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Half of IPO activity came from 5 sectors in the past 2 years: Motilal Oswal

Five sectors accounted for more than half of IPO activity across mainboard and SME platforms over the past two years, with leadership shifting sharply between CY24 and CY25

Open offer unlikely to lift Castrol India stock as premium remains modest

Stonepeak's open offer for Castrol India at ₹194.04 a share is only slightly above the market price, prompting analysts to expect limited movement in the stock despite the ownership change

What are the best personal loan deals banks are offering across India

Here are the best personal loan options right now, which lenders offer the lowest EMIs, and how fees and borrower risk shape the true cost of credit

Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality IPO subscribed 5.2 times on final day

The Rs 251 crore initial public offering of Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality saw strong retail interest, closing with a 5.21-times subscription despite volatility in secondary markets

SFIO launches probe into IndusInd Bank over accounting discrepancies

IndusInd Bank says SFIO has launched an investigation under Section 212 and sought information after discrepancies were flagged in derivatives and microfinance accounting

World@2025: Trump torrent and global tides drive an unpredictable year

The year unfolded unpredictably: Trade relations were upended, Trump's tariffs unsettled markets, GenZ took to the streets, Japan saw its first woman Prime Minister, and a museum was left poorer

Net office leasing in top Indian cities hits record 55 msf in 2025: Report

Despite headwinds such as information technology (IT) layoffs and global tariff tensions, office leasing is expected to grow 10 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) from 49.95 msf in 2024

Business@2025: From tax reforms to trade pacts, a year of course correction

The government moved to steady the economy amid global uncertainty. Crises at IndiGo and BluSmart, meanwhile, underlined the need for tighter oversight and stronger governance

Saleem Ahmad assumes charge as RVNL chairman and managing director

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited said Saleem Ahmad has taken charge as its new chairman and managing director. He previously served as director (projects) at NBCC (India)

IFSCA eases norms for fund managers in GIFT City; approves new GIC rules

IFSCA has cleared relaxations for fund management entities in GIFT City, including KMP eligibility and PPM extensions, and approved new Global In-House Centres Regulations, 2025

GAIL signs MoU with Chhattisgarh for 12.7 LMT gas-based urea project

GAIL has signed an MoU with the Chhattisgarh government to undertake studies for a greenfield gas-based fertiliser project, including a 12.7 LMT urea plant along its MNJPL corridor

Tata Motors Finance settles Sebi matter for ₹32 lakh over NCD issue

Tata Motors Finance settled the Sebi matter for Rs 32 lakh over alleged violations tied to five Tier-II perpetual NCD issuances between 2019 and 2022

USISPF welcomes SHANTI Act as overhaul of India's civil nuclear framework

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum says the SHANTI Act modernises India's civil nuclear regime, opens scope for private and foreign participation, and clarifies liability

SC admits Fada plea on GST compensation cess; issues notice to Centre

The Supreme Court has admitted Fada's writ petition challenging the non-transition of accumulated GST compensation cess credits under GST 2.0, and issued notice to the Union government

India regains favour, China slips to underweight allocation: BofA survey

BofA's Asia Fund Manager Survey shows India regaining a mild overweight as a diversification play against AI-led markets, while China slips to underweight on stalled momentum

Delhi HC keeps Powergrid tender ban on KEC in abeyance, allows bids

Delhi High Court has kept Powergrid's nine-month tender ban on KEC International in abeyance and allowed it to bid for ongoing projects, pending a fresh order by PGCIL

Stock brokers barred from distributing third-party lending products: NSE

The National Stock Exchange said stock brokers cannot distribute home, personal or vehicle loans, even if they are registered as research analysts, citing Sebi rules

We are still the world's most over regulated economy: Gurcharan Das

At BELF 2025 in Kolkata, author Gurcharan Das said India remains heavily over-regulated, called the 'tariff king' tag an insult, and urged the moment be used to push reforms

Human capital is the only appreciating asset in business: Arun Maira

Maira said that India's competitive advantage was its large number of employable human beings, many of whom were still not being decently engaged or employed

RBI's Board approves risk-based deposit insurance framework for banks

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra chaired the meeting