Dow closes higher on first day of 2026, still no Santa Claus rally
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 319.10 points, or 0.66%, to 48,382.39, the S&P 500 gained 12.97 points, or 0.19%, to 6,858.47 and the Nasdaq Composite lost 6.36 points, or 0.03%, to 23,235.63.
Do you still have Rs 2,000 bank note? Check what RBI says about its legal validity and how to exchange
The facility to deposit or exchange Rs 2000 banknotes at all bank branches across India ended on October 7, 2023.
How your credit limit is decided, and how to ask your bank to raise it without denting your score
Your credit limit is not a reward for being a “good customer.” It’s a risk number, set by the issuer’s models using your income, existing debt, and repayment behaviour. If you ask for an increase the right way, you can often get more headroom with minimal score impact.
India's 2026 outlook: Growth drivers and opportunities
India's economy showed resilience in 2025 despite global challenges, setting the stage for a balanced phase ahead. Fiscal measures and supportive liquidity conditions drove growth, with earnings tracking nominal GDP.
Ahead of IPO, CIEL HR Services ropes in Zoho, Pegasus, others in Rs 30 crore share sale
Considering the price of Rs 110 per share at which pre-IPO round has been undertaken by the company, the IPO could be amounting to Rs 387.1 crore.
Buffett hands over Berkshire CEO role to Greg Abel, says the company can outlive 'any' rival for 100 years
Warren Buffett has handed Berkshire CEO reins to Greg Abel, calling him the “decider” and predicting Berkshire can endure for another 100 years.
The $1.5 trillion question: SpaceX’s IPO could be the biggest ever and Wall Street is already placing its bets
SpaceX is eyeing a $1.5 trillion IPO after a share sale valued it near $800 billion, as Starlink growth and LEO launches power the hype.
Coal India opens up auctions to buyers from Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan
Shares of Coal India extended gains to trade more than 6% higher at 426 rupees, their highest in more than a year. They were up 4.5% before the announcement.
Holani Venture Capital, Meru Investment Fund acquire additional over 3% stake in Shyam Dhani Industries
Shyam Dhani shares rebounded 0.52 percent to Rs 126.75 on Friday, following 5 percent correction each in previous two sessions.
‘No plan to change land acquisition policy’: Somanathan flags why mega projects keep slipping
PRAGATI is a review mechanism to expedite projects that have been delayed for various reasons. Regular issues are resolved at the ministry level, while complex and critical issues are escalated for review by it.
Indira IVF, Rays Of Belief, Tempsens Instruments, Jerai Fitness among 8 IPOs get SEBI approval
SEBI has issued observations on the Pre-Filed Draft Red Herring Prospectus of Indira IVF, and Rays Of Belief on December 30 and 31.
Government plans first comprehensive textile sector survey in 2027
Year-long exercise from 2027 to track credit access, loan repayment and global market integration in India’s most labour-intensive industry
Tesla loses EV crown to BYD after second annual sales drop
BYD, by contrast, increased battery-electric vehicle sales both for the quarter and the full year, delivering almost 2.26 million EVs in 2025 to Tesla’s 1.64 million.
Info Edge founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani backs Deepinder Goyal over comments on gig economy
In his post on micro-blogging site X, Goyal, argued that for centuries, class divides allowed the labour of the poor to remain invisible to the wealthy, enabling consumption without personal discomfort or moral reckoning.
Agritech firm Arya.ag raises Rs 725 crore from GEF Capital Partners to scale climate-smart farming
Funding to support climate-smart farming, farmgate infrastructure and storage-linked finance as agri risks rise
Andhra Pradesh leads proposed investments in FY26; power sector tops announcements
Bank of Baroda data shows Andhra Pradesh cornered over a quarter of proposed investments in April–December FY26, with electricity—led by renewables—and chemicals topping sectoral announcements.
FIIs return as net buyers of Indian equities worth Rs 290 crore, DIIs net buy worth Rs 677 crore
The past year saw FII/FPIs remain as net sellers, offloading Indian equities worth Rs 2.92 lakh crore. On the other hand, DIIs added strength to the market with their buying spree reaching Rs 7.85 lakh crore for the year so far.
Credit card interest-free period explained: Why two people using the same card can pay interest differently
The “interest-free period” is not a flat promise for everyone. It depends on your billing cycle timing, whether you paid the full amount last month, and what kind of transaction you made.
2025 ends on a mixed note: Consumption holds firm, manufacturing momentum softens
December marked the fastest pace of GST growth in three months, following the GST rate rationalisation implemented in September
Surgical products maker G Surgiwear plans to raise Rs 740 crore via IPO, files draft document with SEBI
G Surgiwear IPO | The company planned for issuance of fresh shares worth up to Rs 370 crore, and promoter Ghanshyam Das Agarwal will be selling same amount of shares via offer-for-sale.
Rs 1.75 crore gains due to broker's tech glitch: Bombay HC allows F&O trader to keep profit
Bombay High Court said: 'It cannot be that the Respondent (trader) would only be liable to repay the amount of losses but cannot be permitted to retain the profits'
Modern Diagnostic IPO GMP rises as issue subscribed 350 times; allotment likely on Jan 5
Modern Diagnostic shares are expected to be allotted by January 5 through registrar Link Intime, while the listing is scheduled for January 7.
PRAGATI helps expedite infra projects, Navi Mumbai airport an example: Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan
The PM chairs these meeting directly with chief secretaries of states and secretaries of central ministries to address issues relating to specific projects.
'No opportunities to invest': Here's why fund manager Siddhartha Bhaiya was sitting on 80% cash in late 2024
The popular market expert and managing director of Aequitas has passed away on Dec 31 after suffering a cardiac arrest at the age of 47.
Govt rolls out Interest Subvention Scheme guidelines for MSME exporters worth Rs 5,181 crore
The interest subvention scheme is intended to help MSMEs access export credit at competitive rates below prevailing market levels
