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The rupee began 2026 on a weak note, slipping 11 paise to 89.99 against the US dollar in early trade amid sustained foreign fund outflows. However, strong macro fundamentals and forex reserves continue to offer stability, traders said.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened 2026 higher, buoyed by domestic institutional buying and gains in Reliance Industries. Thin global cues aided cautious optimism, despite FII selling. Markets extended 2025 momentum after strong annual gains in early trade Thursday session

Young India Skills University in Telangana is a pioneering institution preparing India's youth for a future that blends high-tech proficiency with vocational mastery, says Mahindra Group Chairman

Maintaining financial stability and strengthening financial system remain RBI north star, says Malhotra in his foreword in the latest edition of RBI Financial Stability Report

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has frozen Vodafone-Idea's AGR dues of Rs 87,695 crore, allowing the compnay to start paying from FY2031-32 and clear the amount by 2040-41

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Wednesday, snapping recent losing streaks amid sustained buying by domestic institutional investors. The recovery came despite weak global cues and continued selling by foreign investors, market data showed.

The rupee declined 15 paise to 89.90 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, pressured by continued foreign fund outflows and subdued equity markets. Forex traders said sustained FPI selling and trade uncertainties are weighing on the local currency.

The rupee appreciated 3 paise to 89.95 against the US dollar in early trade, supported by a weaker greenback and strong IIP data. However, foreign fund outflows, higher crude prices and weak equities limited further gains

Indian equities opened lower on Tuesday, with Sensex and Nifty slipping amid sustained foreign fund outflows and weak global cues. Select banking, metal and cement stocks dragged markets, despite gains in telecom, ports and auto shares during early morning trade

India’s government says RIL and BP built larger-than-required facilities at KG-D6 fields and failed to meet output targets

Arvind Fashions Ltd will acquire Flipkart Group’s 31.25% stake in Arvind Youth Brands Pvt Ltd for ₹135 crore, making AYBPL, owner of Flying Machine, a wholly-owned subsidiary. The transaction is expected to close on December 29, 2025

India’s dependence on migrant labour to build its cities and drive its economy carries a responsibility to protect their health, safety, dignity, and welfare

A GIM study found that high-quality firm-generated social media content drives brand engagement, while user-generated content does not directly influence it. The research highlights brand credibility and equity as key drivers of meaningful consumer engagement.

BRS working president and former Industries Minister KT Rama Rao has been invited as guest of honour at the 2nd International JUNICORN & Global Innovation Summit in Dubai from January 9 to 11. Organised by the International Startup Foundation, the summit will spotlight the Junicorn100K initiative aimed at empowering rural youth through innovation.

Recent meltdown at IndiGo highlights how the duopoly has stymied the growth of the passenger aviation sector

Ambedkar’s century-old work reminds us that a stable rupee is earned over time through credible institutions, clear policy, and structural reforms

In 2025, magicpin led food delivery in Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, adding over 6 lakh student and corporate users via its Inner Circle programme. The platform on-boarded 80,000+ merchants, scaled magicNOW quick delivery, and reported biryani as the top dish

Housing sales in India’s seven major cities fell 14% in 2025 to 3.96 lakh units due to high prices and IT-sector layoffs, though total sales value rose 6% to Rs 6 lakh crore. Chennai saw growth; other cities declined

Titan Co announced its entry into India’s lab-grown diamond market with the brand “beYon,” launching a Mumbai store on December 29. The move targets affordable, sustainable jewellery, with plans to expand to Delhi amid rapid market growth

The rupee weakened 23 paise to 89.94 against the US dollar in early trade amid foreign fund outflows, weak domestic equities and rising crude oil prices, with thin holiday volumes and trade deal uncertainty weighing on market sentiment

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slipped in early trade amid foreign fund outflows, low holiday volumes and weak cues. Investor sentiment remained fragile despite selective buying, as markets consolidated in the absence of major domestic or global triggers

The Andhra Pradesh government issued a conditional No Objection Certificate to Vedanta’s Cairn Oil & Gas for drilling 20 onshore wells in Krishna district under the DSF Policy, permitting activity subject to strict irrigation safeguards and mandatory departmental clearances

New Delhi’s ability to seize this geopolitical window will depend less on foreign goodwill and more on its own domestic capacity

In 2025, Hyderabadis splurged on Instamart, buying iPhones worth Rs 4.3 lakh, soft drinks for Rs 1.92 lakh, and Rs 31,000 roses on Valentine’s Day. Electronics, appliances, and luxury items saw huge growth, reflecting India’s shift toward lifestyle-driven quick commerce