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Big Tech adds 32,000 India jobs as H-1B rules tighten
With new H-1B visa restrictions introduced this year, major US tech companies such as Meta, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Netflix, and Google have hi
Forex watch: Indias reserves rise $4.36 billion to $693 billion; gold holdings lead weekly gains
India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $4.368 billion to $693.318 billion in the week ending December 19, reaching a recent high. This signi
Indias forex reserves jump $4.37 billion to $693.32 billion
Gold reserves recorded a sharp increase of USD 2.623 billion to USD 110.365 billion
The new Seltos reinforces its position as the new benchmark mid-size SUV
Maruti Suzuki makes a bold entry into Indias electric SUV segment
India slaps anti-dumping duty on two chinese products
India has levied anti-dumping duties on two Chinese imports, a refrigerant gas and specific steel products. These measures aim to shield domestic
India imposes anti-dumping duty on two Chinese products
These duties were imposed as these products cold-rolled non-oriented electrical steel, and 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane or R-134a were exported to
Modern Diagnostic IPO to open December 31 with price band of 8590
The IPO proceeds will be used to purchase medical equipment, fund working capital needs, repay certain borrowings and meet general corporate expe
India's forex reserves rise by $4.36 billion to $693.32 billion as of December 19
India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $4.36 billion to reach $693.32 billion for the week ending December 19. The Reserve Bank of India reg
Gainers & Losers: RVNL, Lenskart and 4 more stocks were major movers on Friday
RVNL, Lenskart, Hindustan Copper, Titan and IEX were key movers on Friday as Indian markets ended lower, led by IT, financials and auto stocks.
66 pc of existing users eager to purchase property in India's RRTS corridors: Report
The Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) in the country is emerging as a strong catalyst for corridor-led investment, with nearly 80 per cent of
Navins launches premium low-density housing project in Valasaravakkam
The project comprises 59 apartments across two towers, offering 2-, 3- and 4-BHK homes ranging from 1,093 to 1,931 sq ft.
Turkey's market authority fines 19 people 2 bln lira over Peker REIT trades
Turkey's Capital Markets Board imposed fines totalling around 2 billion lira ($47 million) on 19 people for market-disruptive transactions in sha
Housing sales volume down 14 pc in 2025 in 7 cities: Anarock
The Indian rupee ended a tad lower on Friday and posted a weekly loss, as steady dollar demand from corporates and in the non-deliverable forward
A new report by Knight Frank highlights the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) as a transformative force for urban mobility and decentralized e
Delhi HC asks Centre why GST on air purifiers cant be lowered
Additional Solicitor General N Venkataraman, representing the Centre, said voting has to be done physically and it cannot be done through video c
Rupee falls on week as merchant, NDF dollar bids erode intervention boost
The Indian rupee ended a tad lower on Friday and posted a weekly loss, as steady dollar demand from corporates and in the non-deliverable forward
India's creative goods exports surged 7.3% to $12.5 billion in April-October FY26, driven by fashion accessories, jewellery, carpets, and toys. T
Centre asks IAS officers to file property details in time or face action
Indian Administrative Service officers must now file their property details by January 31 annually. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary
TCI expands cold chain warehousing with 1.5 lakh sq ft facility in Gurugram
Operated by TCI Cold Chain Solutions Ltd, the warehouse is designed to support high-throughput sectors such as quick commerce, pharmaceuticals, f
Why Tata Steel is facing $1.6B lawsuit in Netherlands
Tata Steel's Dutch operations are facing a 1.4 billion ($1.6 billion) lawsuit from Stichting Frisse Wind.nu, a non-profit organization.
