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Sensex, Nifty trim early gains in afternoon trade amid mixed stock action

Shriram Finance emerges as top gainer on Nifty 50, surging 4.52% to 908.75

19 Dec 2025 1:43 pm
Kerala expands inclusive business support empowering transgender communities

The initiative ensures that aspiring women and transgender entrepreneurs from all 14 districts can access professional business support through online or the nearest KSWDC district office

19 Dec 2025 1:28 pm
Sensex, Nifty snap 4-day losing streak, Shriram Finance, Bajaj Auto, Reliance lead rally

The rally was driven by a combination of positive global cues, buying interest in heavyweight stocks and improved risk appetite among investors

19 Dec 2025 1:05 pm
PUBG maker Krafton leads South Korean trio in $666 million India tech bet

Partners with Naver and Mirae Asset to back tech start-ups beyond gaming

19 Dec 2025 1:03 pm
Adani to invest 1 lakh crore in airports over next five years

Plans aggressive expansion as Indias aviation sector projected to grow 15-16% annually

19 Dec 2025 12:53 pm
TN calls meeting to address demands of government employees and teachers

The meeting will be attended by MK Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, State finance minister Thangam Thennarasu, and Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, state Education Minister, among others

19 Dec 2025 12:47 pm
19 Dec 2025 12:44 pm
Advance tax growth slows to 4.3% after 3rd instalment

Non-corporate tax payments drop 6.5% at end of third instalment

19 Dec 2025 12:23 pm
India achieves 20% ethanol blending with petrol in November 2025

India has targeted to hit a cumulative 20% ethanol blending with petrol by the end of the current supply yearOctober 2026

19 Dec 2025 12:13 pm
Indias trade deficit with China may widen to reach $106 billion in 2025: GTRI

Imports continue to outpace exports despite recent recovery

19 Dec 2025 12:05 pm
Trump suspends green card lottery programme that let Brown University, MIT shootings suspect into US

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a post on the social platform X that at Trumps direction she is ordering the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services to pause the programme

19 Dec 2025 11:18 am
CAG flags serious lapses in Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme, calls for reforms

The audit found inadequate geographical coverage of empanelled Health Care Organisations, forcing beneficiaries to travel long distances for referral treatment

19 Dec 2025 11:14 am
Airport operations may be impacted: says Civil Aviation Ministry as fog disrupts flights in North India

Passengers are requested to remain in contact with their airlines, check official platforms for updates, and allow extra time for travel, the ministry posted on X

19 Dec 2025 11:03 am
Rupee strengthens past 90 per US dollar level in early trade

Forex traders say the gain is due to likely intervention from the Reserve Bank of India

19 Dec 2025 10:52 am
Trump signs into law defence policy bill backing deeper engagement with India including via Quad

The legislation emphasizes the importance of strengthening defence ties with India, enhancing collaboration in military exercises and maritime security, and fostering a united front among Quad nations to counter Chinas influence in the Indo-Pacific region

19 Dec 2025 10:41 am
Nifty Bank Prediction Today December 19, 2025: Nifty Bank futures: Tests a support

Nifty Bank futures (December) can resume the rally towards 60,500

19 Dec 2025 10:34 am
Sensex, Nifty open higher on US inflation relief, global tech optimism

US markets surge overnight, with the Nasdaq climbing 1.38%, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones advance 0.79% and 0.14% respectively

19 Dec 2025 10:27 am
ICICI Prudential AMC makes stellar market debut amid strong demand

The stock opened at 2,600 on the NSE and 2,606 on the BSE, before rising further in early trade

19 Dec 2025 10:25 am
Crude oil slips on hopes of Russia-Ukraine peace deal

Brent and WTI futures slipped marginally, while MCX crude futures fell nearly 1% in early trade.

