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UAE's Feeder Fund to invest ₹1,000cr in Kerala start-ups
The UAE-based Feeder Fund, led by the Global Alliance, has announced a massive investment of ₹1,000 crore in Kerala's start-up ecosystem.
Cabinet clears 100% FDI in insurance—Big changes ahead
The Indian government plans to introduce a bill to increase Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the insurance sector to 100%, aiming for universal coverage by 2047.
Jindal launches 'Trevel' cab service to take on Uber, Rapido
The Jindal Group has made its debut in India's urban mobility sector with the launch of Trevel, a new chauffeur-driven cab service.
Rupee hits record low as trade talks stall and investors exit
The Indian rupee fell to a record low of 90.74 against the U.S. dollar due to ongoing U.S.-India trade disputes and foreign outflows from domestic equities and bonds.
Flipkart flips domicile to India, eyes IPO in 2026
Walmart-owned e-commerce giant Flipkart has received approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to change its domicile from Singapore to India.
Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy amid mounting losses
iRobot, the company behind the popular Roomba vacuum cleaner, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the District of Delaware.
IndiGo shares soar, leading the Nifty 50 pack
InterGlobe Aviation's shares rose by 3% in early trading, making it the top gainer among the Nifty 50 stocks due to investor confidence in its long-term growth prospects.
Google eyes billions in gains as SpaceX valuation nears $800B
Alphabet, Google's parent company, is set to witness a major paper gain from its investment in SpaceX.
India's WPI inflation contracts 0.32% in November
India's wholesale price inflation contracted by 0.32% in November, a lesser decrease compared to October's 1.21% contraction, primarily due to falling food and fuel prices.
'Dhurandhar' beats 'Sanju,' 'Jawan'—crosses ₹300cr in 11 days
PVR Inox shares experienced a 7% intraday surge on Monday, driven by the box office success of Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar.
Wakefit's shares tumble 9% after muted IPO debut
Wakefit Innovations, a leading Indian home and furnishing company, witnessed its shares plummet by as much as 9.2% on their trading debut today.
Nephrocare Health Services IPO allotment today: How to check status
Nephrocare Health Services Ltd. will finalize the share allotment for its initial public offering (IPO) today.
KV Toys India shares pop 34% on stock market debut
KV Toys India's shares listed at a 34% premium over the IPO price on the BSE SME platform, marking a robust market debut.
Corona Remedies shares pop after impressive stock market debut
Corona Remedies' shares rose over 3% following a successful market debut, driven by strong investor confidence and a robust business model.
India is world's most optimistic country, says BCG
India emerges as one of the most optimistic consumer markets globally, with 61% expecting continuous good times, according to a BCG report.
Smart fan maker Atomberg picks bankers for ₹2,000cr IPO
Atomberg, a start-up specializing in smart fans, mixer grinders, and water purifiers, has initiated preparations for an initial public offering (IPO).
Riddhi Display Equipments shares stumble on market debut
Riddhi Display Equipments' shares listed at a 20% discount to the SME IPO price, marking a weak debut on the stock markets.
Urban Company shares take a hit as lock-in ends
Urban Company Ltd.'s shares fell by 6% as the three-month shareholder lock-in period ended, making 41.5 million shares eligible for trade.
Wakefit Innovations makes flat debut on exchanges
Wakefit Innovations Ltd, a Bengaluru-based home and sleep solutions company, made a flat debut on the stock exchanges, reflecting lukewarm investor response.
Flipkart plans IPO in 2026 after NCLT approval
Flipkart has received clearance from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to shift its domicile from Singapore to India, advancing its plans for a 2026 IPO.
IndiGo stock: Analyst urges caution after major drop
Strategist Orton advises against buying shares of Interglobe Aviation, operator of IndiGo airline, due to significant regulatory risks and recent operational disruptions.
Vi shares hit 52-week high as Centre weighs AGR relief
Vodafone Idea (Vi) shares surged by 3.2% on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), hitting a new 52-week high of ₹12.02 earlier today.
