Can a Goldilocks economy rescue rupee from the bears in 2026?
The short answer is we don’t know but hope springs eternal
Chart of the Day: India to be the last major growing market for coal
Coal demand and production in India are expected to grow faster than major countries
Missed ITR deadline? Why you may be forced into the new tax regime
Taxpayers who wish to opt for the old tax regime must exercise this option while filing the ITR on or before the due date, provided they do not have a business income
HCLTech to acquire HPE’s Telco Solutions business for $160 million
As part of this agreement, nearly 1,500 engineering and telecom specialists from 39 countries will join HCLTech’s global delivery team to help scale the business.
Cooling US inflation may heat up local markets, GIFT Nifty signals positive open on firm global cues
Indian equities are expected to open higher, with capital market stocks in focus amid ICICI Prudential AMC’s listing and SEBI’s expense ratio reforms.
First Tick: Top global cues to watch in today’s trade
FIIs extended their buying on second day on December 18 as they bought equities of nearly Rs 600 crore, while DIIs bought equities of Rs 2,700 crore on the same day
Jar in talks to raise over $100 million at $550 million valuation; WestBridge issues termsheet
As many as five investors are engaging with Jar for the new round.
Daily Voice: Despite volatility, India’s growth could surprise in Q3–Q4FY26, says Anil Rego
While global risks and sector-specific challenges remain, the broader economy today is supported by stronger balance sheets, healthier financial system plumbing, and greater policy flexibility than in past cycles, said Anil Rego.
Closing Bell: Market snaps 4-day fall; Nifty above 25,900, Sensex jumps 448 pts
Biggest Nifty gainers were Shriram Finance, Max Healthcare, Bharat Electronics, Power Grid Corp, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, while losers included HCL Technologies, Adani Enterprises, Hindalco, JSW Steel, Kotak Mahindra Bank. All the sectoral indices ended in the green with auto, pharma, oil & gas, realty, telecom, healthcare rose 0.5-1 percent. The broader indices outperformed the main indices with BSE midcap and smallcap indices rising 1 percent each.
ICICI Prudential AMC Share Price Live: Prudential Corp Holdings pares stake in ICICI Prudential AMC; ICICI Bank retains control
How are stocks performing after solid listing? Check current levels
New rural jobs scheme to strain Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand under 60:40 cost split
Shift away from demand-driven MGNREGA raises fiscal pressure on weaker states, with deficits set to rise by up to 0.3 percentage points
Trading Plan: Will Nifty 50 snap four-day losing streak, Bank Nifty reclaim 20-DEMA amid range-bound trading?
The Nifty 50 is expected to remain in the 25,700 (support) and 25,900–26,000 (resistance) range, as a decisive break on either side could provide directional clarity.
Trade Spotlight: How should you trade Ramco Cements, BSE, Aurobindo Pharma, Tech Mahindra, APL Apollo Tubes, and others on December 19?
The market may attempt a bounce back after a four-day losing streak, but sustainability will be key to watch. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
Stocks to Watch Today: HCLTech, ICICI Prudential AMC, GPT Infra, Swiggy, Waaree Energies, Niraj Cement, Biocon, Lupin, Ola Electric in focus on 19 December
Stocks to Watch, 19 December: Stocks like HCL Technologies, Bharti Airtel, GPT Infraprojects, Swiggy, Waaree Energies, Premier Energies, Niraj Cement Structurals, Biocon, Arisinfra Solutions, Lupin, InterGlobe Aviation, Mishra Dhatu Nigam, Shree Digvijay Cement Company, Ola Electric Mobility, and ICICI Prudential AMC will be in focus on December 19.
Trade setup for December 19: Top 15 things to know before the opening bells
If the Nifty 50 rebounds, the 25,900–26,000 zone can act as a hurdle on the upside; however, a decisive fall below 25,750–25,700 could open the door to the 25,500–25,450 zone, experts said.
China has bought more than half the soybeans it promised from US
The tally follows a wave of buying from Sinograin, the state company in charge of managing China’s strategic grain reserves.
True North sells over 45% stake in Shree Digvijay Cement Company to India Resurgence Fund
Bhavish Aggarwal, the founder and promoter, sold 2.83 crore equity shares (0.64 percent stake) in Ola Electric Mobility, the electric scooter maker, for Rs 90.3 crore at Rs 31.9 per share.
India's telecom subscriber base hits 1.2 bn in 2025, adds nearly 400 mn 5G users: COAI
The year also saw active debate around captive private 5G networks and direct spectrum allocation to enterprises.
Bharti Tel, Singtel mutually agree to amend shareholders’ agreement to align biz needs: Airtel
Other changes include removing redundancy and making necessary revisions for clarity and governance, the telco explained in a BSE filing.
India sees $2 billion export boost to Oman within 2 years of trade deal
This would raise India’s exports to Oman to over $6 billion, up from $4.1 billion in 2024–25, once the tariff concessions under the trade agreement take effect.
Four stocks including Swiggy, Waaree Energies to start trading in F&O effective December 31
Currently, total 208 stocks are available for trading in the NSE F&O segment.
Part stake sale brewing at Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla & Jay Mehta owned Kolkata Knight Riders
Investment bank Nomura has been roped in as the sell-side advisor for the proposed deal which is likely to launch early next year
India sugar industry seeks MSP revision, higher ethanol prices to tackle surplus stock
Speaking on the current situation, Deepak Ballani, Director General, ISMA, said, "The most important request of the government is the revision of minimum support price of sugar. As we all know that the MSP was not revised for last six years."
US core CPI unexpectedly eases to slowest pace since 2021
The core consumer price index, which excludes the often-volatile food and energy categories, increased 2.6% in November, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data out Thursday
