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Outlook bright for auto financiers, but valuations may cap upside: Analysts

Vehicle financiers gain double digits in FY26 as AUM, NIMs and auto loan demand rise. Analysts turn positive on Shriram Finance, M&M Finance, Cholamandalam Investment, and Bajaj Finance

Stock Market Highlights: Sensex ends 450 pts higher; Nifty at 26,047; Metal, realty lead rally

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, December 12, 2025: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap index advanced 1.18 per cent, and the Nifty SmallCap index 0.94 per cent

Maharashtra move to overhaul pagdi system set to revive stalled projects

Mumbai's long-stalled pagdi redevelopment ecosystem could finally shift as the Maharashtra government prepares a dedicated framework, promising clearer FSI norms, fast-track courts

Veteran Congress leader Shivraj Patil passes away at 90 in Maharashtra

Patil was the union home minister from 2004 to 2008. He resigned from the position shortly after the 26/11 attacks on Mumbai began

Rupee hits new low of 90.56/$ on trade deal impasse; near-term pain seen

So far this month, the Rupee has fallen 1.15 per cent, while in the calendar year 2025, the unit is down 5.7 per cent, the worst among its Asian peers

Stock Market Highlights: Nifty ends 3-day slide; Sensex up 427 pts; auto, metal rally; SMIDs gain

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, December 11, 2025: In the broader markets, Nifty Midcap 100 index closed 0.97 per cent higher, while Nifty SmallCap 100 index settled 0.81 per cent higher

Smog blankets Delhi as air quality worsens, 28 stations see 'very poor' AQI

Smog remained widespread across Delhi and NCR, with Jahangirpuri, Anand Vihar, Rohini, and NSIT Dwarka among the worst-hit hotspots

ICICI Prudential AMC IPO opens: Analysts suggest long-term buy; here's why

ICICI Prudential AMC IPO: Analysts at Canara Bank Securities and Anand Rathi have recommended subscribing to the issue from a long-term perspective

Stocks to watch, Dec 12: Tata Power, Astra Microwave, NBCC, Vedanta, Honasa

Stocks to watch today, December 12: Piramal Pharma, Kansai Nerolac and Oswal Pumps are other top stocks to track today.

Tanker seizure just the start of Trump's pressure campaign on Venezuela

The seizure spooked oil markets and comes after President Donald Trump ordered a massive US military build-up in the region that has raised fears of outright conflict

Datanomics: Better Russia ties likely to push shipbuilding sector

India's shipbuilding ambitions gain traction as Russia eyes joint polar-vessel production and HD Hyundai plans a Tamil Nadu shipyard, even as private yards outpace public ones

Royalty norms: AI firms may need to pay global revenue share to creators

India plans to mandate global AI firms to share revenue as royalties for using Indian creators' content to train LLMs, under a proposed statutory licensing and royalty framework

UP's electric vehicle tax review sparks fresh jitters among automakers

Uttar Pradesh is the second-largest car market in India by volume, but when it comes to EV sales, the state currently ranks eighth

India's crude oil loadings from Russia dip, but robust in December

Unless wider secondary sanctions are introduced, India is expected to continue sourcing from non-sanctioned Russian suppliers, say experts

PM Modi, Trump hold talks over phone, discuss ways to enhance trade

PM Modi and Trump held their first call since October, reviewing bilateral progress in trade, defence and technology, and reaffirming their commitment to a stronger strategic partnership

Prudential sells 4.5% stake in ICICI Pru AMC for ₹4,900 cr ahead of IPO

The fund house is a joint venture between ICICI Bank, India's second-largest private lender, which holds 51 per cent, and Prudential, which owns the rest

Gold returns trump equities, real estate over a 20-year period: Report

Over a shorter duration of 5-years, the CAGR return from gold was even better at 23.2 per cent as compared to 16.5 per cent for Indian equities and 19.6 per cent for US equities, FundsIndia said.

