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Tobacco Institute urges review of tax hike on cigarettes, tobacco products

The Tobacco Institute of India calls on the government to reconsider the steep excise and GST hike on tobacco, warning of hardships for farmers, MSMEs, retailers and a surge in illicit trade

India's first bullet train to start operations on August 15, 2027: Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw said the successful launch of the Vande Bharat Express has inspired a new sense of confidence across the country for high speed travel.

RBI reiterates cautious stance on crypto assets, stablecoins for stability

RBI reiterated its cautious view on crypto assets and stablecoins, stressing that CBDCs should remain the anchor of trust and the core settlement asset in the monetary system

Indices end first trading session of 2026 on muted note amid ITC selloff

Indian equity benchmarks closed largely flat in the first trading session of 2026, as gains in Larsen & Toubro and M&M offset sharp losses in ITC after a new tobacco tax announcement

New FASTag issuance for cars to skip KYV after February 1, says NHAI

New FASTags issued to cars will no longer require Know Your Vehicle checks from February 1, 2026, as NHAI aims to ease compliance and end post-activation inconvenience for users

RBI relaxes risk-weight rules for NBFC infra loans, revises thresholds

However, RBI denied requests to dilute termination protection clauses, calling them critical for safeguarding lenders' interests in the event of early project termination

What are the best health insurance premiums being offered across India

Here are the best health insurance plans right now, how premiums compare across insurers, and which features matter most for long-term cover

Sammaan Capital board clears scheme to absorb Samman Finserv's NBFC

Board-approved restructuring will transfer Samman Finserv's NBFC business to Sammaan Capital and surrender the licence, aiming to consolidate lending and meet single-NBFC norms

Over 70% of fintechs' loan book unsecured: Financial Stability Report

Unsecured personal loans dominate fintech lending, with younger borrowers accounting for over half the exposure, as the RBI highlights growth and asset quality trends

Oyo parent Prism files for ₹6,650 crore IPO via confidential route

Oyo's parent Prism has filed confidential draft IPO papers with Sebi to raise up to Rs 6,650 crore, reviving listing plans shelved earlier amid global market volatility

Cabinet clears ₹19,142-cr Nashik-Akkalkot highway corridor in Maharashtra

The Cabinet has approved a Rs 19,142-crore, six-lane greenfield Nashik-Akkalkot highway in Maharashtra under BOT mode, aimed at cutting travel time by 17 hours and distance by 201 km

₹3.84 trn in weapon, equipment acquisition proposals approved in 2025: MoD

While these proposals will take time to translate into contracts, they nonetheless point to an enhanced focus on military modernisation

Northern borders 'stable yet sensitive': Defence Ministry in 2025 review

The Defence Ministry said the northern borders remain "stable yet sensitive", noting reduced PLA deployment after 2024 disengagement and continued India-China engagement in 2025

Bidding adieu: Lives that shaped our times in culture, conscience, and arts

Legacies that endure: Remembering those who left their mark on culture, conscience and creativity

Reliance's AI manifesto eyes 10x boost in productivity for workforce

Mukesh Ambani has outlined a draft Reliance AI Manifesto to make the group AI-native, targeting 10x productivity for over 600,000 employees and a wider 10x impact on India

Pre-listing lock-ins of 101 companies to expire in three months: Nuvama

Pre-listing shareholder lock-ins in 101 companies will be lifted between December 29, 2025, and March 2026, covering shares worth $23 billion, though not all may hit the market

Gujarat Kidney ends debut session at 8% discount after listing at a premium

Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality listed at a 5.2% premium but ended the debut session 8% below issue price amid profit-booking, even as IPO activity stayed strong in 2025

Sandhya Venugopal Sharma appointed Titan chairperson from January 4

Titan Company has appointed IAS officer Sandhya Venugopal Sharma as chairperson and additional director from January 4, following a nomination by co-promoter TIDCO

RBI to conduct OMO purchase auction worth ₹50,000 crore on January 5

The RBI will buy government securities worth ₹50,000 crore in an OMO auction on January 5, 2026, as part of four equal tranches announced for late December and January

Airports to highways: Tracking the making of Uttar Pradesh's economy

State's ambition to be a $1 trn economy is driven by various industries