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Silvers record rally continues, analysts see further 20% upside by Q1 2026

Silver's record-breaking rally continues, driven by strong investor demand and supply pressures, with analysts predicting a further 20% surge in

The Economic Times 22 Dec 2025 5:38 am

Budget 2026: Private capex likely to gather steam next year

Private investment is projected to surge in 2026, fueled by robust domestic consumption, reduced GST, government reforms, and favorable economic

The Economic Times 22 Dec 2025 5:30 am

SME IPOs in 2025 were like toss of coin

The Times of India 22 Dec 2025 2:57 am

New insurance rules open fresh merger, listing routes

New insurance law amendments permit 100% foreign direct investment and allow insurers to merge with non-insurance companies, subject to regulator

The Times of India 22 Dec 2025 2:49 am

Report warns about risks from housing data revamp

The Times of India 22 Dec 2025 2:44 am

2025 year of reforms, pace must continue: CII chief

The Times of India 22 Dec 2025 2:38 am

From March 1, Air India to stop non-stops to San Francisco from Mumbai, Bengaluru

Air India is halting its non-stop San Francisco flights from Bengaluru and Mumbai starting March 1 due to aircraft deployment issues and increase

The Times of India 22 Dec 2025 1:39 am

Eggs in India pose no cancer risk, says food safety regulator

FSSAI has strongly refuted claims linking eggs to cancer, stating that eggs sold in India are safe. The authority clarified that the presence of

The Times of India 22 Dec 2025 12:36 am

Nudged by taxman, MNCs tell staff to reveal undisclosed foreign assets

The Income Tax department is sending urgent reminders to multinational companies. Employees with undisclosed foreign assets and earnings are bein

The Economic Times 22 Dec 2025 12:26 am

10-year hiatus to handshake: India-New Zealand trade pact nears finish line

IndiaNew Zealand Trade Pact: India and New Zealand are on the verge of a free trade agreement, with negotiations resuming after a decade-long hia

The Economic Times 21 Dec 2025 11:56 pm

In a first, NHAI deploys HQ officers for inspection of highways

NHAI has dispatched approximately 60 headquarters officers nationwide for on-site inspections of highway operations and maintenance. These offici

The Times of India 21 Dec 2025 11:55 pm

India's exports rebound in Nov on supply-chain shifts, US holiday restocking: GTRI

Indian exports to the US saw a strong rebound in November. This recovery followed two months of decline. Supply chain adjustments and businesses

The Economic Times 21 Dec 2025 11:43 pm

IndiaNew Zealand should push for double bilateral trade in five years GTRI report

India and New Zealand should set a target to double their bilateral trade over the next five years, according to think tank GTRI. The body has re

The Times of India 21 Dec 2025 10:45 pm

Rebound in Indias exports to US reflects short-term coping strategy: GTRI

Shipments increased due to restocking ahead of US holiday season

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 9:05 pm

Bank Holidays next week: Banks to remain closed on these days between 22-28 December See region wise full list

Bank holidays next week: From 22 December to 28 December, banks in certain states will observe six holidays, including December 25 for Christmas.

Livemint 21 Dec 2025 8:49 pm

Indian Silk House Agencies goes the whole nine yards in its expansion strategy

Indian Silk House Agencies rapidly expands its retail presence, aiming for 400 stores by 2030, driven by growing saree demand

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 8:36 pm

India Silk House Agencies goes the whole nine yards in its expansion strategy

India Silk House Agencies rapidly expands its retail presence, aiming for 400 stores by 2030, driven by growing saree demand

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 8:36 pm

Mathematics critical towards the goal of Viksit Bharat: Director General of CSIR

In her address, Kailaiselvi traced the legacy of Mathematics as a subject of study and explained how its getting more relevant with the advent of

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 8:31 pm

Centre defends new Aravalli mining rules

Rajasthans definition for regulating mining in the Aravallis is based on a 2002 committee report of the state government based on Richard Murphys

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 8:22 pm

Democracy and development are compatible: N K Singh

Sustained macroeconomic stability need closer alignment between Union and State fiscal policies

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 8:21 pm

US propane exports to India at record high in 2025

Washington has exported an average 1,327 thousand barrels of propane to India during January-September 2025

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 8:02 pm

Adani group plans heliport, hub for air taxis at Navi Mumbai

Adani group has sought around 2 hectare plot from City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) for developing a heliport and vertiport at

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 7:18 pm

Interest equalisation scheme to be largely restricted to MSME exporters

Detailed guidelines of IES, MAI likely soon, perhaps this week; subsidy rates unlikely to exceed 3%

