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Oil jumps 1.5% as Trump's Venezuela blockade stokes uncertainty

Oil prices rose more than 1% on wednesday after u.s. president donald trump ordered "a total and complete" blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving venezuela, raising fresh geopolitical tensions at a time of concerns over demand.
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Vietnam raises 4 mln in government bond auction, highest in 6 months

Vietnam's state treasury raised 13.55 trillion dong (4 million) in a weekly government bond auction on wednesday, the highest volume in six months and up from 2 million raised last week.
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Japan's Nikkei ends higher as tech shares track Nasdaq gains

Japan's nikkei share average closed higher, rebounding from a two-week low hit in the previous session, as technology stocks tracked overnight gains on the nasdaq.
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

PSU Banks steal the show in 2025: Is the rally far from over?

Psu banks have emerged as the top performers in 2025, with the nifty psu bank index rising over 26%, far ahead of the broader market. strong earnings, improved asset quality and attractive valuations have driven gains, though performance remains uneven acr
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Rupee whipsaws after RBI steps in. What's in store for Dalal Street investors?

The indian rupee saw a sharp intraday reversal after the rbi intervened aggressively to curb its fall, highlighting fragile market sentiment. heavy dollar selling by the central bank pushed the rupee from near 91 to an intraday high of 89.75 per dollar bef
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Castrol India, Akzo Nobel among top 10 smallcap stocks that are offering dividend yield of 5-8%

Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Tokenized Real Estate: How Alt DRX is reshaping access, liquidity, and transparency for millions of investors

India's real estate market is undergoing a digital transformation. tokenized property ownership allows investors to buy small fractions, making real estate accessible to more people. platforms like alt drx are simplifying investment processes, offering tra
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Park Medi World shares surge over 6% after listing at discount. Should you buy now?

After a muted listing below its issue price, park medi world shares rebounded strongly, crossing the ipo price as investor interest returned, with experts advising a medium-to-long-term holding approach.
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

PSU Bank IOB shares tumble 4% as OFS priced at 7% discount opens

Indian overseas bank shares fell 4% to rs 35 on december 17 as its offer for sale (ofs) opened with a 7% discount. the government aims to divest up to 3% stake, with retail investors able to bid from december 18. the ofs floor price is rs 34, valuing the o
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Housing emerges as a strong performer as Indian real estate posts 15% returns

India’s residential real estate delivered a robust 15% total return over the past year, driven by infrastructure-led development and improved connectivity in major cities. despite rising unsold inventory, end-user demand and peripheral market growth suppor
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Insurance reforms set India on path to universal coverage by 2047: R Doraiswamy

India's insurance act amendment bill, 'sabka bima sabki raksha,' aims for a structural overhaul of the insurance sector, including amendments to the lic act. the bill's omission of open architecture for individual agents is seen as a relief for lic, which
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Stock-picker’s market at play: Vedanta, Tata Power among 5 stocks that offer up to 22% upside

With markets under pressure in december, experts say it is a stock-picker’s phase. etmarkets highlights five brokerage-recommended stocks offering potential upside of up to 22%.
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Japan's 10-year bond yield hits 18-year high on fiscal worries

Japan's 10-year government bond yield surged to an 18-year peak of 1.980% on wednesday, fueled by concerns over the government's record-breaking draft budget for fiscal 2026, which is projected to exceed 120 trillion yen. this fiscal worry, coupled with ex
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Zepto IPO, Swiggy QIP bad news for Eternal investors? Jefferies analysts decode

Jefferies has reiterated its buy rating on eternal with a target price of rs 480, citing strong growth prospects, improving unit economics and limited impact from swiggy’s fundraising and zepto’s potential ipo on competitive dynamics.
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Motilal Oswal initiates coverage on Astra Microwave, sees 24% upside. Here are 8 reasons why

Motilal oswal has initiated coverage on astra microwave products with a buy rating and a target price of rs 1,100, citing its transition to a full systems player, strong order visibility, expanding defence opportunities and improving margins.
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Bitcoin holds near ,000 despite ETF outflows over 0 million, signalling investor caution

Bitcoin hovered near the ,000 mark despite etf outflows exceeding 0 million, reflecting cautious but resilient investor sentiment. analysts note steady accumulation by large holders, low exchange reserves and mixed macro cues, suggesting consolidatio
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Smallcap slump year throws up 15 multibaggers. Cupid tops chart with 440% rally

