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Cement makers likely to log better Q3 earnings as volume rebounds
India's top cement makers may post stronger Q3 FY26 earnings as volumes rebound and operating leverage improves, even as pricing remains under pressure amid intense competition
 "Cement makers likely to log better Q3 earnings as volume rebounds")
Broader geopolitical risks not fully priced-in, says Trideep Bhattacharya
Indian equities outlook 2026: Trideep Bhattacharya of Edelweiss MF decodes geopolitical risks, Budget 2026 expectations, sector winners, consumption revival and portfolio strategy
 "Broader geopolitical risks not fully priced-in, says Trideep Bhattacharya")
Strong order book, investment outlook likely to support defence stocks
Approvals have surpassed FY25 levels of Rs 2.2 trillion. The share of domestic procurement has risen from 54 per cent in FY19 to 92 per cent in FY25
 "Strong order book, investment outlook likely to support defence stocks")
IT, FMCG sectors bore the brunt of FPI outflows in tumultuous 2025
Foreign investors favoured telecom and oil stocks amid broad equity selloffs
 "IT, FMCG sectors bore the brunt of FPI outflows in tumultuous 2025")
Bill and Hillary Clinton decline to testify in House Epstein investigation
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton say they will refuse to comply with a congressional subpoena for them to testify in an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
 "Bill and Hillary Clinton decline to testify in House Epstein investigation")
TCS Q3 delivers steady show, brokerages split on growth outlook
TCS Q3 results impact: The common thread across analysts is that while Q3 execution remains strong and margins resilient, clear visibility on broad-based demand acceleration is still missing.
 "TCS Q3 delivers steady show, brokerages split on growth outlook")
Scott Adams, creator of 'Dilbert', dies at 68 after battle with cancer
Adams was the 1997 recipient of the National Cartoonist Society's Reuben Award, considered one of the most prestigious awards for cartoonists
 "Scott Adams, creator of 'Dilbert', dies at 68 after battle with cancer")
Trying to increase trust with China: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi
General Upendra Dwivedi's annual news conference highlights India's approach
 "Trying to increase trust with China: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi")
World Bank upgrades India's economic growth forecast to 6.5% for FY27
It highlighted AI and possible resolution of trade disputes as upside risks
 "World Bank upgrades India's economic growth forecast to 6.5% for FY27")
US designates 3 Muslim Brotherhood brances as foreign terrorist groups
The Jordanian and Egyptian branches were listed by Treasury as specially designated global terrorists for providing support to Hamas
 "US designates 3 Muslim Brotherhood brances as foreign terrorist groups")
Financial activities on non-financial platforms pose challenges: RBI DG
Regulatory actions taken within individual mandates may be sound in isolation yet collectively may not fully address such cross-cutting risks, Murmu said
 "Financial activities on non-financial platforms pose challenges: RBI DG")
PFRDA forms expert committee to frame assured payout mechanism under NPS
PFRDA CHAIrman S Ramann saiD Access to Pension Products is essential for every Citizen as long-term financial security cannot be left to chance
 "PFRDA forms expert committee to frame assured payout mechanism under NPS")
Meta seeks to ramp up Ray-Ban smart glasses output to meet demand
The partners have also discussed going further to establish the capability of producing more than 30 million units, should demand justify such a move
 "Meta seeks to ramp up Ray-Ban smart glasses output to meet demand")
Brokerages bullish on HCLTech post Q3FY26 results; raise target price
Most brokerages have increased their target on HCLTech on the backdrop of robust growth visibility
 "Brokerages bullish on HCLTech post Q3FY26 results; raise target price")
India's state finances face headwinds in FY26, says CareEdge report
The report suggests that growth in aggregate revenue receipts slowed to 7.2 per cent year-on-year during April-November 2025
 "India's state finances face headwinds in FY26, says CareEdge report")
RBI may introduce licensing regime for corporate business correspondents
Currently, fintechs operating in the segment are not directly regulated by the RBI, with partner banks assuming responsibility for the actions of the companies they contract
 "RBI may introduce licensing regime for corporate business correspondents")
Global central bank chiefs rally behind Fed chair Powell after Trump threat
Powell has been threatened with a probe over congressional testimony he gave last summer about the renovation of the Fed's headquarters
 "Global central bank chiefs rally behind Fed chair Powell after Trump threat")
India slips to third among Russian oil buyers as US sanctions hit flows
RIL has cut Russian oil imports by 49 per cent, while the state-run refineries reduced it by 15 per cent in the month, said CREA
 "India slips to third among Russian oil buyers as US sanctions hit flows")
India and US held talks on trade and critical minerals, says Jaishankar
The failure to reach an agreement had pushed the Indian rupee to a record low and spooked investors waiting for progress in two-way negotiations
 "India and US held talks on trade and critical minerals, says Jaishankar")
Bloomberg won't include Indian bonds in Global Aggregate Index for now
Index provider says it needs to assess operational and market infrastructure issues, with an update due mid-2026
 "Bloomberg won't include Indian bonds in Global Aggregate Index for now")