BUSINESS
Do you still have Rs 2,000 bank note? Check what RBI says about its legal validity and how to exchange
The facility to deposit or exchange Rs 2000 banknotes at all bank branches across India ended on October 7, 2023.
INDIA
Uttarakhand women & child minister’s husband sparks outrage with ‘girls in Bihar for Rs 20-25k’ comments
He was speaking at an event in the Someshwar constituency of Almora
INDIA
News Highlights: 200 still hospitalised in Indore water contamination case, 32 in ICUs; municipal commissioner suspended
The action came after 10 reported deaths due to diarrhoea outbreak in Bhagirathpura area as a result of water contamination
INDIA
ITC under pressure, China’s silver power & nuclear enters India’s RE strategy | MC Editor's Picks
ITC’s stock is under pressure as higher tax on cigarettes kicks in, India needs to rethink its growing reliance on China for silver, GST cuts have trickled down to entry-level cars and two-wheelers, consumers spending remained strong even as factory output weakened in 2025 - find reports on all this inside. Market, policy and business in Bollywood - we cover everything in the latest edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.
INDIA
Blast near Himachal police station draws NIA visit; pro-Khalistan groups issue online threat
NIA team visited Nalagarh blast site in Himachal’s Solan. Police probe crater near station; pro-Khalistan groups claim role online, unverified.
INDIA
After terror shock, tourists return to Pahalgam; winter footfall rebounds months after attack
Tourist footfall is rising again in Pahalgam months after the Baisaran terror attack, offering relief to local businesses.
WORLD
Canada’s work-permit cliff could push millions out of status, Indians could be the biggest hit
IRCC data showing 1.05 million work permits expired in 2025 and 9.27 lakh expire in 2026, raising fears of out-of-status surge.
BUSINESS
Holani Venture Capital, Meru Investment Fund acquire additional over 3% stake in Shyam Dhani Industries
Shyam Dhani shares rebounded 0.52 percent to Rs 126.75 on Friday, following 5 percent correction each in previous two sessions.
INDIA
Indore contaminated water deaths: Municipal commissioner sacked; top officials, PHE engineer suspended
Indore water contamination: Municipal commissioner removed, senior officials suspended after 10 reported deaths and 1,400 ill in Bhagirathpura.
STARTUP
After delivery worker strikes, Eternal CEO Deepinder Goyal defends gig pay model with earnings, safety data
The defence follows nationwide delivery worker strikes in late December that triggered renewed scrutiny of platform pay, safety and working conditions, even as food delivery and quick commerce firms reported largely business-as-usual operations during the New Year rush.
INDIA
India’s cyber scam bill crosses Rs 52,976 crore in 6 years; investment fraud is the big monster
Indians lost Rs 52,976 crore to frauds in six years; 2025 losses at Rs 19,812 crore.
INDIA
Mukesh Ambani visits Somnath Temple with family - See pics
Footage of the temple visit was shared by news agency ANI, showing the Ambanis performing rituals amid tight security arrangements.
BUSINESS
Agritech firm Arya.ag raises Rs 725 crore from GEF Capital Partners to scale climate-smart farming
Funding to support climate-smart farming, farmgate infrastructure and storage-linked finance as agri risks rise
PODCAST
Deepinder doubles down as gig economy divides Internet; India drafts space traffic safety rules; and Govt clears Rs 41,863-crore component PLI proposals | MC Tech3
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we kick off the New Year with a look at how India’s startup and tech ecosystem hit the ground running. We unpack Deepinder Goyal’s defence of the gig economy amid strike calls, examine India’s draft space traffic safety rules as satellite launches rise, track the Centre’s biggest-ever approvals under the electronics component scheme, and close with IIT Madras launching IITM Global as it scales its international research ambitions.
BUSINESS
Andhra Pradesh leads proposed investments in FY26; power sector tops announcements
Bank of Baroda data shows Andhra Pradesh cornered over a quarter of proposed investments in April–December FY26, with electricity—led by renewables—and chemicals topping sectoral announcements.
INDIA
MeitY flags Grok misuse on X, seeks action report over obscene content
In a notice, Meity warns of safe harbour loss if AI-generated violations continue
BUSINESS
FIIs return as net buyers of Indian equities worth Rs 290 crore, DIIs net buy worth Rs 677 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 for the year so far.
BUSINESS
Surgical products maker G Surgiwear plans to raise Rs 740 crore via IPO, files draft document with SEBI
G Surgiwear IPO | The company planned for issuance of fresh shares worth up to Rs 370 crore, and promoter Ghanshyam Das Agarwal will be selling same amount of shares via offer-for-sale.
MARKETS
SEBI, IEPFA to organise Niveshak Shivir in Bengaluru on January 3
The Niveshak Shivir initiative is part of Government's broader framework aimed at easing procedural bottlenecks and enabling faster resolution of long-pending investor claims.
BUSINESS
Rs 1.75 crore gains due to broker's tech glitch: Bombay HC allows F&O trader to keep profit
Bombay High Court said: 'It cannot be that the Respondent (trader) would only be liable to repay the amount of losses but cannot be permitted to retain the profits'
BUSINESS
Modern Diagnostic IPO GMP rises as issue subscribed 350 times; allotment likely on Jan 5
Modern Diagnostic shares are expected to be allotted by January 5 through registrar Link Intime, while the listing is scheduled for January 7.
BUSINESS
Govt rolls out Interest Subvention Scheme guidelines for MSME exporters worth Rs 5,181 crore
The interest subvention scheme is intended to help MSMEs access export credit at competitive rates below prevailing market levels
INDIA
Chhattisgarh liquor 'scam': HC grants bail to former CM Bhupesh Baghel's son Chaitanya
The HC granted him bail in a case lodged by the Enforcement Directorate and another by Chhattisgarh Anti Corruption Bureau/Economic Offence Wing
INDIA
Jaishankar’s take on work-life balance: ‘No off days, wife may...' | Watch
Jaishankar says that his life isn’t without balance. According to him, he resorts to building habits and developing hobbies, which help him deal with the rest of the world.