Despite a weak year for smallcaps, 15 stocks delivered multibagger returns in 2025. cupid led the pack with a 440% surge, far outperforming peers such as indo thai securities and kothari industrial corporation. the gains stood out even as the bse smallcap
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

HDB Financial shares down 10% from listing peak. Jefferies says buy with Rs 900 target price

Hdb financial services shares have corrected about 10% from post-listing highs, but jefferies sees the pullback as an attractive entry point, citing improving growth, stabilising asset quality and expectations of better returns over the medium term.
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Rupee sees high volatility against US dollar in early trade

The rupee experienced significant fluctuations, initially weakening due to foreign fund outflows and trade deal uncertainty, but later recovering as crude oil prices eased. forex traders noted persistent selling of indian assets by foreign investors. the
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

India bonds rise before debt buy, RBI FX move ups bets of more liquidity

Indian government bonds rose on wednesday as market participants anticipated the central bank's debt purchase and foreign exchange intervention, which boosted hopes for liquidity infusion. the benchmark 10-year yield eased slightly, reflecting increased bo
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Shakti Pumps shares slip 5% on profit booking after 40% rally in four days

Shakti pumps shares fell sharply on wednesday as investors booked profits after a sharp 40% rally in just four sessions. the recent surge was driven by multiple order wins in december. on the technical front, the stock’s 14-day relative strength index (r
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Defence may gain from Budget push; PSU banks, affordable housing finance in focus: Ambareesh Baliga

Defence stocks could gain if the union budget addresses execution and capacity bottlenecks, says market analyst ambareesh baliga. he prefers psu banks over private lenders on improving balance sheets and possible consolidation, and sees affordable housing
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Indraprastha Gas shares rally 5% as Nomura upgrades to Buy. Check target price, upside potential

Indraprastha gas ltd (igl) shares surged after nomura upgraded the stock to 'buy' from 'neutral', citing attractive valuations and margin tailwinds from softer gas prices. the brokerage assigned a target price of rs 230, implying a 26% upside, as falling u
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

How a legacy Tata bet helped Rekha Jhunjhunwala buck portfolio slump in 2025

Rekha jhunjhunwala emerged as a rare outperformer in a tough 2025 for indian equities, when many marquee investors were hit by the smallcap slump. her portfolio of 25 listed stocks avoided major losses and ended the year slightly higher, with its value ris
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Foreign universities’ entry in India to drive demand for education-led real estate

Foreign universities are setting up campuses in india. this will boost demand for land, hostels, and faculty housing. student housing, retail, and hospitality sectors will also see growth. by 2040, over 560,000 students could be served. this presents a sig
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Steel demand to grow 8 per cent in FY26 amid price pressures: Icra

In a report, icra projected the industry's operating margin to remain flat at about 12.5 per cent in fy26, lower than earlier expectations of an improvement.
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

BITS Pilani receives mn endowment for female scholarships and innovation from US alumnus

Bits pilani, an institute of eminence, received a usd 1 million endowment from alumnus brij bhushan, founder of reston consulting group. this significant fund, established with his wife champa, aims to empower female students and foster innovative, faculty
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Air India retains best domestic airline title at Travel + Leisure Awards 2025

Air india has been awarded best domestic airline for the second year running. this recognition comes from reader votes, highlighting passenger trust. the airline is undergoing a major transformation. this includes significant investment in new aircraft and
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Tesla commissions first charging station in Gurugram

Tesla has opened its first charging station in gurugram at dlf horizon center. this move strengthens tesla's commitment to india's electric vehicle ecosystem. the station features four v4 superchargers and three destination chargers.
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

OTT platforms will continue to remain outside the jurisdiction of CBFC

The government has confirmed that over-the-top (ott) platforms will not fall under the central board of film certification's (cbfc) purview. instead, content on these platforms is regulated by the it rules, 2021, which mandate a self-regulatory framework w
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Goa’s tinderbox clubs: Blocked exits, bamboo roofs, foam walls

