OPINION | Risk-Based Deposit Insurance: Banking’s long-awaited adulthood?
Risk-based deposit insurance aligns premiums with behaviour. Its success now depends on whether Indian banks and their boards are prepared to accept accountability rather than rely on systemic cushioning. Over time, it could become the foundation for a banking system where trust is earned through conduct, not assumed through regulation
Weak market debut: Marc Technocrats shares list at 20% discount to SME IPO price
Marc Technocrats share price: The IPO was subscribed more than 9 times from December 17-19, with retail investors showing the most interest and booking their reserved portion nearly 11 times.
Gold price today: Uptrend continues, breaking record highs; see 24K, 22K, 18K prices
This rally is expected to extend further towards $4,575 (Rs 1,40,000) and $5,000 (Rs 1,50,000) in a few weeks, says analyst.
Yes Bank: Why is the excitement missing despite the SMBC deal?
The pace of improvement in profitability is a key factor for stock re-rating
VIP Industries Ltd shares jump over 7% today as 26% equity stake changes hands in block deal
The buyers and sellers in Wednesday’s transaction were not immediately disclosed, but VIP Industries block deal follows a series of promoter stake sale transactions in recent months. Then, the acquirers had also announced a mandatory open offer for an additional 26 percent stake at Rs 388 per share.
Coal India shares jump 3% after board gives in-principle nod to list two subsidiaries
Coal India share price: The shares of the Indian PSU company rose to a seven-month high, extending gains for the sixth consecutive session.
Ambuja Cements share price extends gains today as brokerages stay bullish after ACC, Orient merger approval
Brokerages broadly see the merger transaction as positive for Ambuja Cements, with expected cost synergies of at least Rs 100 per tonne forming a key part of the investment thesis.
Jyoti CNC Automation: Approaching a potential inflection point
Order visibility and margin stability support sustained earnings growth
Ambuja Cements: Structural rejig to drive superior returns
Capacity increase and operation cost reduction to aid profits in the long run
Wind sector revival on agenda as Centre targets 100 GW capacity
Environmental and regulatory factors have also weighed on the sector.
Data Story: Why 2025 RBI forex operations will influence its actions in 2026
The RBI may have more elbow room to intervene in 2026 as its forward book lightens
Chart of the Day | A year in numbers: What high frequency data say about India’s economic momentum
Strip away monthly volatility and a year-long view of high-frequency indicators points to steady economic activity, supported by goods movement, fuel demand and digital payments
Pax Silica and India’s semiconductor reality check
India must leverage geopolitics — through trusted partnerships and technology agreements — to secure functional inclusion in resilient supply chains
Why ESOPs are landing MNC employees in tax trouble and how to report them correctly in ITR
Upon exercise and allotment, the employee acquires beneficial ownership of foreign equity shares. Such exercised ESOP shares are generally regarded as reportable foreign assets, irrespective of whether they are listed or unlisted, subject to lock-in, or yet to be sold
Platinum soars to record above $2,300 on tight global supplies
The metal rose for a 10th straight session — its longest winning streak since 2017 — and has advanced more than 150% this year, the biggest annual gain since Bloomberg began compiling data in 1987.
Can tax benefits be claimed on an education loan taken from friends?
The deduction under Section 80E is available only for interest paid on the education loan. No deduction is allowed for repayment of the principal amount.
Zydus Life shares gain on partnership with Swiss biopharmaceutical company
Zydus Lifesciences Share Price | The company entered into partnership with Bioeq for commercialisation of NUFYMCO.
Monte Carlo Fashions shares rise 3% on multiple contracts worth Rs 147 cr
Monte Carlo Fashions | The company received multiple Letter of Award worth Rs 147 crore.
Closing Bell: Sensex sheds 116 pts, Nifty below 26,150; media gains, IT drags
Trent, Shriram Finance, Apollo Hospitals, UltraTech Cement, Adani Ports were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Interglobe Aviation, Wipro, Dr Reddy's Labs, Sun Pharma, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles. Except media and metal, all other sectoral indices ended in the red with Information Technology, Oil & Gas, Pharma, PSU Bank down 0.4% each. The BSE midcap index was down 0.4 percent and smallcap index ended flat.
Gold soars above $4,500 for first time on geopolitics, rates
Frictions in Venezuela, where the US has blockaded oil tankers, have added to the metal’s haven appeal as it heads for its best annual performance since 1979.
First Tick: Top global cues to watch in today’s trade
Gold surged to break above the psychological milestone of $4,500 an ounce on Wednesday for the first time, as safe-haven demand and expectations of rate cuts kept bullion a favored asset.
Daily Voice: Sanjay Chawla favours consumer discretionary, healthcare; earnings growth to improve in Q3 FY26
IT and healthcare appear promising at this juncture which are both export-oriented, said Sanjay Chawla.
Asian stocks advance at open, gold tops $4,500
MSCI’s regional stocks gauge extended gains into a fourth day, rising 0.2%, with benchmarks in Japan and South Korea advancing. Australian shares edged lower in a shortened trading session.
OPINION | The futility of export curbs
Both the U.S. and China weaponised export curbs. It backfired. Countries at the receiving end of the curbs have been incentivised to seek alternatives. It’s a lesson India should heed
US overhauls H-1B lottery to favour high-skilled, high-paid workers
The final rule, issued by the DHS and implemented by the USCIS, will apply from the FY2027 H-1B cap season and is aimed at prioritising higher-skilled and higher-paid foreign workers, while still allowing participation across all wage levels.
