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2025: The IPO juggernaut rolled on, defying volatility and market pullbacks
Investment bankers now see annual mobilisation of ₹1.5-2 trillion as the new normal
 "2025: The IPO juggernaut rolled on, defying volatility and market pullbacks")
IRFC to refinance World Bank's ₹10K crore loan for freight corridor
DFCCIL and IRFC have signed a refinancing pact for ₹10,000 crore of World Bank dollar loans for the Eastern freight corridor, a move expected to save the government ₹2,700 crore
 "IRFC to refinance World Bank's ₹10K crore loan for freight corridor")
Fund Pick: Bandhan Large Cap Fund's sectoral bets drive outperformance
Bandhan Large Cap Fund stayed in the top 30 percentile of its category till September 2025, delivering consistent outperformance across long-term and SIP returns
 "Fund Pick: Bandhan Large Cap Fund's sectoral bets drive outperformance")
60% of top 1,000 stocks trading in red this year; smallcaps among worst hit
About 595 of the top 1,000 stocks are in the red year to date, led by a small-cap rout; experts say an earnings revival and better results are key for a broad-based rally
 "60% of top 1,000 stocks trading in red this year; smallcaps among worst hit")
60% of top 1,000 stocks trading in red this year; smallcaps among worst hit
About 595 of the top 1,000 stocks are in the red year to date, led by a small-cap rout; experts say an earnings revival and better results are key for a broad-based rally
 "60% of top 1,000 stocks trading in red this year; smallcaps among worst hit")
2025 to end with double-digit growth in electric two-wheeler registrations
For Bajaj the skew of sales in its home turf Maharashtra for e2wheelers is reflected in the fact that it accounts for a substantial 32 per cent of its total registrations in CY 2025
 "2025 to end with double-digit growth in electric two-wheeler registrations")
Let bars be open till 5 am during year-end: Hotels body to Maha govt
HRAWI has sought a limited extension for excise-licensed hotels and restaurants to serve till 5 am on December 24, 25 and 31, seeking clarity for planning and crowd management
 "Let bars be open till 5 am during year-end: Hotels body to Maha govt")
Harsher winter ahead but committed to reducing disruptions, says IndiGo
IndiGo says it has stabilised operations since December 9 and is managing fog disruptions, as it ramps up capacity and plans Athens flights with its first A321XLR from January 23
 "Harsher winter ahead but committed to reducing disruptions, says IndiGo")
Christmas-New Year week brings cheer as restaurants, pubs eye 30% uptick
Sold out for Christmas brunch, heavy footfall on New Year eve leads to 30% uptick in business for eateries
 "Christmas-New Year week brings cheer as restaurants, pubs eye 30% uptick")
Share of Indian-borns in US naturalisations fell to 9-yr low in FY24
As the Trump administration pushes denaturalisation targets, US citizenship trends show a decline in Indian naturalisations and longer scrutiny of immigrants
 "Share of Indian-borns in US naturalisations fell to 9-yr low in FY24")
Hotels see jolly December as festival travel lifts business by 30%
Festive travel demand peaks as hotel bookings jump nearly 30% in December, pushing room rates and airfares higher across popular leisure destinations in India
 "Hotels see jolly December as festival travel lifts business by 30%")
Mixed resources to contribute 20-25% of 75-85 Gw RE capacity in FY26, FY27
Policy support and robust pipeline to drive additions; transmission and PPA delays remain key execution risks
 "Mixed resources to contribute 20-25% of 75-85 Gw RE capacity in FY26, FY27")
Sattva Group signals IPO readiness, to enter new domestic markets
The Group, which has a development portfolio of around 70-75 million square feet across completed, under-construction and planned projects, is stepping up activity beyond its core southern markets
 "Sattva Group signals IPO readiness, to enter new domestic markets")
DoT seeks approval to add 23,000 BSNL base stations next financial year
Total BTS number may rise to 123,000, approval sought from govt
 "DoT seeks approval to add 23,000 BSNL base stations next financial year")
NITI Aayog pitches $10 billion Bharat Vidya Kosh for higher education
Govt eyes a million international students in Indian universities by '40
 "NITI Aayog pitches $10 billion Bharat Vidya Kosh for higher education")
The Battle of Narnaul: Re-examining the 1857 rebellion and selective memory
The book is an invitation to rediscover a moment of defiance and to shed light on forgotten heroes whose sacrifice deserves recognition
 "The Battle of Narnaul: Re-examining the 1857 rebellion and selective memory")
India cannot fix its education brain drain without globalising at home
As Western nations tighten student visas, a NITI Aayog report flags a chance for India to emerge as a global education hub-if structural gaps in research, regulation and visas are fixed
 "India cannot fix its education brain drain without globalising at home")
Clinging to the H-1B lottery has finally caught up with Indian ITeS
Indian ITeS should have moved away from the H-1B lottery
 "Clinging to the H-1B lottery has finally caught up with Indian ITeS")
India's energy jobs boom exposes the myth of AI-led job destruction
AI has been framed as a job-stealing force. The electricity sector tells a different story
 "India's energy jobs boom exposes the myth of AI-led job destruction")
How 2025 turned global trade into a test of endurance, not just rules
The US is redefining global trade policy landscape
 "How 2025 turned global trade into a test of endurance, not just rules")