19 Dec 2025 10:12 am
Argentine soybean oil imports to India stalled amid rising domestic availability, higher prices

More than 1,00,000 tons of soy oil for near-term shipment have been washed out or rolled over to the next month as availability of local oil rises and rupee weakens

19 Dec 2025 10:05 am
Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Fund Management Corporation makes first climate investment

Tamil Nadu Green Climate Fund concludes shareholder agreement with a PET recycling company

19 Dec 2025 9:46 am
Bihar to buy wind power from Torrent at 4.04 per kWh

The winning tariff signals a hardening of wind power prices, reflecting changing dynamics in Indias renewable energy market and a growing focus on cost efficiency and sustainability.

19 Dec 2025 9:44 am
ICICI Prudential AMC shares to list Friday after $1.2 billion IPO

The IPO drew overwhelming interest, with institutional investors bidding 124 times their allocation and global funds 47 times.

19 Dec 2025 9:07 am
ICICI Prudential AMC Share Price Listing Live: Shares to list on NSE, BSE today

ICICI Prudential AMC IPO listing today, ICICI Prudential AMC share price live updates:

19 Dec 2025 9:02 am
Seed Bill to protect farmers rights to grow, sow, save, exchange & sell farm-saved seeds, says Indian govt

Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ramnath Thakur says the provisions of the Bill are not applicable to farmers and their crop varieties

19 Dec 2025 9:00 am
Karnataka Cabinet clears C&D waste project, irrigation, infra works worth thousands of crores

The C&D waste project will be implemented for 15 years at an estimated cost of 1,714.83 crore

19 Dec 2025 8:58 am
India imposes five-year anti-dumping duty on Chinese cold-rolled steel

The Ministry of Commerce announced duties ranging from $223.8 to $414.9 per tonne on various grades of cold-rolled steel.

19 Dec 2025 8:49 am
India IPO proceeds may hit $25 billion in 2026 amid strong investor demand

igh-profile listings from Jio Platforms, NSE, PhonePe, Manipal Hospitals, and Zepto are expected to lead the momentum.

19 Dec 2025 8:18 am
Government simplifies coal washery rejects disposal to boost ease of doing business

Under the new framework, prior permission from the Coal Controller Organisation is no longer required for productive uses such as energy extraction, construction material replacement, land reclamation, and brick making.

19 Dec 2025 7:58 am
15 stocks to watch on Friday: Lupin, Ola, AstraZeneca, Shriram Finance

Several stocks will be in focus on Friday amid a flurry of corporate actions, including licensing and regulatory approvals, large infrastructure order wins, legal reliefs, strategic MoUs, capital-raising plans, promoter stake sales, clean energy contracts, and fresh investments in manufacturing, defence, and R&D.

19 Dec 2025 7:30 am
These six index constituents to watch on Friday

Watch out shares of Airtel, HCL Tech, Vodafone Idea, BPCL, Coal India, Tata Power

19 Dec 2025 7:20 am
Delhi Air Pollution LIVE: Delhi chokes - AQI very poor, BS-VI entry ban, no PUC no fuel in force

The Great Smog of London shows how a crisis can trigger lasting reform. Delhi is edging towards a similar tipping point, with AQI levels lingering in the hazardous-to-severe range for weeks, damaging health, disrupting daily life, and causing deadly accidents. While pollution sources are well known, official responses remain largely reactive. Chinas experience shows that sustained, tough measures can deliver results. The real test is whether Indian governments will act decisively before the dama

19 Dec 2025 6:50 am
Stock Market Live Updates 19 Dec 2025: Stock to buy today: Ashok Leyland

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live Updates: The short-term outlook is bullish for Ashok Leyland. The stock has made a bullish breakout of its channel. That keeps the broader uptrend intact. The 3 per cent rise on Thursday indicates that the upmove is gaining momentum. Support is at 164, which can limit the downside. Intermediate dips are likely to get fresh buyers around this support. Ashok Leyland share price can rise to 182 in the coming weeks. Traders can buy Ashok Leyland shares now at 172. Ac

19 Dec 2025 6:34 am
Extant method of housing index compilation methodology robust: IIT Bombay Report

On a Discussion Paper on Housing Index floated by MoSPI, the Report said covering all dwellings each month is not a good idea.

