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December 24, 2025

The year the world wobbled, and India adjusted

The first part of the year-end series looks at how global conflicts, technological disruptions, and economic realignments shaped India’s choices this year

7 mins

Direct equity investors take money off table in ’25 — a first since Covid

Sell shares worth nearly ?8.5K cr so far as markets remain choppy

2 mins

Sudden I-T ‘NUDGE’ unsettles taxpayers

Thousands of taxpayers have received text messages from the income tax (IT) department asking them to file revised returns by December 31, claiming discrepancies were identified in their refund claims.

3 mins

Costlier chips may squeeze '26 smartphone sales

The smartphone sector in India is staring at a sharp fall in shipment and demand next year because the unabated global shortage of memory chips is expected to push up prices by another 40 per cent in January-June.

2 mins

RBI to infuse ₹3 trn liquidity after ₹ defence

Will carry out ₹2 trillion OMOs, $10 billion USD-INR swap

4 mins

Culture of watching movies is stronger in South: PVR Inox MD

PVR Inox, which just opened the first multiplex in Ladakh, is having a great year. It is India’s largest theatre chain with 1,774 screens and ₹5,875 crore in 2024-25 (FY25) revenues. Not surprisingly, it dominates the ₹20,000 crore movie business in the country. Vanita Kohli-Khandekar speaks to Managing Director Ajay Bijli in a video interview on how the market for cinema could expand, and where PVR Inox is on that journey. Edited excerpts:

3 mins

'While competition is high, Voltas remains well protected'

Voltas, a leading brand for ACs, refrigerators and washing machines, expects margins to improve from Q1FY27. Managing director Mukundan Menon, in an interview with Sharleen D’Souza in Mumbai, talks about protecting its turf in a competitive market while increasing the company’s share. Edited excerpts:

5 mins

Tata Motors EV arm to launch five new models by FY30

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM), the electric vehicle arm of Tata Motors, said on Tuesday that it was planning to introduce five new electric vehicle (EV) models by 2029-30 (FY30) to solidify its presence in the segment and maintain its market share in the range of 40-45 percent in the coming years.

1 mins

Samsung India eyes growth in double digits in 2026 despite flat sector outlook

Consumer appliance maker Samsung India aims to clock double-digit growth in the coming year, even as it expects the industry to remain flat due to prevailing macroeconomic conditions.

1 mins

‘Tyre demand positive after GST cut’

Chennai-based MRF, one of the largest tyre manufacturers in India, is among the most expensive stocks in the country.

3 mins

Biryani most ordered dish in 2025: Swiggy

Biryani remained the most ordered dish, with 93 million orders placed during the year — about 194 per minute — according to the 10th edition of ‘How India Swiggy’d’ report, which offers a snapshot of food patterns, based on orders placed between January 1 and November 30, 2025.

1 mins

APSEZ buys NQXT Australia

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has completed the acquisition of a 100 percent stake in NQXT (North Queensland Export Terminal) Australia, allotting 143.8 million equity shares of the face

1 mins

Samsonite India ramps up output to 700,000 pieces a month

Samsonite India has increased its manufacturing capacity at its Nashik facility to about 700,000 pieces a month from its pre-Covid number of 220,000 pieces a month, the luggage maker said.

2 mins

Hyundai ties up with ICC for 6 tournaments till ’27

Hyundai Motor Company (HMC), the parent of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), on Tuesday signed a deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to become a premier partner for six major ICC tournaments, across both men’s and women’s events, till 2027.

1 mins

NZ to amend GI law to cover Indian goods beyond wines

New Zealand has taken a binding commitment under its FTA with India to amend its laws within 18 months of the pact's implementation to facilitate the geographical indication (GI) registration of Indian goods besides wines, and spirits in the island nation.

