sebi has dropped insider trading charges against Pranav Adani and two others, ruling their Adani Green trades occurred after news of the SB Energ
Rupee at historic low: How 9% real depreciation could reshape Indias economy - explained
The Indian rupee is experiencing a significant decline against the US dollar, which could impact inflation, exports, and corporate margins. While
Kant added that the economic momentum has also been aided by the countrys digital transformation
IndiGo board orders independent review as airline ramps up to 2,050 flights
DGCA relieved with immediate effect four flight operations inspectors to join their respective parent organisations.
IFFCO may have to wait for approval for its granular nano-NPK
Decision may be kept pending while the Agriculture Ministry decides on the nature of licence to be issued
LIC trimmed Adani Ports stake by 2% between 2022 and 2025. Check details
LIC has reduced its stake in Adani Ports to 7.34% by selling nearly 3.9 crore shares since 2022, even as the stock outperforms benchmarks and pos
JioStar and the International Cricket Council have jointly denied reports of the Reliance Industries-controlled broadcaster seeking an exit from
Waaree Energies boosts Samakhiali plant capacity to 3 GW
Waarees total global solar module manufacturing capacity reaches approximately 22.3 GW with the expansion
Retail inflation inches up to 0.7% in Nov on higher food prices
Experts see another round of RBI interest rate cut
US markets today: Wall Street holds firm, Lululemon jumps on CEO exit; AI stocks slip with Broadcom
Indian markets mirrored global trends with advances, while US stocks saw a mixed performance on Friday. Tech stocks, particularly AI-related name
Mexico tariffs: Auto, smartphones, steel products, garments, aluminium to take a hit
Of Indias annual exports of $5.75 billion to Mexico, about 75 per cent would be affected by the new tariffs, per a GTRI report
Lloyds Engineering Works sets up defence subsidiary
LEWL secures multiple technology partnerships to support its defence vertical
Indias red chilli output likely to shrink by 20% on dip in area
Huge carry forward stocks, muted export demand to keep prices under check
S&P 500, Nasdaq trade lower, Dow rises as Broadcom adds to AI bubble angst
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened lower on Friday as Broadcom's latest results added to concerns about an AI-fueled bubble, dampening optimism st
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
CoalSETU for auction of coal linkages without end-use restrictions gets nod
Any domestic buyer requiring coal can participate in the linkage auction, says Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
US Fed dissenters flag need for more data, inflation risks
Two officials who voted against the Federal Reserve's decision to lower interest rates again this week cited a need for more economic data and to
Market responds to fundamentals, says Vijay Kedia as his latest SME IPO pick doubles money
Vijay Kedia said Exato Technologies stellar SME debut proves stock prices ultimately follow business fundamentals, as the AI-led tech firm nearly
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
Gold and silver prices surged to all-time highs on MCX as the rupee hit a record low, with global safe-haven demand, wedding-season buying and st
RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar discussed the challenges of NPCI's 30% market share limit for UPI apps, emphasising the need for increased mark
Rupee hits new low at 90.56 amid dollar demand, tariff concerns
The rupee closed at a record low of 90.41 amid strong importer dollar demand, Mexicos tariff move, lack of the India-US trade deal, and continued
The government has launched CoalSETU, a new auction route for long-term coal supplies, removing previous end-use restrictions for industrial cons
Union Cabinet allows for exporting coal up to 50% of received allocation
The now erstwhile policy restricted coal acquired using coal linkages for specific end-uses in industries as cement, steel, sponge, iron, and alu
India's ability to use compulsory licensing remains unrestricted by the India-UK free trade agreement. This vital tool for accessing life-saving
India-Oman trade pact gets cabinet nod, signing likely on Dec 17-18
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a free trade agreement between India and Oman, which is expected to be signed during Prime Minist
India fast-tracks visa process for Chinese firms, will issue visa in..., how has it impacted trade?
India is taking steps to speed up process time for business visas of Chinese executives. As per news agency Reuters, hastening the process will a
Thesleff says small and medium enterprises will gain the most
Landlord subsidy payments of up to $1,500 under the Section 8 rental assistance program are now rolling out after federal government shutdown del
Meta India appoints Aman Jain as new public policy head
New Delhi: Meta India on Friday named Aman Jain as the new head of public policy, tasking him with steering policy strategy and engagements in a
Why Zerodha says no to credit cards and personal loans, according to Nithin Kamath
Nithin Kamath says Zerodha limits lending to loans against securities due to higher funding costs, tougher competition, and risks linked to unsec
India's forex reserves rise by $1B to $687B
India's foreign exchange reserves have witnessed a surge of $1.03 billion, taking the total to $687.26 billion for the week ending December 12, 2
Sagar Defence to build worlds first autonomous maritime shipyard in AP
29.58 acres of land at the Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour in Bogolu Mandal, SPSR Nellore district has been allotted for the shipyard
Cannabis stocks surge on reports Trump will reclassify marijuana; Tilray jumps 28%
President Donald Trump will significantly ease federal restrictions on marijuana, according to the Washington Post. Cannabis stocks surge on repo
The next protein: Fiber is shaping up to be the latest grocery obsession
As consumers find their next grocery obsession in fiber, food and beverage companies are racing to keep up with the trend. The next protein: Fibe
Dry spell, distribution losses deepen hydropower strain in J &K
Each winter, the region relies on power purchases from outside Jammu and Kashmir to meet demand as river flows decline
Stock Market Holidays 2026: Full list from NSE has 7 long weekends, along with a surprise
NSE has released the 2026 trading holiday calendar with 15 market holidays, weekend festival dates, and details on the Muhurat Trading session. T
Novo Nordisk launches blockbuster drug Ozempic in India for diabetes and weight loss
Ozempic, in India will be priced cost between 8,800 and 11,175 for a four-week pack
Cabinet approves Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill and four others
The Bill is expected to be introduced early next week
Despite repeated nudges, 62% of Zerodha users with holdings still dont have a nominee: Nithin Kamath
Nithin Kamath says 62% of Zerodha users with holdings still lack nominees despite an online process, urging investors to notify nominees to preve
