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    HDFC Bank gets RBI approval to raise stake in IndusInd Bank to 9.5 per cent

    HDFC Bank has received RBI approval to raise its stake in IndusInd Bank up to 9.5 per cent. The clearance is subject to compliance with banking, securities and foreign exchange regulations, and bars board representation New Delhi: HDFC Bank has got the Reserve Bank’s nod to hike its stake in another private sector lender, IndusInd Bank, up to 9.5 per cent. “We would like to inform you that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide its letter dated December 15, 2025, has accorded its approval to HDFC Bank (applicant) to acquire ‘aggregate holding’ of up to 9.50 per cent of the paid-up share capital or voting rights in IndusInd Bank,” IndusInd Bank said in a regulatory filing. The RBI approval has been granted with reference to the application made by HDFC Bank, it said. “The approval granted by RBI is subject to compliance with the relevant provisions of the Banking Regulation…
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    Unemployment rate falls to seven-month low of 4.7 per cent in November

    India’s unemployment rate fell to a seven-month low of 4.7 per cent in November 2025, driven by stronger rural employment and rising female participation, signalling improving labour market conditions despite urban joblessness remaining higher New Delhi: Unemployment Rate (UR) for persons aged 15 years and above declined to a record low of 4.7 per cent in November 2025, compared to 5.2 per cent in the previous month of October 2025. The UR among persons aged 15 and above decreased to 4.7 per cent in November 2025, the lowest level since April 2025, according to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The Ministry further stated that in November 2025, the rural UR fell to a new low of 3.9 per cent, while the urban UR decreased to 6.5 per cent, matching its previous lowest level recorded in April 2025. The joblessness rate was 5.1 per cent in April 2025. According…
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    India seeks WTO consultations with EU over ferro-alloy import curbs

    India has sought consultations with the European Union at the WTO over safeguard measures imposing import quotas on certain ferro-alloy elements. New Delhi said the curbs would impact Indian exports, even as India and the EU negotiate a free trade agreement New Delhi: India has sought consultations with the European Union under the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) safeguard agreement over the EU’s decision to impose import quotas on certain ferro-alloy elements, used in the iron and steel industry. According to a communication circulated by the World Trade Organisation (WTO), India has a major trade interest in the export of these elements. The imposition of duties under the safeguard measures over a certain quota will impact exports of these items from India to the EU. The measures will be in place for three years. “As a member having a substantial trade interest in the export of products concerned, India hereby requests consultations with the…
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    Stock markets decline in early trade dragged by foreign fund outflows, weak global trends

    Indian equities opened lower as Sensex and Nifty fell amid persistent foreign fund outflows, weak global cues and risk-off sentiment. Asian and US markets declined, while select stocks gained. FIIs sold, DIIs supported, limiting deeper downside during early Tuesday trade Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday as persistent foreign fund outflows and weak global market trends dented investors’ sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 363.92 points to 84,849.44 during initial trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 106.65 points to 25,920.65. From the Sensex firms, Eternal, Axis Bank, HCL Tech, Infosys, Tata Steel, and Bharat Electronics were among the major laggards. However, Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, and Titan were among the gainers. In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index quoted lower. US markets ended in negative territory on Monday.…
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    With $600 bn net worth, Musk moves closer to becoming world’s first trillionaire

    Elon Musk has become the first person to cross a $600 billion net worth, driven by rising valuations of SpaceX, Tesla and xAI. The billionaire is now widely seen as moving towards becoming the world’s first trillionaire. New Delhi: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has taken another step towards becoming the world’s first trillionaire, according to reports. With his company SpaceX reportedly launching a tender offer, valuing the firm at $800 billion, Musk’s net worth has surged by $168 billion to an estimated $677 billion, according to reports. Musk is now the first person ever worth $600 billion or more, reports Forbes. SpaceX is aiming for an initial public offering (IPO) next year that may value the firm at around $1.5 trillion. Musk’s 12 per cent stake in electric vehicle maker Tesla is worth $197 billion, excluding stock options. Moreover, Musk’s xAI Holdings is reportedly in talks to raise new…
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    Equity markets decline in early trade dragged by services, realty stocks, FII outflows