1 mins

AIF lift beckons

Domestic institutions key to unlocking next level of growth for the industry and, thereby, the economy

2 mins

Gold most stable asset during geopolitical tensions: RBI staff study

Gold has emerged as the most stable asset during episodes of geopolitical stress, and crude oil has been more sensitive than others when it comes to regional conflicts and sanctions, according to a report in the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) monthly bulletin.

2 mins

India-US to resume trade talks in January

Talks on the proposed trade deal between India and the United States will resume after the year-end holidays, coinciding with Sergio Gor — a close aide of American President Donald Trump-taking charge as the US Ambassador to India in early January, according to aperson privy to the development.

1 mins

India offers easy bank branch rules, higher FDI

NZ to amend GI law to cover Indian goods beyond wines

2 mins

New GDP series to improve informal sector estimates

India’s new national accounts will leverage new data sources and surveys to enhance the measurement of the country’s informal economy, and introduce double deflation methods across sectors, replacing the current system that relies on a single deflation mechanism in gross domestic product (GDP) calculations.

3 mins

USISPF welcomes SHANTI Act, calls it turning point in India's energy landscape

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has welcomed the enactment of the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act, saying that it marks a historic turning point in India's energy landscape.

1 mins

US eyes foray in India's N-power sector on liability law change

The US is willing to participate in India's nuclear energy sector days after Parliament passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act, limiting liability and allowing private investors to enter the industry.

1 mins

Sudden I-T 'NUDGE' unsettles taxpayers

The board clarified that taxpayers whose deductions or exemption claims are genuine and correctly made in accordance with the law do not need to take any further action.

2 mins

Direct equity investors take money off table in '25 - a first since Covid

Mutual fund inflows, particularly through systematic investment plans, have remained buoyant in 2025.

1 mins

PFC withdraws planned bond issuance for 3rd time in FY26

State-owned Power Finance Corp (PFC) scrapped its scheduled bond issuances totalling ₹6,000 crore on Tuesday after investor bids in the auction came in at yields higher than what the issuers were willing to accept, said sources aware of the development.

1 mins

Unity SFB's Aviom Housing acquisition may take 3-4 mths

It might take another three to four months for Unity Small Finance Bank (SFB) to complete the acquisition process of beleaguered Aviom India HousingFinance, as several approvals remain pending, including from the Reserve Bank of India, sources said.

1 mins

Coal India board approves listing of subsidiary SECL

Decks have been cleared for the stock market debut of South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL)-a wholly owned subsidiary of mining major Coal India Ltd (CIL) - with the latter's board of directors according in-principle approval for the listing.

1 mins

Hundreds protest outside Bangladesh missions in India

Dhaka summons Indian envoy over security concerns

2 mins

India reclaims 3rd spot in global wind mkt

India reclaimed third place in the global wind market in 2025 after four years, recording its highest ever capacity additions.

1 mins

Ferrous scrap imports up 45% amid supply gap

India’s import of ferrous scrap — discarded iron and steel items, like old cars — shot up by 45 per cent during the first seven months of the financial year 2026 (FY26), pointing to continued dependence on external supplies for scrap-based steel manufacturing.

1 mins

Draft rolls: 9.5 mn electors excluded in 3 states, 1 UT

Nearly 9.5 million electors in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, and Andaman and Nicobar did not find their names in the draft electoral rolls published Tuesday.

1 mins

China files complaint in WTO over IT goods tariff, solar scheme

China has filed a complaint at the World Trade Organization (WTO) against India, seeking dispute resolution over New Delhi’s imposition of import duties on IT goods and certain norms under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for solar PV modules.

1 mins

Why 100-metre definition of Aravallis is triggering protests

The Aravalli hills, one of the world’s oldest mountain ranges, have returned to the spotlight following a recent Supreme Court order on how the range should be defined.

1 mins

Novo Nordisk gets US approval for Wegovy obesity pill

Novo Nordisk A/S won approval to sell a pill version of its blockbuster obesity shot Wegovy in the US, a crucial step in its effort to defend its market share from rival Eli Lilly & Co.

