INDIA
UP voter list revision: Why 1.4 crore voters will receive notices after SIR exercise
The draft roll, released after the SIR exercise, contains 12.55 crore voters, down from 15.44 crore voters listed as of October 27, 2025.
BUSINESS
Live: Can Nifty hold 26,200, break 2-day dull performance? | Opening Bell
Markets extended losses for the second consecutive session, with the Nifty slipping below its key support near the 26,200 mark. Sectoral performance was mixed, as healthcare, pharma and PSU banks outperformed, while oil & gas, media and chemicals remained under pressure. Broader markets corrected in tandem with the benchmarks, with both midcaps and smallcaps declining. Investors now turn their focus to key global cues, including US PMI, Eurozone CPI and jobs data. This morning, global cues were largely positive. US markets ended higher overnight while Asian markets were mixed. Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Jay Thakkar, Head Derivatives and Quant Research, ICICI Securities and Siddhartha Khemka - Head- Research, Wealth Management, Motilal Oswal Financial Services.
SPORTS
ICC rejects Bangladesh's request to move T20 World Cup matches from India: Report
During a virtual call on Tuesday, Jay Shah-led ICC informed BCB that it was rejecting the latter's request to shift Bangladesh's matches outside India due to security concerns.
INDIA
Cold wave warning issued as temperatures plunge across north and central India: IMD
BUDGET
Budget 2026 Expectations: All eyes on FM Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget presentation
Can taxpayers expect more benefits in the upcoming Budget? What the exporters are expecting as they could potentially lose out on orders without a trade deal with the US
PODCAST
Securing silver supply, Crypto SIPs on rise & deep tech investors turn to IIT Madras | MC Editor's Picks
In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks find out what’s happening from markets to government policy and more. Inside: India keeps bullion out of FTAs, rapid adoption of crypto SIPs, IIT Madras emerges preferred consultancy for deep tech investors, energy markets keep close watch on Venezuela, & semiconductor industry presents wishlist to government ahead of the Budget. Tune in!
INDIA
14-year-old held in Pathankot espionage case; police flag digital grooming by ISI networks
Punjab police say a 14-year-old was allegedly recruited online by ISI-linked operatives to map military sites, raising alarms over digital grooming risks.
BUSINESS
Buffett vs real estate: The 5-second stock deal that explains why he still bets on equities
The Berkshire Hathaway founder says equities offer speed, liquidity, and scale that real estate deals simply can’t match, even in market downturns.
BUSINESS
Stocks to Watch Today: Titan, Jubilant Foodworks, Godrej Consumer Products, IRB Infrastructure Trust, Pidilite, Fino Payments Bank in focus on 7 January
Stocks to Watch, 7 January: Stocks like Titan Company, Jubilant Foodworks, Godrej Consumer Products, Lodha Developers, Yes Bank, IRB Infrastructure Trust, Indian Energy Exchange, Biocon, and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation will be in focus on January 7.
BUSINESS
Compact Structure Fund acquires additional 0.8% stake in Speb Adhesives
Speb Adhesives shares rallied 3.41 percent to Rs 56.10 amid high volumes on the NSE, extending uptrend for second consecutive session. In previous session, the stock surged over 7 percent.
BUSINESS
FII/FPI net sell Indian equities worth Rs 106 crore, while DIIs net buy Rs 1749 crore
The past year saw FII/FPIs remain as net sellers, offloading Indian equities worth Rs 2.92 lakh crore. On the other hand, DIIs added strength to the market with their buying spree reaching Rs 7.85 lakh crore.
PODCAST
IIT Madras nets thousands of crores in consulting fee from VCs; Crypto SIPs soar in India; and India's semicon industry seeks faster payouts from Budget 2026 | MC Tech3
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track how deep tech venture capital is increasingly turning to IIT Madras for technical diligence as consultancy revenues surge. We also look at the sharp rise in crypto SIPs among first-time Indian investors, key expectations from the semiconductor industry ahead of Budget 2026, and Zepto’s quiet rollout of in-app UPI payments as delivery platforms bring payments in-house.
BUSINESS
Ideal Cures founder buys two flats for Rs 191 crore at Raheja Artesia in Mumbai's Worli
The two units, on the 43rd floor of the building, have a total carpet area of 12,114 square feet, according to registration documents accessed by Zapkey
BUSINESS
Suraj Estate’s One Business Bay clocks Rs 200 crore sales within 45 days of launch
Suraj Estate Developers has been active in Mumbai’s real estate market since 1986, with a focus on residential and commercial projects across Mahim, Dadar, Prabhadevi and Parel, and has recently begun expanding into Bandra.
BUSINESS
Proptech firm PropertyPistol to invest AED 10 million to expand UAE, Dubai operations
The investment will be directed towards strengthening on-ground advisory capacity, technology infrastructure, compliance, and partnerships across key UAE markets.
BUSINESS
Modern Diagnostic IPO shares see double-digit GMP ahead of its market debut
Gurugram-based Modern Diagnostic approached capital markets to mop up nearly Rs 37 crore via Initial Public Offering (IPO) of 40.99 lakh shares at Rs 90 per share.
POLITICS
'This is so sad': Trinamool's Abhishek Banerjee says EC sent SIR notice to Amartya Sen
In the name of SIR, BJP-ECI nexus is targeting people of Bengal. When I came here I got to know Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen who brought global recognition for our country has been served hearing notice, says Trinamool MP.
POLITICS
Tamil Nadu elections: Why AIADMK–BJP tie-up talks remain inconclusive
The BJP and Palaniswami do not see eye to eye on the course the alliance must take to put up a strong contest against the DMK-Congress-Left combine.
BUSINESS
Gabion Technologies IPO sees massive over 57 times subscription on Day 1, GMP rises further
Gabion Technologies SME IPO | Investors have put in bids for 14.77 crore equity shares on Tuesday, against the offer size of 25.77 lakh shares via 35,763 applications.
BUSINESS
After scrutiny of EdTech trading practices, SEBI proposes 30-day delay on market data
The use of live market data for educational purposes came under regulatory scrutiny following SEBI’s recent action against certain educational institutions that were using such data for teaching.
POLITICS
JDU leader urges rethink on BCCI's Mustafizur decision: 'Bangladesh appointed Hindu as captain'
Senior party leader KC Tyagi argued that BCCI's move to release Mustafizur Rahman from KKR warrants reconsideration and cautioned against mixing sports and politics.
BUSINESS
As markets normalise, SBI MF sees large caps maintaining leadership over mid- and small-caps in 2026
The report notes that after several years of elevated valuations and euphoric investor sentiment, Indian equity markets underwent a sharp correction in the early part of last year, marking a turning point in market behaviour.
INDIA
BJP leader's apology after backlash from Riteish Deshmukh over Vilasrao remarks
The remarks drew sharp criticism from the Congress, which accused the BJP of attempting to undermine the contributions of a leader who served the state as chief minister twice.
BUSINESS
Moneycontrol retains top spot in business and finance news, beating Economic Times
Comscore’s latest data shows Moneycontrol topped November rankings for business and financial news, leading on readership, engagement and time spent
