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Sri Lanka receives record 2.33 million visitors, Indians top arrivals

Russia, the UK, Germany and Australia were the other four major tourist source markets for Sri Lanka in 2025

29 Dec 2025 6:45 pm
WhiteOak Capital invests 50 crore in pre-IPO issue of Tempsens Instruments

By combining its technical expertise with a collaborative approach to customer relationships, the company delivers solutions that address complex thermal management and cable challenges across diverse industries

29 Dec 2025 6:32 pm
Stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya on maiden voyage to retrace ancient maritime routes to Oman

Built using the ancient Indian stitched-ship technique, this ship highlights Indias rich maritime traditions, PM Narendra Modi posted on X

29 Dec 2025 6:28 pm
Markets slip below key 26,000 mark amid year-end profit booking, metal stocks buck trend

Sectoral performance was largely negative, with Nifty IT declining 0.8 per cent as the top loser, extending profit-taking for a second consecutive day

29 Dec 2025 6:27 pm
Industrial growth surges to 25-month high of 6.7% in Nov

Manufacturing, mining sectors register a strong growth

29 Dec 2025 6:24 pm
Kashmirs digital economy revives as internet shutdowns fall

Restrictions intensified in 2020, when Jammu and Kashmir recorded 116 internet shutdowns, the highest annual figure on record

29 Dec 2025 5:59 pm
Defence ministry clears procurement of military hardware worth 79,000 cr

The DAC approved procurement of loiter munition systems for the Armys artillery regiments

29 Dec 2025 4:56 pm
Hindustan Copper shares pare gains after hitting fresh 52-week high

The shares settled 2.58% higher; profit-booking erases most of the days sharp gains

29 Dec 2025 4:49 pm
Brokers call: Lenskart (Buy)

Emkay Global Research

29 Dec 2025 4:40 pm
29 Dec 2025 4:39 pm
High imports to exert pressure on steel prices

The expiry of safeguard duty and weak pricing globally may open up floodgates for imports

29 Dec 2025 4:23 pm
Disciplined MF investing to drive the investment landscape in 2026

SIP contributions increased steadily to 30,000 cr in November

29 Dec 2025 4:22 pm
A-1 Ltd fixes December 31 as record date for 3:1 bonus issue

January 8 is the record date to determine eligibility for the 10:1 stock split

29 Dec 2025 4:21 pm
IIP jumps 6.7% in November; manufacturing, mining drives growth

Manufacturing leads with 8% growth, while mining rises 5.4% and electricity declines 1.5%

29 Dec 2025 4:20 pm
29 Dec 2025 4:15 pm
Rupee falls 8 paise to close at 89.98 against US dollar

Forex traders said persistent capital withdrawals from foreign investors, alongside heightened dollar demand from importers, dented investor sentiments

29 Dec 2025 4:05 pm
Winter hits tea arrivals in Coonoor auctions

Traders said that tea arrivals witnessed a drop in the auction platform due to winter, hindering plucking in tea gardens

29 Dec 2025 3:49 pm
Proposed IBC amendments positive but miss real estate sector reforms: ICRA

ICRA notes that protecting homebuyers and resolving stalled housing projects have been key government priorities over the years; therefore, structural changes tailored to the real estate sector remain critical

29 Dec 2025 3:46 pm
The controversy of redefining the Aravalli Hills

Activists, scientists and opposition alleged that the redefinition could open vast stretches of the fragile mountain ecosystem to mining

29 Dec 2025 3:33 pm
Wayanad start-up unveils coffee crop intelligence platform Canopy

The platform offers premium insights at an affordable price of just 2,999 per year for an entire crop cycle, ensuring that enterprise-grade technology is accessible to every grower

29 Dec 2025 3:23 pm
Chennais housing sales to register an 18% increase in 2025

CREDAI Chennai said that strong sales traction was recorded across South and West Chennai, particularly along OMR, GST Road, PorurPoonamallee Road, Radial Road

29 Dec 2025 3:11 pm
Real estate companies battle worker shortage; mechanisation to the rescue

A recent Indian real estate workforce report by IREED India said there is a shortage of about 20 lakh skilled workers in real estate and infrastructure sectors

29 Dec 2025 3:05 pm
India ranks 3rd in rare earth reserves, but trails in production due to structural bottlenecks in mining: Report

According to the report, regulatory challenges have historically slowed rare earth mining in India

29 Dec 2025 3:01 pm
With DPDP clock ticking, India Inc braces for 20,000-crore compliance spend

Following the notification of rules under the DPDP Act in November, the 18-month countdown for complying with the norms has begun for institutions to align business processes with privacy measures

29 Dec 2025 2:53 pm
2025: Jute industry under stress with raw material crunch, price surge

As of late September 2025, jute acreage for the Kharif season was approximately 5.56 lakh hectares, down from the normal 6.60 lakh hectares and lower than last years area

29 Dec 2025 2:29 pm
RBI rate cuts, reforms to support India's growth in 2026: Invesco report

The report further mentioned that the global financial markets are poised for continued gains in 2026, supported by resilient private-sector balance sheets and a shift towards broader market leadership

29 Dec 2025 2:29 pm
UPL wins the Best Patent Portfolio Award at CII Industrial IP Awards 2025

The CII Industrial IP Awards recognise organisations for their leadership in intellectual property generation, protection, commercialisation, and contribution to business growth and economic development

29 Dec 2025 2:09 pm
Blockchain startup Gomini lets you own an indigenous cow via NFT

The company is setting up cattle clusters for anyone to invest; plans foray into the spiritual market

29 Dec 2025 1:53 pm
Railway stocks slip despite pre-Budget rally hopes

Market participants are now watching Budget allocations for railway safety, freight corridors and the Kavach system, which could shape sentiment in the sector.

