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Raising concerns: Kia latest to join small-car CAFE-III row, writes to PMO

Kia told the PMO that creating a special sub-category of small petrol cars based on vehicle weight would dilute the core purpose of the CAFE framework

The Securities Markets Code: Regulatory governance, finally codified

The Securities Markets Code embeds legitimacy, proportionality, and accountability into market regulation. The first of a three-part series

Sensex can hit 100,000 in 2026 if earnings pickup: Chris Wood

The key uncertainty remains the currency, but if that stabilises and growth improves, India can deliver respectable returns, says Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies.

Ambuja, Orient, ACC shares soar on merger; analysts see synergies boost

Post-merger, analysts reckon Ambuja Cements will emerge as one of the largest cement companies in India by capacity

Stock Market Close: Sensex snaps 2-day winning run; Nifty at 26,177; metal shares shine; IT lags

Sensex Today | Stock Market Close Highlights, Tuesday, December 23, 2025: Broaders markets ended mixed. Nifty SmallCap 100 closed 0.37 per cent higher, while Nifty MidCap 100 ended on a flat note.

Year-ender 2025: Nothing Headphone 1 to iPhone Air, 5 best-designed gadgets

From lived experience, these products showed that in 2025, thoughtful design mattered as much as performance when it came to standing out

From fibremaxxing to GLP-1s: What were India's top health trends in 2025?

From fibremaxxing and longevity clinics to GLP-1 drugs, AI hospitals and workplace mental health, 2025 reshaped how India talks about prevention, ageing and wellbeing

Belrise rallies 12% on heavy volumes; what's driving auto part stock?

Belrise and Plasan Sasa announced a strategic agreement to jointly pursue opportunities in the Indian military market with the innovative ATEMM systems.

KSH International makes muted debut, lists at 4% discount; misses GMP

KSH International shares opened at ₹370 on the NSE, a discount of ₹14 or 3.7 per cent from the issue price of ₹384

Why men in Delhi breathe more toxic air than women, a five-year study finds

A five-year Delhi study finds men absorb up to 1.4 times more particulate pollution than women, mainly due to outdoor time and larger lung volumes, with walking and commutes sharply raising doses

Take $3,000 and go home: US tells undocumented migrants to self-deport

The Trump administration says the scheme will cut enforcement costs and speed up removals, with travel arranged through the CBP Home app

Smog blankets Delhi as AQI crosses 400; IGI Airport issues advisory

Emissions and cold conditions push Delhi AQI above 400 at 29 stations; IGI airport issued passenger advisory as flights face delay and disruption due to reduced visibility

Stocks to Watch today: HCLTech, Ambuja Cements, IRCTC, Paytm, Belrise Ind

Stocks to Watch today, Dec 23, 2025: In Tuesday's session, Lloyds Enterprises, Ambuja Cements, One 97 Communication, HCLTech shares will be in focus

Stocks to buy today: Shriram Finance, Varun Beverages; check target price

Stocks to buy today: Shrikant Chouhan of Kotak Securities recommends buying Shriram Finance and Varun Beverages; here's why

Year-ender 2025: India stocks lag EM, Asia in worst showing in decades

Kotak Securities pegs Nifty's December 2026 target at 29,120 in their base case, nearly 13 per cent above current levels

Cold wave intensifies in north India; dense fog to persist till Dec 27

IMD has forecast dense to very dense fog, cold day conditions, and fresh spells of rain and snowfall across large parts of north India, with several states likely to remain affected till December 27

Routine jobs will be lost as new tech gains ground: Narayana Murthy

Infosys founder N R Narayana Murthy said AI and other new technologies will eliminate routine work, but productivity gains can create jobs if workers learn to use and master these tools

Datanomics: Staff behaviour is a small but steady irritant in air travel

SpiceJet recorded the highest complaint rate per 10,000 passengers, rising sharply from 3.9 in November 2024 to 13.8 in October 2025

Why Varun Beverages' Twizza acquisition could be a game changer in Africa

Varun Beverages shares gain after acquiring South Africa's Twizza. Analysts see market share gains, and attractive valuation providing upside potential for VBL stock

MSME body pitches unified regulator; seeks banking oversight shift

According to Fisme, the Indian banking system operates under conditions of monopolistic competition, with high switching costs giving banks significant market power over borrowers, particularly MSMEs

2025 marks PM Narendra Modi's busiest foreign travel year in a decade

PM Modi's overseas travel peaked in 2025 with visits to 23 countries, driven by trade diversification, critical minerals diplomacy and the India-Oman CEPA

'Shriram Finance's lending rate may reduce by up to 100 bps in 18 months'

Shriram Finance Vice-Chairman Umesh Revankar said regulatory approvals are expected by the end of the current financial year

Economic activity remained upbeat in Nov with demand remaining robust: RBI

High-frequency indicators for November show economic activity remained resilient with robust demand, even as RBI flagged global uncertainties and moderated growth momentum ahead