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 7:10 pm

DOST ensures rail track workers go home safely

The Cloud-based DOST offers live updates on block section status, power and communication failures, and critical notifications to ensure safer wo

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 7:07 pm

Foodgrain freight train reaches Kashmir in logistics milestone

The rake comprised 21 wagons carrying around 1,384 tonnes of rice meant for storage, buffer stocks and public distribution across the Valley

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 6:46 pm

Railway hikes fare for ordinary class by 1 paisa/km beyond 215 km

The fare rationalisation, which will be effective from December 26, 2025, attempts to balance rising operational costs while minimising impact on

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 6:35 pm

FSSAI notifies stringent testing framework for packaged drinking water, effective from January 1

Earlier, packaged drinking water companies were required to obtain mandatory certification from BIS along with a licence from the FSSAI

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 6:16 pm

Backlash to boom: Why brands are betting big on generative AI ads

McDonalds Netherlands released an AI-made Christmas ad that humorously depicts holiday struggles but was criticized for its tone and AI use. Yet,

Livemint 21 Dec 2025 6:00 pm

Killing two birds with one big stone can Bollywood sequels crack it?

The success of Dhurandhar, earning over 538 crore, has heightened expectations for its sequel. However, the effectiveness of two-part films in In

Livemint 21 Dec 2025 5:53 pm

VinFast steers Vingroups India expansion amid US EV headwinds

Vingroup plans significant investment in India, including $500 million for VinFast's electric vehicle expansion. The move is part of a $5 billion

Livemint 21 Dec 2025 5:47 pm

India's retail boom to attract $3.5 billion in next 3 years, US shopping malls crumble: Anarock

Since 2020, the US has closed nearly 1,200 mall stores, with 40% of vacant malls facing rezoning or repurposing. In contrast, India is seeing a r

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 5:26 pm

VBG RAM G Bill gets President nod, replacing MGNREGA with new rural employment policy

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday gave assent to Viksit BharatGuarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VBG RAM G) Bill, 2025, replaci

The Economic Times 21 Dec 2025 5:25 pm

IIT-B paper suggests changes on housing CPI computation review proposal

A technical paper from IIT-Bombay offers recommendations on proposed changes to how housing services are measured for inflation. While supporting

The Economic Times 21 Dec 2025 5:13 pm

Why doing nothing is the hardestand smartestinvesting skill

Buffett's insights highlight that the flashing ticker of stock markets can create a false sense of urgency for investors. He advocates for reduce

Livemint 21 Dec 2025 5:09 pm

When a reporting lapse can turn honest taxpayers into black money accused

Taxpayers face severe penalties for failing to disclose foreign assets, even inadvertently. A Mumbai executive received a 40 lakh fine under the

Livemint 21 Dec 2025 5:08 pm

The $75 billion drain: How India lost the global shipping race and the bold mission to reclaim it

Once a maritime superpower, India now pays $75 billion annually to foreign ships. Can the Maritime Amrit Kaal Mission close a staggering gap with

Livemint 21 Dec 2025 5:00 pm

Securities Market Code may trigger early disclosures, clog SAT

A person in the know told businessline that there are concerns that the system of Ombudsman, introduced through the bill, could clog the Securiti

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 4:57 pm

Stock market outlook for the week: NSE, BSE activity possibly muted amid holiday season- analysts weigh in on investor sentiment

Stock markets have to brace for a cautious start to the week, influenced by foreign investor activity and global economic cues. A shortened tradi

The Times of India 21 Dec 2025 4:55 pm

Century-old Kodaikanal observatorys solar data unlocks new clues to Suns magnetic behaviour

Study maps how solar activity varies across latitudes using 11 years of observations

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 4:00 pm

Market recap: 6 of top-10 most valued firms add over Rs 75,250 crore to mcap; TCS, Infosys lead gains

Indian blue-chip stocks saw a mixed week, with six of the top ten companies gaining Rs 75,256.97 crore in market value despite a slight dip in th

The Times of India 21 Dec 2025 3:55 pm

Labour ministry should explore involving NGOs to open creches for women workers: Par panel

It also recommended a mandate of a fixed percentage of CSR funds for childcare and maternity support in the informal sector

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 3:49 pm

RBI MPC likely to remain on extended pause; further rate cuts hinge on inflation trend: ICICI

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is likely to remain on an extended policy pause after its recent rate cut, with any f

The Economic Times 21 Dec 2025 3:39 pm

Hackathon on ocean plastic and oil elimination mission

The initiative is aimed at addressing marine pollution, including plastic waste, micro-plastics, nano-plastics, and oil residues in oceans, river

