
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

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India's exports turning in a strong show following series of FTAs

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.

Suzlon Energy CEO Vivek Srivastava resigns

Arfin India rose 2.67% to Rs 62.70 after the company announced that it has received a fresh order worth Rs 321 crore from Diamond Power Infrastructure Limited for the supply of aluminium sector conductor.

Arfin India rises after securing Rs 321-cr repeat order from Diamond Power Infra

Timex Group India fell 9.86% to Rs 317.05 after the company's promoter announced an offer for sale to reduce its stake.

Timex Group slumps as promoter launches OFS


At 13:26 ST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex declined 339.87 points or 0.40% to 84,702.37. The Nifty 50 index lost 96.60 points or 0.37% to 25,945.70.


Nifty trades below 25,950 mark; broader mrkt underperforms

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd is quoting at Rs 2068.1, down 0.92% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock tumbled 25.07% in last one year as compared to a 9.74% rally in NIFTY and a 2.73% fall  in the Nifty FMCG index.

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd drops for fifth straight session

Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd is quoting at Rs 17.03, down 1.62% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock tumbled 11.93% in last one year as compared to a 9.74% rally in NIFTY and a 0.01% spurt in the Nifty Energy index.

Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd eases for fifth straight session

CG Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd is quoting at Rs 648.05, down 1.21% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock tumbled 11.93% in last one year as compared to a 9.74% rally in NIFTY and a 0.01% spurt in the Nifty Energy index.

CG Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd down for fifth straight session

Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd is quoting at Rs 474.4, down 1.6% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock tumbled 20.83% in last one year as compared to a 9.74% rally in NIFTY and a 21.5% spurt in the Nifty Auto index.

Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd drops for fifth straight session

State Bank of India is quoting at Rs 964.1, down 0.23% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock jumped 22.3% in last one year as compared to a 9.74% rally in NIFTY and a 15.47% spurt in the Nifty Bank index.

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