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Gross PMFBY premium falls in kharif 2025 as cup and cap model takes root

Lower actuarial bids and Maharashtra dropping add-ons could ease the Centre's subsidy burden in FY26

RBI to conduct OMO purchase auction worth ₹50,000 crore on January 5

The RBI will buy government securities worth ₹50,000 crore in an OMO auction on January 5, 2026, as part of four equal tranches announced for late December and January

Govt plans to amend SARFAESI Act to include special situation funds

Centre is considering amending SARFAESI to include special situation funds as financial institutions and to require borrowers to file representations within 30 days of a demand notice, sources said

India's EV penetration hinges on securing raw materials, key components

Rapid EV adoption has lifted sales, but India's dependence on imported minerals and components exposes deep supply chain vulnerabilities that could slow the electric mobility transition

CESL to float ₹9,000-10,000 crore tenders for 6,000 e-buses next week

CESL plans two tenders in early January 2026 for 6,000 electric buses under PM E-DRIVE, as bids for its 10,900-bus mega tender are opened and winners awaited

Labour Min's flagship employment scheme logs 235K registrations in 2025

The Labour Ministry said the PMVBRY portal recorded 235K establishment registrations in 2025, with incentives for first-time employees and employers for jobs created between 2025 and 2027

Delivery firms brace for gig workers' logout strike on December 31

Delivery and quick commerce platforms are tightening operations and safety measures ahead of December 31 as gig worker unions plan a nationwide log-out strike over pay, conditions and social security

Protests spread across Iran with demands to overthrow the govt: Here's why

A sharp fall in the rial, soaring prices and economic uncertainty have sparked protests across Iran, with demonstrators in several cities calling for regime change

MahaRERA recovers nearly ₹269 crore for homebuyers since 2017 inception

MahaRERA has recovered ₹268.87 crore as homebuyer compensation since May 2017, with Mumbai Suburban leading collections, while cases worth about ₹103 crore remain stalled at NCLT

Aviation ministry reviews probe panel report on IndiGo crisis: Minister

Earlier this month, IndiGo cancelled more than 1,600 flights in a single day, followed by several days of bulk cancellations

Shriram Finance expects 30-40 bps lower NCD rates after rating upgrade

However, the lender is not in a hurry to raise funds till the end of FY26, as it awaits $4.4 billion capital from MUFG to come in

MCA extends annual filings deadline to January 31, 2026, waives late fee

The MCA has extended the annual filing deadline by a month to January 31, 2026, with no additional fee, after professionals flagged persistent glitches on the V3 portal

Tech Wrap Dec 30: WhatsApp new features, LG gallery TV, Motorola Signature

WhatsApp introduces features for the new year. LG unveils Gallery TV ahead of CES 2026. Motorola to launch 'Signature' phone. OPPO Pad 5 launching soon. Bixby with Perplexity on Samsung Galaxy S26

Punjab govt's move against VB-G RAM G Act unconstitutional: Shivraj Chouhan

Addressing a press conference, Chouhan said it is the Constitutional responsibility of states to abide by Parliamentary laws

Deepa Jewellers files IPO papers with Sebi, aims to raise ₹250 crore

Deepa Jewellers has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an Initial Public Offering (IPO).

I reviewed SanDisk Creator Phone SSD and here's what worked and what didn't

SanDisk's MagSafe-friendly SSD targets mobile creators, but software behaviour limits its intended simplicity

Govt in talks on lateral entry requirements and future impact: DoPT

The Commission had, on August 17, 2024. issued a notification for the recruitment to 45 posts -- 10 of joint secretaries and 35 of directors or deputy secretaries -- through lateral entry

Year Ender 2025: Top run-scorers across formats for Indian cricket team

Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma led India's batting charge in T20Is in 2025, proving the future of Indian cricket is in safe hands

Europe to discuss US-led peace push as Ukraine-Russia tensions rise

Russia and Ukraine have throughout the war exchanged accusations about attacks that cannot be independently verified because of the fighting

Mid-segment set to anchor housing market in 2026 as premium cycle peaks

As premium and luxury housing shows signs of saturation, improving affordability and end-user demand are expected to push mid-segment homes to the forefront of residential growth in 2026