    Sensex and Nifty fell in early trade due to losses in services and  realty stocks and continued FII outflows. Despite strong economic indicators and expected earnings growth, volatility persists amid rupee depreciation and global cues ahead of key US inflation and Fed meetings Mumbai: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Monday weighed down by losses in services and realty stocks and sustained foreign fund outflows. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 316.52 points, or 0.37 per cent, to 85,395.85 in the morning trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined by 106.70 points, or 0.41 per cent, to 26,079.75. From the Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, Bharat Electronics Ltd, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Maruti Suzuki India, Asian Paints, Mahindra & Mahindra, NTPC, ICICI Bank, PowerGrid, Hindustan Unilever and Larsen & Toubro were the laggards. However, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Eternal, Reliance Industries, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Tata Consultancy Services, Trent, HCL Technologies and…
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    Rupee falls 16 paise to 90.11 against US dollar in early trade

    The rupee weakened to 90.11 per US dollar amid high crude prices and persistent FPI outflows. Strong corporate dollar demand, RBI’s recent rate cut impact, and anticipation of the Fed’s policy decision added pressure, while India–US trade talks begin December 10 Mumbai: The rupee depreciated 16 paise to 90.11 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by elevated crude oil prices and persistent foreign fund outflows. Forex traders said strong dollar demand from corporates, importers and foreign portfolio investors pressurised the rupee. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 90.07 against the US dollar then dropped to 90.11, down 16 paise from its previous close. On Friday, the rupee settled at 89.95 against the US dollar, after the Reserve Bank of India cut the key policy interest rate for the first time in six months. Forex traders said investors’ focus has now shifted to the Fed’s…
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    UIDAI to mandate registration for Aadhaar offline verification entities

    UIDAI is set to notify a new rule requiring hotels, event organisers and other entities conducting Aadhaar-based offline verification to register for access to QR code and app-based authentication. The upcoming app aims to enhance privacy, reduce paper use and streamline verification. New Delhi: A new rule to discourage entities like hotels, event organisers, etc, from taking photocopy of Aadhaar cards of customers and storing them in physical form will be published soon, a senior government official said. Such practices are in contravention of the present Aadhaar Act.The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar told PTI that the authority has approved a new rule mandating registration of entities that seek Aadhaar-based verification like hotels, event organisers, etc, to provide them access to a new technology that will enable them to verify an individual by scanning QR code or connecting with new Aadhaar app in the works, the top…
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    Coking coal imports rise in Oct on winter restocking, general coal shipments decline

    In October, overall coal imports fell 3.9% due to surplus domestic supply, while coking coal imports rose 12% driven by winter restocking. Government initiatives like the Coking Coal Mission aim to boost domestic production and reduce reliance on imports New Delhi: Coal imports in October saw a mixed trend with general coal shipments declining while coking coal imports rose. The fall in overall coal imports was on account of availability of surplus coal in the domestic market. Coking coal shipments increased 12 per cent to 5.04 million tonnes (MT) during the month over 4.50 MT a year earlier, driven primarily by winter restocking activities by steel mills. Coking coal is a critical raw material used in steel production. Overall coal imports in October dropped 3.9 per cent to 20.97 MT over 21.84 MT in the year-ago period, according to B2B e-commerce platform mjunction services ltd. According to industry experts, steel manufacturers…
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    Mcap of five of top-10 most-valued firms surges Rs 72,285 cr; TCS, Infosys biggest winners

