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Gold prices jump to ₹56,000 as US-Venezuela tensions heat up
Gold prices experienced a significant 1.4% increase in international markets following the US's military action against Venezuela, reflecting heightened geopolitical uncertainty.
Nifty50 kicks off 2026 with a record high, mid-caps steal the show
Indian equities started 2026 on a high note, with Nifty50 hitting a record despite geopolitical tensions and continued foreign institutional investor selling.
China's services sector hits a speed bump, but optimism grows for 2026
China's service sector expansion hit a six-month low in December, according to the RatingDog China General Services PMI.
Venezuela's regime change won't shake up global oil prices
Despite the recent U.S. incursion in Venezuela, oil prices have seen minimal movement due to anticipated obstacles in restoring Venezuelan oil exports.
India's stock market is getting a fresh wave of new investors
India's underrepresented states are witnessing a significant rise in equity investor activity, driven by increased financial literacy and digital accessibility.
BSE-listed firms' market cap hits record ₹481.25L cr
India's equity market reached a new milestone as the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies hit a record high, surpassing Rs 481.25 lakh crore.
Apple exported $50B worth of iPhones from India by 2025
Apple Inc, through its Indian vendors, has exported iPhones worth a record $50 billion until December 2025 under the smartphone production linked incentive (PLI) programme.
India's seafood exports jump 16%, even with US tariffs
Despite increased US tariffs, India's seafood exports have surged by 16% in value, with notable growth in markets like China and Vietnam.
Fino Payments Bank gets RBI's go-ahead to become a small finance bank
Fino Payments Bank plans to expand secured lending and separate its business correspondent arm as it transitions into a small finance bank.
Saks seeks $1B loan after missing payment amid liquidity crunch
Saks Global Enterprises is reportedly in discussions to secure a loan of up to $1 billion as part of a potential Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, amid ongoing financial struggles.
India's banks hit record low in bad loans
India's banking system sees improved asset quality with gross non-performing assets (NPAs) dropping to a 10-year low, according to recent central bank data.
India just hit 2 million active companies—here's why that matters
India's operational companies have exceeded two million for the first time, reflecting robust investor optimism and economic formalisation.
Why India has launched an anti-dumping probe against China, Russia
India has launched an anti-dumping investigation into the import of nylon-6 chips and granules from China and Russia.
Can India's new tobacco tax fuel cigarette smuggling?
Experts have warned that a recent tax hike and new excise duty structure on tobacco could lead to an increase in cigarette smuggling and major revenue losses for the Indian government.
Will US-Venezuela conflict impact trade with India? Expert weighs in
The recent US-Venezuela conflict will have a negligible impact on India's trade with the South American nation, according to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
RBL Bank shares skyrocketed 100% in 2025: Do you own?
The Indian private banking sector witnessed a strong recovery in 2025, with the Nifty Private Bank index gaining 16% for the year.
Why Deepinder Goyal considered asking Albinder Dhindsa to leave Blinkit
Deepinder Goyal, the founder and CEO of Eternal, which owns Zomato and Blinkit, has revealed that he once thought about asking Albinder Dhindsa, the CEO and founder of Blinkit, to step down.
OPEC+ unlikely to make any changes to oil production
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, known as OPEC+, are likely to keep their oil production steady at an upcoming meeting today.
Compulsory CSR spending may lower investor confidence, says IIM study
A recent study by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow, has revealed that mandatory corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending could hurt investor confidence and raise the cost of equity for Indian companies.
India's cargo industry is in distress. Reason? Adani
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, operated by Adani Airports, is set to undergo extensive airside works for nearly 10 months, which industry stakeholders interpret as a de facto shutdown of cargo operations.
India's coal imports surge in November, likely to decline soon
India's coal imports witnessed a massive surge of 28.1% in November, reaching 25.07 million tons (MT), up from 19.57 MT in the same month last year.
8 new mutual funds to invest in next week
Next week, eight new fund offers (NFOs) will be launched by various asset management companies (AMCs).
Paytm rewards employees with nearly 2L shares
Paytm has issued a total of 188,879 equity shares to its employees under the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 2019 scheme.
Global markets add $27 trillion, India sees modest growth
The global market capitalization witnessed a massive surge of 22.1% ($27.4 trillion) in 2025, according to a report by Motilal Oswal.
FPIs withdraw ₹7,600cr from Indian equities in 2 days
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have kicked off 2026 on a cautious note, pulling out ₹7,608 crore ($846 million) from Indian equities in the first two trading sessions.
Market cap of India's top 7 companies up ₹1.2L crore
The combined market capitalization of seven out of the top 10 most-valued companies in India rose by ₹1.23 lakh crore last week.
Yes Bank's loans rise 5% to ₹2.58L crore in Q3
Private sector lender Yes Bank has reported a 5.2% year-on-year (YoY) increase in loans and advances for the quarter ending December 31, 2025.
Is an oil production boom in Venezuela likely now?
Despite US President Donald Trump's promises of massive investments from American oil companies, Venezuela is unlikely to see a significant increase in crude production for years.
