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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

Stock Market Highlights: Sensex slides 533 pts, Nifty ends at 25,860; Realty, Banks drag, SMIDs weak

Sensex Today| Stock Market Highlights on December 16, 2025: In the broader market, the Nifty MidCap 100 was down 0.83 per cent, and SmallCap declined 0.92 per cent

13 dead, 25 inured as several buses catch fire on Delhi-Agra Expressway

Uttar Pradesh woke up to thick smog on Monday morning, as air quality deteriorated in different parts of the state and visibility dropped sharply

India's flash PMI falls to 58.9 in Dec, growth at softest pace since Feb

Flash PMI December 2025: Both manufacturing and service sectors witnessed muted growth in business activity

Meesho soars 13% on huge volumes; zooms 74% against issue price in 5 days

Share price of Meesho hit a new high of ₹193.5 on the BSE in Tuesday's intra-day trade, and has zoomed 74 per cent against its issue price of ₹111 per share.

Rupee slides 9 p to record low of 90.87 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee plunged 9 paise to a record low of 90.87 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, weighed down by sustained FII outflows and no breakthrough in the India-US trade deal. However, a weaker greenback and a decline in global crude oil prices capped further losses in the domestic unit, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at its all-time low of 90.87 against the US dollar, down 9 paise from its previous close, and traded in a narrow range of 90.77- 90.87 in early trade. The rupee on Monday settled at a new all-time low of 90.78 against the US dollar, registering a loss of 29 paise over its previous close, weighed down by uncertainty over an India-US trade deal and persistent foreign fund outflows. "The US-India trade deal still seems to be off by a distance with the Commerce Secretary saying the first phase will be signed before the end of the year and news that we are closest to the deal being signed. The uncertainty has clou

GOCL Corp jumps 9% as board approves merger of Hinduja National Power

The merger aims to consolidate and integrate operations, improve efficiency, optimise the use of assets and cash, simplify the corporate structure, and enhance long-term growth and shareholder value

HDFC Bank gets RBI approval to buy up to 9.5% stake in IndusInd Bank

The RBI has allowed HDFC Bank and its group firms to buy up to 9.5 per cent stake in IndusInd Bank within one year, as the private lender faces losses and governance issue

Motilal Oswal sees strong growth for Cables & Wires; bets on Polycab, KEI

The brokerage has reiterated 'Buy' on Polycab India (target ₹9,110) and KEI Industries (target ₹4,960) and a 'Neutral' rating on Havells India (target ₹1,640) and R R Kabel (target ₹ 1,470)

Late-night traders, younger investors: India's crypto buzz in 2025

Younger investors continued to dominate activity in the final quarter of the year. On an annual basis, however, the 26-35 age group led, accounting for 45 per cent of all crypto investors

Stocks to Buy: Here's why analyst recommends Thermax, JSW Cement

According to Shrikant Chouhan of Kotak Securities, Thermax strong earnings prospects and JSW Cement capacity expansion plans augur well for these two stocks.

Trump sues BBC for $5 billion over alleged misleading January 6 edit

The lawsuit, filed in a federal court in Miami, centres on how his remarks ahead of the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol were presented

Nepal allows high-value Indian notes after decade-long ban, sets ₹25K limit

Nepal has eased restrictions on carrying high-denomination Indian currency in the Himalayan nation, ending a decade-long ban, according to an official statement. Individuals can hold Indian banknotes of Rs 200 and Rs 500 up to a maximum limit of INR 25,000 per person. The decision was made during Monday's cabinet meeting, according to cabinet sources. Under the revised provision, both Nepali and Indian citizens may bring the higher denomination bank notes into Nepal from India or carry them from Nepal to India. The Cabinet decision on Monday follows amendments by the Reserve Bank of India to the Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Currency) Regulations, 2015. The amendment permits Indian, Nepali and Bhutanese nationals to carry higher-denomination Indian currency while travelling to and from India. According to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) spokesperson Guru Prasad Paudel, once the government decision is published in Nepal gazette, NRB will issue a circular to this effect

Proposed nuclear energy Bill caps operator's liability at ₹3,000 crore

Govt introduces SHANTI Bill in Parliament after amending provisions dealing with thorny issues