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 3:39 pm

Trading activity of foreign investors, currency movement, macro data to drive markets: Analysts

Several global markets may see subdued activity on account of Christmas and New Year holidays, an expert said

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 3:37 pm

M-cap of 6 of top-10 most valued firms climbs 75,257 crore; TCS, Infosys biggest winners

The market valuation of TCS jumped 22,594.96 crore to 11,87,673.41 crore

The Hindu 21 Dec 2025 3:34 pm

GMR Airports shares can rally 19% says JM Financial after initiating with Buy. 6 reasons why

Shares of GMR Airports, one of the worlds leading operators, can rally as much as 19% from current market levels, JM Financial said after initiat

The Economic Times 21 Dec 2025 3:29 pm

Mcap of 6 of top-10 most valued firms climbs 75,257 crore; TCS, Infosys biggest winners

Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, TCS, SBI, Infosys, and L&T were the gainers, while HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, and LIC faced erosio

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 3:25 pm

Auto market outlook: Strong growth likely in 2026 as policy support offsets rising costs What the industry expects

India's auto industry anticipates robust 6-8% growth in 2026, fueled by policy support and resilient demand, especially for SUVs and alternative

The Times of India 21 Dec 2025 3:23 pm

IT bench strength plunges to 10% in 2025 as companies abandon buffer model

Most large IT services firms actively reduced bench tenure, capping idle time at 3045 days before redeployment, reskilling or role reassessment a

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 3:20 pm

Train tickets to cost more from Dec 26 as Railways announces fare hike

Fare rationalisation expected to generate additional 600 crore in revenue

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 3:14 pm

Modi unveils 10,601-crore fertilizer plant in Assam

The facility Assam Valley Fertiliser and Chemical Company Ltd (AVFCCL) will have an annual urea production capacity of 12.7 lakh metric tonnes

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 3:08 pm

Pre-IPO is treated very clearly as a high-risk allocation: JM Financial Services Anuj Kapoor

Gold and silver gave best returns to clients in last 12-18 months, says Anuj Kapoor, Managing Director & CEO Private Wealth, JM Financial Servic

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 2:51 pm

Promoters cash out in 2025: Airtel, IndiGo among stocks that witnessed highest selling up to Rs 44,000 crore

Promoter selling surged to record levels in 2025, crossing Rs 1.5 lakh crore and surpassing last years peak of Rs 1.43 lakh crore. While the shar

The Economic Times 21 Dec 2025 2:48 pm

Can MUFGs stake trigger re-rating for Shriram Finance? Heres what experts are saying

Japans MUFG Bank has made a decisive statement on Indias lending sector with its plan to invest Rs 39,620 crore in Shriram Finance for a 20% equi

The Economic Times 21 Dec 2025 2:32 pm

Indian visa applications suspended indefinitely in Bangladeshs Chittagong

Dhaka: India on Sunday suspended visa operations at the Indian Visa Application Centre in the Bangladeshs second-largest city Chittagong until fu

The Siasat Daily 21 Dec 2025 2:29 pm

Indias automobile industry seen sustaining growth in 2026 amid policy support

2026, however, is shaping up as a preparatory year ahead of tighter regulations

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 2:25 pm

Investor onboarding loses pace: Fresh equity registrations fall 11% in November; total base stands at 12.3 crore

New investor additions to India's stock markets slowed in November, with 13.2 lakh new traders joining, an 11.6% dip from October. Global uncerta

The Times of India 21 Dec 2025 2:03 pm

Train fare hike: 1 paisa/km beyond 215 km for ordinary class, 2 paise/km for other classes

No change in season tickets of suburban trains; new rates will be effective from December 26, 2025

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 1:37 pm

Top 10 fastest wealth creators: Which stocks made investors richest the fastest in 5 years? Check here

A select set of stocks delivered extraordinary returns between 2020 and 2025, far outperforming the broader market, Motilal Oswal said in its Dec

The Economic Times 21 Dec 2025 1:35 pm

Train travel gets costlier: Indian Railways to earn Rs 600 crore here is how much your ticket will cost now

Indian Railways will implement a revised fare structure from December 26 to address rising operational and manpower costs. Passengers traveling b

The Times of India 21 Dec 2025 1:31 pm

Parliamentary panel recommends Institution of National Importance status for Auroville Foundation

Committee urges amendment to 1988 Act, citing UNESCO recognition

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 1:16 pm

GST fraud: Four booked for setting up fake firms, claiming 22.06 crore ITC

Accused allegedly created eight bogus firms to fraudulently claim ITC

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 12:57 pm

Biogas sector expected to see 5,000 cr investment in 2026-27: IBA

2025 witnesses strong interest from investors and stakeholders and growing CBG pipeline

