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TRAI sets February 15 deadline for IRDAI-regulated entities to switch to 1600-series numbers
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has directed all entities regulated by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to shift to 1600-series telephone numbers for service and transactional calls to customers by February 15. The move is aimed at improving consum...
Closing Bell: Sensex settles 78 pts lower, Nifty flat; IndiGo rises 3%, United Spirits drops 2%
On 18 December 2025, the Indian stock market closed on a mixed note. The BSE Sensex ended around 78 points lower, while the Nifty finished almost flat, as investors adopted a cautious approach. During the trading session, auto, media, pharma, and chemical stocks faced selling pressure, while select...
Japan’s Mizuho Securities to acquire over 60% stake in Avendus Capital from KKR
Japan’s Mizuho Securities, part of the Mizuho Financial Group, has agreed to acquire a controlling stake of over 60% in Indian investment bank Avendus Capital by purchasing the stake held by US-based private equity firm KKR. The transaction is valued at around ₹4,700–4,800 crore (about $520 million)...
Sensex & Nifty trade lower on 18 Dec 2025; benchmark indices weaken with auto stocks under pressure
Indian equity markets remained under pressure on Thursday, extending losses for the fourth consecutive session as investors stayed cautious amid weak global cues and uncertainty surrounding a potential US–India trade agreement. The benchmark indices, the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50, opened in the re...
India Says Global Trade Being ‘Weaponised’ Through Tariffs: Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that global trade is increasingly being “weaponised” through tariffs and trade barriers, creating fresh challenges for countries across the world. Speaking at a recent economic forum, she highlighted how the global trading system is moving away from free...
India–Oman to Sign Free Trade Agreement on December 18: Piyush Goyal
India and Oman are set to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on December 18, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has confirmed, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral economic relations between the two countries. The agreement comes after prolonged negotiations and is expected...
India Closes Visa Application Centre in Dhaka Over Security Concerns
India has temporarily shut its Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, citing growing security concerns and an unstable environment in the capital. The centre, located at Jamuna Future Park, announced it would close operations from 2:00 PM on Wednesday, with all applicants scheduled for...
India Summons Bangladesh High Commissioner After Threats to Indian Mission in Dhaka
India has summoned Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to New Delhi, M. Riaz Hamidullah, amid growing concerns over threats made against the Indian High Commission in Dhaka and inflammatory anti-India remarks by certain political figures in Bangladesh. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) apprised the...
Closing Bell: Nifty 25,900 ke neeche, Sensex 120 points gira; PSU Banks ne dikhaya outperformance
Indian equity markets witnessed a cautious and range-bound session as GIFT Nifty indicated a flat opening, reflecting mixed cues from global markets. US markets closed mixed overnight, while Asian markets also traded with limited direction, keeping investor sentiment subdued. Benchmark indices Sense...
Rupee Volatile Against Dollar in Early Trade
The Indian rupee experienced marked volatility against the U.S. dollar in early trading, reflecting ongoing pressure in the foreign exchange markets amid external and domestic economic uncertainties. Market participants saw wide swings in the USD/INR rate as traders responded to continued foreign fu...
Sensex, Nifty Trade Cautiously; Ola Electric, Vedanta, IOB Among Stocks in Focus
Indian equity markets witnessed range-bound and cautious trading in today’s session as benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 moved with mild gains and losses amid mixed global cues. Investors remained selective, keeping a close watch on midcap and sector-specific stocks, while awaiting clarity on gl...
Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.7% in November, Lowest Since April: Government Survey
India’s unemployment rate declined to 4.7% in November, marking the lowest level since April, according to the latest government survey data. The improvement points to a gradual strengthening of the labour market amid steady economic activity. The fall in unemployment was supported by better job ava...
B. Sairam Takes Charge as New Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Coal India
B. Sairam has taken over as the new Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of Coal India Limited (CIL), assuming charge at a time when the country’s largest coal producer is focused on meeting rising energy demand and improving operational efficiency. Sairam, who earlier served as the CMD of Northern...
Tata, Infosys to Bear Brunt of Trump’s $100,000 H‑1B Visa Fee
Indian IT giants Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys Ltd are expected to face significant cost pressures following the Trump administration’s introduction of a $100,000 fee on new H‑1B visa applications, a move that could reshape hiring and outsourcing strategies for global technology firms....
Sensex Falls 533 Points, Nifty Closes Below 25,900 Amid Weak Rupee and FPI Selling
ndian equity markets closed sharply lower for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, as benchmark indices lost ground amid persistent selling pressure. The decline was driven by foreign outflows, a weak rupee, and cautious global cues. The BSE Sensex plunged about 533 points, closing around the...
India’s Business Growth Slows in December as HSBC Composite PMI Falls
India’s business activity showed signs of moderation in December, with the latest HSBC Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) indicating a slowdown in growth across the private sector. The HSBC Composite PMI slipped to 58.9 in December from 59.7 in November, marking the softest pace of output gr...
Rupee Slips Against US Dollar in Early Trade
The Indian rupee weakened against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, pressured by sustained foreign fund outflows, firm global crude oil prices and cautious sentiment in equity markets. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened lower and continued to face selling pressure as t...
Sensex Slides 400 Points, Nifty Slips Below 26,000 Amid Rupee Weakness and Foreign Selling
Indian equity markets opened on a weak note on Tuesday as benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 slipped amid foreign investor selling, a weakening rupee and cautious global cues. The BSE Sensex fell nearly 400 points in early trade, while the Nifty 50 declined around 0.35%, briefly slipping below th...