IPL 2026 mini-auction wrap: Records broken, Gen Z bets, and big names left behind

Last Updated: Dec 18 2025 | 3:49 PM IST

The IPL 2026 mini auction is done, and all ten franchises have finalised their squads. From record-breaking overseas signings to uncapped Indian bets and quiet value buys, here’s a clear, team-by-team breakdown of the key players each side added, and what those moves reveal about their strategy.

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Updated On: 18 Dec 2025 | 3:47 PM IST

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Updated On: 18 Dec 2025 | 12:14 PM IST

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Updated On: 17 Dec 2025 | 10:11 PM IST

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Updated On: 17 Dec 2025 | 9:28 PM IST

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The Indian rupee has hit a fresh record low, crossing 91 against the US dollar for the first time. With the currency weakening steadily despite gains in other Asian currencies

Updated On: 17 Dec 2025 | 11:30 AM IST

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Updated On: 17 Dec 2025 | 11:22 AM IST

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Updated On: 16 Dec 2025 | 11:13 PM IST

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As 2026 approaches, market experts say a disciplined year-end review of your mutual fund portfolio can make a real difference.

Updated On: 16 Dec 2025 | 7:30 PM IST

Big Nuclear Shift for India! All about the new SHANTI Bill and it's major provisions

India is on the brink of a major shift in its energy policy. The SHANTI Bill, cleared by the Union Cabinet and tabled in Parliament, could fundamentally change how nuclear power is built

Updated On: 16 Dec 2025 | 1:21 PM IST