    Five of India’s top-10 most valued firms, led by TCS and Infosys, added over ₹72,284 crore in market value last week, while Reliance, HDFC Bank, SBI, L&T and LIC saw declines. TCS gained the most, adding nearly Rs 36,000 crore New Delhi: The combined market valuation of five of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 72,284.74 crore last week, with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys emerging as the biggest winners. While Bharti Airtel, TCS, ICICI Bank, Infosys and Bajaj Finance were the gainers, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, Larsen & Toubro, and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) faced erosion from their valuation. Last week, the BSE benchmark eked out a marginal gain of 5.7 points, while the NSE Nifty dipped 16.5 points. TCS added Rs 35,909.52 crore, taking its market valuation to Rs 11,71,862.37 crore. The market capitalisation (mcap) of Infosys jumped Rs 23,404.55…

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    • Feb- 2024 -
      23 February
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      GPT Healthcare IPO: Latest subscription, GMP on Day 2

      The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of GPT Healthcare Ltd, a regional healthcare company mainly operating in Eastern India, has seen a moderate subscription rate on its second day of trading. The IPO, which made its debut at the stock market on Thursday, February 22, 2024, witnessed a subscription status of 37 per cent on its first day. Breaking down the subscription, the retail portion of the issue received a higher interest, with a subscription rate of 66 per cent. However, the non-institutional investors (NIIs) portion saw a modest subscription of 18 per cent, while the Qualified Institutional Buyer (QIBs) portion is yet to garner any bids. As of noon on Friday, February 23, 2024, the subscription stands at 0.64 times, indicating…

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    • 21 February
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      UPI, Aadhaar set to drive India to $8 trillion economy by 2030

      New Delhi: Digital Public Infrastructure (DPIs) like Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Aadhaar are poised to propel India towards a $8 trillion economy by 2030, helping the country achieve a $1 trillion digital economy target, a Nasscom-led report said on Wednesday. With successful mass adoption and larger economic impact, DPIs are impacting approximately 1.3 billion citizens, covering 97 per cent of India’s population. The matured DPIs enabled a value creation of $31.8 billion, equivalent to 0.9 per cent of India’s GDP in 2022. Aadhaar has enabled an economic value of $15.2 billion, primarily through the elimination of Direct Benefits Transfer leakages. UPI, on the other hand, has replaced cash transactions and electronic transfers across sectors, contributing $16.2 billion, according to the…

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    • 21 February
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      Amazon plans to launch low-priced fashion vertical ‘Bazaar’ in India

      New Delhi: E-commerce giant Amazon is set to launch a low-priced fashion and lifestyle vertical called ‘Bazaar’ in India. According to a communication the company has sent to its partners, the new vertical Bazaar is a special store where no “extra charges” will be imposed on vendors supplying unbranded and “trendy” fashion and lifestyle products, reports TechCrunch. “Your products will be featured in a special store on Amazon, making them easy for customers to find,” the company wrote in the communication. The items sold via Bazaar will be priced under Rs 600, the report noted. In the communication, the e-commerce giant also mentioned that Bazaar will offer sellers access to tens of millions of customers, “hassle-free” delivery and levy zero referral fee.…

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      28 December
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      Tesla’s first India manufacturing plant likely to be set up in Gujarat: Report

      Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing giant Tesla is likely to establish its first local India manufacturing plant in Gujarat, reported Ahmedabad Mirror. An announcement is likely to be made during the Vibrant Gujarat Summit scheduled for January 2024, with Tesla CEO Elon Musk likely to be present for the occasion. As per the report, Gujarat’s strategic advantages, including its favourable business environment and strategic location, have positioned it as the preferred destination for Tesla’s manufacturing endeavours. It added that the state government has proposed multiple locations, including Sanand, Dholera, and Becharaji, as potential sites for the Tesla plant. This move aligns with Tesla’s goal of addressing both domestic and international demands, including exports, from its Indian manufacturing base. Speculation about Tesla’s entry into…

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    • 19 December
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      Sensex, Nifty end higher as heavyweight stocks gain; Nestle India up 5%

      The S&P BSE Sensex rose 122.10 points to 71,437.19, while the NSE Nifty 50 ended 34.45 points higher to settle at 21,453.10. Broader market indices were mixed, with midcaps and smallcaps ending in negative territory. Benchmark stock market indices ended the trading session on a positive note on Tuesday as heavyweight stocks such as Reliance Industries Limited, ITC and SBI registered gains. The S&P BSE Sensex rose 122.10 points to 71,437.19, while the NSE Nifty 50 ended 34.45 points higher to settle at 21,453.10. Broader market indices were mixed, with midcaps and smallcaps ending in negative territory.

