Auto Sector news: Highlights of the day, Dec 24

Operation Absolute Resolve: Inside the night the US captured Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro

A covert mission months in the making. A city plunged into darkness. And a stunning overnight operation that ended with Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro in US custody.

RIL shares hit record high: Will it continue to see gains from US move on Venezuela oil?

Shares of Reliance Industries climbed to a fresh high after analysts flagged potential gains for its oil business following recent US action in Venezuela. But will the rally hold?

Explained: How Grok’s obscene AI images have put X in crosshairs | AI Image generator

X’s AI chatbot Grok is under fire after users used it to generate sexualised images of real women, and in some cases, minors, without consent.

US invasion of Venezuela: Why India’s trade and energy security are largely safe | US-Venezuela

The US military action in Venezuela has rattled global oil markets and revived fears of supply disruptions. But how exposed is India really?

After Venezuela, who else is on Trump’s military radar?

Days after a dramatic US operation in Venezuela, President Donald Trump has hinted that other countries could also face American pressure or intervention. From Greenland to Mexico

Trump Tariff: Trump renews tariff threat against India: What he said | Russian oil

US President Donald Trump has again warned of higher tariffs on Indian goods, linking trade pressure to New Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian oil. Here’s what was said, India’s response, and where

Bharti Airtel to Tata Group: Which business group gained the most market value in India in 2025?

India’s biggest business houses saw uneven gains in 2025. The Bharti Group emerged as the top gainer by growth, while the Tata group remained the most valuable overall despite a decline.

Tobacco taxes: How India’s new excise rules will push cigarette prices higher | Cigarette prices

From February 1, 2026, cigarettes and tobacco products will be taxed under a new excise framework. The government has scrapped the GST compensation cess and replaced it with a new excise duty,

Large vs Mid vs Small Cap: 2026 Market Analysis

As Indian markets head into 2026 after a year of sharp divergence, investors face a critical question: where should money actually go next year? Here’s a deep dive into what worked in 2025

Scope in data analytics for MBAs | From Tracxn’s Co-Founder

In this session, Neha Singh, Co-Founder, Tracxn, shares her experience of deriving actionable insights from data and explains the scope in the data analytics sector