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FII outflows from India touch record high: What's next?
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) are set to end 2025 with the largest-ever exit from Indian equities.
Will silver hit $100 in 2026? Here's what experts say
Silver prices have witnessed a remarkable surge this year, driven by strong industrial demand and tight supply.
Meet IS 19445:2025, India's 1st standard for bomb disposal systems
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued a new standard, IS 19445:2025, for bomb disposal systems.
Why Warren Buffett called Berkshire Hathaway his 'dumbest' investment
Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has referred to his own company as "the dumbest stock I ever bought."
India's FDI to touch new high in 2026: Here's why
India's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is projected to witness a significant surge in 2026.
Who is Jayshree Ullal, Indian-origin billionaire topping Hurun's Rich List
Jayshree Ullal, the CEO and President of Arista Networks, has topped the Hurun India Rich List 2025.
FPIs pull out record ₹1.58L crore from Indian equities in 2025
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) pulled out ₹3,141.56 crore from Indian markets on December 26, 2025 due to ongoing currency and valuation concerns.
DGCA receives committee report on IndiGo's operational disruption
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has received a report from the four-member committee it formed on December 5.
FIIs pull ₹1.6 lakh crore from Indian stocks—here's what's going on
Foreign investors are set to mark their largest-ever exit from Indian equities in 2025, with net outflows exceeding Rs 1.58 lakh crore due to various market factors.
Trump administration sued over offshore wind project pause
Dominion Energy, a leading offshore wind developer and utility provider for Virginia's data center hub, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration.
Meet Arista Networks's CEO who topped Hurun India Rich List
Jayshree Ullal, CEO of Arista Networks, has topped the Hurun India Rich List 2025, surpassing tech giants like Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella.
Will Union Budget 2026 happen on a Sunday?
The presentation of India's Union Budget 2026 is under scrutiny due to February 1 falling on a Sunday. The final decision rests with the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs.
Warren Buffett is stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO
Warren Buffett, the iconic investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, is set to retire on December 31. His six-decade tenure has left a lasting impact on American capitalism.
India's electronics sector created 1.3M jobs in 5 years
India's electronics industry, a key component of the Make-in-India initiative, has generated over 1.33 million jobs in the last five years.
Why China has revised its foreign trade law
China has approved revisions to its Foreign Trade Law, a key legislative move aimed at bolstering the country's trade capabilities.
India's forex reserves surge by $4.4B to hit $690B
India's foreign exchange reserves have seen a massive jump of $4.36 billion, taking the total to an impressive $693.32 billion for the week ending December 19.
Gold touches new high in India today: What's the reason?
Gold prices have hit a new high today, with the MCX rate touching ₹1,40,465 per 10g. The surge is mainly due to global uncertainty and demand for safe-haven assets.
US dollar suffers worst week since June: What's next?
The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index has recorded its worst week since June, falling by around 0.8%.
PNB just flagged a ₹2,434cr loan fraud to the RBI
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has flagged a loan fraud of ₹2,434 crore to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Coinbase ex-employee arrested in India over $20M customer data breach
Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, has confirmed the arrest of a former customer service agent in India.
India-Canada FTA talks to resume in February 2026
India and Canada are likely to resume formal negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) early next year.
Oracle faces worst quarter since 2001 amid AI investment concerns
Oracle, the tech giant founded by billionaire Larry Ellison, is witnessing a major slump in its stock.
AI boom adds $550B to wealth of US tech billionaires
The artificial intelligence (AI) market boom has added over $550 billion to the fortunes of America's richest tech moguls this year.
China's industrial profits plunge 13%, fastest drop in a year
China's industrial sector witnessed a major slump in November, with profits plummeting by 13.1% year-on-year (YoY).
Oil prices just took a big dip—here's why it matters
Oil prices fell over 2% due to fears of a global supply glut and potential peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, impacting future oil prices.
Wall Street chills near record highs as year wraps up
Wall Street oscillated near all-time highs in a light-volume session following Christmas, with the three major U.S. indexes showing slight gains and losses.
AI boom creates over 50 billionaires in 2025
The artificial intelligence (AI) boom has created over 50 billionaires in 2025, Forbes reported.
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 hired over 32,000 employees in India for the year 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 its latest acquisition in South Korea.
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 Production Linked Incentive (PLI)-Auto scheme for FY25.
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 topline growth.
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 to Mint.
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.
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.
IndiGo begins issuing ₹10,000 travel vouchers from today: Who's eligible?
IndiGo is issuing ₹10,000 travel vouchers to passengers affected by its recent operational crisis. The disruption impacted thousands of flights in early December.
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.
MediaTek open to sourcing chips from India as ecosystem evolves
MediaTek, one of the world's leading fabless semiconductor companies, is open to sourcing more chips from India as the local ecosystem develops.
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, the market watchdog.
Reliance makes ₹450cr bid to buy this Mumbai hospital
NK Holdings, a company backed by Reliance Industries, and Jupiter Hospital are vying to acquire SevenHills Healthcare. The latter operates the 1,500-bed SevenHills Hospital in Mumbai.