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    • 19 December
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      EV sale picking up despite removal of tax exemptions in Telangana

      Hyderabad: Electric car sales, which saw a substantial drop after the State government withdrew the lifetime road tax and registration fee exemption enjoyed by electric passenger cars in July, are once again picking up with EV car manufacturers and dealers deciding not to pass on the tax amount to customers. The government has replaced the exemption from paying road tax for electric cars with a fee that ranges from 11 to 15 percent. Currently, EV car dealers in the State are deducting the road tax amount from the total price of the vehicle. In fact, they are using the tax amount as an incentive to attract customers. The customers are saving amounts ranging between Rs.1.6 lakh to Rs.2.5 lakh (Under Rs.…

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    • 18 December
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      Tata Motors to increase price of commercial vehicles from January

      Hyderabad: Heavy and commercial vehicle manufacturer Tata Motor has on Monday announced that it will increase the prices of all its commercial vehicles from January 1, 2024. In an official release, Tata Motors stated that there will be a price increase of up to 3 percent across the entire range of commercial vehicles. The increase, the company says, is to offset the residual impact of the past input costs. The global automobile manufacturer produces cars, utility vehicles, pick-ups, trucks, and buses, offering an extensive range of integrated, smart, and e-mobility solutions. Tata Motors is India’s market leader in commercial vehicles and ranks among the top three in the passenger vehicles market. With operations in India, the UK, South Korea, Thailand, South…

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    • 18 December
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      Adani acquires majority stake in news agency IANS

      New Delhi: Billionaire Gautam Adani’s group has acquired a majority stake in news agency IANS India Pvt Ltd for an undisclosed sum as the group expands its presence in the media space. In a regulatory filing, Adani Enterprises — the firm that holds the group’s media interest — said its subsidiary “AMG Media Networks Ltd has acquired a 50.50 per cent stake constituting equity shares of IANS India Pvt Ltd.” The company did not disclose the acquisition price. Adani had forayed into media business in March last year when it acquired Quintillion Business Media, which operates business and financial news digital media platform BQ Prime. It thereafter in December took nearly 65 per cent stake in broadcaster NDTV. AMNL was the…

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      10 June
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      Despite best Saudi attempts, crude ends another week in the red

      Investing.com — “Patience, patience,” the Saudi oil minister must be telling himself. While OPEC’s top brain did his best to get a barrel nearer to $80 or above, crude prices finished Friday’s trading even lower than before last weekend’s meeting of the world’s top oil producers, where Saudi Arabia tried to “surprise” the market with another production cut. That surprise is in inverted commas because many market watchers had already appeared to know that minister Abdulaziz bin Salman and his Saudi contingent would announce a unilateral output cut if there was no willingness by the rest to put up one. The million-barrel cut that Abdulaziz tried to cutely label as a “Saudi lollipop” couldn’t sustain its sweetness beyond a couple…

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    • 9 June
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      Oil Marketing Companies Likely To Slash Petrol, Diesel Prices

      Oil marketing companies (OMC) are likely to reduce prices of petrol and diesel, citing government sources news agency ANI reported on Thursday. The OMCs have almost recovered their losses and are nearing normalcy as evident by their positive quarterly results. As a result, the expectation is for the companies to lower the prices of petrol and diesel since they no longer face under-recoveries in these fuels, according to the source from the government said on Wednesday. Sources privy to the development said, “OMCs have good quarterly results and they are going for another good quarterly results. So, expecting OMC’s to cut down the diesel petrol prices as they have no under-recoveries on diesel and petrol.” According to the sources, oil…

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