BUSINESS
Ather Energy to raise scooter prices by up to Rs 3,000 from January 1, 2026
The company says the price increase is linked to higher raw material, forex and electronics component costs.
BUSINESS
RBI Bulletin: Credit–deposit gap narrows as deposit mobilisation finally picks up
On December 12, Moneycontrol reported that bank credit growth stayed firmly in double digits for the seventh straight week, rising 11.42 percent year-on-year in the week ended November 28, extending a run that began after the government announced GST rate cuts in early September.
INDIA
Wife, lover held for killing shoe trader, dumping chopped up body parts at different locations
As per reports, Rahul had been married for 15 years and had two kids. His 10-year-old daughter proved to be an important resource in the investigation of his murder.
INDIA
‘Not demolition but overdue repair’: BJP’s Amit Malviya hits back at Sonia Gandhi on MGNREGA
Responding on X, Malviya said Gandhi’s recent op-ed in an English daily was driven more by political interpretation than legal or factual analysis. He claimed her arguments were based on misrepresentation and selective reading of the law.
PODCAST
IPO wave unlocks Rs 40,000 crore liquidity; YouTube sharpens live content push; and Kuku picks i-banks for Rs 3,000 crore IPO | MC Tech3
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down why 2025 has emerged as a blockbuster year for new-age IPOs, with startups raising nearly Rs 40,000 crore as private funding slows. We also look at YouTube’s growing bet on live content and connected TVs, Kuku’s plans for a Rs 3,000 crore IPO, and why Meesho’s newly listed shares hit the lower circuit after a sharp rally.
BUSINESS
RBI Bulletin: Global inflation cools, but sticky services prices keep advanced economies on edge
However, in India, retail inflation in November inched up to 0.7 percent, from 0.3 percent in October, but price pressures remained exceptionally subdued for the second straight month.
BUSINESS
RBI Bulletin: November high-frequency indicators show economy holding firm as robust demand sustains growth momentum
India’s economy extended its strong run for a third consecutive quarter, growing at a six-quarter high of 8.2 percent in July–September (Q2FY26) compared with 7.8 percent in the previous quarter.
INDIA
‘Aravalli is protected’: Centre cites 0.19% mining eligibility as opposition warns of damage
Responding to the allegations, Yadav said the government’s policy is focused on conservation, not exploitation.
INDIA
‘They kept pressuring her’: Harassment by microfinance recovery agents linked to suicide of Bihar woman
Data from Sa-Dhan, a self-regulatory organisation for microfinance institutions, shows that Bihar has over 2 crore microfinance loan accounts, the highest in the country. These loans together amount to Rs 57,712 crore, also the highest nationally.
INDIA
Special Intensive Revision to Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar feud: Major political controversies of 2025
Although a span of 12 months may not be adequate to arrive at a genuine reading of the likely consequences of the occurings, it gives a broad metric to gauge the possible ramifications of such events.
BUSINESS
KSH International revises IPO size downward to Rs 644 crore to achieve minimum 90% subscription mark, listing on December 23
With the revised offer size, the KSH International IPO comprises a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 420 crore and an offer-for-sale of Rs 224.4 crore by promoters, priced at the upper end of the price band of Rs 365–384 per share.
BUSINESS
Ten SME share sales left in 2025: Only two IPOs have GMP over 50%; check details
About 10 small and medium enterprise (SME) public issues are open or scheduled to open for subscription in the primary market this week.
POLITICS
Nitish meets PM Modi in Delhi, seeks guidance on goals for 'developed' Bihar
Under the guidance and leadership of esteemed Modi ji, the country and Bihar are continuously progressing. During this time, valuable guidance was also received on the goals of a developed Bihar, says Bihar Dy CM.
POLITICS
Yogi Adityanath's tough talk on UP codeine racket culprits in Assembly: 'Won't leave them fit for Fatiha'
The chief minister trained his guns on the Samajwadi Party over alleged codeine syrup trafficking, claiming evidence of SP links to the accused and warned of tough action against the culprits.
POLITICS
What are electoral trusts? Here's how BJP got richer by 50% despite SC striking down electoral bonds
Taken together, the donations received by a dozen Opposition parties, including the Congress, came to Rs 1,343 crore.
POLITICS
Thackeray cousins likely to announce alliance for BMC polls on Tuesday
On Monday, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut met MNS president Raj Thackeray, while MNS leader Bala Nandgaonkar visited Matoshri, the residence of Uddhav Thackeray, for talks. Both are considered trusted aides of their respective party chiefs.
INDIA
Thar purchases worth Rs 7 crore, Rs 5 crore spent on add-ons: Odisha govt flags irregularities, orders audit
The Odisha government has ordered a special audit into the procurement and customisation of 51 Mahindra Thar vehicles for forest department staff after questions were raised over Rs 5 crore spent on modifications.
BUSINESS
Samvardhana Motherson arm to acquire 100% of wiring harness business of Nexans AutoElectric for 207 mn euro enterprise value
Nexans AutoElectric makes harnesses for light vehicles, trucks; AutoElectric stake buy likely to be cash EPS accretive, says Samvardhana Motherson
BUSINESS
KSH International IPO GMP trades flat a day ahead of share listing
The Pune-based firm’s Rs 710 crore IPO was priced in the range of Rs 365 to Rs 384 per share.
WORLD
Gun jams at point-blank range as shoplifting suspect tries to shoot US police officer
A shoplifting stop inside an Ohio Walmart escalated into an attempted shooting when suspect Shane Newman pulled a handgun on a police officer at close range, only for the weapon to jam, allowing staff and police to subdue him without injuries.
BUSINESS
Income Tax Notices: Employees nudged to declare their foreign assets
If the taxpayer has failed to report foreign assets and income in the original ITR, there is an opportunity to rectify this through filing a revised return
TRENDS
Customer bought 22 iPhone 17s, gold coins, eggs worth over Rs 22 lakh on Instamart: 'Top spender'
The platform's 2025 analysis highlights several record‑breaking patterns: the tiniest cart of the year (a Rs 10 printout in Bengaluru), the biggest single cart (Rs 4.3 lakh on iPhones in Hyderabad).
WORLD
Pakistan eyes Saudi Arabia-like security pact with Bangladesh: What it means for India
Bangladesh’s military establishment is keen on a strategic and defence pact with Pakistan, similar in scope to Islamabad’s defence cooperation arrangements with countries such as Saudi Arabia.
INDIA
Chhattisgarh migrant worker who was beaten to death in Kerala was victim of 'politics of hate' of RSS, Kerala minister says
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said that a special investigating team led by the Palakkad Superintendent of Police is currently investigating the case and has been asked to probe all angles and start legal action in the case.
