BUSINESS
Roshi Jain exits HDFC Mutual Fund; AMC announces changes in fund managers for three equity schemes
As per the update, HDFC's flagship fund - HDFC Flexi Cap Fund, will now be managed by Chirag Setalvad. The fund house has also announced changes in the management of HDFC Focused Fund, previously and HDFC ELSS Tax Saver Fund.
INDIA
22-year-old Indian-origin student arrested in US for arson, terroristic threat
Police went to Manojh Sai Lella's residence after his family members reported a mental health episode and alleged threats.
INDIA
Massive crackdown ahead of New Year leads to 285 arrests under Operation Aaghat 3.0
Law enforcement teams seized illegal firearms, ammunition and sharp weapons during coordinated searches across the district.
WORLD
FTA with India means more jobs & higher incomes, says New Zealand PM: 'Fixing basics, building future'
India and New Zealand concluded a comprehensive and long-awaited FTA, marking a major economic and strategic milestone in India's engagement with the Indo-Pacific region.
WORLD
Rockstar James' concert cancelled in Bangladesh after mob hurls bricks; Taslima Nasreen slams jihadi mindset
According to local media reports, a group of people tried to forcefully enter the venue after they were denied entry.
INDIA
Bangladesh unrest news live: BNP's Tarique Rahman, daughter register as voters ahead of polls
India struck a cautious note on the return of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman to Dhaka after a 17-year absence, stating that it should be seen against New Delhi’s push for free, fair and inclusive parliamentary polls in Bangladesh
INDIA
Dense fog, toxic smog delay trains as Delhi records 'very poor' AQI
Early morning visuals from Kartavya Path showed the capital enveloped in fog.
INDIA
Uttar Pradesh SIR: Nearly 19% voters marked ‘uncollectable’ as enumeration ends; final voter list by Feb 2026
With 90 per cent voter mapping completed, authorities made it clear that no further deadline extensions would be given
PODCAST
Big tech scouts Indian talent, Coforge to acquire Encora & brand Ranveer Singh | MC Editor's Picks
Tune in for a Moneycontrol newsbreak, now confirmed - the acquisition of Encora by IT services firm Coforge. Also find an analysis on how big tech was bullish on Indian talent despite visa curbs and what hiring shifts are in store. Besides: why was it a mixed year for India’s richest families, what the soon to be 40-year-old BSE SENSEX has meant for Indian markets, a guidebook for Indian investors in 2026 and how Ranveer Singh is a superstar in the making after Dhurandhar’s stupendous success. All this and more in today’s Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.
INDIA
‘It was intentional’: Bengaluru woman recounts harassment on Namma Metro train
"That moment, I realised this is not a mistake. This is intentional," she said, adding, "I was frozen. When I realised that someone was intentionally doing this to me. And I was really angry."
INDIA
After Rafale and Sukhoi flights, President Murmu to undertake submarine sortie
President Droupadi Murmu will become only the second President of India to travel in a submarine after Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
INDIA
Pahalgam terror attack: Amit Shah says planners punished, attackers neutralised in Operation Sindoor, Mahadev
Referring to the attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baisaran Valley, Shah said the incident had shaken the nation and was aimed at disturbing communal harmony and derailing renewed momentum around development and tourism in the region.
BUSINESS
WhiteOak Capital MF picks up 2.6% stake in Roadstar Infra Investment Trust, NAV Capital buys additional 1.7% shares in Ravelcare
The action was also seen in Ravelcare shares on Friday, which rallied 19.43 percent to Rs 140.75 after significant buying by NAV Capital.
BUSINESS
Resolution of RIL’s $247 million KG basin cost recovery dispute with GoI seen in New Year
Deepwater exploration is risky, and under the New Exploration and Licensing Policy, production-sharing contracts allow companies to recover exploration costs.
PODCAST
MC Tech3 Year-End Wrap 2025: IT Services, Job Cuts, AI Bets, H-1B Visas and Consolidation | MC Tech3
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we continue our year-end wrap with a close look at how India’s IT services sector navigated 2025. From TCS’s surprise job cuts and billion-dollar data centre bets to a surge in acquisitions, shifting AI strategies, and renewed H-1B visa uncertainty in the US, we break down the policy signals, cost pressures, and structural changes that reshaped the industry over the year.
INDIA
‘Efforts ongoing to bring back fugitives’: MEA responds to Lalit Modi–Vijay Mallya video
Responding to queries during a press briefing, the MEA said the government continues to pursue the return of individuals facing charges in India.
BUSINESS
Encora buy positions Coforge among global leaders in AI-led engineering, says CEO
The announcement confirmed Moneycontrol’s exclusive, citing sources, that Coforge is in advanced discussions to acquire Encora.
BUSINESS
FIIs/FPIs net sell Indian equities worth Rs 318 crore, DIIs net bought Rs 1,773 crore
For the year so far, FIIs have been net sellers of shares worth Rs 2.81 lakh crore, while DIIs have net bought shares worth Rs 7.69 lakh crore.
INDIA
10-year-old from Punjab’s Ferozepur awarded Bal Puraskar for helping soldiers during Operation Sindoor
Shravan said he never expected to receive any award for what he did.
BUSINESS
Mutual funds made easy: 5 steps to smarter investing
Think of this as your crash course in smart mutual fund investing — no boring jargon, no meaningless gyan. In this video, we break down 5 super-simple steps to help you pick the right mutual fund. From setting your investment goals to understanding risk, choosing the right fund type, and spotting solid fund managers — we’ve got you covered. Perfect for beginners who want to grow wealth without the daily trading grind and for long-term investors who want their money to actually work. Hit play, level up your money game, and let’s make mutual fund investing stress-free.
INDIA
Bihar man arrested for allegedly marrying three women in three years without divorcing any
The second wife, Gudia Kumari, told police she did not know about Pintu’s first marriage at the time of her wedding. She alleged that cash and jewellery were demanded during the marriage and afterwards as well.
BUSINESS
Coforge to acquire US-based Encora in $2.35-bn all-stock deal, board approves $550-mn fundraise
Earlier, Moneycontrol exclusively reported that Coforge is in advanced discussions to acquire Encora, potentially marking one of the largest transactions in the digital engineering space, citing sources.
WORLD
Man attempts suicide at Mecca’s Grand Mosque, guard injured while saving him | Watch
Videos circulating on social media show the man approaching the edge before jumping, followed by security officers running to restrain him.
POLITICS
Family first? Sharad–Ajit Pawar reunion buzz ahead of Pune civic election
After NCP’s relatively poor performance in local body polls in Maharashtra, as compared to Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena, Ajit Pawar is exploring options to save his bastion for upcoming civic polls.