Why are railway stocks surging today?
Railway-linked stocks have emerged as top gainers on Dalal Street today.
Vodafone Idea hit with ₹83cr GST penalty, plans legal action
Vodafone Idea has been slapped with two separate GST penalty orders from tax authorities in Mumbai and Bengaluru. The total financial exposure from these penalties amounts to over ₹83 crore.
Train ticket prices increase from today: Check updated fares
The Indian Railways has announced a nationwide fare hike, effective from today.
Titan enters lab-grown diamond market with new brand beYon
Titan Company Limited is set to enter the lab-grown diamond jewelry market with its first exclusive store under a new brand 'beYon.'
Why India may miss $1 trillion export target in FY26
India is likely to miss its ambitious $1 trillion export target for the fiscal year 2025-26, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
Apple's Tim Cook doubles Nike stake with $3M stock purchase
Apple CEO Tim Cook has made a major investment in Nike, buying 50,000 Class B shares at $58.97 each for about $3 million.
Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit gig workers call nationwide strike: Here's why
Delivery and gig workers associated with major e-commerce and food delivery platforms have announced an all-India strike on Christmas (December 25) and New Year's Eve (December 31).
Adani completes 33 acquisitions worth ₹80,000cr post-Hindenburg turmoil
Adani Group has made 33 acquisitions worth around ₹80,000 crore ($9.6 billion) across its businesses since January 2023.
Samsung not following LG route, rules out India IPO plans
Samsung Electronics has no plans to list its Indian business on the stock market for the time being.
Jio, PhonePe, Flipkart among 190 companies planning IPOs in 2026
India's primary market is gearing up for a busy 2026, with over 190 companies either approved or awaiting approval for initial public offerings (IPOs).
Last chance for NPS subscribers to switch asset classes today
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has given National Pension Scheme (NPS) subscribers in Scheme A (Tier-1) until December 25, 2025, to switch their investments to other asset classes.
Quick commerce unicorn Zepto to file IPO papers tomorrow
Zepto, a Bengaluru-based quick commerce unicorn, is gearing up to pre-file its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) on December 26.
Infosys hikes entry-level salaries up to ₹21 lakh for freshers
In a major boost for tech graduates, Infosys has announced a hike in entry-level salaries for freshers.
3 new airlines to take off in India post-IndiGo crisis
India's civil aviation sector is set to witness the entry of three new airlines, namely Shankh Air, Al Hind Air, and FlyExpress.
This portal lets you track and manage UPI AutoPay mandates
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched a new portal, upihelp.npci.org.in, to help users manage their Unified Payments Interface (UPI) autopay subscriptions.
India's IPO market raises record ₹1.75L crore in 2025
India's primary market has achieved a historic milestone in 2025, with mainboard initial public offerings (IPOs) raising an unprecedented ₹1.75 lakh crore.
NVIDIA acquires AI chip start-up Groq in $20B deal
NVIDIA has announced its largest transaction yet, agreeing to a $20 billion deal to acquire assets from AI chip start-up Groq through a non-exclusive licensing agreement.
Navi Mumbai International Airport begins commercial flights: Check schedule
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) officially started its commercial operations today.
RBI delays implementation of faster check clearance system
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has postponed the launch of Phase 2 of its faster check clearance system.
Shankh Air receives NOC, targets Q1 2026 flight commencement
Uttar Pradesh-based Shankh Aviation is gearing up to launch its new airline, Shankh Air, in the first quarter of 2026.
Silver could hit $200 by 2026, predicts author Robert Kiyosaki
Robert Kiyosaki, the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has made a bold prediction that silver prices could skyrocket to $200 per ounce by 2026.
Bombay HC stays fraud classification against Anil Ambani, RCom
The Bombay High Court has stayed the action of three banks to classify the accounts of Anil Ambani and his company Reliance Communications Ltd as 'fraud.'
Sensex turns 40: Tracing its journey from 549 to 86,000
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensex has delivered an incredible wealth creation story over the last four decades.
IDFC First Bank reduces benefits on these popular credit cards
IDFC First Bank has announced major changes to its credit card offerings, including the popular Mayura and Ashva cards.
New investor sign-ups in India drop 36% in 2025
India has witnessed a sharp decline in new investor sign-ups in 2025, according to data from the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
Indian IT stocks decline as US changes H-1B visa rules
Shares of Indian IT firms including Infosys, TCS, Tech Mahindra and Wipro fell up to 2% on Wednesday, after the Trump administration announced changes to the H-1B visa selection process.
Silver overtakes Apple as world's third-most valuable asset
Silver has now outshone Apple Inc. to become the third most valuable asset in the world, after gold and NVIDIA.
Gold prices hit record high, crossing $4,500 per ounce
Gold prices have surged to a record high, crossing the $4,500-an-ounce mark for the first time ever.
RBI to inject ₹2 trillion into banking system: Here's why
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced plans to inject ₹2 lakh crore ($32 billion) into the country's banking system.
Gold prices hit record ₹1.4L in Delhi: What's the reason?
Gold prices in New Delhi have hit a new high of ₹1,40,850 per 10g on today.