Corona Remedies lists at 38% premium: Should you sell?
Corona Remedies, a pharmaceutical formulation company, made a strong debut on the National Stock Exchange(NSE) today.
Airlines warn of delays as Delhi fog hampers flights
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has been hit by dense fog, disrupting flight operations on Monday morning.
Biocon rolls out new diabetes and weight-loss treatments in the Netherlands
Biocon Ltd. has launched its drug-device combination for diabetes and obesity, Diavorin and Vobexoryn respectively, in the Netherlands via Pharmamedic BV.
SBI cuts FD rates starting today: Check affected schemes
The State Bank of India (SBI) has revised its fixed deposit (FD) interest rates, effective December 15.
SBI and IOB make loans a bit cheaper—here's what's up
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has reduced its lending rates by up to 25 basis points, following the Reserve Bank of India's recent policy rate cut.
Wipro teams up with Google Cloud and Microsoft for major AI push
Wipro's shares are set to gain attention after the firm announced strategic AI partnerships with Google Cloud and Microsoft, aimed at accelerating enterprise AI adoption.
Indian rupee hits record low of 90.63 against US dollar
The Indian rupee has hit a new all-time low against the US dollar, falling to 90.63 per dollar in early trading on Monday.
China's economic slowdown deepens as retail sales hit 3-year low
China's economic recovery appears to be losing steam, with November's retail sales growth hitting a three-year low.
Vodafone Idea shares hit 1-year high amid possible government rescue
Vodafone Idea (Vi) shares soared 3.2% to a new 52-week high on the BSE, following reports of a likely government extension on its Rs 83,000 crore AGR dues.
Indian stock markets dip as global jitters hit Nifty and Sensex
The Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, India's benchmark equity indices, opened lower today due to weak global cues. The Nifty50 was near 26,000 while the BSE Sensex dropped over 250 points.
iRobot, maker of Roomba, files for bankruptcy
iRobot, the company behind Roomba vacuum cleaners, has filed for bankruptcy and plans to go private following an acquisition by Picea.
China's housing prices keep sliding for 11th straight month
China's new home prices fell 0.4% month-on-month and 2.4% year-on-year in November, reflecting persistent weak demand despite government stabilization efforts.
Oil prices edge up as US-Venezuela tensions spark supply worries
Oil prices climbed on Monday due to fears of supply disruption amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, despite concerns over potential oversupply.
Nikkei drops as tech stocks take a hit
Japan's Nikkei share average fell over 1% on Monday, mirroring a similar decline in US tech stocks due to concerns over inflated valuations.
Gold prices pause after wild rally, as Fed sends mixed signals
Gold maintains its gains as conflicting comments from US Federal Reserve officials cast doubt on future monetary easing, impacting the outlook for precious metals.
Indian markets dip as rupee weakens and FIIs pull out
Indian markets faced turbulence due to foreign institutional investors' selling spree and a weakening rupee, casting uncertainty over US-India trade negotiations.
Corona Remedies IPO gets massive buzz, listing December 14
Corona Remedies is set to debut on Dalal Street on December 14, following its highly subscribed IPO that saw a demand of 137 times.
RBI's UDGAAM portal: Find forgotten money in old bank accounts
The Reserve Bank of India's UDGAM portal simplifies the process of locating and claiming unclaimed bank deposits across multiple banks.
SEBI set to shake up IPO rules this week
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is set to discuss proposals for a mutual fund fee structure revamp and simplified initial public offering (IPO) disclosures.
Equity mutual funds trim cash, stay cautious in November
Despite market gains, active equity mutual funds kept their cash buffers slightly elevated in November, indicating continued caution among fund managers.
TV prices to rise due to chip shortage, weak rupee
Television prices in India are likely to increase by 3-10% from January 2025.
Wakefit IPO listing tomorrow: Should you book profits or hold?
Wakefit Innovations, a leading player in the home and sleep solutions sector, is all set to make its debut on the stock exchanges tomorrow.