After apricots & apples, NDDB looks to pluck sea buckthorn from Ladakh
Sea buckthorn berries are celebrated globally as a nutritional powerhouse, rich in Vitamin C, omega fatty acids (including rare omega-7), antioxi
Sensex declines for third day, sheds 367 points on foreign fund outflows
Falling for the third consecutive day, the 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 0.43% to settle at 85,041.45 in a thin trade
Culture in 2025: Maha Kumbh, Vande Mataram at 150, Deepavali gets UNESCO tag
India secured two UNESCO honours the inscription of Maratha Military Landscapes as World Heritage and Deepavali as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Rupee falls 15 paise to close at 89.86 against US dollar
At the end of the trading session on Friday, the rupee pared some of its losses and was quoted at 89.86 (provisional), down 15 paise from its pre
Rupee falls 15 paise to close at 89.86 against U.S. dollar
Forex traders said a recovery in crude oil prices, significant dollar demand from importers, and risk-off sentiment amid trade deal uncertainties
The BSE Sensex fell 367 points, or 0.4%, to end at 85,041.45, while the NSE Nifty 50 declined 0.4% to 26,042.3, slipping below the 26,050 mark. O
Personal loan cooling-off period explained: Bank-wise cancellation charges
Banks usually allow borrowers to cancel their personal loans, if required, during the cooling-off period with no or low charges.
Thai rice enjoys $75/t premium over Indian cereal as it eyes G2G deal with China
Huge stocks with FCI and record high output hopes lowerIndian rice prices
TIDCO re-tenders to identify a concessionaire for Kovilpatti FTO
Sources said the re-tender was due to a technical issue
CPPIB, Stonepeak to launch open offer for 26% stake in Castrol India
The offer follows BPs agreement to sell a controlling stake in its global Castrol lubricants business to Stonepeak, with CPPIB investing alongsid
Nifty at a make-or-break zone: Why 26,000 support and 26,200 breakout matter, explains Sneha Seth
Indian stock market outlook: Angel Ones Sneha Seth sees Nifty holding firm above 26,000 with limited downside risk. A breakout above 26,200 could
China launches new funds to boost technological prowess
China has launched a national venture capital fund and three regional funds to support domestic technology firms.
2025 mutual fund scorecard: Top performers, laggards, and key surprises
In 2025, equity performance varied significantly with silver funds leading at 128% returns. Large and midcap funds excelled due to quality stock
Mumbai's housing affordability improves: Now requires 47% of income
The latest Knight Frank India Affordability Index report has revealed that purchasing a home in Mumbai now costs 47% of a household's income.
GST exemption boosts health insurance coverage, average sum insured jumps 31%: Report
The report said that after the removal of GST, the average health insurance cover increased from 14.5 lakh in the pre-GST period to 19 lakh in th
India expands natural gas grid pipeline to over 25,000 Kms, working on another 10,459 Kms
To make gas prices fair for everyone, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board started a system called One Nation, One Grid, One Tariff
Titan shares rally over 2% to hit new 52-week high. Heres why the stock surged
Titan Company shares rose to a fresh 52-week high after it announced the launch of a new women-focused lifestyle brand, beYon from the House of
Import curbs on low ash met coke push up steel prices in India: GTRI
As domestic coal quality cannot fully support blast furnace operations, India remains structurally dependent on imports.
NBFCs raise 635 billion across 24 IPOs in 2025, accounting for 26.6% of total proceeds
Bajaj Housing Finance emerged as one of the most successful NBFC listings of the cycle, raising 65.6 billion and witnessing a robust 50x subscrip
Motilal Oswal expects Budget 2026 to spur domestic demand, private investment and jobs through tax simplification, rural support, infrastructure
13 multibagger stocks of 2024 crashed up to 60% in 2025. Are you affected?
After delivering stellar gains in 2024, several multibagger stocks have faced steep corrections in 2025. Losses of up to 60% highlight valuation
Patience of domestic money will be put to test and FPIs may return in 2026
Foreign investors have preferred global markets over India in 2025, while domestic liquidity has driven mid- and smallcap inflows. With limited c
India has introduced a new quality standard for incense sticks (agarbatti), banning harmful insecticidal chemicals and synthetic fragrance interm
IT layoffs and rising prices drive 14% decline in housing sales despite new supply
Hardening property prices, layoffs in the IT sector, geopolitical tensions and other uncertainties dented Indias residential growth momentum in 2
Sensex falls over 400 points: What's behind today's market decline?
