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MGNREGA and the weight of change reignites debate over implementation

The proposal to rename the rural employment scheme, raise the number of guaranteed workdays and alter its cost-sharing structure has reignited debate over its implementation and intent

India Inc believes AI enhances productivity, quality of work: EY report

In India, where 800 employees and 50 employers were surveyed, a strong environment supports employee engagement and resilience in the changing AI landscape

India will never open up dairy sector: Commerce Minister on New Zealand FTA

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India has protected dairy and key farm sectors in the India-New Zealand FTA, underlining that dairy will never be opened up in trade negotiations

Kinetic Engineering shares surge 15% on JioThings partnership for EVs

Kinetic Engineering shares rose 15 per cent after its subsidiary, Kinetic Watts and Volts, announced a technology partnership with JioThings

R R Kabel hits record high, stock zooms 108% from April low; upside left?

Considering change in mix analysts at YES Securities expect R R Kabel's margins to start inching up in the wires and cables segment and increased capacity to drive volume growth.

HCC share price extends rally into 3rd session, surges over 11% on Monday

Hindustan Construction Company is currently recovering from its 52-week low of ₹16.92, touched on December 16, 2025

$10.4 bn: India logs highest-ever real estate investments across 77 deals

For the first time since 2014, domestic institutional investors have captured a commanding 52% market share

Axiado raises over $100 million to scale AI-driven security globally

Digital infrastructure security firm Axiado has raised over $100 million in an oversubscribed Series C+ round to expand globally, deepen India-based R&D

Cricket in 2025: A year of transitions, retirements and rule changes

While many players ended their respective careers this year, ICC also made some significant rule changes in the game that will have an impact for years to come now.

Over 212K PUC certificates issued in 4 days in Delhi amid curbs: Sirsa

Speaking at a press conference, Sirsa noted that weather conditions are expected to improve by Tuesday as the impact of a western disturbance recedes

SAD chief Badal demands rollback of VB-G RAM G, says it will impact poor

The former deputy chief minister's remarks came a day after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill

PM Modi presented distorted version of history during Assam visit: Gogoi

Modi had said that prior to Independence, when the Muslim League and the British were preparing the ground for India's Partition, a conspiracy was hatched to make Assam a part of East Pakistan

PlasmaGen Biosciences bags ₹150 cr to scale int'l plasma therapeutics

Bengaluru-based PlasmaGen Biosciences raised ₹150 cr in a minority equity round led by ViNS Bioproducts at a valuation of over ₹1,500 cr to scale international operations

OPPO to launch Reno 15 series in India with Pro Mini model: What to expect

OPPO has confirmed the Reno 15 Pro Mini variant with the Reno 15 series for India. The Reno 15 Pro Mini will feature a 6.32-inch display, measure 7.99mm in thickness and weigh 187g

National Herald case: Delhi HC seeks response from Gandhis on ED plea

While Solicitor General Tushar Mehta represented the ED in the case, senior advocates Abhishek Singhvi and R S Cheema represented the Gandhis

E to E Transportation IPO buzz builds as GMP hits 43% ahead of opening

E to E Transportation IPO opens on Dec 26: Check price band, lot size, GMP, timeline and other key details here

PowerUp Money raises over ₹107 crore in funding from Peak XV, others

Over the next three years, the company targets onboarding 10 million users to further cement its position in shaping the future of retail wealth management in India

US visa delays up to 10 months: Woes of stranded H-1B holders explained

Indian professionals returning home for visa renewals face months-long delays as expanded US social media checks disrupt consular processing

TN govt agrees to regularise 723 protesting nurses, consider their demands

The nurses have been on strike since December 18 throughout the state and over 500 of them were arrested in Chennai on the third day of their agitation

M&As, PE bets and big exits: How India's corporate story unfolded in 2025

India's corporate industry in 2025 saw major mergers, acquisitions, private equity investments and big exits. Here's a look at key deals and moves