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Lenskart shares up by 5% today: What's the reason?
Lenskart's shares jumped over 5% in intra-day trade today.
Gold prices hit 6-week high today: Here we decode why
Gold prices have surged to a six-week high, hitting $4,240.54 per ounce in early trading today. The rise is fueled by a weaker US dollar and cautious stock markets.
Data analytics firm Databricks is raising $5B at $134B valuation
Data analytics company Databricks is in talks to raise $5 billion at a whopping $134 billion valuation.
India's manufacturing growth slips to 9-month low: What's the reason?
India's manufacturing sector witnessed a slowdown in November, with growth hitting a nine-month low.
Aequs IPO GMP surges ahead of launch: Should you bid?
Aequs, a prominent player in the precision component manufacturing industry, will launch its initial public offering (IPO) on Wednesday. The ₹922 crore share sale will close on December 5.
HSBC partners with Mistral AI to automate routine banking tasks
HSBC has announced a multi-year partnership with French start-up Mistral AI. The collaboration aims to integrate generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools across the bank's operations.
Indian rupee hits record low of 89.76 against US dollar
The Indian rupee has hit a new all-time low against the US dollar, hitting 89.76 in today's market session.
Bank Nifty crosses 60,000 for first time ever
The Bank Nifty index, a key barometer of India's banking sector performance, has hit an all-time high of 60,114.05 today.
Silver hits all-time high amid supply shortage, rate cut expectations
Silver prices have hit a new record high, rising as much as 1.4% to $57.29 in the spot market.
Musk reveals son is named Sekhar after Nobel-winning Indian-American astrophysicist
In a recent episode of the podcast "People by WTF," hosted by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk revealed that his partner Shivon Zilis has Indian roots.
Why Nifty is hitting record highs but your portfolio isn't
India's benchmark indices, the Nifty and Sensex, have hit new all-time highs today.
Parliament Winter Session: Government to impose new levies on tobacco
The government will introduce two bills in the Lok Sabha on Monday to replace the existing Goods and Services Tax (GST) compensation cess on tobacco products and pan masala, news agency PTI reported.
SEBI now lets you gift mutual funds without tax worries
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a new regulation to simplify the process of gifting mutual fund units. The move is expected to bring significant tax savings for millions of investors.
Who is Trump's pick for next Fed chair?
President Donald Trump has announced that he has chosen his nominee for the next chair of the Federal Reserve, the United States' central bank.
India‑Russia aim for $100B trade by 2030 during Putin's visit
India and Russia are gearing up to strengthen their trade ties with a special business forum scheduled for December 4-5.
H-1B approvals for Indian IT firms drop to decade low
The top seven Indian IT companies have seen a major drop in their H-1B visa approvals.
Bitcoin tumbles over 4% to below $88,000
The cryptocurrency market is witnessing a major correction, with Bitcoin falling sharply in early Asia trading.
FPIs withdraw ₹3,800cr from Indian equities in November
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have pulled out a net ₹3,765 crore from Indian equities in November.
Star Air owner plans to go public by 2030
Sanjay Ghodawat Group, a diversified conglomerate with interests in aviation, real estate, textiles, retail, and FMCG among others, is eyeing a revenue of ₹15,000 crore by 2030.
How Indian stock market fared in December over last decade
As the year nears its end, investors are keenly observing the Indian stock market's performance in December.
These IPOs will open for subscription in India this week
The primary market is gearing up for a busy week with 14 new initial public offerings (IPOs) set to open for subscription.
Gold prices heading toward record highs soon: What's the reason?
Gold prices are expected to remain strong and could approach record highs in the coming week, as investors await key US data, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech, and the Reserve Bank of India's policy decision.
Smallcap stocks crash 61% as Nifty hits record highs
The Indian stock market witnessed a stark contrast between large-cap and small-cap stocks last week.
Wakefit to raise ₹377cr in IPO opening December 8
Wakefit Innovations, a Bengaluru-based home and furnishings company, plans to raise ₹377 crore through a fresh issue of shares in its upcoming initial public offering (IPO).
UPI transaction-value jumps 14% YoY to ₹24.6L crore in November
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has witnessed a massive growth in November, with over 19 billion transactions worth ₹24.58 lakh crore till November 28.
India's private-equity, venture capital investments jump to $5.3B in October
Private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) investments in India reached a whopping $5.3 billion in October 2025, according to the latest EY-IVCA monthly roundup.
Will RBI cut interest rate by 25bps this Friday?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to consider a rate cut in its upcoming monetary policy meeting, scheduled from December 3-5.
Why MTNL has been fined ₹5.4L by NSE, BSE
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) have fined state-owned telecom firm Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) a total of ₹5.42 lakh.
How India's GDP is at risk due to climate change
A recent report by global consulting firm BCG has warned that India's export-oriented sectors such as aluminum, iron, and steel are increasingly exposed to climate inaction risks.
NCLAT rejects insolvency plea against Voltas, upholds NCLT order
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has rejected an insolvency petition against Tata Group company Voltas.
Market cap of India's top 7 firms up by ₹96,200cr
The combined market capitalization of seven of India's top 10 most valued companies rose by ₹96,200.95 crore last week.
Why China's central bank is not fond of stablecoins
China's central bank, the People's Bank of China (PBOC), has reiterated its hardline stance against virtual currencies.
Google co-founder Sergey Brin donates Alphabet stock worth $1.1B
Google co-founder Sergey Brin has donated over $1.1 billion worth of Alphabet shares, following a surge in the company's stock value due to major advancements in artificial intelligence (AI).
Why your insurance policy gets canceled without notice
Insurance policies are often seen as a safety net, but recent events have shown that they can also leave customers in the lurch.
Indian exporters redirect shipments as US tariffs bite
Indian exporters are feeling the pinch of the 50% tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump from August 27.
China manufacturing activity sinks to longest decline on record
China's factory activity has witnessed a contraction in November, marking the longest decline on record.
Luxury Time IPO opens on December 4: Price band, allotment
Luxury Time Limited, a prominent player in the distribution and retail of Swiss luxury watches, is all set to debut on Dalal Street with its Initial Public Offering (IPO).
Wall Street thinks Indian stock market will recover in 2026
Top Wall Street firms, including Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs Group Inc., are predicting a turnaround for India's lagging markets in 2026.
Rapido denies involvement in a ₹331cr money laundering case
Leading ride-hailing company Rapido has denied any connection to a ₹331 crore money laundering case.
Tata Sons may pump more money into Air India
Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, may consider investing more money into its airline subsidiary, Air India.