India's economy to quadruple to $16 trillion by 2042: Study
Indian economy is on the cusp of a major transformation that could redefine wealth creation in the next two decades.
Key factors that will dictate stock market's direction next week
The stock market is expected to be influenced by a number of key factors next week.
50% of Indian family businesses earn $1-30B annually
A recent report by Deloitte has revealed that nearly half of India's family-owned businesses generate annual revenues between $1 billion and $30 billion.
Air India to add 275 flights amid IndiGo's capacity cut
In a bid to address the 10% capacity reduction imposed on IndiGo by the aviation ministry, Air India has offered to operate up to 275 additional flights this month.
India's new labor laws might make 4-day work week possible
The Ministry of Labor and Employment has clarified that the new labor codes could allow a four-day work week in India.
Microsoft invests in carbon removal credits to offset emissions
Microsoft has signed a deal to buy 3.6 million metric tons of carbon removal credits from a new bioenergy facility being built by C2X in Louisiana.
Digital insurer Acko plans $300-400 million IPO
Acko, a digital insurance technology platform backed by General Atlantic, is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) to raise between $300 million and $400 million.
Akasa Air's IPO journey: Will it soar like IndiGo?
Akasa Air, India's newest airline, is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO). However, the company is not expected to turn EBITDA-positive in the near term.
India, Georgia strengthen ties during 8th Foreign Office Consultations
India and Georgia held the eighth round of their Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Tbilisi.
Indians owning foreign property adjust to new global tax rules
India's high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) owning foreign properties are looking for ways to meet the new automatic exchange framework of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Nepal lifts decade-long ban on Indian currency after RBI reform
Nepal is all set to allow the circulation of Indian currency notes higher than ₹100, nearly a decade after such notes were banned.
Silver at ₹2 lakh/kg: What this means for investors now
Silver futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) in India have hit a new high of ₹2,01,615 for the March contract.
Spinny raises $160M funding to acquire GoMechanic
Spinny, an Indian online platform for pre-owned cars, is in the process of raising some $160 million.
OpenAI removes vesting perid so employees get equity sooner
OpenAI has decided to end its policy of a six-month equity vesting period for employees, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Swiggy raises ₹10,000cr to boost core business and Instamart growth
Swiggy, a leading food and grocery delivery service, has successfully raised ₹10,000 crore through a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP).
Foreign investors offloaded ₹110cr of equities every hour in 2025
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have been aggressive sellers of Indian equities throughout 2025.
India's hydrogen demand to double by 2030: Here's why
India's hydrogen demand is expected to double to nearly 12 million tons per annum (mtpa) by 2030, a Nuvama Institutional Equities report has said.
Indian Railways readies cost-cut plan as 8th Pay Commission looms
Indian Railways is gearing up to implement strategic cost-cutting measures in maintenance, procurement, and energy sectors.
IndiGo returns to near-normal operations with 2,050 flights
IndiGo, India's largest airline, has returned to normal operations after a period of major disruption.
India eases business visa process for Chinese nationals
India has simplified the process of issuing business visas to Chinese professionals, a move that China has welcomed as a "positive" step.
Shiprocket files updated IPO papers for ₹2,342cr issue
Shiprocket, a Gurugram-based logistics and shipping platform has filed an updated Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
FPIs withdraw ₹13,000cr from Indian markets in a week
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) pulled out ₹12,941 crore from Indian markets in the week ending December 12.
Foreign investors withdraw ₹13,000cr from Indian markets in a week
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have pulled out ₹12,941 crore from the Indian stock market in the week ending December 12.
How India's new labor laws can boost women's workforce participation
The All India Organisation of Employers (AIOE) and law firm Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas have released a white paper highlighting the potential of India's newly notified labor codes.
IPO calendar: 4 issues, 15 listings lined up next week
India's primary market is gearing up for a busy week with four new public issues set to open. The total size of these IPOs is around ₹830 crore, led by KSH International's mainboard issue worth ₹710 crore.
Debt mutual funds see ₹25,000cr outflows in November
Debt mutual funds witnessed a massive outflow of ₹25,692 crore in November 2025, reversing last month's inflow of ₹1.59 lakh crore.