India's benchmark equity indices witnessed a steep fall on Friday, with the Sensex falling by nearly 400 points.
Your money in 2026: Maintain allocation to gold and silver in 2026 - heres why
Gold and silver can continue to play a useful role in portfolios in 2026. But investors should guard against the mistake of extrapolating recent
Record gold rally cools Indian buying; China discounts narrow
Domestic gold prices hit a record high of 139,286 rupees ($1,550.34) per 10 grams on Friday, following a rally in international spot gold rates
India's new income tax law: Key changes to expect
India is set to witness a major overhaul in its direct tax system with the introduction of the Income-tax Act, 2025.
Gold to end US dollar's hegemony, become primary central bank reserve asset: Peter Schiff
Peter Schiff warns that gold could replace the US dollar as a global reserve asset, triggering a sharp fall in the greenback amid rising geopolit
Market-first vs goal-first: Financial planning should start with required rate of return
The financial planning in India needs to move away from being product-centric to problem-centric.
Hindustan Copper shares hit 15-year high: Time to book profits?
Hindustan Copper's shares have surged by 8% to 473 apiece in today's session, the highest since November 2010.
Robert Kiyosaki weighs in on silvers sharp rally past $75 an ounce, urging investors to focus on independent research, long-term conviction, and
HNIs and family offices moving towards structured, multi-asset portfolios
Indian investors are increasingly entering a more sophisticated phase of portfolio construction, with diversification across asset classes, theme
BSE Bankex reshuffle comes into effect today. Canara Bank among 4 new stocks included
BSE BANKEX has been reconstituted with four new banking stocks added from December 26, expanding the index to 14 constituents. The move aligns wi
RBL launches NOVA Credit Card: Travel & lifestyle benefits explained Should you apply?
The NOVA Credit Card is a luxury credit card that offers accelerated reward points on travel, airport lounge access, low forex markup, golf round
Logan Paul purchased the Pikachu Illustrator card for millions of dollars four years back, during which he broke a Guinness World Record for the
Lenskart shares surge 4% after acquiring a Korean start-up
Lenskart Solutions Ltd's shares rose nearly 4% on Friday, hitting 471.35 on the BSE. The spike in share price comes after the company announced i
Ola Electric shares surge 5% after 367cr PLI incentive approval
Shares of Ola Electric Mobility jumped 5.4% on Friday after the company announced that it has been awarded an incentive of 366.78 crore under the
India's real GDP growth to become more broad-based in 2026: Report
India's economy is set for strong growth through 2026. Monetary and fiscal measures are boosting domestic demand. These actions are expected to o
IPO-bound Zepto's FY25 loss widens 177% to 3,367cr
Zepto, one of India's major quick-commerce players, saw its net loss surge 177% to 3,367.3 crore in FY25, even as the company posted strong topli
NBFCs raise Rs 635 billion across 24 IPOs in 2025, accounting for 26.6% of total proceeds
In 2025, India's primary equity market scaled new heights as companies raised a record Rs 1.95 trillion through more than 365 initial public offe
Union Budget 2026: Centre planning 1T boost for farm infrastructure
The Indian government is likely to announce a major increase in the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) in the upcoming Union Budget, according
Japan's Topix gauge touches record high on easing debt concerns
Japan's Topix stock index reached an all-time high on Friday. Easing concerns about the nation's debt provided a boost to shares. The government
The data shows that India's exports to the US declined from $8.8 billion in May 2025 to a low of $5.4 billion in September 2025
India sets 2026 health agenda: Drug quality, innovation, TB and obesity take centre stage
The Indian government plans to enhance drug quality and digital health by 2026, with a focus on good manufacturing practices. The pharmaceutical
Coforge may acquire Encora for $2B: Deal details
Coforge Ltd is reportedly in talks to acquire Encora, a leading digital engineering firm, for an estimated $2 billion.
Amid battery boom, graphite mining gets fresh look in US
Demand for graphite, a key material in the lithium-ion batteries that power everything from phones to electric cars, is surging as trade tensions
Gold, silver hit record highs amid geopolitical tensions
Gold and silver prices have surged to all-time highs, driven by rising geopolitical tensions and a weakening US dollar.
