Indian stock markets closed nearly flat on Dec 18 as lack of triggers, rupee depreciation & foreign fund outflows kept investors cautious. Nifty settled at 25,815.55. Get expert outlook & stock picks.
Sensex and Nifty 50 ended Thursday's session on a flat note. Key developments include Ola promoter's stake sale, Vi's NCD raise, and new F&O inclusions. Read for details and stocks to watch.
ICICI Prudential AMC IPO lists today, Dec 19. Grey market premium hints at 24% gains. Brokerage sets ₹3,000 target. Get all live updates here.
Market expert Raja Venkatraman recommends three stocks to buy on 19 December 2025. Get detailed analysis on Voltas, Syngene, and ICICIPRULI for your trading strategy.
Enforcement Directorate seizes PACL assets worth Rs 3,400 crore in Ludhiana. Total attachments now exceed Rs 5,600 crore in the massive investment fraud case. Read the full details.
ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company debuts on Dalal Street today. The IPO was subscribed 39 times. Experts predict a 13-17% listing gain. Read key details and analyst views.
Australian shares climbed on Friday, led by banks and real estate, after softer US inflation boosted rate cut hopes. However, the ASX 200 is headed for its worst weekly drop in four weeks. Read the full analysis.
Former BluSmart CEO Anirudh Arun now heads Refex Mobility, which is bidding for the bankrupt EV cab operator's 5,000+ charging stations and tech stack. The move could reshape India's green mobility sector.
MarketSmith India recommends Shriram Finance and Canara HSBC Life Insurance for 19 December. Get expert analysis, target prices, and key risks to guide your investment strategy.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee offers 350 acres for CESC's 5,000 MW battery storage unit, a Rs 12,000 crore project aiming to power 50% of Kolkata with renewables.
Oman agrees to raise the employment cap for Indian workers from 20% to 50% under the new trade pact, securing jobs and boosting remittances. Read the full details.
Bharti Airtel's board appoints Shashwat Sharma as MD & CEO from Jan 1. Gopal Vittal becomes executive vice chairman. The telco also plans to use Rs 15,740 crore from rights issue to cut debt, aiming for net debt-free India operations soon.
Indian tech startups raised $10.5B in 2025, a 17% YoY decline. However, IPO exits surged 17% and acquisitions rose, signaling a maturing, resilient ecosystem. Read the full analysis.
Accenture reports strong Q1 FY26 results with $18.7B revenue and $2.2B in AI bookings. The firm beats margin guidance and signals AI's integration into core services. Read the full analysis.
NPCI's plan to limit any single app to 30% of UPI transactions by Dec 2026 faces major hurdles. Experts cite lack of MDR revenue & user habits as key barriers. Read the full analysis.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposes sending the Securities Market Code Bill, 2025, to a standing committee after Congress raises alarms over excessive powers to a single body. The Bill aims to unify securities laws for better investor protection.
RRP Semiconductor's stock skyrocketed over 55,000% in 20 months, defying valuation norms. Discover the curious case of this BSE-listed firm amidst India's semiconductor ambitions.
US private equity giant L Catterton invests in Haldiram's, boosting the snack major's global ambitions and IPO plans. The firm is also in talks to bring Jimmy John's to India. Read more.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables the Securities Markets Code Bill, empowering Sebi, decriminalizing minor violations, and expanding its board. The bill aims for comprehensive market regulation.
India inks a landmark CEPA with Oman, securing zero-duty access on 98% of tariff lines. The deal aims to boost exports by $2B, benefiting labour-intensive sectors and deepening West Asia ties. Read more.
Pune faces severe traffic jams due to 678 incomplete 'missing link' roads. PMC prioritizes 33 projects, but land acquisition hurdles delay solutions. Read how this impacts daily commutes.
The closure of Indian visa centres in Bangladesh deals a severe blow to Kolkata's economy, heavily reliant on cross-border tourism and medical travel. Traders fear a prolonged downturn.
Delhi Development Authority opens Asita Park lawns near ITO for socio-cultural events. Daily rental charges range from Rs 40,000 to Rs 3.3 lakh. Read details on guidelines and booking.
Haryana's pioneering canine park in Panchkula faces neglect with broken equipment and poor maintenance, disappointing pet owners. Discover the state of this public facility.
The US International Development Finance Corp. plans a massive funding boost to $205B, focusing on AI data centers, critical minerals, and energy projects globally, including in allied nations. Read more.
West Bengal govt's business conclave attracts Rs 43,000+ crore investment pledges from JSW, ITC, Ultratech & others. Major projects in power, manufacturing & hospitality announced. Read details.
Gujarat's real estate sector is transforming as soaring land prices fuel a surge in redevelopment and joint development projects. Discover how this model benefits developers and landowners.
ED facilitates payment of long-pending dues to Kingfisher Airlines' ex-staff. ₹312 crore transferred via liquidator after DRT approval. Read the full story.
Contractual housekeeping staff at Kolkata airport protest new biometric attendance system, demanding fresh uniforms and leave benefits. Management alleges it's a ploy to avoid shift discipline.
Bengaluru HR leaders advocate for a 'Right to Disconnect' policy to combat after-hours work communication, aiming to reduce burnout and improve work-life balance in India's tech capital.