JioStar and ICC deny reports of split in broadcast partnership
JioStar and the International Cricket Council (ICC) have denied rumors of a split in their broadcast partnership.
Tesla's latest product is $350 pickleball paddle you can't buy
Tesla has launched a new lifestyle product, but it's not a car accessory.
RBI Deputy Governor dismisses need for stablecoins in India
T Rabi Sankar, the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has dismissed the need for stablecoins in India's financial system.
India warns of retaliation as Mexico imposes 50% tariffs
India has strongly opposed Mexico's sudden decision to raise import tariffs on goods from countries without free trade agreements.
SpaceX IPO: Why world's leading space company is going public
SpaceX is gearing up for a major initial public offering (IPO) next year, The Wall Street Journal reported.
SBI cuts lending rates, home loan EMIs set to fall
The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a reduction in its lending rates across various benchmarks, including the Marginal Cost of Funds-based Lending Rate (MCLR), External Benchmark Lending Rate (EBLR), and Repo Linked Lending Rate (RLLR).
Boeing delays Trump's new Air Force One jets again
The US Air Force is facing another year-long delay in receiving its new Air Force One jets from Boeing.
SpaceX's valuation nears $800B as it prepares for IPO debut
SpaceX, the pioneering space exploration company founded by Elon Musk, is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) in 2026.
SEBI dismisses insider trading case against Adani's nephew
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has dropped insider-trading allegations against Pranav Adani, director of several Adani Group companies and nephew of billionaire founder Gautam Adani.
SBI cuts fixed deposit interest rates from December 15
The State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest public sector lender, has announced a revision in its fixed deposit (FD) interest rates.
Union Budget: How it is prepared and presented
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her ninth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, 2026.
Infosys seeks damages from Cognizant in antitrust dispute
Infosys has filed a counterclaim in its ongoing legal battle with Cognizant, seeking "monetary and equitable" relief.
India's retail inflation predicted to average 2.5% in FY26: Crisil
Crisil, a leading rating agency, has projected that India's retail inflation will average around 2.5% in the fiscal year 2025-26.
Intel nears $1.6B acquisition of AI start-up SambaNova
Intel is reportedly close to acquiring artificial intelligence (AI) start-up SambaNova Systems in a deal worth $1.6 billion, including debt.
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, 2025, as per data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.
IndiGo hires veteran aviation expert to investigate flight disruptions
IndiGo has hired Chief Aviation Advisors LLC to investigate the recent operational disruption that led to mass flight cancellations.
Silver prices cross ₹2 lakh/kg for the 1st time
Silver prices have hit a record high in India, crossing the ₹2 lakh per kilogram mark today.
Brookfield to build Asia's largest GCC in Mumbai for $1B
Canadian asset management firm Brookfield is set to invest over $1 billion (approximately ₹9,000 crore) in a Global Capability Center (GCC) facility in Mumbai.
Goa club fire: Were Luthra brothers engaged in money laundering?
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of the ill-fated Birch by Romeo Lane club in Goa, are now embroiled in a web of corporate fraud.
'1 H-1B equals 10 aliens': US pollster's comparison sparks outrage
Mark Mitchell, a prominent US commentator and pollster, has sparked outrage by suggesting that sending back one senior H-1B worker is the same as deporting 10 illegal aliens.
'Rules are very clear': SEBI chief issues warning to finfluencers
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey has issued a stern warning to financial influencers, or 'finfluencers.'
India's retail inflation jumps to 0.71% in November
India's retail inflation rose to 0.71% in November, up from October's 0.25%, provisional data released today showed.
India's top-100 listed firms add ₹150L crore in market value
India's top 100 listed companies have added a record-breaking ₹148 lakh crore to their market value between 2020 and 2025.
Crypto mogul Do Kwon sentenced to 15-years for $40B fraud
Do Kwon, a former cryptocurrency mogul and Stanford graduate, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in a $40 billion fraud scheme.