BUSINESS
FIIs net sell Indian equities worth Rs 1,114 crore, while DIIs net bought Rs 3,869 crore
For the year so far, FII/FPIs remain net sellers, offloading Indian equities worth Rs 2.77 lakh crore. On the other hand, DIIs added strength to the market with their buying spree reaching Rs 7.45 lakh crore for the year so far.
BUSINESS
Cotton fabrics producer Sonaselection India files draft IPO papers for debt reduction, capex
Sonaselection India IPO | The initial public offering comprises entirely a fresh issue of 1.43 crore equity shares by the company with no offer-for-sale component.
INDIA
Kerala actress gang rape case: Court sentences Pulsar Suni, five others to 20 years rigorous imprisonment
Dileep, who was accused of conspiring and hiring a gang to execute the crime, was found not guilty of the allegation that he orchestrated the assault.
PODCAST
Lighting the Future: From climate-tech ideas to real-world Implementation | Ashish Khanna, DG, ISA
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the global climate-tech ecosystem, with a focus on how innovation can be translated into deployment, and what needs to be done to scale renewable integration. We are joined by Ashish Khanna, Director General, International Solar Alliance, to explore where do we lack when it comes to accelerating climate-tech innovation. He says it is important to see the glass half full and India has an immense potential, it can become a hotbed for innovation. Building on the momentum created by ENTICE, this episode explores how ideas become deployable solutions - through financing, policy support, and real-world testing. Tune in!
PODCAST
SoftBank scouts for India deals; India's AI copyright draft draws backlash; and Brookfield’s $1bn Mumbai GCC push
In Today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack our interview with SoftBank’s Sumer Juneja, who says the firm is now “competing with the IPO market” as founders choose quicker listings and the firm is 'not in exit mode' with more investment action expected from 2026. We also break down the backlash to India’s AI copyright licensing draft, Brookfield’s $1 billion GCC plan in Mumbai, and Dream Sports’ restructuring into eight companies after the gaming ban.
INDIA
No blanket airfare caps, says Aviation Minister: Deregulation stays, govt steps in only during ‘extraordinary’ crises
Naidu tells Lok Sabha India can’t cap airfares across routes year-round; deregulation aids growth, while Aircraft Act allows caps only in crises.
BUSINESS
Alco-beverage distributor Aspri Spirits files IPO papers, aims to raise Rs 140 crore via fresh issue
Aspri Spirits IPO | The company proposed to raise Rs 140 crore via fresh shares, while existing shareholders including promoters will be selling up to 50 lakh shares via offer-for-sale.
BUSINESS
Oleev olive oil-maker Modi Naturals shares get listed on NSE
The New Delhi-headquartered company operates four manufacturing facilities in India located at Pilibhit, Sonipat, Hyderabad, and Chhattisgarh. Its portfolio brands include Oleev, Oleev Kitchen and PIPO foods.
BUSINESS
Corona Remedies IPO GMP rises ahead of D-St debut on Monday; experts recommend post-listing strategies
Analysts said the company has built a stable product portfolio over the years and has seen consistent growth in the domestic market.
BUSINESS
RBI to conduct second tranche of OMO purchase of Rs 50,000 cr on December 18
On December 11, the central bank conducted first tranche of OMO purchases and injected Rs 50,000 crore in the banking system.
BUSINESS
India inflows face momentum as renewed pressure hits focused funds; EM rotation strengthens on weak-dollar theme
Flows into India have been volatile over the past 18 months. Strong inflows immediately after the general election reflected the return of investors who had been waiting for political clarity.
BUSINESS
IndiGo ropes in external aviation experts to probe flight disruptions
The development comes after mass flight cancellations by IndiGo threw the nation’s aviation sector out of gear over the last few days.
BUSINESS
DPDP Act may be driving surge in cyber insurance demand, with first-time buyers leading the spike
Around 40-50 percent of the recent 20-25 percent spike in cyber insurance uptake is coming from companies purchasing the cover for the first time, experts pointed out
BUSINESS
Business in the Week Ahead (December 15-19, 2025)
For the upcoming week, keep an eye on manufacturing and inflation trends across regions, with several key data releases and rate decisions still to be announced
BUSINESS
Wakefit shares to list on Monday; analysts recommend profit booking on possible listing gains
Analysts said the IPO valuation had been "rerated" on metrics such as price-to-sales, which were higher than some peers.
INDIA
Cabinet approves Census 2027 at cost of Rs 11,700 crore, enumeration to happen in 2 phases
Cabinet approves Census of India 2027 plan costing Rs 11,718.24 crore; house listing in 2026, population count in 2027; caste data in Phase 2.
WORLD
'Will conquer Delhi': LeT's Rauf, who led terrorists' funeral prayers during Op Sindoor, makes open threats
In a video doing the rounds on X, Rauf can be heard claiming that India will “not dare to attack Pakistan for the next 50 years”
INDIA
West Bengal: Massive turnout expected as Murshidabad's proposed 'Babri Masjid' hosts first Friday prayers today
Organisers say preparations have been made for at least a thousand people, though they anticipate a turnout "running into lakhs".
INDIA
Internet shutdown enters 4th day in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh after massive farmer protest rocks ethanol plant in Tibbi - 5 updates
Hanumangarh protests news: Security personnel, from Home Guards to RAC, remain deployed in large numbers in the area, PTI confirmed.
BUSINESS
Uttar Pradesh charts a bold, policy-driven path for India’s semiconductor rise
Uttar Pradesh is positioning itself as a critical engine in India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, especially in electronics and chip manufacturing.
BUSINESS
Live: Nifty extends gain to the second straight day but sees another weekly loss | Closing Bell
Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Nilesh Jain, Head VP- Derivative and Technical Research, Centrum Broking Ltd and Harshal Dasani, Business Head, INVAsset PMS
BUSINESS
UP’s semiconductor ambition takes centre stage at CNBC-TV18 & Moneycontrol UP Tech Next Electronics & Semiconductor Summit
UP expects its first semiconductor unit to be operational by 2027–28, marking a significant step toward reducing foreign chip dependency and enabling large-scale employment.
BUSINESS
Edelweiss Mutual Fund set to launch Greater China equity product for retail via GIFT City
Edelweiss MF MD & CEO Radhika Gupta wrote on X that she was 'super excited to bring our first international offering via GIFT', adding that the fund will be for retail investors and 'the first of others to follow'
INDIA
BJP accuses Mamata Banerjee of misleading public over SIR form submission
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has once again shown her instinct to mislead, said BJP's Amit Malviya in a post on X
