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Motilal Oswal bullish on VA Tech Wabag; strong order book supports growth
On the bourses, VA Tech Wabag share price rose as much as 6.17 per cent to an intraday high of ₹1,349, before trading 2.81 per cent higher at ₹1,306.20 around 12:50 PM.
 "Motilal Oswal bullish on VA Tech Wabag; strong order book supports growth")
Maharashtra allows eateries, bars to stay open till 5 am on New Year's Eve
The home department issued a "permanent" order on Tuesday night, permitting extended hours to the entertainment and hospitality venues
 "Maharashtra allows eateries, bars to stay open till 5 am on New Year's Eve")
PSU Bank index soars 31% in 2025; outperforms Nifty for 5th straight year
At 11:39 AM on Wednesday; the Nifty PSU Bank index was the top gainer among sectoral indices, up 1.8 per cent at 8,581.65, as compared to 0.5 per cent rise in the Nifty 50.
 "PSU Bank index soars 31% in 2025; outperforms Nifty for 5th straight year")
Mumbai registrations hit 14-year high in 2025, ₹1-2 cr homes drive sales
City records annual registrations of 150,254 properties in 2025, up 6% YoY
 "Mumbai registrations hit 14-year high in 2025, ₹1-2 cr homes drive sales")
India, Russia move towards more balanced, diversified economic ties in 2025
During Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi in December, India and Russia unveiled a raft of measures, including a five-year roadmap to build a robust economic partnership
 "India, Russia move towards more balanced, diversified economic ties in 2025")
Goldilocks phase, reforms glide path to spur Indian economy in 2026
Real GDP growth accelerated through successive quarters, reaching 8.2 per cent in Q2 of 2025-26, while retail inflation slipped below the Reserve Bank's lower tolerance band of 2 per cent
 "Goldilocks phase, reforms glide path to spur Indian economy in 2026")
WPL 2026: Title defence in focus as Mumbai Indians start training sessions
Mumbai Indians have begun laying the groundwork for their WPL 2026 campaign, with the first session taking place on Tuesday at the franchise's training base in Bengaluru
Axis Securities says 'Buy' Jindal Steel; 3 reasons behind bullish call
Axis Securities bets on Jindal's position at the brink of capacity expansion, its growing product portfolio, and attractive valuation
 "Axis Securities says 'Buy' Jindal Steel; 3 reasons behind bullish call")
Thieves rob a bank in Germany of €30 million in Ocean's Eleven-style
Police said the criminals drilled their way into the bank's underground vault from a nearby parking garage
 "Thieves rob a bank in Germany of €30 million in Ocean's Eleven-style")
Apollo Micro Systems shares hovers near 5% upper circuit; here's why
The buying on the counter came after its subsidiary IDL Explosives was granted a running contract (RC) to supply of bulk explosives to the subsidiaries of Coal India
 "Apollo Micro Systems shares hovers near 5% upper circuit; here's why")
Bharat Forge hits 52-week high on inking contract with Ministry of Defence
The buying on the counter came after the company inked the largest small arms contract with the Ministry of Defence
 "Bharat Forge hits 52-week high on inking contract with Ministry of Defence")
Deepti becomes highest wicket-taker in Women's T20Is; check the full list
Deepti's climb in T20Is has also boosted her to third position on the all-time wickets list in Women's international cricket
US directs its Western Hemisphere embassies to report migration crimes
Move signals tougher US stance on migration under President Donald Trump's second term
 "US directs its Western Hemisphere embassies to report migration crimes")
Why food delivery and qcommerce services may be disrupted on New Year's Eve
The first strike was staged on December 25, which disrupted Swiggy and Zomato food deliveries during the day in Gurugram and Noida
 "Why food delivery and qcommerce services may be disrupted on New Year's Eve")
Zohran Mamdani set to be sworn in as mayor as NYC rings in New Year
In a statement, Mamdani's office said the choice to be sworn in at the station reflected his commitment to the working people who keep our city running every day
 "Zohran Mamdani set to be sworn in as mayor as NYC rings in New Year")
Motilal Oswal sees KFin Tech as dominant, cash-generative; check outlook
KFintech is expected to deliver a compound annual growth rate of around 16 per cent in revenue, Ebitda, and profit after tax over FY25 to FY28, Motilal Oswal said
 "Motilal Oswal sees KFin Tech as dominant, cash-generative; check outlook")
Retail rush, SIPs drive ₹14 trn jump in mutual fund assets in 2025
Going ahead, fund flows are likely to be guided by valuations and global developments, with investors increasingly favouring large-cap, diversified and hybrid strategies
 "Retail rush, SIPs drive ₹14 trn jump in mutual fund assets in 2025")
Maruti, M&M, TVS Motor drive strong auto finish in 2025: Motilal Oswal
In passenger vehicles, the brokerage expects the segment to post 19 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in dispatches in December, broadly in line with retail trends.
 "Maruti, M&M, TVS Motor drive strong auto finish in 2025: Motilal Oswal")
Brokerages raise target on Shriram Finance post analyst call; details here
Management emphasised that MUFG is being onboarded as a long-term strategic partner, bringing not only significant capital support but also meaningful value addition through funding diversification
 "Brokerages raise target on Shriram Finance post analyst call; details here")
OpenAI sets new record for highest employee pay in tech startup history
OpenAI's employee pay has hit historic highs, with average stock rewards of $1.5 million, as the company spends heavily to retain staff amid a fierce AI talent race
 "OpenAI sets new record for highest employee pay in tech startup history")