IndiGo crisis: Parliamentary panel may summon DGCA, MoCA officials

Parliamentary panel will summon aviation regulators and major airlines to review recent flight cancellations and ongoing safety concerns, including ATC fatigue, pilot shortages and infrastructure gaps

PM Modi speaks to Trump, calls chat 'warm, engaging'; leaders review ties

The call comes at a time when a US trade delegation, led by Deputy US Trade Representative (USTR) Rick Switzer, is in India to further the trade negotiations

T20 World Cup tickets are live! Here's how you can book your tickets

Phase I ticket pricing for the 2026 T20 World Cup begins at Rs 100 in India, while Sri Lankan venues also follow suit with a baseline of LKR 1,000

Election Commission extends timeline for SIR in 5 states and 1 UT

The decision came after several extension requests were received from the Chief Electoral Officers

Former ISI chief Faiz Hameed gets 14-year jail term in Pakistan court

In a significant development, a Pakistani military court on Thursday sentenced former spy chief Faiz Hameed to 14 years in jail for violating the army laws. According to a statement by the army, the process of Field General Court Martial was initiated on August 12, 2024, against Hameed, formerly Lt Gen, under provisions of the Pakistan Army Act. He was tried on four charges related to engaging in political activities, violation of the Official Secrets Act detrimental to the safety and interests of the State, misuse of authority & government resources, and causing wrongful loss to persons. It is for the first time that a former chief of the powerful Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) spy agency has been convicted. He served as the Director General of the ISI from 2019 to 2021. He last served as Commander of the XXXI Corps before taking premature retirement on December 10, 2022. "After lengthy and laborious legal proceedings, the accused has been found guilty on all charges and ...

IndiGo announces ₹10,000 travel voucher for 'severely impacted' flyers

IndiGo said the ₹10,000 vouchers are in addition to government-mandated compensation of ₹5,000-10,000 for passengers whose flights were cancelled within 24 hours of departure

Donald Trump risks being 'president who lost India', warns US lawmaker

Sydney Kamlager-Dove issued the warning during a congressional hearing on the US-India Strategic Partnership, citing rising tensions over tariffs, visa fee hikes, and Trump's political grievances

Sensex rebounds 756 pts from day's low: 4 reasons for market recovery today

At 12:53 PM, on BSE, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Eternal (Zomato), Maruti Suzuki and Tata Steel were among the top gainers, while Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints, Titan and ICICI Bank were the only laggards

India sets own air standards, WHO guidelines not binding, says govt

The government on Thursday told Parliament that global air quality rankings cited by various organisations are not conducted by any official authority and that the World Health Organisation's (WHO) air quality guidelines serve only as advisory values, not binding standards. Responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha on India's position in global indices such as IQAir's World Air Quality Ranking, the WHO Global Air Quality Database, the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) and the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) metrics, the Environment Ministry said no official country-wise pollution ranking is carried out worldwide. Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh said the WHO's guidelines are meant to help countries set their own standards, taking into account geography, environmental conditions, background levels and national circumstances. He said India has already notified its National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for 12 pollutants to protect public health and ..

JPMorgan to open first new branch in India in nearly a decade after RBI nod

Foreign banks are being drawn to expand in India, lured by its rapid economic expansion, strong credit demand and deepening corporate activity

Philips Air Purifier AC4221 review: Silent, effective, and intelligent

The Philips Air Purifier AC4221 builds on a familiar foundation while introducing meaningful improvements in capacity, noise management, and intelligence

Year-ender 2025: iPad Air to GoPro Max 2, 5 gadgets for outdoor enthusiasts

From phones that survive downpours to cameras that film every angle, here are the gadgets that have earned a place in your travel bags

Microsoft deepening its commitment to India's AI ecosystem: Satya Nadella

Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Thursday said the company is deepening its commitment to India's artificial intelligence ecosystem with massive infrastructure investments. Microsoft is also strengthening its cloud footprint and focusing on skilling millions of Indians for an AI-driven future, he said. Speaking at a Microsoft event here, Nadella said, "We are very excited about investing in India to make sure that we're able to bring the best in class infrastructure here, the USD 17.5 billion investment," calling it Microsoft's largest investment in Asia. The Microsoft Chairman underlined the rapid expansion of the company's cloud footprint across the country. "We're building on Azure as the world's computer and we have 70 plus data centre regions all over the world. In India, the footprint continues to grow. We now have central India, West India, South India, and we have a partnership with Jio as well," he said. He further said that a new data centre region would becom

