South Western Railway reports a 15% revenue surge to nearly Rs 7 crore till Dec 2025. Passenger traffic grew 6.5% and freight hit a record 5.1 MT in December. Festive season and new trains fueled growth.
Stablecoins had a breakthrough year in 2025, but the race for the perfect 21st-century money is far from over. Explore the five critical questions shaping digital currencies in 2026, from CBDCs to geopolitics.
Economist Ajit Ranade argues for universal rights and minimum wages in India's platform-led gig economy. Read his analysis on formalizing work with security.
A war of words erupted in the Telangana Assembly over the GST Amendment Bill. AIMIM's Akbaruddin Owaisi boycotted, citing economic ruin, while BJP defended the tax regime. Read the full debate.
Global PE firm Apax Partners invests over ₹1,500 crore in iD Fresh Food, acquiring a minority stake from Premji Invest & TPG NewQuest. Co-founder PC Musthafa continues to lead.
Punjab government signs an MoU with PPDC Meerut to set up a Rs 10 crore technology extension centre in Jalandhar. Aimed at R&D and global competitiveness for the sports goods and leather sector.
Sakthi Aviation invests Rs 750 crore in a new Tamil Nadu facility to assemble India's first privately-built trainer aircraft, marking a major leap for domestic aerospace. Read the full story.
SBI Research predicts a sharp fall in crude oil prices to $50 per barrel by mid-2026, driven by inventory buildup. This significant softening is expected to positively impact India's inflation and economic growth. Read the full analysis.
Trichy's crucial 35-km northern semi-ring road faces delays as land plan schedules remain incomplete in three taluks, prolonging city traffic woes. Read more.
Potential US tariff increases could severely impact $3 billion worth of Indian exports, including chemicals, auto parts, and consumer goods. Experts advise diversification and strategic policy action. Read more.
The Reserve Bank of India cautions NBFCs in Mumbai to strengthen underwriting, track asset quality, and lend responsibly. Read key risks flagged in the latest stability report.
Indian stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower, while the rupee weakened against the dollar. Global markets reacted to US military action in Venezuela. Read the full analysis.
Copper prices surge past $13,000 a ton, driven by mine outages and US tariff fears. Experts warn of a 100,000-ton global deficit in 2026. Read the full analysis.
London PE giant Apax Partners invests over Rs 1,500 crore for a significant minority stake in Bengaluru's iD Fresh Food, enabling partial exits for Premji Invest and TPG NewQuest. Explore the deal details.
Brazil's audit court orders probe into central bank's Banco Master liquidation, risking legal certainty. Investigation examines 'motivation, coherence, proportionality' of the move.
India's investment banking fees soared to $1.3 billion in 2025, driven by record IPOs and M&A. Jefferies topped the league table with $98.9 million. Read the full analysis.
Experts warn the trillions spent on AI data centres by tech giants could drive up chip and power costs, reigniting inflation and threatening stock markets. Read more.
Major Indian banks report faster credit growth than deposit mobilisation in Dec 2025 quarter. HDFC Bank, BoB, PNB show shift to term deposits, impacting margins. Read the full analysis.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces a new world-class township near the Chandigarh border. The project aims to decongest cities and boost economic growth. Read more.
Indian leather and garment exporters are absorbing heavy discounts to retain US buyers, as 50% tariffs threaten orders. Industry eyes EU trade pact while hoping for a US deal. Read more.
Gold surged to a one-week high after US strikes in Venezuela. Spot gold rose 2.7% to $4,444.52/oz. Expert analysis on geopolitical impact and 2025 outlook for precious metals.
A 65-year-old woman died and four family members were injured after a cement chunk from a dilapidated building's roof collapsed in Kolkata's Park Circus. Locals blame negligent owner.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation launches a major drive to demolish 300 dilapidated buildings, using special powers to prevent monsoon tragedies. Owners offered extra FAR for reconstruction.
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Tobacco growers in Karnataka protest against the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill-2025, citing a massive tax hike that threatens their survival. They demand a rollback to protect farmer livelihoods.
Motherson Electronic Components secures PLI incentives for 6 years, plans Rs 1,900 crore investment and over 5,000 jobs in Kanchipuram. Read the full story on this major boost for electronics manufacturing in India.
Goa PWD Minister Digambar Kamat inspected the proposed 5km Verna flyover and Dabolim airport project. Plans for underpasses to Quelossim and Kesarval spring were discussed. Read for details.
Goa's FLY91 airline leases two brand-new ATR 72-600 aircraft from DAE to expand its fleet to six. The move fuels its network expansion from Dabolim Airport to cities like Hyderabad and Pune. Read more about its regional connectivity strategy.
Kerala's famed pineapple prices have surged by 300% due to fertilizer shortages and climate change, severely impacting farmers and consumers. Learn about the crisis and its wider implications.
Agriculture officials in Kodagu mandate strict adherence to fertiliser inventory rules. Retailers must sell only to local farmers based on landholding, with FIR threats for violations.