Goa's nightlife has exploded, with over 200 clubs now operating, many illegally. a recent fire at birch by romeo lane tragically claimed 25 lives, exposing years of regulatory neglect. this boom, driven by tourism, has seen corners cut and rules flouted, c
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Vedanta Aluminium ramps up Odisha's Lanjigarh refinery capacity to 5 MTPA

Vedanta aluminium has expanded its lanjigarh refinery in odisha to 5 million tonnes per annum. this significant capacity increase elevates india's total alumina refining capacity to nearly 13 mtpa. the nation is now poised to become the third-largest alumi
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Visa curbs hit Bangladesh participation at Kolkata cable TV show

Kolkata's cable tv show 2025 sees fewer bangladeshi delegates due to visa issues. indian authorities intervened to allow about 60 participants. bangladesh is a key market for indian cable tv equipment. reduced participation may affect cross-border trade
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Silver Price Today: White metal hits record high of ?2 lakh per kg amidst Fed rate cut hopes and industrial demand

Silver price hike: silver reached a historic high of rs 2 lakh per kg in india on wednesday, driven by weaker us labor data that fueled expectations of federal reserve rate cuts and weakened the dollar. internationally, spot silver surged to a record .5
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Larsen & Toubro bags multi-crore projects

Engineering giant larsen & toubro has won significant new projects. these include building a cultural and spiritual museum, advait lok, at omkareshwar in madhya pradesh. the company will also redevelop the r g baruah sports complex in guwahati, featuri
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Volkswagen December offers 2025: Virtus and Taigun available with?1.55 lakh discount

Volkswagen india has launched its fastfest year end campaign, offering benefits of up to ?1.55 lakh on the taigun and virtus. the festive scheme includes cash benefits, exchange bonuses and manufacturer supported emis across select variants, with offers av
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

CEA Nageswaran urges states-led higher education reforms, maps India’s path to global learning, research hub

States hold the key to the next phase of higher education reform in india, said anantha nageswaran, chief economic adviser to the government of india, during the cii global higher education summit on wednesday here in the national capital.
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Indian railways' Kavach system covers 2,000-km rail network, installation progressing very fast: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Railway minister ashwini vaishnaw announced significant progress on the kavach system. over 2,000 kilometers of the rail network are now covered. the minister highlighted the system's complexity and the extensive training provided. he also reported a subst
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Maruti adds a new feature in WagonR for senior citizens' comfort

Maruti suzuki has introduced an optional swivel seat for the wagonr, enhancing accessibility for seniors and persons with disabilities. this pilot project, available in 11 cities, aims to promote inclusive mobility. the retrofit kit, developed with a start
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Triumph Tracker 400 launched: Check engine, performance specs and how it compares with rivals

Triumph tracker 400 has been unveiled, expanding its 400cc motorcycle lineup with a flat track-inspired roadster. powered by a 398cc single-cylinder engine, the new model focuses on distinctive styling and engaging performance, placing it against establish
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

IndiGo promoters Rahul Bhatia & Rakesh Gangwal fly into top-10 list of self-made bizmen with Rs 2.2 lakh cr valuation

Indigo founders rahul bhatia and rakesh gangwal have debuted in the top-10 self-made entrepreneurs list, with their low-cost airline valued at ?2.2 lakh crore in 2025. eternal’s deepinder goyal leads the list with a valuation of ?3.2 lakh crore, followed b
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Acme Solar completes commissioning of 52 MW of 100 MW wind project in Gujarat

Acme solar has commissioned 52 mw of its 100 mw wind power project in surendranagar, gujarat. the project, financed by pfc, will sell electricity under a 25-year ppa with gujarat urja vikas nigam limited. this marks a significant step in acme solar's expan
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Mizuho Financial Group acquires Avendus from KKR

Mizuho financial group is acquiring a controlling stake in indian investment bank avendus, allowing kkr to exit its nine-year-old investment. the deal values avendus at ?5,900 crore, translating to a 3.5x return for kkr.
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Centre reappoints Ashwini Kumar Tewari as SBI MD for two years

State bank of india's managing director ashwini kumar tewari will continue in his role. the centre has approved an extension of his tenure. he will now serve until december 31, 2027. this follows his current term ending in january 2026. tewari previously l
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Regional languages, legacy voices, commute listening shape India’s audio habits in 2025

