BUSINESS
Dhara Rail Projects shares list at 19% premium over IPO price on NSE Emerge
Dhara Rail Projects market debut was better than the expectations in the grey market, which had estimated about 13% listing gains.
INDIA
Hiding criminal background is an abuse of judicial process, says Supreme Court
Justices Sanjay Kumar and Alok Aradhe emphasised that petitioners who do not disclose their involvement in previous criminal cases should not expect leniency from the Apex Court and are not even entitled to a hearing on the merits of their case.
INDIA
Badge to Bandit: 4 cops pull off Rs 1.44 crore gold heist on moving train
According to the complaint, three men in uniform entered the compartment, searched Shaswat’s belongings and recovered gold from him and took him with them till the gate of the compartment.
INDIA
PM's economic advisor Sanjeev Sanyal says UPSC 'waste of time', questions exam-centric education in AI age
Being a stenographer may have been a good option for somebody in the 1940s, but technology has changed, and it has now become a routine affair, says Sanyal.
BUDGET
Customs dispute resolution on cards: Budget 2026-27 may waive interest and penalties
The proposed initiative is likely to focus on long-standing Customs cases pending at different levels, including tribunals and courts, while excluding matters related to gold, wilful default, narcotics, and smuggling
POLITICS
Uttar Pradesh SIR draft rolls delayed again with 18% deletions feared
UP Chief Electoral Officer says the publication of the draft roll has been postponed because of the creation of 15,030 new polling booths during the rationalisation exercise.
BUSINESS
New Year Party Or Year-End Blues? Bulls In Focus| Top Stock Bets & 2026 Outlook| Opening Bell Live
The benchmark Nifty 50 ended the monthly F&O expiry session flat with a negative bias on December 30, extending its losing streak to a fourth consecutive day. Technical and momentum indicators remain bearish; however, the index’s recovery toward the psychological 26,000 mark in the latter half of the session and the formation of a neutral pattern near key support levels after the recent decline have raised hopes of a potential bounce in the coming sessions. If that plays out, the index could move toward the 26,100–26,300 zone. On the flip side, failure to sustain a rebound may see the Nifty slip toward the 25,800–25,700 support zone, experts said. On the final trading day of 2025, global cues remain mixed, though the GIFT Nifty is signalling a mildly positive start. What does the outlook for 2026 look like after India’s sharp underperformance versus global peers? Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Ajit Mishra, SVP–Research, Religare Broking, and A. Balasubramanian, MD & CEO, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC.
BUDGET
Twin themes to anchor FY27 Budget as govt fast-tracks reforms
All ministries have been asked to submit proposals to simplify or eliminate outdated laws, rules and procedures
INDIA
Advance-decline ratio slips below 1 for second month
The Sensex and Nifty rose about 2 percent each in November before slipping roughly 1 percent apiece in December. The BSE MidCap index gained 0.4 percent in November but fell 1.5 percent in December, while the BSE SmallCap index dropped 3.4 percent in November and declined a further 2.2 percent last month
INDIA
Khaleda Zia laid to rest as thousands of mourners bid farewell to BNP patriarch
Zia, the three-time prime minister and a towering political figure, died on Tuesday at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness.
BUSINESS
Higher fares, idle runways: Adani Group presses government to open skies
Adani Airports Holdings has asked the government to initiate negotiations with countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia to expand bilateral flying entitlements
PODCAST
Nilesh Shah exclusive, economists flag risks & leaner meaner defence machines | MC Editor's Picks
Tune in for an exclusive Moneycontrol interview with Nilesh Kotak Mahindra MD Nilesh Shah who tells us what will bring back FII money to India in 2026. We also have details on what risks economists have flagged in the pre-budget meeting with the Prime Minister. From how Indian defence producers have automated manufacturing to cars becoming safer with recalls hitting the lowest in years - the latest newsletter covers everything from markets to regulation and more.
INDIA
After Trump, now China: Beijing claims it ‘mediated’ India-Pakistan tensions
China says it mediated India-Pakistan tensions this year, but India reiterates the May conflict was resolved bilaterally, rejecting any third-party role.
WORLD
'Switch it off': Why China calls Starlink a security threat and is now enforcing it at sea
China penalised a foreign vessel for using Starlink in Chinese waters, reinforcing the ban and national security concerns.
ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE
AI could add $1.7 trillion to India’s economy by 2035 as govt scales up push
India’s AI push could add $1.7 trillion to the economy by 2035 as the government scales up investment, compute capacity and skilling under the IndiaAI Mission.
INDIA
No more 'trust us': What changes in your food plate as FSSAI makes science mandatory from Jan 2026
From Jan 1, 2026, FSSAI will mandate a standard scientific format for food safety reviews and standards changes, with applicants required to prove safety.
BUSINESS
Stocks to Watch Today: Privi Speciality Chemicals, RITES, Bharat Forge, Power Grid, Lupin, Taj GVK Hotels, IFCI, Apollo Techno in focus on 31 December
Stocks to Watch, 31 December: Stocks like Privi Speciality Chemicals, RITES, Bharat Forge, Power Grid Corporation of India, Titan Company, IFCI, InterGlobe Aviation, Taj GVK Hotels and Resorts, Apollo Techno Industries, and Admach Systems will be in focus on December 31.
INDIA
Fresh terror sightings put Kishtwar–Doda–Poonch on alert as security forces fan out
Security forces launch cordon-and-search operations in Kishtwar, Doda and Poonch after inputs flagged Jaish-e-Mohammad movement in forest areas.
ENTERTAINMENT
VIP treatment in Goa? Demolition order against Shilpa Shetty’s Bastian Riviera set aside, club continues to run
Goa sealed 10+ clubs after a tragedy, but Bastian Riviera kept operating after GCZMA recalled a demolition order and issued a show-cause.
INDIA
Platform workers escalate strike till December 31, demand Rs 20 per km pay and end to 10-minute deliveries
Gig workers across India have extended a nationwide strike till December 31, seeking government action on wages, safety norms and legal recognition.
INDIA
Vande Bharat sleeper clears 180 kmph speed test during trial run
Indian Railways plans a significant expansion of this category, with proposals to introduce more than 200 Vande Bharat sleeper trains in the coming years as part of a broader revamp of long-haul rail services.
INDIA
Supreme Court to prioritise cases of senior citizens aged above 80 years and vulnerable groups: Report
The reforms focus on providing faster and more efficient access to justice for society's most vulnerable members, according to CJI Surya Kant.
INDIA
‘They have not seen our strength’: Temjen Imna Along warns against threats to Siliguri Corridor
The minister said communities in the Northeast are deeply rooted in the land and understand its terrain far better than outsiders. He warned that any attempt to challenge India’s territorial integrity would be a serious miscalculation.
BUSINESS
India surpasses Japan to become world's fourth-largest economy: Govt
With continuing good growth numbers, India is also the world's fastest-growing major economy, the government said.
