India's fintech sector is set for a major consolidation phase, driven by fragmented markets and profit pressures. Top Kotak Investment Banking executives predict a wave of mergers and acquisitions by 2026, creating fewer but stronger players.
A live Fox & Friends interview with FBI Director Kash Patel was briefly disrupted by a technical error involving lighting and audio. Patel discussed the US operation to capture Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro. Read the full details here.
Motilal Oswal recommends Max Financials & Kotak Mahindra Bank as top buys for the week starting January 5, 2026. See key financials, targets, and growth drivers.
Bombay High Court rules in favour of trader Gajanan Rajguru, allowing him to retain profits made from a mistaken Rs 40 crore margin credit. A landmark case on unjust enrichment.
Bombay High Court allows a trader to retain Rs 1.75 crore profit earned after Kotak Securities mistakenly credited Rs 40 crore to his account. Read the full story of the trading frenzy and legal battle.
Kotak Investment Banking's Sourav Mallik reveals Japanese firms are long-term players in India's booming M&A market, with domestic groups also driving record deal volumes in 2026.
Market veteran Nilesh Shah highlights 2025's unique mathematical properties, from being a perfect square to a sum of cubes. He also shares a cautious 2026 outlook for Indian stocks.
Kotak Mahindra Bank fixes January 14, 2026 as record date for its 1:5 stock split. Learn eligibility details, share price impact, and what it means for investors.
ICC match referee Richie Richardson gives 'satisfactory' rating to Eden Gardens pitch for India-South Africa Test that ended in 3 days. Gautam Gambhir defends wicket, while Kotak offers contrasting view. Read the full analysis.
A technical glitch at the state DIT has disrupted Aadhaar-based online property registration across Maharashtra, forcing citizens to visit offices in person. Officials promise a quick fix.
Election Commission pauses hearings for unmapped electors in West Bengal after discovering a technical glitch in the 2002 electoral roll data. Key details inside.
Kotak Securities recommends 10 stocks for long-term investment, citing earnings recovery and a strong macro backdrop for 2026. See the full list with fair value targets.
Bajaj Broking Research recommends Lloyds Metals & Energy and Kotak Mahindra Bank as top buys. Get their outlook on Nifty and Bank Nifty consolidation. Read for key targets and analysis.
President Trump's festive call to troops went awry due to broadcast failures. A live mic caught his frustrated remark, creating an awkward Christmas Eve moment. Read the full details here.
SEBI simplifies documentation for duplicate securities, raising the claim limit to Rs 10 lakh. Learn how this move benefits investors and streamlines processes.
A CBI court in Ahmedabad sentenced a former DRT recovery inspector and an advocate to two years' rigorous imprisonment for demanding a Rs 3.5 lakh bribe. Details inside.
SEBI has overhauled norms for issuing duplicate securities, raising the value limit to Rs 10 lakh and reducing document requirements for investors. Read the full details here.
A CBI court in Ahmedabad sentenced a former DRT inspector and a lawyer to two years' rigorous imprisonment for demanding a Rs 3.5 lakh bribe in a 2009 case. Read the full details of the trap and conviction.
Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO Ashok Vaswani details his two-year transformation plan, aiming for a 'younger, leaner, hungrier' bank. He discusses 2026 strategy, FPI exits, and future banking skills. Watch the full interview.
Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO Ashok Vaswani outlines why the bank sees little value in listing subsidiaries, unlike rivals ICICI and HDFC Bank. Read his strategy for building a lasting franchise.
The Securities Markets Code Bill 2025, tabled in Parliament, consolidates three key laws, empowers SEBI, decriminalises minor lapses, and strengthens investor protection. Read the full analysis.
The Indian government has introduced a new bill in Parliament to create a single framework for securities regulations and expand SEBI's board from 9 to 15 members. Read the full details and implications.
Vedanta's stock soared to a historic high of ₹580.45, marking a 7-day winning streak. Brokerages turn bullish post NCLT's demerger approval, with targets up to ₹686. Read more.
A terrifying escalator malfunction at BRAC University in Dhaka sent students into a panic. Watch the viral video and learn about the urgent calls for safety checks.
Radhavi Deshpande, CIO of Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance, shares a positive outlook for Indian equities. She highlights stabilising earnings, domestic liquidity, and a potential rebound in small-caps. Read her key market triggers for 2026.
A Khanna resident was shocked when Rs 150 was deducted from his Fastag for a toll plaza he never visited. He has approached NHAI and his bank. Read about this alarming technical glitch.
A technical snag disrupted services on Mumbai Metro's Lines 2A and 7, causing significant delays for commuters during peak hours. Get the latest updates and details here.
The Indian rupee's sharp depreciation to over 90 per dollar in 2025 makes foreign education, travel, and imports costlier. Experts explain the direct impact on consumers and suggest strategies to de-risk your finances. Learn what you can do.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi slams the government's aviation 'monopoly model' after a massive IndiGo systems failure disrupts flights nationwide. Details on the chaos and political fallout.
Chaos erupted at Ranchi's Birsa Munda Airport as IndiGo cancelled over 10 flights, stranding hundreds. Passengers missed crucial trips and connecting international flights. Read the full story.