Jiosaavn's 2025 recap reveals a vibrant audio landscape dominated by regional languages and familiar playback voices. commute times remain peak listening hours, showcasing a blend of comfort and personalisation. top artists and songs highlight a strong pre
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Indigo flight crisis: Delhi HC refuses to entertain PIL seeking increased compensation to passengers

The delhi high court has declined to hear a new petition demanding compensation for passengers affected by indigo flight cancellations. the court noted that a similar case is already pending. the original petition sought four times the ticket price for pas
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

When the plug gets pulled: Policy, demand drag EVs

Electric vehicles face growing uncertainty as regulatory shifts and slowing demand test global strategies. automakers are now stretching timelines and leaning towards hybrids, reflecting a more pragmatic and uneven path forward for electrification, driven
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Cornerstone forms talent management JV with Armour Entertainment after split with Dharma

Cornerstone has launched a new talent management venture with armour entertainment. this marks cornerstone's return as an independent player in the segment. tiger shroff is the first talent signed. the partnership aims to build long-term careers across fil
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

SC flags bank lapses in cyber fraud cases, seeks alert system

The supreme court said banks can be held liable for deficiency of service if laxity leads to cyber frauds such as digital arrests, and stressed the need for an early-warning system to alert account holders. citing losses of about ?3,000 crore, the court ca
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Indian malls to attract .5 billion in three years

Indian malls are set for a .5 billion investment boost over three years. global brands are entering india, driving demand for retail space. existing malls are nearly full, with waitlists for prime locations. this presents a strong opportunity for investo
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Indian steel exports expected to moderate as global orders dry up: Elara Capital

Indian steel exports are expected to see less growth in the coming months as overseas orders start to dry up. according to an elara capital report, exports jumped by 83 per cent in october to 0.73 million tonnes. this fast pace is unlikely to continue as t
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

India's Russian oil imports show resilience despite sanctions, sources say

India's russian oil imports are set to exceed 1 million barrels per day in december, defying expectations of a decline. refiners are resuming purchases from non-sanctioned entities offering significant discounts, maintaining strong ties despite western san
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Global coal demand expected to hit record in 2025: IEA

Global coal use will reach a new peak in 2025. this surge is partly due to policies in the united states supporting the coal industry. however, the international energy agency predicts a decline in coal demand for the remainder of the decade.
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Shriram Finance board meet on Friday likely to finalise MUFG deal

Shriram finance's board will convene to consider a potential equity stake sale to japan's mufg, with reports indicating advanced talks for a 20% stake valued at approximately rs 23,200 crore. this move signifies growing japanese interest in indian financia
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

IndiGo flight status December 17: Check list of cancelled flights from major Indian airports today

Indigo cancelled flights december 17: indigo flight cancellations continued on wednesday at the chennai airport due to dense fog conditions and bad weather. a total of 11 flights, including arrival and departure, were cancelled at the chennai airport today
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

IndiGo overtakes Air India group in international passengers after June crash

Indigo has overtaken air india and air india express in international travel. this shift occurred in the july-september 2025 quarter. air india reduced flights after a recent crash. indigo carried more passengers during this period. the airline also mainta
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Oscars 2026: Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound gets shortlisted for Best International Feature Film

Neeraj ghaywan's directorial 'homebound,' starring ishaan khatter and vishal jethwa, has advanced to the next round of voting for the 98th academy awards' international feature film category. selected from 86 eligible countries, the film is now among 15 co
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Japanese giant Mizuho to acquire majority stake in India's Avendus from KKR

Mizuho securities is set to acquire a majority stake in indian investment bank avendus from kkr. this move will make avendus a consolidated subsidiary of the japanese financial group. the acquisition highlights the increasing presence of japanese financial
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

SBI rejigs MD portfolios after Ranjan's elevation

State bank of india's chairman cs setty has reshuffled top management portfolios following the arrival of new md ravi ranjan. ranjan will now oversee risk, compliance, and stressed assets, while rana ashutosh kumar singh takes charge of international banki
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

Britannia will move to a culture sans hierarchy: New MD

Britannia industries welcomes rakshit hargave as its new managing director and chief executive officer. hargave aims to foster an open, hierarchy-free work environment and will travel extensively. subhashis basu joins as chief business officer - dairy, lea
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2025-12-17

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