Centre proposes renaming MGNREGA to VB-G RaM G, to change funding pattern

The Centre has proposed renaming MGNREGA as VB-RaM G, raising guaranteed workdays to 125 and shifting the funding pattern to 60:40, drawing criticism over diluted worker protections

Datanomics: Right to Disconnect Bill fuels work-life balance debate

Since it is a private member Bill, there is a high probability of it not getting passed in the house

Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai convicted in landmark national security case

Jimmy Lai, a former Hong Kong media mogul and one of the city's most outspoken critics of Beijing, will hear the long-awaited verdict in his landmark national security trial in a Hong Kong court on Monday. He could face life in prison if convicted. Lai, 78, was arrested in August 2020 under a Beijing-imposed national security law that was implemented following massive anti-government protests in 2019. During his five years in custody, Lai has been sentenced for several lesser offences, and when he was last seen in court in August he appeared to have grown more frail and thinner. Lai's trial, heard by three judges approved by the government without a jury present, has been closely monitored by the US, Britain, the European Union and political observers as a barometer of media freedom and judicial independence in the former British colony, which returned to Chinese rule in 1997. His verdict is also a test for Beijing's diplomatic ties. US President Donald Trump said he has raised the

India-US framework trade deal soon: Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal

Having missed the 'fall' deadline, India is aiming to conclude the first tranche of the trade deal before the end of the calendar year

Range worries keep EVs as second cars: Maruti Suzuki's Partho Banerjee

Banerjee identified driving range, inadequate public charging infrastructure, after-sales support and resale value as the biggest challenges to EV adoption in India

Govt finalises affidavit in Apple case, submission to Delhi High Court soon

The CCI guidelines said that it would calculate the penalty amount up to 30 per cent of the average relevant turnover based on the nature and gravity of the contravention

Explained: Why govt wants to replace MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G after 20 years

The draft VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025 seeks to replace MNREGA to offer 125 days of rural work, focus on durable assets, improve transparency, and align employment schemes with rural economy and needs

Stock Market Highlights: Sensex recoups losses, ends flat; Nifty above 26k as Media, FMCG advance

Sensex Today | Stock Market highlights on December 15, 2025: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap index slipped 0.12 per cent, and the Nifty SmallCap index rose 0.21 per cent

From Bitcoin to meme coins: How Indian crypto portfolios evolved in 2025

The flagship digital asset now accounts for 8.1 per cent of total holdings, highlighting renewed investor appetite for stability in a market often defined by volatility

ICICI Pru AMC IPO sails through on day 2; GMP slips to 12%: Check details

ICICI Prudential AMC IPO received bids for 44.45 million shares against 35 million shares on offer, resulting in an overall subscription of 1.27 times

India's wholesale inflation rises to -0.32% in Nov against -1.21% in Oct

November 2025 WPI-based inflation: The negative rate of inflation in November is primarily due to a decrease in prices of food articles, mineral oils, crude petroleum and natural gas

KSH International IPO: Solid growth, analysts stay neutral; should you bid?

SBI Securities has maintained a "Neutral" view on the KSH International IPO and would like to monitor its performance post-listing

Year-ender 2025: Generative AI changed videos, photos and content creation

From text-to-video tools and AI image generation to mobile editing and chat-based creation, generative AI quietly reshaped how content was made in 2025

Lumax Auto zooms 147% in CY2025; beats SmallCap index for 4th straight year

Lumax Auto is well positioned to benefit from both volume growth and premiumization trends across top OEMs, believe analysts

Midcap Marico, 5 smallcap stocks with 'Double Bottom' pattern on charts

Among smallcaps - Natco Pharma, Neuland Laboratories, Inox India, Welspun Living and GE Shipping shares have witnessed the formation of 'Double Bottom' pattern on the technical charts.