2 mins

US govt delays China chip tariffs to 2027

The Trump administration on Tuesday said it will slap tariffs on Chinese semiconductor imports over Beijing’s “unreasonable” pursuit of chip industry dominance, but would delay the action until June 2027.

1 mins

Global investors turn to Chinese AI as Wall Street fears bubble

Al rebalance

2 mins

Pak PM offers talks to Imran Khan’s party

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday offered talks to the Opposition Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf to ease political tension in the country, days after the party founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 17 years in jail each in a corruption case.

1 mins

Pakistan national carrier sale gets offer for $482 mn

PIA’s privatisation is part of broader reforms tied to a loan programme with the IMF

1 mins

Trump unveils warship named after himself

President Donald Trump announced the Navy will build a new “Trump-class” battleship as part of the White House push to modernise a fleet that’s been hobbled by years of cost overruns and delays.

1 mins

US economy expands 4.3% in Sep qtr, fastest in 2 years

The US economy expanded in the third quarter at the fastest pace in two years, bolstered by resilient consumer and business spending and calmer trade policies.

2 mins

Sanctions and their discontents

Economic sanctions occupy the space between words and military actions.

3 mins

Caribbean crisis

US action in Venezuela threatens India’s economic interests

2 mins

Swift resolution required

Capacity gaps threaten insolvency outcomes

2 mins

Three Bills and the Budget

The winter session of Parliament has made a significant impact on future budget-making

5 mins

Agents for every citizen

India is ready for the next leap in its digital journey.

3 mins

Gold extends gains on Fed rate-cut bets

Gold rallied to all-time high on escalating geopolitical tensions and prospects for more US rate cuts. Gold was near $4,500 an ounce, extending gains after its biggest one-day jump in more than a month. As of 7:10 pm Indian Standard Time (IST), the gold price was trading at $4,487.2 per ounce.

1 mins

Growth potential, earnings factored in GE Vernova's valuations

THE COMPASS

3 mins

‘Sensex can hit 100K in ’26 on cyclical, earnings growth’

Indian markets have this year dealt with domestic and international headwinds. Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, tells Puneet Wadhwa ina telephonic conversation that India’s performance in 2026 will depend on “global trade” in artificial intelligence (Al). Edited excerpts:

3 mins

IFSCA relaxes norms for fund management bodies in GIFT City

Major overhaul

1 mins

Indian indices lag EM, Asia peers with worst showing in decades

India’s benchmark equity indices — BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty — are poised to close calendar year 2025 (CY25) with single-digit gains, recording their worst performance compared to global peers in decades.

2 mins

EPFO to fix EPS contribution errors: What it means for your pension

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued new guidelines to fix errors in the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), seeking to ensure accurate records and better service for members.

1 mins

Greater fund access comes with onus to manage risk

NPS WITHDRAWAL NORMS

2 mins

Investors cheer merger of Ambuja, ACC, Orient

Analysts say move may simplify group structure, unlock synergies

3 mins

Regulatory architecture 2.0

Part two of a three-part series on the Securities Markets Code focuses on regulatory reform as it moves from discretion to institutional design

4 mins

Real estate developers expect rate cut to spur housing sales

Real estate developers expect improved housing affordability to support sales momentum across major Indian cities, aided by lower home-loan rates following the Reserve Bank of India’s repo rate cuts. According to Knight Frank India’s Affordability Index, affordability improved in seven of eight top cities in 2025, even as residential sales (for 9M 2025) dipped marginally year-on-year.

1 mins

Sebi’s Mumbai space quest ends, MMRDA allots BKC plot

MMRDA allots BKC plot

2 mins

Easing of liquor policy for GIFT City to boost hospitality, investments

As Gujarat positions Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) as India’s global financial hub, the state government has further eased liquor consumption rules within the enclave, signalling a pragmatic shift aimed at attracting multinational firms and investments, and ensuring hospitality growth.

2 mins

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