More ambition needed: New FTAs welcome, but bigger targets lie ahead

An FTA has also been agreed upon with the United Kingdom (UK), which means that India now has formal trade pacts with three of the five Anglosphere economies

SHANTI Bill has fully solved third-party liability issue: Holtec CEO

India's SHANTI nuclear law aligns liability with global norms, easing investor concerns and opening India's nuclear sector to greater private and foreign investment, says Holtec CEO Kris Singh

Regional dishes still rule Indian breakfast tables despite protein trend

Id Fresh Foods started selling rice batter for dosa and idli in 2005, identifying a white space in the packaged food market

Vineyards with wine tourism: A heady mix for hospitality business

Sula opened the country's first vineyard tasting room in the late-1990s, followed by amphitheatres, restaurants and festivals

'Abuse' of market dominance: CCI seeks info from aviation major IndiGo

Competition Commission has sought details from IndiGo after a consumer complaint alleged exploitative pricing following flight disruptions; CCI may examine Section 4 issues

Ambuja Cements approves merger of ACC and Orient Cement into parent entity

Ambuja Cements' board approved schemes to merge ACC and Orient Cement into Ambuja, setting share-swap ratios and targeting completion within 12 months to drive efficiencies and simplify structure

Larry Ellison offers $40 bn guarantee for Paramount's Warner Bros bid

After Warner Bros board rejected its offer, Paramount Skydance said Larry Ellison will provide a $40.4 billion irrevocable personal guarantee backing its $108.4 billion bid

Rabi sowing over in 91% normal area, acreage 1.43% higher, shows data

Rabi sowing has covered 91% of the normal area so far, with total acreage 1.4% higher than last year, led by gains in wheat, mustard and pulses, official data shows

ITR refund stuck? Experts warn December 31 delays could block revisions

'Act fast: Rectification can save your refund if ITR isn't processed by year-end,' say experts

Stock Market Close: Sensex ends 638 pts up; Nifty at 26,172; SMIDs, Metal, IT shares outperform

Stock Market Close Highlights, Monday, December 22, 2025: On BSE, Trent, Infosys and Bharti Airtel were top gainers, while SBI, Kotak Mahindra and Larsen and Toubro (L&T) were the top drags.

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

$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

MCX, TVS Motor, Mahindra Finance, 8 others from BSE500 hit record highs

Among others - Ashok Leyland, India Cements, Laurus Labs, Federal Bank, Shriram Finance, Hindalco, Vedanta and NALCO shares were also trading at life-time highs in Monday's trading session.

From Sofia Qureshi to Maithili Thakur: Women who broke barriers in 2025

In 2025, Indian women left a decisive mark across governance, security, sports and culture, shaping outcomes, changing policies, breaking records and inspiring millions nationwide

Hindustan Zinc rises 3% on silver's record run; stock up 25% this month

On Monday, Silver prices hit a record high with MCX Silver futures (March 2026 expiry) hitting ₹2,14,583 per kilogram

IndiGo to stay market leader despite hiccups; Motilal Oswal sees 22% upside

Last week, IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers said to employees that the "worst is behind us," following widespread flight cancellations and disruption at airports across the country

Gujarat Kidney IPO: Fair valuations, analysts cautious; should you bid?

The three-day subscription window to bid for the Gujarat Kidney IPO will close on Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Weakening rupee makes long-haul travel costlier in 2025, data shows

Weak rupee and higher airfares are pushing up overseas travel costs for Indians, with long-haul destinations seeing package prices rise by up to 14% in 2025

Modi sounds poll bugle in Bengal, Assam; flags illegal immigration

PM hits out at TMC & Congress over the illegal immigrant issue; Opposition accuses him of neglecting other concerns in both states

Business that's hiring as AI race hots up: GCCs outpace IT giants

GCCs outpace traditional IT giants in taking in talent as they pivot from basic operations to strategic AI, marking a decisive shift from maintenance to modernisation

India's AI journey: From adoption to leadership, but impact still low

The report, titled 'India's Triple AI Imperative', estimates that AI adoption in India's 64 million MSMEs alone could unlock over $500 billion in economic value by 2030

How India's shrimp exports beat back the challenge from US tariffs

India's shrimp exporters are countering US tariffs by boosting shipments to new markets, backed by strong aquaculture growth, technology upgrades and government support

Only a new price system can solve the complexity of modern electricity

A market-based price system is key to managing renewable energy, AI-driven demand and grid stability, replacing outdated central planning in modern electricity systems

Western approaches: PM Modi's three-nation tour has created useful momentum

The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa) is the second FTA signed between India and a West Asian nation - the first being with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2022

Ease of investing: Sebi's interventions will bring greater transparency

Sebi has also lowered the limits on the (BER) across categories, which will reduce costs slightly for investors