Corona Remedies makes bumper D-St debut; lists at 38% premium on bourses

Corona Remedies shares opened at ₹1,470 on the NSE, a premium of ₹408 or 38 per cent from the issue price of ₹1,062

Urban Company slides 6%, PhysicsWallah dips 2%; here's why stocks fell

Urban Company and declined on Monday, likely due to selling by institutional investors following the expiry of the lock-in period

Wakefit Innovations makes flat D-Street debut; misses IPO GMP estimates

Wakefit Innovations shares began trading at ₹195 per share on the NSE, the same as the IPO issue price, while on the BSE they opened at ₹194.10 per share, down 0.46 per cent from the issue price

Vodafone Idea stock zooms 96% in 4 months, hits 15-month high; here's why

Vodafone Idea stock in focus: Reports suggest that the government is likely to offer an interest-free moratorium of 4 to 5 years to Vi on over ₹83,000-crore pending AGR dues.

Rupee falls 9 paise to all-time low of 90.58 against dollar in early trade

Rupee depreciated 9 paise to an all-time low of 90.58 against US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by uncertainty over an India-US trade deal and persistent foreign fund outflows. Forex traders said rupee is trading with a negative bias as investors are in wait and watch mode and awaiting cues from the India-US trade deal front. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 90.53 against the US dollar, then fell further to an all-time intraday low of 90.58 against the greenback, registering a fall of 9 paise over its previous close. On Friday, the rupee had slipped 17 paise to close at an all-time low of 90.49 against the American currency. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.05 per cent lower at 98.35. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading higher by 0.52 per cent at USD 61.44 per barrel in futures trade. On the domestic equity market front, the 30-share bench

Fintechs hold steady in changing terrain as unsecured credit business grows

Growth fueled by digital infrastructure and co-lending, as fintechs shift to asset-light models amid tighter funding

Delhi wakes up to dense fog as AQI stays 'severe', flights disrupted

Visibility dropped sharply as dense fog and toxic air gripped Delhi, with AQI nearing 500. GRAP-IV curbs were enforced as flights, traffic and court hearings were affected

Smallcaps may see more pain in 2026; Nifty target at 30,548: Vikram Kasat

Mid-caps are poised to lead over large- and small-caps in 2026, driven by double-digit FY27 earnings and FPI inflows, though outperformance margins may narrow, said Vikram Kasat of PL Capital

Stocks to Watch today, Dec 15: Swiggy, BEL, Tata Elxsi, Aurobindo Pharma

Stocks to watch today, December 15, 2025: From Tata Elxsi to Aurobindo Pharma, here is a list of stocks to keep in focus

Nephrocare Health IPO allotment today; check status, GMP, listing date

Applicants can check their Nephrocare Health IPO allotment status on the official websites of NSE and BSE, or the registrar Kfin Technologies

India's equity markets, economy: Will investors update their beliefs?

The Nifty is a club of giants - banks, financiers, software firms, pharmaceuticals, consumer staples, and commodity producers

A Goldilocks 2026: Can reforms sustain the growth-benign inflation mix?

India may see a goldilocks 2026 with strong growth and low inflation, but sustaining this balance will hinge on reforms, RBI policy support, fiscal consolidation and easing external pressures

Copyright protection: Better framework is needed for AI training

A central government-appointed body will collect and distribute these royalties while a separate committee will set rates, subject to judicial review

Nuclear energy for growth: Sustaining a vibrant enabling environment is key

India's goal is to boost its installed nuclear-power capacity to 100 Gw from the current 8.8 Gw by 2047

NARCL recovery tally rises to ₹4,192 crore as resolution gains pace

Government-backed bad bank sees sharp rise in resolution pace, acquires Rs 1.62 trillion in stressed debt

Nuclear sector needs strategy, skilled manpower to reach 100 GW by 2047

Revision in insurance policies, fuel-buying plans, and lack of skilled manpower among issues flagged for the industry

India a significant trade partner for Ethiopia and Jordan, shows data

India-Ethiopia trade at $550M, India-Jordan at $2.67B; pharma and engineering exports key focus areas

Messi's India outing: Laser-lit skylines, packed stadiums, frenzied fans

Delhi braces for Argentina superstar's arrival as memories of Kolkata linger and football fever grips the country

StatsGuru: A trinity of turbulence - Airbus, IndiGo and glitches

Recent Airbus A320 groundings and IndiGo flight disruptions have put India's fast-growing aviation sector under the spotlight, raising questions over fleet reliability and safety oversight

50 years of RRBs: A story of reform and transformation in rural India

After consolidation, creating a national rural bank holding company, an apex body to oversee governance, capital support, and technology integration across RRBs can be considered