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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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      27 September
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      Andhra Pradesh govt launches month-long drive to highlight GST 2.0 benefits

      Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday announced a month-long awareness campaign to educate people about the benefits of GST 2.0 reforms. The state will hold 65,000 meetings till Diwali, highlighting tax cuts and economic gains for households and MSMEs. Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has said that the TDP-led NDA government will undertake a month-long awareness campaign on ‘GST 2.0’ reforms to enlighten people about the benefits they stand to derive from lower prices through the recent restructuring of the indirect tax regime. The GST Council has approved a complete overhaul of the goods and services tax regime, slashing tax on several commonly used items, from hair oil to corn flakes and personal health and life…

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    • 27 September
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      Adani Group to focus on innovation, transparency after SEBI closure

      After SEBI dismissed Hindenburg’s allegations, Gautam Adani said the group will focus on innovation, transparency, and long-term growth. Operational resilience during scrutiny strengthened the company, which now aims to build a lasting legacy across energy, infrastructure, and logistics New Delhi: Days after receiving a clean chit from SEBI over the Hindenburg allegations, billionaire Gautam Adani said his ports-to-energy group will now shift toward accelerating innovation, improving transparency, and building for long-term impact. “Today, a cloud that had hung over us for more than two years has been lifted,” Adani said in an internal message to staff, seen by PTI. “SEBI’s comprehensive investigation has concluded by rejecting all allegations contained in the Hindenburg report from January 2023.” The January 2023 Hindenburg report…

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      Jio Payments Bank offers 6.5 per cent interest with new ‘Savings Pro’ account

      Jio Payments Bank has launched ‘Savings Pro’, allowing account holders to earn up to 6.5 per cent interest on idle funds. Surplus balances above Rs 5,000 will be invested in overnight mutual funds, offering flexible redemption, transparency, and a fully digital process via the JioFinance app New Delhi: Jio Payments Bank, a subsidiary of Jio Financial Services Ltd (JFSL), on Monday announced the launch of ‘Savings Pro’, which enables customers to earn up to 6.5 per cent on idle surplus funds in their bank accounts. With just a few clicks, any Jio Payments Bank account holder can upgrade to a Savings Pro account, JFSL said in a statement. Customers need to set a threshold amount of their choice, starting at Rs…

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    • 27 September
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      India launches next-generation GST Bachat Utsav, taxes cut on essentials, medicines, appliances

      India’s next-generation GST, “GST Bachat Utsav,” was implemented, cutting taxes on over 370 items, including essentials, medicines, appliances, and toiletries. Luxury and sin goods face higher levies. The reform aims to boost consumer disposable income and inject Rs 2 lakh crore into the economy. New Delhi: India’s revamped Goods and Services Tax system, dubbed next-generation GST or “GST Bachat Utsav”, was implemented on Monday, reducing taxes on around 370 products, including daily essentials and lifesaving medicines. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the overhaul aims to inject approximately Rs 2 lakh crore into the economy by increasing the disposable income of consumers. Over 50 items, including UHT milk, khakhras, pre-packaged paneer, and breads like chapatis and parathas, will now fall under…

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    • 27 September
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      Rupee dips to 88.21 as H-1B visa hike impacts IT sector; equity markets slip

      The rupee slipped to 88.21 against the US dollar amid US H-1B visa fee hikes impacting IT stocks. Domestic equities opened lower, while forex reserves rose, Brent crude climbed, and PM Modi highlighted GST reforms to boost India’s growth. Mumbai: The rupee witnessed range-bound trading in morning deals on Monday and depreciated 5 paise to 88.21 against the US dollar, as the strength of the American currency in the overseas market and a negative trend in domestic equities weighed on investor sentiments. Forex traders said the recent hike in H-1B visa fees to USD 100,000 per year could trigger a sensitivity move in the IT sector, as companies may face margin pressure and reduced remittances due to the potential slowdown in employee deployments…

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    • 23 September
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      Sensex, Nifty open lower as IT stocks fall on H-1B visa fee hike

      Sensex and Nifty opened lower on Monday, dragged by IT stocks after US President Trump raised H-1B visa fees to USD 100,000 for new applicants. Domestic consumption sectors gained, while Asian markets showed mixed performance amid global cues. Mumbai: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty dropped in early trade on Monday, dragged by IT stocks amid concerns over the US President Donald Trump’s decision to raise H-1B visa fees to USD 1,00,000 per worker. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 475.16 points to 82,151.07 in opening trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 88.95 points to 25,238.10. From the Sensex firms, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, HCL Tech and Tata Consultancy Services were trading lower in the range of 3.88 to 2.26 per cent. Sun Pharma, Bharat…

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    • 23 September
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      NTPC looks to acquire uranium assets overseas to ensure fuel for future nuclear projects

      India’s NTPC plans to acquire overseas uranium assets to fuel its upcoming nuclear power projects. Through joint ventures and individual efforts, NTPC is expanding into nuclear energy to support India’s clean energy goals and reduce dependence on fossil fuels New Delhi: Home-grown power giant NTPC, which is diversifying into clean energy generation, looks to acquire uranium assets overseas to ensure fuel availability for its future nuclear projects, according to a company official. Established as a thermal-based power generator in 1975, NTPC Ltd (erstwhile National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd), has been increasing its capacity while diversifying into new modes of energy generation. The country’s largest power generator has an installed capacity of 83,026 megawatt at group level based on fuel sources like…

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    • 23 September
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      Gold prices show positive bias amid safe haven demand, trade range-bound this week

      Gold prices ended slightly higher this week with positive bias amid safe haven demand. Analysts expect prices to trade between Rs 1,07,500 and Rs 1,11,000, with focus on upcoming US economic data New Delhi: The Indian bullion prices ended marginally higher this week after slumping from a record high seen on September 16, buoyed by the US Federal Reserve signaling more rate cuts this year The price of 24-carat gold (10 grams) started the week at Rs 1,09,603 on Monday, rose to a significant high of Rs 1,10,540 on Tuesday, and ended the week at Rs 1,09,873, according to data published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) “Gold traded range-bound but positive, with gains of 0.38 per cent at…

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    • 23 September
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      Amul reduces prices of 700+ products after GST rate cut

      Amul announces a price reduction on over 700 products, including milk, butter, ghee, and cheese, starting September 22, in line with GST rate rationalisation to pass on benefits to consumers New Delhi: Days after Mother Dairy lowered its prices, Amul on Saturday announced a price reduction on over 700 of its products to pass on the benefits of GST rate rationalisation to consumers The announcement, made by the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets dairy items under the Amul brand, includes a reduction in retail prices of its Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) milk and milk products, such as milk, ghee, butter, ice cream, bakery items, and frozen snacks The new prices will be effective from September 22 “This revision is…

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    • 22 September
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      GST 2.0 to cut food prices and boost ease of living, says PM Modi

      Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed GST 2.0 as a bold reform that will enhance ease of living and business. Taking effect on September 22, the reforms slash tax rates on everyday foods, easing household expenses and boosting MSMEs and farmers New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted that the latest GST reforms are not just technical changes but bold steps to enhance ease of living, ease of doing business, and ease of investing. “By lowering rates on everyday foods and packaging, they make groceries more affordable, boost MSMEs, support farmers, and improve India’s global food competitiveness”, PM Modi stated. The Prime Minister was responding on X to an article written by Union Minister Chirag Paswan on the GST…

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