Kotak AMC MD Nilesh Shah says 2026 may deliver moderate equity returns as earnings recover and valuations normalise. SIP flows are likely to stay
Govt to sharpen focus on steel output, raw material security as 2030 target nears
The focus will be on expanding capacity while adopting low-carbon technologies, developing green steel, and producing specialised high-end steel
Barrier-free tolling, road safety top agenda of transport ministry in 2026
This new system facilitates barrier-free tolling using integrated technologies, including Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) with AI analy
Copper rally powers up to 76% surge in Hindustan Copper, Hindalco. Buy more or book profit?
Copper stocks Hindustan Copper and Hindalco have rallied sharply on strong prices, solid earnings, and improving demand. Both trade above key mov
Lenskart shares jump 4% after Korea acquisition update. Check details here
Lenskart Solutions shares rose on Friday after the company disclosed a fresh acquisition update from the Republic of Korea, highlighting its inve
Ask Dhirendra: If I know markets go up in the long run, why do short-term losses bother me so much?
The test of a good investment is not whether it goes up every quarter; its whether it helps you reach your goals over ten or twenty years.
Shyam Dhani GMP at 100% after near 1000x subscription. Check allotment on Bigshare Services and NSE
Shyam Dhani Industries IPO allotment status will be finalized on December 26, 2025. Investors can check their status online. The grey market prem
China begins rare-earth magnet exports to India, easing supply pressure
China has started clearing rare-earth magnet (REM) import licenses for India, government officials told Business Standard.
Bitcoin stays near $89,000 amid thin year-end trading. Here is what experts say
Bitcoin hovered around $89,000 on Friday amidst low year-end trading volumes. Price action remained rangebound as liquidity drove market directio
Indian markets open flat amid consolidation phase
Mumbai: Indian benchmark indices opened flat with a mild negative bias on Friday, as markets are apparently in the consolidation phase amid lack
The AI-driven fund has seen higher annual returns across a 10-year period compared with anindustry benchmark, per the firm. 'Humans are the most
Asia markets edge higher amid holiday-thinned trade; gold and silver hit fresh highs
Australia and Hong Kong markets were closed for the holidays. Asia markets edge higher amid holiday-thinned trade; gold and silver hit fresh high
Bitcoin volatility, stablecoin regulations, and North Korean hacks: Crypto events that marked 2025
Bitcoin reached a new all-time-high of $126,198 this year, but crashed towards the end of 2025 as the industry reckons with the impacts of U.S. P
Taiwan's MediaTek plans to make more chips in India
MediaTek, one of the world's leading fabless semiconductor companies, is open to sourcing more chips from India as the local ecosystem develops.
RVNL shares rally 25% in 5 days on investor optimism ahead of Union Budget 2026
RVNL shares surged nearly 25% in five sessions as optimism around revised railway fares and expectations of higher Union Budget 2026 allocations
Bullion at record highs: Gold price tops Rs 1.39 lakh, silver hits Rs 2.32 lakh what lies ahead?
Precious metals, gold and silver, have reached record highs. Investors are buying bullion due to anticipated US interest rate cuts and increasing
India's digital gold purchases surge 50% despite SEBI's risk warning
India has witnessed a massive spike in digital gold investments this year, with purchases soaring nearly 50% despite regulatory caution from SEBI
Silver futures hit new peak of 2.32 lakh/kg as global prices cross $75-mark
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), silver futures for March 2026 contract jumped 8,951, or 4%, to an all-time high of 2,32,741 per kg. The wh
Vikran Engineering secures 459 crore solar EPC contract from NTPC
The contract involves the Balance of System package for the grid-connected solar project, with a completion timeline of 12 months
Kalyani Steels acquires 8.64% stake in clean energy firm for 51.9 crore
The acquisition is part of the steel manufacturers strategy to source power through captive renewable energy sources under the group captive sche
Yes Bank faces 3.3 crore GST penalty from Uttar Pradesh Tax Department
The penalty was imposed under Section 73 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 and the Uttar Pradesh Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017