18 Dec 2025 10:23 pm
SEBI allows sale of debt securities at lower face value of 10,000

The new regulation aims to enhance market participation by making debt instruments more affordable for retail investors while ensuring a fixed maturity structure

18 Dec 2025 10:17 pm
US, Gulf LPG prices competitive, says Oil Ministry

India imports 55-60 per cent of its domestic LPG requirement; more than 90 per cent of the consumption is by households for cooking

18 Dec 2025 9:15 pm
Farmers federation white paper proposes 4 pillars to future-proof Indian agriculture

By shifting toward high-value horticulture, spices, organic produce, floriculture, and processed foods, the country can move up the global value chain, the white paper says

18 Dec 2025 9:12 pm
Gem, jewellery exports to Oman to touch $150 million in 3 yrs: GJEPC

According to the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council, Indias gem and jewellery exports to Oman currently stand at $35 million (2024)

18 Dec 2025 9:07 pm
Bhavish Aggarwal pares stake in Ola Electric Mobility for third straight day

The promoter offloaded stake worth 142.3 crore on Wednesday, and shares worth 91.87 crore on Tuesday

18 Dec 2025 9:00 pm
Govt to rename Bengals rural job guarantee programme after Mahatma Gandhi, says Mamata Banerjee

Under the Karmashree scheme, the State Government claims to provide up to 75 days of work to beneficiaries, despite what Banerjee described as the Centre blocking funds under the MGNREGS.

18 Dec 2025 8:57 pm
VB-G-RAM G Bill will adversely hit Kerala: Finance Minister Balagopal

Balagopal further pointed out that the Centre has slashed Keralas borrowing limit by 5,900 crore in the current quarter

18 Dec 2025 8:38 pm
As cane payment defaults rise to 2,000 cr, India may raise floor price for sugar sales

Govt to consider setting up of sugar or sugarcane board, may allow more diversion of the commodity for ethanol

18 Dec 2025 8:33 pm
SMC proposes Ombudsman to address deficiencies by market service providers

SMC also aims to streamline processes for various regulated entities and provide a framework for inter-regulator co-ordination

18 Dec 2025 8:33 pm
US visa appointment times lowest in Chennai; highest in Delhi, Mumbai

Expanded checks, particularly for student, exchange visitor and H-1B applicants and their dependants, have had a bearing on appointment availability, the Ministry said

18 Dec 2025 8:22 pm
IndiGo keeps Delhi, Mumbai flights intact, uses Airbus planes on ATR routes

On Thursday IndiGo said it is operating 2200 flights in line with the revised schedule. The airline also said it has completely stabilised its operations across the network starting from December 9

18 Dec 2025 8:10 pm
Processing facility for Adivasi agri produce in AP

The facility, which will be set up on 250 acres, will include common processing facilities to help entrepreneurs process produce from Adivasi farmers and add value to it.

18 Dec 2025 8:09 pm
Gov is committed to jet engine development: Rajnath

As on November 2025, out of the 565 challenges given under iDEX, a total of 672 winners have emerged, including 96 winners from the 77 challenges related to the IAF, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said

18 Dec 2025 7:49 pm
Semiconductor manufacturing units have begun production of commercial chips: MeitY Secy

Indias semiconductor manufacturing units have launched commercial chip production, advancing the nations electronics ecosystem, says MeitY Secretary S Krishnan.

18 Dec 2025 7:43 pm
16,000 MSMEs contributing to defence sectors growth: Mandaviya

Indigenous defence production has grown by 174 per cent from 46,429 crore in 2014-15 to 1,27,434 crore in FY 2023-24, said Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

18 Dec 2025 7:28 pm