ABD Maestro, the super-premium and luxury spirits subsidiary of Allied Blenders & Distillers (ABD), today launched AODH IRISH Whiskey in India, making a strong entry into the one of the fastest growing segments in the country. ABD Maestro, co-founded by Superstar Ranveer Singh, who also serves as its creative partner is focused on creating world-class brands for both Indian and global audiences. 

ABD Maestro launches AODH IRISH Whiskey in India

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Quick Wrap: Nifty Media Index gains 0.93%


Media, FMCG and PSU Bank shares advanced while consumer durables, IT and realty shares declined. 


Nifty ends below 25,950 mark; consumer durables shares decline

ACME Solar Holdings advanced 2.25% to Rs 236.20 after the company announced that it has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary (WOS) named ACME Greentech Nineteen.

ACME Solar Holdings gains after incorporating new renewable energy subsidiary


Post acquisition of additional equity shares, Varun Alagh's shareholding has increased to 10,55,82,701 equity shares constituting 32.45% of total share capital of the Company.


Varun Alagh hikes stake in Honasa Consumer

Bharti Airtel announced the launch of the Airtel Cartoon Network Classics an exclusive value-added service available on Airtel Digital TV in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery. The new channel brings together some of the most iconic animated franchises from Cartoon Network, creating a dedicated destination for timeless storytelling and family-friendly entertainment.

Cartoon Network Classics launched on Airtel Digital TV

Litestyle by PNG, the contemporary lightweight fine jewellery brand from PNG Jewellers, has announced Sara Tendulkar as its brand ambassador, marking a key step in strengthening the brand's connection with India's future jewellery consumers. 

Litestyle by PNG onboards Sara Tendulkar as its brand ambassador


Marking three years of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation & Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA), he said the pact has boosted exports, expanded market access, and strengthened supply chains.


All Australian tariff lines to go zero-duty for Indian exports from January 1: Piyush Goyal

Bandhan Bank announced that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the reappointment of Ratan Kumar Kesh as Executive Director of the bank for a further period of three years, effective from 31 March 2026.

Bandhan Bank receives RBI nod for reappointment of Executive Director

Waa Solar hit an upper limit of 20% at Rs 55.62 after it has received a contract worth Rs 225 crore from M.P. Urja Vikas Nigam (MPUVNL) for setting up grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant.

Waa Solar hits the roof after bagging Rs 225-cr solar project from MPUVNL

Adani Green Energy announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Adani Renewable Energy Holding Eleven (AREH11L), has incorporated a new wholly owned subsidiary named Ecothrive Renewables (ERL).

Adani Green Energy arm incorporates new renewable energy subsidiary


Large currency speculators reduced net short position in the Pound futures market from a six high, according to the latest Commitment of Traders (COT) data released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) that began releasing delayed data following brief period of US shutdown. The non-commercial futures contracts of Pound futures, traded by large speculators and hedge funds, totaled a net short position of 48498 contracts in the data reported through December 16, 2025. This was a weekly drop of 27017 net short contracts.


British Pound net speculative shorts ease from six year high

Government has highlighted in a latest update that India is among the world's fastest-growing major economies and is well-positioned to sustain this momentum. With the ambition of attaining high middle-income status by 2047- the centenary year of its independence- the country is building on strong foundations of economic growth, structural reforms, and social progress. With GDP valued at USD 4. 18 trillion, India has surpassed Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy and is poised to displace Germany from the third rank in the next 2.5 to 3 years with projected GDP of USD 7.3 trillion by 2030. The growth momentum further surprised on the upside, with GDP expanding to a six-quarter high in Q2 of 2025-26, reflecting India's resilience amid persistent global trade uncertainties. Domestic drivers-led by robust private consumption-played a central role in supporting this expansion.

India's growth momentum backed by domestic drivers-led by robust private consumption


The court said clarifications were required on the earlier definition and kept its previous directions in abeyance. It also issued notices to the Centre and the four Aravalli states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Delhi and Haryana in a suo motu case.


Supreme Court stays November 20 order on Aravalli definition, forms new expert panel

Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd, Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd, Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd and PC Jeweller Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 29 December 2025.

KNR Constructions Ltd leads losers in 'A' group

Linde India announced the appointment of Milan Sadhukhan as additional director and managing director, effective 1 January 2026.

Linde India appoints Milan Sadhukhan as MD

Manappuram Finance announced that its board has approved the appointment of Buvanesh Tharashankar as Group chief financial officer (CFO) with effect from 26 December 2025.

Manappuram Finance appoints Buvanesh Tharashankar as Group CFO


At 14:25 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, dropped 288.93 points or 0.34% to 84,764.04. The Nifty 50 index lost 93.40 points or 0.36% to 25,948.90.


Indices trade lower; consumer durables shares climb

Nagreeka Exports Ltd, Teamo Productions HQ Ltd, Spectrum Electrical Industries Ltd and Radaan Mediaworks (I) Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 29 December 2025.

Modi Rubber Ltd leads losers in 'B' group

HFCL Ltd saw volume of 1499.18 lakh shares by 14:14 IST on NSE, a 8.2 fold spurt over two-week average daily volume of 182.82 lakh shares

Volumes jump at HFCL Ltd counter

Suzlon Energy informed that Vivek Srivastava, chief executive officer (CEO) of its WTG Division, has resigned with effect from the close of business hours on 26th December 2025.

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