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India-US to resume trade talks in January after year-end holiday pause

Talks are going on for the last nine months, with no outcome, despite over a half dozen rounds of in-person formal and informal negotiations

Local consent clears way to restart world's largest nuclear plant in Japan

The move comes one day after the Niigata prefectural assembly adopted a budget bill that included funding necessary for a restart, supporting the governor's earlier consent

No official proposal for alliance with Ajit Pawar camp yet: Supriya Sule

A meeting of the NCP and NCP (SP) took place here earlier in the day, said Kakade, who belongs to the Sharad Pawar-led party.

Lower home loan rates improve affordability in 7 of 8 cities: Knight Frank

Knight Frank's Affordability Index shows lower home loan rates improved affordability in seven of eight top cities in 2025, with Mumbai's EMI stress falling below 50 per cent

Eminent Hindi writer, Jnanpith Award winner Vinod Kumar Shukla dies at 89

He was 89. Shukla was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raipur, on December 2 after experiencing breathing difficulties

US GDP growth beats forecasts, accelerates to 4.3% in third quarter

The data was delayed by the 43-day government shutdown and is now outdated. Consumer spending increased at a 3.5 per cent rate last quarter after advancing at a 2.5 per cent pace in the second quarter

Unity SFB's Aviom Housing acquisition may take 3-4 months to complete

Unity Small Finance Bank has emerged as the winning bidder for Aviom India Housing Finance, but completion may take 3-4 months as key regulatory and creditor approvals are pending

SHANTI Bill sets out safety protocols for private sector in nuclear power

SHANTI nuclear law opens nuclear power to private companies through licensing and safety authorisations, while keeping strategic functions with the state and reshaping operator and supplier liability

Credit card spending moderates to ₹1.89 trillion in November 2025

After crossing Rs 2 trillion in September and October, credit card spending eased to Rs 1.89 trillion in November 2025, with major issuers reporting month-on-month declines

New CPI series to use e-commerce, online sources for price data: Govt

The new series of CPI (consumer price index-based inflation) with base year (2024=100) data is scheduled to be released on February 12, 2026

Budget FY27 may have to rely on domestic demand to support growth: EY

EY's Economy Watch report said the FY27 Union Budget may focus on boosting domestic demand to sustain growth, complement RBI rate cuts, and offset the negative contribution from net exports

Ambuja, Orient, ACC shares soar on merger; analysts see synergies boost

Post-merger, analysts reckon Ambuja Cements will emerge as one of the largest cement companies in India by capacity

Workers' unions to go on strike in Feb over new labour codes, SHANTI Bill

The date of the strike will be formally ratified at the National Workers' Convention to be held on January 9 in New Delhi

Oilseed extractors plan far-East push as oil meal exports slow down

Indian oilseed extractors are planning a far-East outreach to revive oil meal exports amid weak global demand, rising competition from DDGS, and logistical advantages over US suppliers

Union Bank of India cuts rates on select retail loans by up to 160 bps

Union Bank of India has reduced rates on select retail loans from December 18, cutting home loans by 30 bps, vehicle loans by 40 bps and personal loans by up to 160 bps

ChatGPT rolls out Spotify Wrapped-style year-end recap feature in India

ChatGPT introduces "Your Year with ChatGPT," a Spotify Wrapped-style recap offering personalised insights, chat stats, and playful awards for users

Brookfield India Reit raises ₹2,000 crore via sustainability-linked bonds

The IFC-anchored five-year bond issue links financing to renewable energy and water stewardship targets, marking the largest sustainability-linked bond raised by a Reit in India

Mumbai civic polls: NCP (SP) holds alliance talks with Sena (UBT), MNS

Shinde said discussions were being held to bring on board all parties opposed to the BJP to put up a united fight against the lead partner in the ruling Mahayuti coalition

Bankers seek RBI action as dollar glut, NDF pressure roil rupee forwards

The rupee remains Asia's worst-performing currency this year, hit by weak investment flows, steep U.S. tariffs and the lack of a US trade deal

Cognizant renews lease at Mindspace Navi Mumbai for ₹62.7 lakh/month

The renewal was registered on December 12, 2025, with a security deposit of ₹3.76 crore.