BUSINESS
FII/FPIs were net sellers of Indian equities worth Rs 3844 crore, while DIIs net bought Rs 6160 crore
For the year so far, FIIs have been net sellers of shares worth Rs 2.88 lakh crore, while DIIs have net bought shares worth Rs 7.78 lakh crore.
PODCAST
MC Tech3 Year-End Wrap 2025: Gaming Ban Shock, RMG Reset, Microdramas, AI in Entertainment and Creator Economy Fallout | MC Tech3
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we continue our year-end wrap with a deep dive into how gaming and entertainment were reshaped in 2025. From the sudden ban on real-money gaming and mass layoffs to enforcement action and ripple effects across influencers and sports sponsorships, we trace the fallout. The episode also looks at esports, microdramas, YouTube’s distribution push, AI adoption in filmmaking, global investor bets, and job losses in animation and VFX.
BUSINESS
Promoters offload 4% stake in Taj GVK Hotels, Nippon India picks up 2.4% shares
Starlight Trust sold 12.5 lakh shares in Taj GVK Hotels, and Moonshot Trust offloaded 12.5 lakh shares.
INDIA
Nomination day drama in Pune as Shiv Sena candidate alleges AB form sabotage
The distraught candidate announced that she would approach the police over the matter. “My name is on my form, and I must get it back,” she said.
BUSINESS
SEBI mandates NISM certification for AIF compliance officers from 2027
Capital markets regulator SEBI has tightened norms for the alternative investment fund (AIF) industry by making a professional certification mandatory for compliance officers of AIF managers.
INDIA
Karnataka PUC centres, transport operators seek urgent fix to link pollution data with VAHAN; transport minister promises action
Moneycontrol on December 28 reported that AI-powered cameras in states such as Odisha and Goa are flagging Karnataka vehicles for ‘expired PUCC’ as the state’s pollution database is not integrated with the Centre’s VAHAN system.
BUSINESS
E to E Transportation Infrastructure IPO subscribed nearly 490 times on final day, GMP remains strong ahead of listing
E to E Transportation IPO | The company launched its IPO of 48.4 lakh shares on December 26, raising Rs 84.2 crore at the upper end of price band of Rs 164-174 per share.
BUSINESS
ED seizes luxury cars, ₹17 lakh in raids linked to UAE-based criminal Rao Inderjeet Yadav
The ED has initiated a probe against Yadav, who is accused of murdering a businessman in Rohtak last year. Media reports suggest he left India for the UAE following the killing.
BUSINESS
RBI to purchase Rs 50,000 crore worth of G-sec via OMO Purchase auction on January 5
On December 29, the central bank injected Rs 50,000 crore through OMO purchase of Government of India securities, in to the banking system.
INDIA
Gandhi-Vadra family to ring in 2026 away from politics: Details of their luxurious jungle getaway
The new year reportedly marks a double celebration for the Gandhi-Vadra family with Priyanka and Robert Vadra's son Raihan Vadra reportedly getting engaged to Delhi-based Aviva Baig.
INDIA
EAM Jaishankar to attend ex-Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's funeral in Dhaka
Senior leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party said her health had worsened significantly overnight. BNP standing committee member Dr Zahid Hossain had earlier told reporters that she was passing through “an extremely critical phase.”
INDIA
‘Bajrang Dal responsible if I die…’: Nursing student after vigilantes disrupt her birthday at Bareilly cafe
About 25 right-wing activists allegedly barged into a private birthday celebration at a Bareilly cafe on Saturday and assaulted two guests from the minority community
BUSINESS
Hyundai Motor India enters commercial mobility, launches Prime hatchback, sedan; prices start at Rs 5.99 lakh
Both the models are offered at starting prices of Rs 5,99,900 for Prime HB and Rs 6,89,900 for Prime SD (ex-showroom).
BUSINESS
Nifty at 32,000, Sensex at 1,07,000: Here are brokerages' bull case targets for 2026-end
Sensex has gained more than 6,000 points (or 8%), while Nifty rose over 2,000 points (or 9%) in 2025 so far.
INDIA
Putin sends New Year greetings to President Murmu, PM Modi amid row over alleged attack on his residence
The greetings came amid heightened tensions following reports of an alleged attack targeting President Putin’s state residence in the Novgorod Region.
INDIA
PM Modi highlights key policy changes in 2025: 'India boarded Reform Express'
PM Modi says 2025 will be remembered as a year for India when it focused on reforms as a continuous national mission, building on the ground covered over the past 11 years.
INDIA
Railways announces 3% discount on RailOne unreserved tickets from Jan 14
The letter clarified that the existing 3 per cent cashback for bookings through R-wallet on RailOne app will continue.
BUSINESS
Ajanta Pharma rises 3.5% as Motilal Oswal expects strong gains from new weight-loss drug, sees up to 17% upside
Ajanta Pharma shares touched a high of Rs 2,784.80, up 3.52 percent. The scrip has risen for the last two trading sessions.
WORLD
Another Hindu man dies in Bangladesh in ‘accidental’ firing by colleague
The victim has been identifies as Bajendra Biswas, an Ansar member positioned for factory security
ENTERTAINMENT
New Year parties get a copyright check as IPRS tightens music licence enforcement
As party season hits full throttle, copyright compliance takes centre stage for clubs, hotels and event organisers.
BUSINESS
Telangana-based Deepa Jewellers files IPO papers with fresh issue size of Rs 250 crore
Deepa Jewellers IPO | The company plans to mop up Rs 250 crore by issuing fresh shares, while promoters Ashish Agarwal and his wife will be selling up to 1.18 crore equity shares via offer-for-sale.
INDIA
Who is Aviva Baig? Delhi woman set to tie the knot with Priyanka Gandhi's son Raihan Vadra
Since the news of their engagement came out on Tuesday, public curiosity has turned towards Aviva Baig – her family background, career, among others.
BUSINESS
Mukesh Ambani unveils draft Reliance AI manifesto: ‘World has only seen tip of iceberg of AI’s possibilities’
The draft manifesto, which Ambani has invited employees to critique and enrich with ideas, is divided into two parts
DEFENCE
Indian Army in 2025: Operation Sindoor to Brahmos testfire - 10 defining milestones
Beyond the operation, 2025 saw accelerated modernisation, deep indigenisation, new force structures, enhanced firepower, and expanded global military engagement-cementing the Indian Army's readiness for future conflict across domains.