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 12:45 pm

New investor additions in markets declined by 11.6% in November (MoM): NSE Report

The pace of new investor additions in the equity markets slowed in November, with growth declining 11.6 per cent month-on-month, as only 13.2 lak

The Economic Times 21 Dec 2025 12:34 pm

Private equity investment in India relatively slows in 2025 amid global uncertainty: KPMG

As of the end of the third quarter of 2025, PE investments in India amounted to $14.9 billion across 217 deals, compared with $26.3 billion acros

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 12:33 pm

Delhi intensifies GRAP-IV crackdown as over 600 non-compliant industries face closure

More than 3,000 inspections conducted to curb industrial, vehicular and construction pollution

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 12:32 pm

Strong fundamentals to keep India among fastest-growing major economies: Report

Structural drivers, such as digitisation, technological advancements and favourable demographics, may continue to position India among the fastes

The Times of India 21 Dec 2025 12:30 pm

Ola shares signal tactical bounce, but trend reversal lacks conviction: Anand James

Ola shares closed the week 6% lower despite rebound on Friday, reflecting continued weakness in the broader trend. While short-term technical ind

The Economic Times 21 Dec 2025 12:29 pm

The ripple effect: How consumer habits influence market moves

Indias growth story today is powered by its consumers. From bustling malls to the surge in e-commerce, the consumption sector is evolving against

The Economic Times 21 Dec 2025 12:12 pm

From rate cuts to fiscal glide path: How 2025 macro forces repriced Indias yield curve

Indias yield curve in 2025 has emerged as one of the clearest mirrors of the countrys evolving macroeconomic confidence. Rather than reacting mec

The Economic Times 21 Dec 2025 12:06 pm

Coals share in India's energy mix to decline to 30-35% by 2047, experts say

Share of coal in Indias electricity mix is currently at 70%

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 11:55 am

Parliamentary panel urges Budgetary boost for IREL to prioritise rare earth mining

Report calls for focused funding to expand exploration and mining of critical minerals; flags heavy import dependence and seeks domestic capacity

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 11:47 am

India-Oman CEPA to boost trade, MSME exports, energy security: Bank of Baroda economist

India has signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Oman to boost bilateral trade, support MSME-led exports and strengthe

The Economic Times 21 Dec 2025 11:46 am

NSE reports 11.6% monthly drop in new investor additions in stock markets in November

Registered investor base stands at 12.3 crore as of end-November 2025

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 11:39 am

SMC Bill seeks to end regulatory overhang; caps SEBI's inspection, probe powers at 8 years

The SMC Bill mandates SEBI to complete investigations within 180 days and strengthen investor protection through the introduction of an ombudsper

The Hindu 21 Dec 2025 11:26 am

ISRO to launch next-gen communication satellite on Dec 24 as part of US firm deal

US-based AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network, which is accessible directly by smartphones and d

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 11:20 am

India hits climate milestone five years early with 50% non-fossil power capacity

Adds 50GW RE capacity with 2 lakh cr investment in 2025; to keep momentum in 2026

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 11:15 am

From mines to minds: How technology rewrites the diamond story

In this new paradigm, technology connects mines to minds, empowering producers, supporting ethical consumerism, and enriching emotional buyer-gem

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 11:00 am

Titan expects Watch business to cross billion-dollar sales mark in next 2 years, focus on premiumisation

Titan's watch business is poised to reach $1 billion in sales within two years, driven by premiumization and international expansion. The company

The Times of India 21 Dec 2025 10:52 am

Elon Musks net worth soars to nearly USD 750 billion

New Delhi: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musks net worth rose to nearly $750 billion after a US court reinstated Tesla stock options worth $139 billi

The Siasat Daily 21 Dec 2025 10:47 am

Nine drugmakers strike deals with Trump, with more to come

The most recent pledges mean 14 of the 17 drugmakers targeted by Trump this summer have agreed to lower prices for the Medicaid program for low-i

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 10:41 am

Gold hits historic highs: Whats driving the rally and what lies ahead in 2026?

Gold has staged a spectacular rally in recent weeks, breaking records both in global and domestic markets. Internationally, spot prices surged pa

The Economic Times 21 Dec 2025 10:25 am

Elon Musk becomes first person worth $700 billion after Tesla pay deal ruling

Delaware Supreme Court reinstates Elon Musks $139 billion in stock options, reversing a lower court ruling

The Hindu Businessline 21 Dec 2025 10:23 am