29 Dec 2025 1:35 pm
New VB-G RAM G Act to expand rural jobs, boost consumption: SBI

The scheme could bring more households into the employment framework, up from the current 5.8 crore, while narrowing the gap between work demanded and provided

29 Dec 2025 1:10 pm
Rupee stabilises after breaching 90 mark, worst phase may be over: Report

The rupee depreciated about 5.2% year-to-date as of December 19, 2025, making it the worst-performing major Asian currency during the year

29 Dec 2025 1:05 pm
Automobile growth is likely to be in double-digits across categories in December 2025: Nuvama

Sales are being driven by continued positive customer sentiments spurred by better affordability (courtesy of GST cuts), new products, interest rate cuts and adequate finance availability, according to the report.

29 Dec 2025 12:54 pm
IAF, IIT Madras partner to develop indigenous airborne communication system

This collaboration marks a significant step towards realising the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, fostering self-reliance in defence technology and enhancing Indias strategic capabilities

29 Dec 2025 12:46 pm
After VinFast, Vingroup lines up GSM for overseas listing

The listing, likely in late 2026 or early 2027, may raise at least $200 million and would mark Vingroups second overseas flotation after VinFasts Nasdaq debut.

29 Dec 2025 12:45 pm
Union Bank of India expects IIP growth for November at 4% y-o-y

The report said IIP growth is likely to improve to 4.0% in Nov'25, up from 0.4% in October 2025 and 5.0% in November 2024

29 Dec 2025 12:44 pm
Kolkata's iconic trams face final stop as modernisation rolls in

The West Bengal government plans to shut down the 152-year-old system, keeping only a short heritage route

29 Dec 2025 12:32 pm
IndiGo cancels 80 flights across network on account of bad weather conditions

Half of these 80 cancelled flights are from Delhi airport, which earlier issued a passenger advisory stating that flight operations from its facility were being carried out under low visibility conditions

29 Dec 2025 12:23 pm
Ola Electric shares dip despite 367 crore PLI incentive approval

The stock opened at 36.37 and touched a high of 36.43 before declining to an intraday low of 35.62

29 Dec 2025 12:15 pm
Indian cardamom prices surge in 2025 as output and exports rise

The outlook for next year is optimistic, as attractive prices encourage growers to maintain their plantations

29 Dec 2025 12:15 pm
LGs payments for ICC mark usage constitute royalty, 15% tax to be levied: Delhi HC

High Court upholds Income Tax Departments interpretation under DTAA

29 Dec 2025 12:14 pm
India-Bangladesh ties strain amid political turmoil and diplomatic drift in 2025

Analysts described 2025 as a missing year, marked by the absence of an elected government and global diplomatic disengagement.

29 Dec 2025 12:04 pm
Silver turns volatile after topping $80/oz

Domestic prices top 2.5 lakh a kg on MCX as the white precious metal market valuation soars above Nvidias

29 Dec 2025 11:12 am
Dense fog forces CAT-III operations at Delhi airport

Airlines warn of delays and cancellations

29 Dec 2025 10:43 am
China launches Justice Mission 2025 drills around Taiwan with live-fire exercises

Taiwan condemned the exercises, placed its forces on high alert and rehearsed rapid-response drills to repel a potential attack

29 Dec 2025 10:38 am
Coforge gains 0.85% as analysts weigh $2.35 billion Encora acquisition

The stock opened at 1,711, hitting a high of 1,714.70 before slipping to an intraday low of 1,637.10

29 Dec 2025 10:36 am
Law Ministry takes big step to shed govt biggest litigant tag

At the same time, efforts towards promoting mediation, which can eventually help in reducing court pendency, have fallen short

29 Dec 2025 10:35 am
Markets open flat as year-end caution grips Dalal Street

The BSE Sensex, which closed at 85,041.45 on Friday, opened today at 85,004.75 and was trading at 84,986.29, down 55.16 points or 0.06% at 10:05 IST

29 Dec 2025 10:27 am
From baskets to blink: The year 10-minute delivery became a utility

What began as an experimental race to deliver groceries in ten minutes has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure play that now moves everything from high-end electronics to white goods in minutes

29 Dec 2025 10:14 am
VB G RAM G Act likely to make States net gainers of 1,7000 cr despite 60:40 funding shift: SBI Report

The report argued that fears of the revised ratio worsening State finances or forcing higher borrowing are unfounded and largely stem from a lack of understanding of State finances

29 Dec 2025 10:13 am
IFFCO launches Dharamrut seaweed extract to boost sustainable farming

New launch to complement co-operatives nano fertilisers, bio-based agri inputs

29 Dec 2025 10:12 am