Zomato fires 5,000 delivery workers every month: Here's why
Deepinder Goyal, the CEO of Zomato, has revealed that the food delivery giant terminates some 5,000 gig workers every month.
US attack on Venezuela: Will it impact Indian oil refiners?
The recent US attack on Venezuela is not expected to have a major impact on Indian oil refiners.
Bitcoin crosses $91,000 mark today: Here we decode why
Bitcoin has crossed the $91,000 mark today, hitting new highs amid global economic uncertainty.
Is Trent worth buying? Tata stock falls 40% in 2025
Trent, the Tata Group company that owns popular fashion retail brands like Westside and Zudio, has witnessed a massive 40% decline in its share price over the past year.
These Indian stocks could give massive returns in 2026
The Indian stock market has been in a base-building phase for the past 18 months, according to market experts.
Investor makes fortune betting on Maduro's capture: Insider trading involved?
Just before the US military attacked Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro, a new account on Polymarket made some highly questionable investments.
Tech billionaires sold their company stocks worth $16B in 2025
In 2025, tech executives sold off over $16 billion worth of their company stocks, according to Bloomberg's analysis of insider trading data.
India's forex reserves continue upward trend, reach $700B
India's foreign exchange reserves have witnessed a significant increase of $3.29 billion, bringing the total to an impressive $696.61 billion as of December 26, 2025.
Jio leads in subscriber growth while Airtel, Vi lose users
Reliance Jio has once again outperformed its competitors by adding 1.2 million subscribers in November 2025.
'Zomato's delivery partners earn ₹102/hour': Deepinder Goyal defends gig work
Deepinder Goyal, the co-founder of Zomato, has defended the gig work model amid criticism and concerns for food delivery workers.
FIIs have already withdrawn ₹5,300cr from Indian market this year
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have withdrawn ₹5,349 crore from Indian markets in the first two trading sessions of 2026.
FPIs should return to Indian equities this year: Here's why
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) are likely to return to Indian equities in 2026, after a tough year in 2025.
IDBI Bank's Q3 results: Business grows 12% to ₹5.47L crore
IDBI Bank has reported a robust growth in its overall business for the December quarter.
How to save tax in India after selling gold
If you are selling an asset like gold, land, commercial property, or stocks after years of holding it, be ready to pay a hefty tax.
Why CEO of luxury retail chain Saks Global has resigned
Saks Global, the parent company of luxury departmental store chains Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, has announced the resignation of its CEO Marc Metrick.
Around 25% of India's proposed FY26 investments belong to AP
Andhra Pradesh has emerged as the top investment destination in India, capturing a whopping 25.3% of all proposed investments in the first nine months of the financial year 2025-26.
Adani Enterprises to raise ₹1,000cr via public NCD issue
Adani Enterprises, the flagship company of the Adani Group, is gearing up to raise as much as ₹1,000 crore through a public issue of non-convertible debentures (NCDs).
Trump blocks $2.9M semiconductor deal over national security concerns
US President Donald Trump has blocked a $2.9 million semiconductor deal between HieFo Corp and Emcore, citing national security concerns.
India's tech hiring slows as job openings fall 24%
India's technology sector is witnessing a slowdown in hiring, with active job openings dropping by 24% year-on-year (YoY) in January 2026.
SEBI developing AI tool to enhance cyber-safety of regulated entities
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is developing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to assess the cyber safety preparedness of regulated entities.
Indian states, UTs to borrow ₹5L crore in Q4 FY26
India's states and union territories are set to borrow around ₹5 lakh crore in the January-March 2026 period.
IndusInd Bank loses 2 senior executives amid leadership reshuffle
IndusInd Bank has witnessed the resignation of two senior executives, head of customer management Rana Vikram Anand and head of wealth and para banking Anish Behl.
Zomato, Swiggy pay gig works ₹100cr amid NYE orders surge
Food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy, along with quick commerce start-ups like Blinkit and Zepto, have paid over ₹100 crore to gig workers on New Year's Eve (NYE).
Indian IPO boom: How 2025 became the biggest year ever
The year 2025 witnessed an unprecedented Initial Public Offering (IPO) boom in India, with companies across sectors raising a record $22 billion.
India approves PLI proposals for 22 electronics projects worth ₹42,000cr
The Indian government has approved 22 investment proposals under the Electronics Component Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme.
IIT Madras takes step toward becoming world's 1st multinational university
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has launched a new international research and innovation platform, IITM Global.
Sensex and Nifty hit fresh record high: What's driving rally?
The Indian stock market witnessed a strong rally on Friday, with Sensex and Nifty hitting record highs.
Aluminium prices surge past $3,000 as China caps production
Aluminium prices have hit $3,000 a ton for the first time in over three years, Bloomberg reported.
Coal India shares hit 52-week high: What's driving the surge?
Coal India Limited (CIL)'s shares surged by 6.6% on Friday, hitting a new 52-week high of ₹426.95 on the BSE.
January income tax calendar: Key compliance dates to remember
January is a crucial month for taxpayers, deductors, and reporting entities in India.