HDFC Bank to re-rate, outperform ICICI Bank by FY28? Emkay lists 4 reasons

HDFC Bank's earnings growth is likely to converge with ICICI Bank by FY28, helping the former achieve premium valuation over the latter, Emkay Global said

India-US trade deal likely by March 2026, FY27 outlook strong: CEA

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran's comments come amid a series of exchanges between the two sides to reduce trade barriers

Dixon, ITC Hotels 'Death Cross' alert: Stocks down upto 32% from 2025 highs

Dixon Technologies has plunged 32 per cent from its calendar year high, while ITC Hotels stock has shed nearly 27 per cent, shows technical charts.

Eicher Motors joins ₹2-trn market cap club, up 58% from Feb low; what next?

Eicher Motors stands well-positioned to sustain its growth momentum, backed by a strong brand, disciplined cost control, and prudent capital allocation, believe analysts at ICICI Securities.

IndiGo shares drop 3% on Q3 guidance cut; ₹45k cr M-cap wiped in Dec

IndiGo said it reduced its capacity and passenger unit revenue forecast for Q3, after the Civil Aviation ministry directed the carrier to cut 10 per cent

A 'shame' students have to return to India, China after graduating: Trump

US President Donald Trump has said it is a shame that students from countries such as India and China have to go back to their home countries after graduating from top American universities as he touted that the 'Trump Gold Card' will enable companies to hire and retain such talent in the country. Trump on Wednesday announced the launch of the one million dollar 'Trump Gold Card' that will be a visa programme offering pathway for immigrants to US citizenship. The Trump Gold Card is a visa based upon an individual's ability to provide a substantial benefit to the United States. "It is a gift of getting somebody great coming into our country, because we think these will be some tremendous people that wouldn't be allowed to stay. They graduate from college, you have to go back to India, they have to go back to China, they have to go back to France. They have to go back to where ever they came from. Very hard to stay. It's a shame. It's ridiculous thing. We're taking care of that, Trump

Wakefit Innovations IPO allotment today; check status, GMP, listing date

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

UAE Golden Visa: Beyond zero tax & lifestyle, what draws Indians to Dubai

Indian HNWIs are choosing the UAE Golden Visa for its tax rules, fast overseas support, Esaad Card perks, and flexible investment and talent categories

From doctors to therapists: Top AI-safe jobs and foreign degrees for 2026

An IDP Education analysis of 250,000 global courses shows that healthcare, nursing, medicine and social work remain the most future-proof international degrees for students

Markets in 2026: Avendus Wealth's Saurabh Rungta decodes an ideal portfolio

Corporate earnings growth is expected to sustain in the mid-teens for FY27. If markets follow earnings growth trajectory, we see Nifty around 28,500-30,000 by end-2026, Rungta said

How hubris turned IndiGo's once-disciplined success model into chaos

IndiGo, which is operated by InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, started out as a scrappy underdog in a sector where everyone else was backed by government, billionaires, or storied corporate group

Revving up: Volkswagen group rolls out VRS for production site workers

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India says it has introduced a voluntary retirement scheme at its Pune and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar plants after union requests

How consistent is IMF's exchange rate regime classification, data adequacy?

When seen historically, India's exchange rate arrangement, both de-facto and de-jure, was floating from 1999 to 2022 (independent, managed, and floating)

India's states are starving education to feed freebies. It will hurt

Far from empowering the poor, the proliferation of freebies could have the opposite effect, harming social and economic outcomes

Higher spending but fewer visitors: India must fix its tourism strategy

India ranks 39th on the World Economic Forum's 2024 Travel and Tourism Development Index, performing strongly on natural and cultural resources

IPO mania is the new normal but the real test remains value creation

This is part and parcel of a market where many startups seek listing, which in itself is not an unhealthy trend

Why build more hotels when Uttarakhand could become India's skills engine

Why building educational institutions is a better path to promoting Uttarakhand than relying on unplanned tourism that is degrading its environment

RBI proposes full disclosure of forex transaction costs for retail users

RBI has proposed that authorised dealers give retail users a full break-up of transaction costs for forex cash, tom and spot contracts, including all fees, exchange rates and conversion charges